Jay Richardson
@jayirichardson.bsky.social
Freelance journalist writing on comedy. Bylines include the Scotsman, Guardian, Sunday Times, i, Telegraph, BBC, Channel 4, Independent, Irish Times, Metro, Herald, Vulture, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Chortle, The Reviews Hub, British Comedy Guide.
Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet. Story @chortle: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/11...
Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet : News 2025 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet - An opportunity the comic couldn't pass up...
https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/11/26/59537/daniel_sloss%3A_i_snorted_cocaine_off_hitler’s_toilet
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Daniel Sloss: I snorted cocaine off Hitler’s toilet. Story @chortle: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/11...
BBC Comedy Festival coming to Liverpool in May 2026: www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
The BBC Comedy Festival is coming to Liverpool in May 2026
The BBC Comedy Festival is back for a fifth time and in May 2026 the host city will be Liverpool
www.bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM
BBC Comedy Festival coming to Liverpool in May 2026: www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
Stanley Baxter & Billy Connolly profiled for BBC Scotland's Christmas: www.comedy.co.uk/fyi/970/bbc-...
Stanley Baxter & Billy Connolly profiled for BBC Scotland's Christmas - British Comedy Guide
BBC Scotland has announced its Christmas comedy programming, featuring Billy Connolly, Stanley Baxter, Karen Dunbar and Jack Docherty in the guise of Police Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Stanley Baxter & Billy Connolly profiled for BBC Scotland's Christmas: www.comedy.co.uk/fyi/970/bbc-...
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It's virtually a comedy gig!
It's virtually a comedy gig!
An industry first as stand-up tour adds a VR stop
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November 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
It's virtually a comedy gig!
BBC TV Christmas comedy line-up revealed: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8570...
BBC TV Christmas comedy line-up revealed - British Comedy Guide
The BBC has confirmed its new comedy highlights for the Christmas season include special episodes of Mandy, Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, Amandaland and Here We Go.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
BBC TV Christmas comedy line-up revealed: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8570...
Ludwig wins an international Emmy: www.televisual.com/news/ludwig-...
Ludwig, Rivals win at International Emmys - Televisual
The winners of the 53rd International Emmy Awards have been named
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November 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Ludwig wins an international Emmy: www.televisual.com/news/ludwig-...
Jason Manford quits Absolute Radio: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/11...
Jason Manford quits Absolute Radio : News 2025 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
Jason Manford quits Absolute Radio - Comic gives up his Sunday slot after 10 years and 450+ episodes
www.chortle.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Jason Manford quits Absolute Radio: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2025/11...
Final Stand-up & Deliver heat progresses three comics: www.comedy.co.uk/live/fyi/968...
Final Stand-up & Deliver heat progresses three comics - British Comedy Guide
Three more comics progressed to the final of Stand-up & Deliver from the third heat last night, completing the line-up.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Final Stand-up & Deliver heat progresses three comics: www.comedy.co.uk/live/fyi/968...
Can’t tech a joke: AI does not understand puns, study finds: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Can’t tech a joke: AI does not understand puns, study finds
Researchers say results underline large language models’ poor grasp of humour, empathy and cultural nuance
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November 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Can’t tech a joke: AI does not understand puns, study finds: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much’ Not Returning for Season 2 at Netflix: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much’ Not Returning for Season 2 at Netflix
Lena Dunham's Netflix series "Too Much" is done after one season at Netflix.
variety.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much’ Not Returning for Season 2 at Netflix: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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'Creative people are sort of damaged'
'Creative people are sort of damaged'
John Lloyd on his incredible comedy career
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November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
'Creative people are sort of damaged'
Tom Towelling wins Sean Lock Comedy Award 2025: www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/85...
Tom Towelling wins Sean Lock Comedy Award 2025 - British Comedy Guide
Tom Towelling has won The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award 2025.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Tom Towelling wins Sean Lock Comedy Award 2025: www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/85...
'Creative people are sort of damaged'. Interview with John Lloyd @chortle.bsky.social : www.chortle.co.uk/interviews/2...
