Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Chris O'Dowd: From Bridesmaids to Broadway
With a new series of his sitcom Moone Boy starting Monday night, a rom-com in cinemas and a stint on the New York stage with James Franco coming up, Chris O'Dowd is in demand on both sides of the Atlantic.
Jay Richardson, The Independent, 16th February 2014Joke Thieves: Show that encourages stealing material
The show lets comedians 'duplicate, spoof, parody, deconstruct or destroy' other comics' sets.
Jay Richardson, The List, 29th January 2014Reece Shearsmith interview
As his new collaboration with Steve Pemberton - Inside No. 9 - comes to our screens, Reece Shearsmith talks about his inspirations, so-called 'dark comedy' and a possible League Of Gentlemen reunion...
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 29th January 2014Frank Skinner on stand-up comedy and getting older
Frank Skinner is about to tour as a stand-up for the first time since 2007. But don't expect Jack the Lad, he's now more man in a suit, hears Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 22nd January 2014Milton Jones returns to Radio 4
Milton Jones is returning to Radio 4 - less than two years after the channel axed his last show - as a Good Samaritan-style problem solver.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 17th December 2013Nina Conti to make new film
Nina Conti is making a new film - about becoming a 'giggle doctor' - as she revealed that the BBC Two comedy series Family Tree will not be returning.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 4th December 2013Drifters: Jessica Knappett on her new show
Knappett is ambivalent about the resemblances. "There are similarities [to The Inbetweeners], in that we're a group of friends in a hinterland period of our lives," she ventures.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 31st October 2013Arnold Brown seeks crowdfunding for new movie
Brown, who performed at The Comedy Store opening night, is hoping to raise £20,000 via crowd funding to develop a script, 'to put me back into the recognition I deserve before I die'.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 25th October 2013Seann Walsh's shambling ways don't hide his success
Seann Walsh is moving onwards and upwards. Literally. Thanks to mobile, hands-free technology, we're chatting even as the Brightonian comedian is being instructed not to carry his television set upstairs.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 24th October 2013Comedy review: Russell Brand, Glasgow
When storytelling stand-ups hit a certain strata of celebrity, it often seems as if the only subject they can talk about with any honest is fame.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 12th October 2013