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- ↑ Darren Connell: Trolleywood, The List, 12 August 2016
- ↑ Darren Connell: No Filter, Chortle 11 March 2017
- ↑ Darren Connell: Abandon All Hope, The Stand Comedy Club, 15 March 2019
- ↑ BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards: Winners in 2015, BAFTA Scotland
- ↑ Darren Connell brings his hit podcast to Glasgow Live from tomorrow, Glasgow Live, 18 November 2018
- ↑ SIFC Announcement