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Jay Richardson

@jayirichardson.bsky.social

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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.

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 8h

Lee Mack reveals Not Going Out returning for 16th series next year. Story @britishcomedy.bsky.social: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8868...

Lee Mack reveals Not Going Out returning for 16th series next year - British Comedy Guide

Lee Mack has confirmed the future of Not Going Out, after revealing that the UK's longest running sitcom still airing is returning next year.

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 10h

Leo Reich on his sitcom It Gets Worse: www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

theguardian.com

‘I’m lovingly making fun of everyone I’ve ever met’: on the set of Leo Reich’s gen Z sitcom

The comedy wunderkind shot to fame with his show Literally, Who Cares?! and a role in Lena Dunham’s Too Much. Now he’s bringing his take on self-involved zoomers to the TV screen. Just don’t call him ...

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British Comedy Guide @britishcomedy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Daisy May Cooper has written her debut novel, a comic thriller about three generations of women confronting their past, with 'What Took You So Long?' published on 5th November. www.comedy.co.uk/shop/news/88...

Daisy May Cooper writes her debut novel, What Took You So Long? - British Comedy Guide

Daisy May Cooper has written her debut novel, a comic thriller about three generations of women confronting their past, with What Took You So Long?...

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 16h

Humphrey Ker writing US remake of Ludwig. Story @britishcomedy.bsky.social: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/fyi/1206/...

Humphrey Ker writing US remake of Ludwig - British Comedy Guide

The US remake of Ludwig is moving forward, with the ABC channel ordering a pilot of the comedy drama, penned by British comedian Humphrey Ker and his...

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Ed Gamble stand-up special to launch on Amazon on 29th October www.comedy.co.uk/tv/fyi/1205/...

Ed Gamble stand-up special to launch on Amazon on 29th October - British Comedy Guide

Ed Gamble Live, the latest stand-up special from Ed Gamble, will launch on Amazon Prime on 29th October.

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Jealous, should be good.

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Reece Shearsmith on his dark obsessions: www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

theguardian.com

Severed hands, crushed bones and a ‘monstrous mermaid with sharp teeth’: Reece Shearsmith on his dark obsessions

The League of Gentlemen and Inside No 9 co-creator has always displayed a sense of gothic unease, and his new book combines myth, memoir – and his own disquieting drawings

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Daisy May Cooper writes her debut novel, What Took You So Long? Story @britishcomedy.bsky.social: www.comedy.co.uk/shop/news/88...

Daisy May Cooper writes her debut novel, What Took You So Long? - British Comedy Guide

Daisy May Cooper has written her debut novel, a comic thriller about three generations of women confronting their past, with What Took You So Long?...

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British Comedy Guide @britishcomedy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A new feature-length documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of iconic studio Aardman Animations is coming to BBC One. www.comedy.co.uk/tv/fyi/1202/...

Aardman At 50 coming to BBC One - British Comedy Guide

The BBC is celebrating Wallace & Gromit studio Aardman Animations with a documentary commemorating the stop motion powerhouse's half-century.

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Chortle @chortle.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Suzi Ruffell wins Attitude magazine's comedy award

Suzi Ruffell wins Attitude magazine's comedy award

'Comedy is my armour'

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Lou Sanders special coming to Prime Video www.comedy.co.uk/tv/fyi/1204/...

Lou Sanders special coming to Prime Video - British Comedy Guide

A recording of Lou Sanders's recent live tour, No Kissing In The Bingo Hall, will be released on Amazon's Prime Video streaming service later this month.

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Chortle @chortle.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Revealed: The guest stars in Ellie And Natasia series two

Revealed: The guest stars in Ellie And Natasia series two

Sketch show's return finally happening after four-year wait

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Aardman At 50 coming to BBC One. Story @britishcomedy.bsky.social: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/fyi/1202/...

Aardman At 50 coming to BBC One - British Comedy Guide

The BBC is celebrating Wallace & Gromit studio Aardman Animations with a documentary commemorating the stop motion powerhouse's half-century.

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

AI has come for comics on stage and in The New Yorker www.avclub.com/ai-new-yorke...

AI has come for comics on stage and in The New Yorker

AI has come for comics on stage and in The New Yorker

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James Alistair Henry @jamesbluecat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Somehow this bluesky post now has a date of transmission (29th October) and official artwork.

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

James Corden & Ruth Jones’ Apple Show ‘The Choir’ Reveals Cast & Guest Stars Hannah Waddingham, James McAvoy & Jim Broadbent: deadline.com/2026/10/cord...

James Corden & Ruth Jones' Apple Show 'The Choir' Reveals Cast

James Corden & Ruth Jones' Apple show 'The Choir' has revealed cast including Hannah Waddingham, James McAvoy and Jim Broadbent.

