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There's been plenty of reverential regal programming celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Now it's time for a more sardonic spin on the landmark event, with this special edition of the popular comedy panel show. Wisecracking Jimmy Carr hosts as two celebrity teams, captained by comedians Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, give their satirical take on the royal weekend, while dissecting monarchy-related opinion polls, surveys and statistics.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 8th June 2012Host Jimmy Carr and regular team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock present the latest edition of the 13th series of this irreverent comedy panel show based on statistics and opinion polls. Tonight the guests trying to predict the public's responses to the topical issues of the moment are television presenter Tess Daley, newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy, and comedians Micky Flanagan and Hari Kondabolu.
Andrew Marszal, The Telegraph, 31st May 2012Ruby Wax & Jon Richardson to make C4 documentaries
Channel 4 is to broadcast a season of prime time programmes designed to challenge perceptions of mental health and discrimination. Programmes include programmes by Ruby Wax about Jon Richardson
Tim Glanfield, Radio Times, 14th May 2012The wisecracking news poll-based panel show returns for what seems like a gazillionth series (its 13th, in fact). Now that it's firmly entrenched as Have I Got News for You for the under-30s, there's no need to tinker with the formula: essentially, roll the cameras and let deadpan host Jimmy Carr tee-up team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to dryly riff on the week's nonsense news. Then cobble together the gags, which are as potent as ever.
The Telegraph, 26th April 2012This amusing stand-up showcase returns for its fourth series. Host Jon Richardson heads up a team of fellow comedians Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Sara Pascoe, Paul Chowdhry and new member Andrew Lawrence. They take it in turns to do a spot of stand-up on the stage of London's Clapham Grand, taking an alternative look (which mostly means they swear sometimes) at the events of the week.
Catherine Gee, The Telegraph, 26th April 2012Comedians line up for Teenage Cancer Trust Night
Hosted by Jason Manford - a long-term Teenage Cancer Trust supporter - the evening of comedy also stars Tim Minchin, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Stewart Francis and Dave Spikey.
The Huffington Post, 30th March 2012New ComComedy website to broadcast stand-up gigs
Major comics including Jimmy Carr, Griff Rhys Jones and Jon Richardson will feature on the free-to-view online channel ComComedy, showcasing footage of performances from festivals worldwide.
Matt Trueman, The Guardian, 29th March 2012Alan Carr and Inbetweeners amongst Loaded Laftas 2012 winners
Alan Carr, Jon Richardson, Andi Osho, Celebrity Juice and Fresh Meat were amongst the winners at the Loaded Laftas 2012.
British Comedy Guide, 8th February 20128 Out Of 10 Cats to take on Countdown
8 Out Of 10 Cats regulars Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are to play a game of quiz show Countdown early next year.
British Comedy Guide, 16th November 2011Jon Richardson: What I'm watching on TV
Jon Richardson, host of Stand Up For The Week which airs every Friday on Channel 4, tells Metro about his love for the Food Channel, what makes him chuckle at the box - and why he has a soft spot for Stewie from Family Guy.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 15th November 2011