Jay Richardson
- Journalist
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Scottish Comedian of the Year review
The 12th instalment of this competition hinted that the barrel of Scottish comedy may have run close to dry, featuring several former finalists and two previous winners.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 2nd December 2017Comedy review: Scottish Comedian of the Year
The 12th instalment of this competition hinted that the barrel of Scottish comedy may have run close to dry, featuring several former finalists and no less than two previous winners.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 27th November 2017Martin Clunes pilots BBC One sitcom
Martin Clunes is set to star in his first sitcom since the Reggie Perrin remake.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 23rd November 2017Review: Gary Little, Scott Agnew and Chris Forbes
With Jongleurs' demise, the newly opened Rotunda is out to capitalise on the gap in Glasgow's comedy-and-dining market.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 24th October 2017Nick Helm review
Playing the embittered loser card to perfection, the Uncle star blows away both his crowd and the stench of misery.
Jay Richardson, The List, 18th October 2017E4 pass on more Gap Year
Tom Basden told a podcast. "No, we're not doing more of that, no", adding "I don't hate that decision. I was sad that the channel didn't push it harder."
Jay Richardson, The Custard TV, 21st September 2017Meet the tour guides
Before they became top comedians, a number of standups made their living as tour guides. Here, four of the best reveal some of the tricks of their venerable trade, and the sights and sounds of Edinburgh that might inspire them to lead a tour again.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 21st August 2017Why the Fringe is a perilous place for comedians
Electrocuted by a faulty microphone, taking a punch from a drunken audience member, plummeting through a theatre's unsecured trapdoor - the comedian's life is not without peril.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 16th August 2017Al Porter brings the spirit of Frankie Howerd to Fringe
A bright, sunny afternoon in Dublin and Al Porter is in his element, gassing away about a monster squid caught off Kerry and counselling a man whose girlfriend's cheated on him. I'm unprepared for us starting our interview in the studio of his Today FM show, making hesitant small talk off-air while Phil Collins finishes Easy Lover. But the warm, engaging comic is welcoming, unflappable and almost unrecognisable, his usual, sharp-suited attire forsaken as he apologises for the lilywhite legs beneath his shorts.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 12th August 2017Robert White on going InstruMENTAL in Edinburgh
It's not unknown to see comedians with notes scrawled on their bodies. But those on Robert White's hands are not a set list but basic instructions on how to be a performer.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 10th August 2017