Jeremy Hardy
Jeremy Hardy

Jeremy Hardy

  • English
  • Writer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Hugo Rifkind: Why comedy and politics are a tricky mix

It was excruciating to watch comedian Joe Lycett on Kuenssberg's new show but he at least exposed a tired formula.

Hugo Rifkind, The Times, 6th September 2022

ISIHAC: how radio's smuttiest show has beaten the censors for 50 years

Innuendo, tone-deaf singing and dreadful wages: as the cherished BBC panel game celebrates its half century, we look back at its finest moments - and its future.

Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 11th April 2022

Jeremy Hardy tribute gig rescheduled

The night of comedy to commemorate the genius of Jeremy Hardy has been moced to Wednesday, 26th Jan 2022 at the Eventim Apollo.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd March 2021

Review: Jeremy Hardy Speaks Volumes

It is, of course, Hardy's own words that make the most convincing case for his talents.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd March 2020

Katie Barlow on her late husband Jeremy Hardy

The brilliant comedian and activist Jeremy Hardy died a year ago. As a book of tributes to him and excerpts from his work comes out, his wife talks about their life together - and life without him.

Stephanie Merritt, The Guardian, 15th February 2020

Line-up for Jeremy Hardy tribute gig revealed

Mark Steel, Jack Dee, Harry Enfield, Miles Jupp, Angela Barnes, Imran Yusef, Seann Walsh and Shappi Khorsandi will be amongst those performing at Stand Up For Jeremy Hardy, the 25th March 2020 gig at Eventim Apollo.

British Comedy Guide, 16th December 2019

Jeremy Hardy remembered by Rory Bremner

The impressionist and comedian on the beloved comic whose deadpan style and fearless politics marked him out as one of the most original voices of his generation.

Rory Bremner, The Guardian, 16th December 2019

Jeremy Hardy tribute book to be published

A new book titled Jeremy Hardy Speaks Volumes is to be released to pay tribute to stand-up comedian Jeremy Hardy, who died in February.

British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2019

Gallery: Comics onstage and backstage exhibition opens

Photographer Steve Best has taken pictures of some of the finest comedians of recent years. He has a new exhibiton in London downstairs at the Observatory Photography Gallery in Russell Square.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st November 2019

Report: Jeremy Hardy's memorial service

Friends and family of Jeremy Hardy gathered to celebrate his life on Monday 13th May at the Battersea Arts Centre.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th May 2019