Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Writer accuses C4 of plagiarising Dead Pixels
A former comedy writer has accused Channel 4 of 'ripping off' his script for gaming sitcom Dead Pixels. Computer journalist Stuart Sumner says he was 'shocked' at similarities between the E4 comedy and his sitcom treatment, Real Life, and is now seeking legal advice.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 2nd December 2019Iain Stirling to star in ITV2 sitcom
Iain Stirling is making a sitcom for ITV2.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 29th November 2019Review: Jack Whitehall: Stood Up
An out of touch show from a comic who displays some surprisingly reactionary viewpoints with little to say.
Jay Richardson, The List, 26th November 2019Review - Ardal O'Hanlon: The Showing Off Must Go On
Mild frustration and satirical edges flesh out a stand-up show about life's absurdities.
Jay Richardson, The List, 22nd November 2019Review: Tim Minchin, Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh
On Tuesday night Tim Minchin returned to Edinburgh, the city that arguably launched the multi-talented performer as a comedian. It's been eight years since his last UK tour and he has experienced considerable triumphs and disasters in the interim, but he's retained the philosophical magnanimity that sets him apart from most musical comics and their more throwaway repertoire.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 21st November 2019Review: Frank Skinner, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Age is a blessing for his self-deprecating wit, and the loss of his libido seems a reasonable trade-off for the material it generates.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 14th November 2019Netflix series for Noel Fielding
Noel Fielding is to make a Netflix series about a magic record player.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 7th November 2019An Evening With Lenny Henry: Who Am I, Again? review
A lost opportunity as this national treasure bathes in the past rather than surging into the future.
Jay Richardson, The List, 6th November 2019Romesh Ranganathan pilots another sitcom about his life
Romesh Ranganathan is piloting a semi-autobiographical sitcom for BBC One. The pilot is adapted by writer and stand-up Max Davis from his 2017 Radio 2 pilot of the same name.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 6th November 2019Tales From The Lodge review
Despite the cast's commitment as they spark engagingly off each other, the contrived narrative doesn't really slot together.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 1st November 2019