Richard Ayoade
- 47 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, presenter and script editor
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Radio Times, 18th September 2017IT Crowd's 'Work Outing' is comedy's greatest farce
The IT Crowd is the kind of classic sitcom that should never have worked in the mid-00s.
Alex Nelson, i Newspaper, 24th August 2017Hard to resist this sweet-natured romcom from Richard Ayoade, AKA Maurice Moss of The IT Crowd. It's the story of 15-year-old Oliver Tate (Craig Roberts), who is determined to lose his virginity before he hits 16 (preferably with Yasmin Paige's Jordana) and to protect his mother (Sally Hawkins) from the seductive powers of old mullet-headed flame Graham (Paddy Considine). There's real warmth and comedy in these characters.
Paul Howlett, The Guardian, 19th August 2017Preview - Submarine
Richard Ayoade's directorial debut is an idiosyncratic coming-of-age drama about a teenage pupil who is trying to cope with the trials of school and domestic life while also discovering love.
Gareth Hargreaves, On The Box, 18th August 2017Comedians front E4 video encouraging people to vote
Roisin Conaty, Natasia Demetriou, Tom Rosenthal, Joel Dommett and Richard Ayoade star in a video from E4 that aims to encourage young people to vote.
British Comedy Guide, 30th May 2017Richard Ayoade hosts The Crystal Maze - First pictures
The first pictures have been released of The IT Crowd star Richard Ayoade as the new host of The Crystal Maze.
British Comedy Guide, 26th May 2017Richard Ayoade surprise contender to be new Doctor Who
The funnyman, who rose to fame on Channel 4's The IT Crowd, has caught the eye of Beeb bosses for the iconic role.
Dan Wootton, The Sun, 17th May 2017Chortle Awards 2017 winners
The winners of the Chortle Awards 2017 have been announced. Winners include Bridget Christie, Romesh Ranganathan, Joel Dommett, Justin Moorhouse and Lolly Adefope.
British Comedy Guide, 20th March 2017Voice cast announced for Early Man, as trailer released
Timothy Spall, Richard Ayoade, Johnny Vegas and Gina Yashere have been revealed as amongst the voice cast for new Aardman Animations film Early Man, as the trailer is released.
British Comedy Guide, 16th March 2017Comedies nominated in Royal Television Society Awards 2017
Catastrophe, People Just Do Nothing and The Windsors are amongst the nominees for the Royal Television Society Awards 2017.
British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2017