Jay Richardson
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 51
Joe Thomas in 'eco-rom-com'
Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas is shooting an 'eco-rom-com' in Glasgow. Scottish Mussel is the directorial debut of Talulah Riley, the St Trinian's star, who will also appear as Thomas's love interest. Line of Duty's Martin Compston and Gimme Gimme Gimme's James Dreyfus also appear in the movie.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 16th October 2014Radio 4 commissions Lucy Beaumont sitcom
Lucy Beaumont has landed her own semi-autobiographical comedy series on Radio 4.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 10th October 2014Book review: We Need to Talk About Kevin Bridges
Autobiographical self-awareness and emotional honesty from Glaswegian stand-up.
Jay Richardson, The List, 9th October 2014Comedy review: Ross Noble - Tangentleman, Edinburgh
For such a seasoned comic, so comfortable riffing off the top of his head, the suggestion that Ross Noble needed a few shows under his belt before allowing reviewers in for press night this evening boggles the mind.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 29th September 2014Scottish Comedian of the Year 2014 review
Musical comic Harry Garrison was the standout crowd favourite, but under a system that incorporated both audience voting and the will of a panel of judges, with opaque respective weighting, justice was done and the title went to Bruce Fummey.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 29th September 2014Film roles for Mitchell, Eldon and Brigstocke
David Mitchell, Kevin Eldon and Marcus Brigstocke are to appear in a new family film. The three guest star in The Friday Download Movie.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 24th September 2014What We Did On Our Holiday review
If you like Outnumbered, you'll love this, as there's more than enough surprises to justify Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin taking their tried and tested approach with child actors to the big screen.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 23rd September 2014Jongleurs nearly ruined my honeymoon
John Scott has credited Chortle with helping save his honeymoon at the last minute - after we intervened in a dispute over unpaid fees from club chain Jongleurs.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 18th September 2014Chris Turner to record US special
British stand-up Chris Turner is to record his first US special. The relatively unknown comic is taping his first solo show, Pretty Fly, at the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles and will release it as a CD later this year on the Comedy Dynamics label.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 10th September 2014When standups follow in the family funny business
What happens when a comic inspires their child to take up the mic? We talk to Edinburgh fringe performers Katie Mulgrew, Milo and Mike McCabe and Camilla Cleese, daughter of John, about what it's like to share the stage.
Jay Richardson, The Guardian, 9th August 2014