Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Evelyn Mok interview
'In my private life I'm very prudish but on stage I'm very, very crude'
Jay Richardson, The List, 22nd January 2018Jesters For Putin: The comics breaking through on RT
For Victor Lewis-Smith, the comedian, producer, and regular contributor to Private Eye, putting his new show on RT, the channel formerly known as Russia Today was simple: "In recent years, mainstream broadcasters seem to have given up on investing in edgy and boundary-pushing satire."
Andrew Learmonth, Bella Caledonia, 5th January 2018The comedians who are putting their faith in jokes
While great stand-ups are often revered as latter-day preachers and holy fools speaking truth to authority, comedians have generally displayed a recalcitrant attitude towards religion. Nevertheless, comedy is a broader church than its reputation for militant atheism suggests.
Jay Richardson, i Newspaper, 2nd January 2018Scottish Comedian of the Year review
The 12th instalment of this competition hinted that the barrel of Scottish comedy may have run close to dry, featuring several former finalists and two previous winners.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 2nd December 2017Comedy review: Scottish Comedian of the Year
The 12th instalment of this competition hinted that the barrel of Scottish comedy may have run close to dry, featuring several former finalists and no less than two previous winners.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 27th November 2017Martin Clunes pilots BBC One sitcom
Martin Clunes is set to star in his first sitcom since the Reggie Perrin remake.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 23rd November 2017Review: Gary Little, Scott Agnew and Chris Forbes
With Jongleurs' demise, the newly opened Rotunda is out to capitalise on the gap in Glasgow's comedy-and-dining market.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 24th October 2017Nick Helm review
Playing the embittered loser card to perfection, the Uncle star blows away both his crowd and the stench of misery.
Jay Richardson, The List, 18th October 2017E4 pass on more Gap Year
Tom Basden told a podcast. "No, we're not doing more of that, no", adding "I don't hate that decision. I was sad that the channel didn't push it harder."
Jay Richardson, The Custard TV, 21st September 2017Meet the tour guides
Before they became top comedians, a number of standups made their living as tour guides. Here, four of the best reveal some of the tricks of their venerable trade, and the sights and sounds of Edinburgh that might inspire them to lead a tour again.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 21st August 2017