'Creative people are sort of damaged' : Interviews 2025 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
'Creative people are sort of damaged' - John Lloyd on his incredible comedy career
www.chortle.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
'Creative people are sort of damaged'. Interview with John Lloyd @chortle.bsky.social : www.chortle.co.uk/interviews/2...
Tim Robinson’s ‘The Chair Company’ Renewed for Season 2: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Tim Robinson’s ‘The Chair Company’ Renewed for Season 2 at HBO
HBO announced Thursday that it had renewed Tim Robinson's 'The Chair Company" for Season 2.
variety.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Tim Robinson’s ‘The Chair Company’ Renewed for Season 2: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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Jason Byrne is making the 'Irish Simpsons'
Jason Byrne is making the 'Irish Simpsons'
Comic working on an adult animation about a family-owned Dublin pub
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November 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Jason Byrne is making the 'Irish Simpsons'
BBC One confirms Shedites for Christmas line-up with Brendan O'Carroll: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8565...
BBC One confirms Shedites for Christmas line-up with Brendan O'Carroll - British Comedy Guide
BBC One has confirmed that a one-off special of a new comedy from the makers of Mrs. Brown's Boys is now filming, for transmission over Christmas.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
BBC One confirms Shedites for Christmas line-up with Brendan O'Carroll: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8565...
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Peep Show cast reunite
Peep Show cast reunite
For Bake Off Christmas special... but someone's missing!
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November 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Peep Show cast reunite
Mike Bubbins interview: www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
‘I’m not in costume, these are my real clothes!’ Comic Mike Bubbins on his retro TV success
The former 70s-loving PE teacher has found cult acclaim with his sitcom Mammoth, about a time-travelling 70s PE teacher. The parallels don’t end there, he says, but some things from that era are best ...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Mike Bubbins interview: www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Gregor Fisher interview: www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n...
Rab C Nesbitt actor Gregor Fisher: ‘People say: I didn’t realise you could speak properly!’
He’s been in everything from Love Actually to Shakespeare with Al Pacino – but will he always be thought of as the string-vest-wearing boozy Glaswegian? Ahead of a tour as himself, the actor and Insta...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Gregor Fisher interview: www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n...
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New TV series for Urzila Carlson
New TV series for Urzila Carlson
Stand-up and sketch show airing next year
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November 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
New TV series for Urzila Carlson
Dawn French sitcom 'Can You Keep A Secret?' to launch in early 2026: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/fyi/965/c...
Dawn French sitcom 'Can You Keep A Secret?' to launch in early 2026 - British Comedy Guide
Can You Keep A Secret?, the new sitcom starring Dawn French, Mark Heap and Craig Roberts, will launch on BBC One in early 2026.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Dawn French sitcom 'Can You Keep A Secret?' to launch in early 2026: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/fyi/965/c...
Eli Hart wins BBC New Comedy Awards 2025: www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/85...
Eli Hart wins BBC New Comedy Awards 2025 - British Comedy Guide
Eli Hart has been revealed as the winner of the BBC New Comedy Awards 2025.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Eli Hart wins BBC New Comedy Awards 2025: www.comedy.co.uk/live/news/85...
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Comedians become carol singers
Comedians become carol singers
Festive charity singalong announced
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November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Comedians become carol singers
Cheesies launches crackers featuring gags from Edinburgh Fringe comics: www.comedy.co.uk/shop/fyi/964...
Cheesies launches crackers featuring gags from Edinburgh Fringe comics - British Comedy Guide
Snack brand Cheesies has launched a Christmas cracker set featuring jokes from Edinburgh Fringe comedians.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Cheesies launches crackers featuring gags from Edinburgh Fringe comics: www.comedy.co.uk/shop/fyi/964...
Nate Bargatze is planning to open his own theme park: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Nate Bargatze Reviewing Sites for Nateland Amusement Park, Partners With Storyland Studios
Nate Bargatze's amusement park dream is one step closer to reality, as his Nateland partners with Storyland Studios to review sites in Nashville.
variety.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Nate Bargatze is planning to open his own theme park: variety.com/2025/tv/news...