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Jay Richardson

Jay Richardson

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Interview: John Lloyd on his return to the stage (Link expired)

The mastermind behind QI, John Lloyd, has quite interesting things to say as he returns to the stage as a performer in Liff of QI, writes Jay Richardson.

Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 4th August 2013

Interview: Nish Kumar on his new Edinburgh show (Link expired)

Nish Kumar's family still can't believe he's a comic, even though it's where he gets most of his material from, as Jay Richardson finds out.

Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 3rd August 2013

Interview: David Baddiel on being misunderstood

The comedian, author and one-time chart-topper makes a long-awaited return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Jay Richardson, The List, 29th July 2013

Fringe favourites bid to conquer TV with Badults

Sketch trio and Edinburgh Fringe favourites Pappy's aren't at the festival this year. Instead, you can find them on television in their new sitcom, Badults.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 23rd July 2013

Edinburgh festivals: 50 must-see events

A much anticipated debut from one of the most exciting, eclectic and eccentric talents emerging in stand-up, yet who nevertheless retains mainstream appeal. Winner of the prestigious New Act of the Year Award and Chortle's Best Newcomer for 2012, Cahill intersperses stupidly inventive gags with daft but memorable tunes.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 22nd July 2013

Edinburgh festivals: 50 must-see events

Last year's winner of the So You Think You're Funny contest, the Irish stand-up and actor is fast establishing material that befits her charismatic, physical performance style. Outlining a love of hip-hop, replete with dance moves recalled from the 1990s, she'll also be expanding on horse riding and struggling to explain London life to her Irish mammy.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 22nd July 2013

Janey Godley to release debut stand-up album

Janey Godley is Ungagged is the Glasgow comic's first album despite 18 years in the business.

Jay Richardson, The List, 19th July 2013

Glasgow games prompts stand-up tour

Janey Godley is to perform stand-up in obscure corners of Scotland after securing funding to tie in with the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 17th July 2013

Christopher Guest interview

Christopher Guest talks to Jay Richardson about his first TV series, Family Tree.

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 16th July 2013

Stewart Lee: The elite have 'stitched up' comedy

British comedy has undergone an elitist 'stitch-up', with poorer performers being 'priced out' of success, Stewart Lee has claimed.

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 8th July 2013

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