‘Am I allowed to be funny?’ Ashley Storrie on acting, autism – and grieving her mum, Janey Godley

The Scottish comedian received two Baftas last month, just after the death of her mother. She discusses secrets, sadness, success and how comedy sustains her

Ashley Storrie is describing her “massively surreal” experience at last month’s Bafta Scotland awards. There she was, standing in the spotlight, holding the two statuettes she had just picked up. “And all anyone can say is: ‘Sorry for your loss.’”

“But I won!” she says plaintively.

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