Jeremy Hardy
Jeremy Hardy was an English comedian and political activist who appeared regularly on the BBC Radio 4 panel show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, where his deliberately off-key singing became a long-running comedic fixture. He was also a frequent presence on The News Quiz, delivering pointed satirical commentary on current events. Hardy's comedy career extended to stand-up, television appearances including Blackadder Goes Forth, and a long-running solo radio monologue series, Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation.
Recommended Reading
Books are ordered from the strongest direct connection outward to broader relevance.
Comedy and Distinction
The Cultural Currency of a 'Good' Sense of Humour
Sam Friedman
A Cultural History of Comedy in the Early Modern Age
Eric Weitz; Andrew McConnell Stott
Funny on Purpose
The Definitive Guide to an Unpredictable Career in Comedy
Joe Randazzo
Chicago Comedy
A Fairly Serious History
Margaret Hicks; Mick Napier
The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual
Matt Besser; Ian Roberts; Matt Walsh
How to Be the Greatest Improviser on Earth
Will Hines
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