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Jay Richardson
Jay Richardson

Jay Richardson

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Press clippings Page 58

John Lloyd to play the Fringe

...and he talks QI, Douglas Adams and blinkered TV executies.

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 11th April 2013

Terry Alderton attacked on stage

Terry Alderton has fought off a drink-fuelled attack while performing at a charity event attended by Princess Anne.

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 6th April 2013

Is Twitter killing topical comedy?

"We'll be sitting in the room, someone comes up with a perfectly good gag and I'll have to say 'Damn. I saw that on Twitter.'" admits Pete Sinclair.

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 29th March 2013

Comedy review: Lucy Porter, The Stand, Glasgow

Back performing after taking time out to have a couple of children, Lucy Porter seems to have found returning to stand-up easier than adjusting to motherhood.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 27th March 2013

Comedy review: Julia Sutherland, Ibrox Library, Glasgow

A library might seem an unusual spot for stand-up. But it was here that Julia Sutherland used to attend WeightWatchers, so it's an apposite venue for Fat Chance's debut.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 26th March 2013

Comedy review: Katherine Ryan, Blackfriars, Glasgow

Katherine Ryan's recent hours haven't showcased her unquestioned talent to best effect. Yet this version of her 2012 Edinburgh Fringe show, virtually unrecognisable to the one the Canadian delivered in August, has ironed out some flaws and pushed its strengths to the fore.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 18th March 2013

Glasgow Comedy Festival 2013: Ones to watch - Tony Law

Suddenly Tony Law is everywhere, making his Have I Got News For You debut, playing a Dutch action film star on Sue Perkins' sitcom Heading Out, and advertising Sky's TV packages in the guise of King Arthur.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 14th March 2013

Kevin Eldon interview

Kevin Eldon has a peerless television résumé. Now he brings his sketch show, It's Kevin, to BBC Two.

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 11th March 2013

Humphrey Ker goes to Hollywood

Humphrey Ker has landed his first US acting role, in a sitcom pilot about friends who reassess their lives after surviving a plane crash.

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 4th March 2013

Equality and dignity - less admirable in sitcoms

Sue Perkins' Heading Out certainly avoids old gay stereotypes. It's also a bit dull. Jay Richardson ponders the difficulty of getting the comedy balance right.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 2nd March 2013

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