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Chortle @chortle.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

James Nesbitt joins Hopley Hall

James Nesbitt joins Hopley Hall

New sitcom about a crumbling country house

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Sian Clifford interview: www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/s...

In ‘Lady,’ Sian Clifford Wants Fame. In Real Life, It Makes Her Cringe

The introverted Sian Clifford, best known as Fleabag’s uptight older sister, stars in a new film about an attention-seeking aristocrat.

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Chortle @chortle.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

BBC axes Northern Ireland comedies

BBC axes Northern Ireland comedies

End of the line for long-running shows Give My Head Peace and The Blame Game

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Elf Lyons interview: www.vulture.com/article/a-ne...

A New Clown Comes to Town

British theater-maker Elf Lyons brings her buzzy one-woman show to New York, complete with spaceships, operatic flourishes, and a Pagliacci.

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Judith Lucy announces she has breast cancer: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...

Comedian Judith Lucy announces cancer diagnosis

The comedian and actress made the announcement in a lighthearted video posted to social media.

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Taskmaster to take over Manchester Arena and Hollywood Bowl www.comedy.co.uk/live/fyi/120...

Taskmaster to take over Manchester Arena and Hollywood Bowl - British Comedy Guide

The iconic Hollywood Bowl is to host a performance of Taskmaster Live On Stage. The show will also be aiming to fill Manchester's AO Arena next summer.

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Summerhall faces partial demolition: www.thenational.scot/news/2660793...

thenational.scot

One of Scotland's top arts venues faces 'partial demolition' for student flats

DEVELOPERS have unveiled plans to partially demolish one of Scotland’s prominent cultural hubs and build a hotel, apartments and student housing on the site in Edinburgh ...

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Judge Hacker coming to CBBC, alongside recommissioned shows www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8865...

Judge Hacker coming to CBBC, alongside recommissioned shows - British Comedy Guide

CBBC has ordered Judge Hacker, a new series in which the popular puppet presides over a courtroom. The BBC has also recommissioned Horrible Histories,...

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Arts Council England funds comedy activities www.comedy.co.uk/live/fyi/120...

Arts Council England funds comedy activities - British Comedy Guide

The Live Comedy Association has announced it has received Arts Council England funding to support a programme of events and activities over the next 10...

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Rare Spike Milligan footage to be broadcast: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2026/10...

Rare Spike Milligan footage to be broadcast : News 2026 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide

Rare Spike Milligan footage to be broadcast - Talking Pictures TV given access to personal archive

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Rowan Atkinson to bring Mr Bean, Blackadder and more to West End in new show: www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/o...

theguardian.com

Rowan Atkinson to bring Mr Bean, Blackadder and more to West End in new show

The actor will perform famous TV sketches – as well as new material created with Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and Howard Goodall – in Rowan Live, which opens in February

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Harry Enfield looks back at Loadsamoney chart hit: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Harry Enfield recalls chart hit made with producer William Orbit

Comedian Harry Enfield recalls working with William Orbit before the producer became a star.

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Laura Lexx review @thereviewshub.bsky.social: www.thereviewshub.com/laura-lexx-y...

thereviewshub.com

Laura Lexx: Yo-Yo – Blackfriars, Glasgow - The Reviews Hub

Sharing her worries and fears with a candid urgency, Laura Lexx makes you feel slightly complicit in them. Not only does she remain excellent at crowd work, nimbly sparking off several points of conta...

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Morgan Rees review: www.thereviewshub.com/morgan-rees-...

thereviewshub.com

Morgan Rees: What A Bummer – The Stand, Glasgow - The Reviews Hub

Television executives hardly ever fare well in stand-up anecdotes. And so it proves in Morgan Rees’ latest show, as the Welsh comic recounts one that complimented him for his telegenic versatility. Or...

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Chortle @chortle.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ed Patrick: AI helped save my mum's life

Ed Patrick: AI helped save my mum's life

Comic and medic used a bot to trawl the latest research

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ed Patrick: AI helped save my mum's life. Story @chortle.bsky.social: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2026/10...

Ed Patrick: AI helped save my mum's life : News 2026 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide

Ed Patrick: AI helped save my mum's life - Comic and medic used a bot to trawl the latest research

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Athena Kugblenu @athenakugblenu.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The thing about the Real McCoy is that it was a Black and Asian show made for a Black and Asian audience, that everyone could enjoy. The jokes assumed the audience had a shared lived experience, but they worked even if you didn't have that lived experience

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Critics and fans are watching different shows www.comedy.co.uk/club/feature...

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Kevin Bridges review @thelistuk.bsky.social: list.co.uk/news/kevin-b...

Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me comedy review – Exquisite Everybloke fare

Even-handed in his sympathy and withering criticism, the Glaswegian keeps both the punches and the laughs rolling

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Chortle @chortle.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Comedy club boss Stands down

Comedy club boss Stands down

Mike Jones leaves The Stand

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Feature on 35 years of The Real McCoy: www.blackcurrentnews.co.uk/p/the-real-m...

blackcurrentnews.co.uk

The Real McCoy: Celebrating the BBC show that changed Black British comedy

With 2026 marking 35 years since the pioneering BBC sketch show launched, Curtis Walker, Llewella Gideon, Leo Muhammad, Judith Jacob and Eddie Nestor discuss its legacy with Davina Hamilton

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Alex Horne & Greg Davies on Taskmaster: collider.com/taskmaster-s...

With 1.4 Billion Views, Greg Davies & Alex Horne Aren’t Changing ‘Taskmaster’

After 22 seasons, Taskmaster contestants still miss the obvious loopholes. Greg Davies and Alex Horne explain why—and what makes failure so funny.

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British Comedy Guide @britishcomedy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Kerry Godliman is embarking on a television roadtrip series in which she invites fellow comedians to join her camping. www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8860...

Kerry Godliman lands Kerry On Camping series for U&Dave - British Comedy Guide

Kerry Godliman is embarking on a television roadtrip series in which she invites fellow comedians to join her in the great outdoors, visiting sites across...

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British Comedy Guide @britishcomedy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Kevin Eldon has revealed that he once resisted a violent mugging after shouting Buddhist chants, compelling his attackers to run off. www.comedy.co.uk/people/fyi/1...

Kevin Eldon scared off muggers with "the strength & power" of Buddhism - British Comedy Guide

Kevin Eldon has revealed that he once resisted a violent mugging after shouting Buddhist chants, compelling his attackers to run off.

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Chortle @chortle.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

BBC podcast to follow Russell Brand's trial

BBC podcast to follow Russell Brand's trial

Fame Under Fire to feature daily court updates

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

'When The Cops Say No, We Say Yes' wins at British Podcast Awards 2026 www.comedy.co.uk/online/news/...

'When The Cops Say No, We Say Yes' wins at British Podcast Awards 2026 - British Comedy Guide

Lauren Kilby, Karen Whitehouse and Helen McLaughlin's show When The Cops Say No, We Say Yes was named Best Comedy Podcast at the British Podcast Awards...

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Five comedians to take part in next Pilgrimage series www.comedy.co.uk/people/fyi/1...

Five comedians to take part in next Pilgrimage series - British Comedy Guide

Nina Wadia, Leigh Francis, Jay Foreman, Mhairi Black and Shabaz Ali will take part in the next series of Pilgrimage, the BBC Two format in which...

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Comedy Poster Awards 2026 results www.comedy.co.uk/fringe/news/...

Comedy Poster Awards 2026 results - British Comedy Guide

The artwork for Edinburgh Fringe shows Li Jin Hao: Falling From a Moon and Hannah Platt: Cult Classic have been selected as the winners of the Comedy...

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Kerry Godliman lands Kerry On Camping series for U&Dave. Story @britishcomedy.bsky.social: www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/8860...

Kerry Godliman lands Kerry On Camping series for U&Dave - British Comedy Guide

Kerry Godliman is embarking on a television roadtrip series in which she invites fellow comedians to join her in the great outdoors, visiting sites across...

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Chortle @chortle.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Paul Merton's gig rained off... despite being indoors!

Paul Merton's gig rained off... despite being indoors!

Leak stops his improv show with Suki Webster

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Nick Mohammed, Sam Nicoresti and Susie McCabe get Sky Arts Awards nods www.comedy.co.uk/fyi/1198/sky...

Nick Mohammed, Sam Nicoresti and Susie McCabe get Sky Arts Awards nods - British Comedy Guide

Nick Mohammed, Sam Nicoresti and Susie McCabe have been nominated in the Comedy category in the 2026 Sky Arts Awards.

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Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Kevin Eldon scared off muggers with "the strength & power" of Buddhism. Story @britishcomedy.bsky.social: www.comedy.co.uk/people/fyi/1...

Kevin Eldon scared off muggers with "the strength & power" of Buddhism - British Comedy Guide

Kevin Eldon has revealed that he once resisted a violent mugging after shouting Buddhist chants, compelling his attackers to run off.

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Chortle @chortle.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Susan Riddell: I'm no longer facing terrorism charges

Susan Riddell: I'm no longer facing terrorism charges

Comic now accused only of lesser offences

Jay Richardson @jayirichardson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Susan Riddell: I'm no longer facing terrorism charges. Story @chortle.bsky.social: www.chortle.co.uk/news/2026/09...

Susan Riddell: I'm no longer facing terrorism charges : News 2026 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide

Susan Riddell: I'm no longer facing terrorism charges - Comic now accused only of lesser offences