Brian Limond
Born: 1974-10-20 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Known For: Writing
Biography
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 mid-2000s with Limmy’s 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, Limmy’s vision found a broader audience with the launch of Limmy’s 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, Glasgow-specific satire, and self-aware monologues, earning two BAFTA Scotland Awards and becoming a cult favourite. His television follow-ups included Limmy’s Homemade Show! (a one-off pilot in 2018 and a full series in 2020), which embraced a DIY, lo-fi aesthetic and marked his final foray into traditional broadcasting. After stepping away from TV, Limmy transitioned fully to live-streaming, 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.
Filmography
2025
- Nighttime walk in the cold for a hot cuppa as (Self)
- Behind the scenes of my streams as Self
2022
- Ooh the Banter! as Self
2020
- Limmy's Homemade Show! as Limmy
- Limmy's Other Stuff as Limmy
2017
- Dee Dee: Mirror as Dee Dee
2015
- Funny Valentines as Barry
2010
- Limmy's Show! as Various
2007
2006
- The IT Crowd as Barry the Window Cleaner