Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Radio 4 revives Nurse
Paul Whitehouse's Nurse is returning to Radio 4 following the axing of its TV version.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 22nd February 2016Mark Steel: is comedy nature or nurture (Link expired)
He may not believe in a "joke-telling gene", but revelations about comedian Mark Steel's birth parents - and conversations with other adopted stand-ups - have got him thinking about what makes us who we are. He spoke to Jay Richardson about his acclaimed new show.
Jay Richardson, WOW247, 22nd February 2016Isy Suttie and Elis James get engaged
Isy Suttie and Elis James are engaged to be married after she proposed at a launch party for her new book.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 22nd February 2016Review: Limmy Live!, Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow
Emboldened by his recent book tour, Brian Limond's first proper live performance since the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe confirms he can cut it as an arena draw.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 31st January 2016Frankie Boyle jumps to Netflix
Frankie Boyle is to become the second British comic to release a stand-up special exclusively on Netflix. He follows Jimmy Carr, whose Funny Business tour will premiere on the streaming service on March 18.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 28th January 2016Isy Suttie interview (Link expired)
Actor, stand-up and musical comedian Isy Suttie stole the hearts of Peep Show fans as memorably off-the-wall nerd Dobby, and is now busy gearing up for the launch of a new podcast, her first tour in two years, and the release of a frank memoir.
Jay Richardson, WOW247, 26th January 2016Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness pilot sketch show
Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness are piloting a sketch show together. The ITV primetime fixtures will unite for The Keith and Paddy Show, which also promises celebrity guests.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 15th January 2016The builder swapping jobs with his stand-up daughter
For a show under construction at Battersea Arts Centre, Joanna Griffin is teaching the art of comedy to her 72-year-old bricklayer father. The first lesson? Stop laughing at your own jokes.
Jay Richardson, The Guardian, 5th January 2016Nick Helm: I died on Live At The Apollo
Nick Helm has described his appearance on Live at the Apollo as 'the worst gig of my life'. His set, which was characterised by mass walkouts and heckles, was recorded in September, and airs on Monday on BBC Two.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 11th December 2015New documentary film about prejudice in comedy
Stand-up Catie Wilkins is directing her first film, about sexism, racism and class prejudice in comedy. Finding The Funny features comics Tiff Stevenson, Richard Herring, Janey Godley, Brendon Burns, Ava Vidal, Nish Kumar, Grainne Maguire, Andrew Watts, Suzi Ruffell and former stand-up Christina Martin.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 10th December 2015