Jay Richardson
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 62
Will Ross Noble as a killer clown have us in stitches?
Geordie comedian Ross Noble recently broke into films with The Hunt For Tony Blair, appearing as an Old Labour trade unionist. So he's returned from the dead to frighten the kids once already, but in a new film called Stitches he'll star as a clown killed at a children's party who's back for vengeance.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 9th January 2012Interview: Greg McHugh
He may have made his name playing naïve objects of ridicule, but Greg McHugh is having the last laugh...
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 5th January 2012Peter Serafinowicz: A big name in comedy
He's a superb mimic and talented comic actor who pops up in all manner of programmes - although his own star vehicle was short lived. But the prolific Peter Serafinowicz is about to have a bumper year, with a batch of new movie projects in the pipeline.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 19th December 2011Gregor Fisher interview
Rab C Nesbitt returned to BBC Two for its tenth series last night, as unapologetically grimy - and as popular - as ever. Jay Richardson met the man behind the string vest, Gregor Fisher, to discuss the show's political potency, 'orchestral' scripts, and clashes with the BBC's 'mustn't offend' culture...
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 6th October 2011Interview: Stephen Merchant, writer, comedian and actor
Busy Stephen Merchant has wound up Hollywood's pundits, sold The Office to Afghanistan and Chile, has a star-studded TV comedy on the way... and now he's returning to stand-up.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 1st October 2011Interview: Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler (Link expired)
You could cut the sexual tension between Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler with a knife, finds Jay Richardson. But these comedy partners are only playing it for laughs.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 16th August 2011Sanderson Jones: standup you try before you buy
Sanderson Jones is eschewing the traditional Edinburgh flyers promotion route in favour of the personal touch.
Jay Richardson, The Guardian, 10th August 2011Interview: Comedian Vir Das at Edinburgh festival
Household name in India brings show Walking On Broken Das to Fringe.
Jay Richardson, The List, 9th August 2011Interview: Imran Yusuf (Link expired)
For spiritual stand-up Imran Yusuf, achieving an out-of-body-experience is all in a day's work, finds Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 8th August 2011Interview: Roisin Conaty (Link expired)
Roisin Conaty thinks TV is behind the curve on funny women, writes Jay Richardson.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 6th August 2011