Young Professionals Green Energy Awards 2025 - Our Host

Scottish Renewables is delighted to announce Chris Forbes will host YPGEA25.

Star of BBC’s Scot Squad and award-winning comedian, Chris Forbes is one of the most in demand comics in the UK. As well as being a regular on the UK comedy circuit, Forbes has gigged all over the world from America to Canada to Australia to Norway to Dubai. Forbes has supported Kevin Bridges on tour and is an experienced host for corporate events and is an accomplished after dinner speaker.

Perhaps best known as country copper PC Charlie MacIntosh on BAFTA award winning comedy ‘Scot Squad’, Forbes has also build a strong following for his genius character creation, Duncan Murray – The Other Murray Brother. His sketches alongside Judy Murray have amassed over 20 million views online and the Live Duncan and Judy Shows have been total sell outs. A talented comedy writer, Chris has also been written and starred in two of his own shows for the BBC. Critically acclaimed, cult sketch show, ‘How Do I Get Up There?’ and ‘The Farm’ alongside comedy farmer, Jim Smith.

'He's brilliant company - honest, insightful very funny.' Scotsman ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 'Brilliantly observed...laugh-out-loud stuff...A natural comedian.' Herald