Glasgow's annual comedy festival has revealed a programme featuring 420 shows led by acts such as Frankie Boyle, Paul Merton and Reginald D Hunter.

The festival (GICF) is returning for its 14th year and will take place in 42 venues from March 10 to 27.

Boyle has added a third night to his run at the Clyde Auditorium.

Other acts due to perform include Bridget Christie, Adam Hills, Phil Kay, Ardal O'Hanlon, Julian Clary, Rob Delaney, Jenny Eclair, Jerry Sadowitz, Russell Kane, Mark Watson, Dylan Moran and Richard Herring.

Scottish acts include Des Clarke, Daniel Sloss, Craig Hill, Mark Nelson, Gary Little, and Janey Godley.

Sarah Watson, Glasgow International Comedy Festival Director, said: “We’re very proud to announce what I think is our best line-up yet, and look forward to taking over the city for eighteen comedy-packed days.

"We always want to bring our audiences something different and exciting - it’s great that we are working with new venues like Saint Luke’s, debuting brand new shows like Uncles from the creators of Burnistoun, and bringing top class acts to the city, some of whom are visiting for the first time.”

Appearances from performers from across the UK include Shappi Khorsandi, Paul Sinha, Mark Steel, Paul Foot, Rob Beckett, and Chris Ramsey.

International acts include Will Franken, Scott Capurro, John Hastings and Jena Friedman.

The American Stands Up! strand will "introduce some of the most exciting comedians working in the States right now in what is always a sell-out showcase" the festival said.

GICF presents film screenings at the Govanhill Baths and the Grosvenor Café and solo shows from Scott Gibson and Alan Bissett at the Tron.

Tickets for all shows are on sale now.

The festival is organised by the Scottish Comedy Agency, a sister company of Salt’n’Sauce Promotions Ltd, which owns and operates the highly successful Stand Comedy Clubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle.

Its main funder is Glasgow City Marketing Bureau.