Jay Richardson
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 59
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 2013Comedy 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 2013Comedy 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 2013Comedy 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 2013Glasgow 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 2013Kevin 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 2013Humphrey 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 2013Equality 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 2013Ask Rhod Gilbert axed
Ask Rhod Gilbert has been axed by the BBC.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 22nd February 2013Movie review: The Look Of Love
Throughout, Michael Winterbottom never really challenges Raymond's assertion that he's not just a pornographer. And though he captures Soho in all its seedy glory, with acres of naked flesh and merkins on display, the film lacks soul.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 22nd February 2013