Brian Limond

Brian Limond better known as Limmy is a Scottish comedian writer director and performer who gained prominence through his unique surreal approach to sketch comedy He first built a cult online following in the mid2000s with Limmys World of Glasgow a darkly funny audio podcast paired with Flash animations on his website This early digital success showcased his offbeat humour and distinct narrative voice leading to his breakthrough into television In 2010 Limmys vision found a broader audience with the launch of Limmys Show on BBC Scotland The sketch series created written directed and performed almost entirely by Limmy himself ran for three acclaimed series and a Christmas special It blended absurd characters Glasgowspecific satire and selfaware monologues earning two BAFTA Scotland Awards and becoming a cult favourite His television followups included Limmys Homemade Show a oneoff pilot in 2018 and a full series in 2020 which embraced a DIY lofi aesthetic and marked his final foray into traditional broadcasting After stepping away from TV Limmy transitioned fully to livestreaming where he has continued to cultivate a large and loyal audience On Twitch he performs improvised sketches plays games and interacts with viewers in real time maintaining the same surreal humour that defined his screen work This move has allowed him to retain creative control and direct engagement with fans reinforcing his place as a distinctly modern comic voice operating outside mainstream formats