RHLSTP is an award-winning series in which comedian Richard Herring ("The Podfather" - The Guardian) chats with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment. Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Dawn French, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Brian Blessed are amongst the many stars to have been interviewed across the 400+ episodes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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British Comedy Guide Podcasts
Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com
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News, features and interviews from the world of professional theatre throughout the UK.
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British Comedy Guide is a website all about UK comedy. We publish a number of different comedy podcast series.
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Pappy’s Flatshare is the home of all of Pappy’s podcast ventures with a brand new episode appearing every week. There’s their award winning live panel gameshow Flatshare Slamdown in which they play silly games with famous names from the world of comedy (previous guests include Romesh Ranganathan, Aisling Bea, Nish Kumar, Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Bridget Christie, James Acaster, Kerry Godliman and many more). There’s Beef Brothers: Cold Cuts in which Pappy’s solve you the listeners’ flat ...
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The world's first podcast dedicated to the ancient art of Stone Clearing (removing stones from a field and using them for better purpose), presented by Richard Herring.
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Richard Herring teams up with an 128 year-old ventriloquist doll to review the day's newspapers.
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A comedy storytelling podcast in which Rufus attempts to read everything that Howard wrote when he was a child, while Howard listens and feels increasingly ashamed.
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British Comedy Guide's own podcast all about comedy. Between 2011 and 2014, we interviewed the likes of Miles Jupp, Chris Addison, John Finnemore, Gina Yashere and Al Murray.
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A podcast series for those interested in the mechanics of situation comedy. James Cary and Dave Cohen discuss the art of sitcom writing for TV and Radio.
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Award-winning comedy panel show hosted by Danielle Ward, with team captains Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Michael Legge and amazing special guests. In it, two teams work out the right thing to do in strange scenarios and scary situations which range from the everyday to the weird and extreme. Don't feel you have to start at the beginning - we'd suggest you start with the most recent series then work backwards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Comedy historian Robert Ross interviews comedy stars about their work as well as their personal favourites and influences.
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As It Occurs To Me (AIOTM) was a smash-hit sketch show written by Richard Herring and performed in front of a live audience. It ran for three It's now back!
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A podcast about comedy writing presented by the producers of The Sitcom Mission competition.
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Anneka Harry is joined by a series of guests to discuss life and death in this comedy podcast.
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Richard Herring presented a daily podcast from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011, 2012 and 2013. The hour-long shows featured big name special guests, gossip, swearing, lies, prizes and surprises! The show is back for three 2017 specials!
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A surreal podcast series from Richard Herring. In this show, he recreates his lonely childhood by playing himself at snooker; commentating as he plays. Madness!
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A topical, political panel show podcast recorded in front of a live audience once a month. NP2BF, which ran from 2011 to 2015, was presented by LBC radio host James O'Brien and created by comedians Nick Revell and Alistair Barrie.
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Richard Herring presented this podcast series linked to his 2013 stand-up tour. It contains everything you ever wanted to know about the penis but were afraid to ask.
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A one-off podcast linked to Richard Herring's 2013 stand-up tour. He looked at the funny and philosophical side of death.
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Richard Herring examines the nature of happiness and whether becoming a father has brought him contentment in this podcast to accompany his 2016 stand-up tour.
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Sci-fi sitcom written by and starring comedy double act Trev and Simon. The episodes focus on three people lost in a distant universe on board a damaged space craft.
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Award winning sketch team Pappy's record themselves having a chat then write sketches based on that chat. They then mix the sketches back into the chat like bangers into mash.
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An insanely silly, yet utterly peculiar award-winning sketch show. The episodes - created by and starring John Dredge - feature sketches, surreal spoofs and sublime sound effects. There are six series to enjoy.
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The UK’s sharpest middle aged humour podcast. Two older-but-not-wiser authors (Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson) rant about the trivial triggers of midlife angst, and the daily grind of middle age. Expect dry British humour, zero-filter ranting, and plenty of “That’s exactly* how I feel!” moments. If this sounds like your cup of tea, come join Adam and Keith for a fortnightly dose of middle aged humour/therapy. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Laugh (and sw ...
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An improvised podcast in which Susan Harrison and Gemma Arrowsmith play two critics who don't feel they actually have to see a film or play in order to review it.
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Juggler and comedian Mat Ricardo hosted this variety show where the best from the worlds of cabaret, variety, comedy and circus did their thing. Eddie Izzard and Dave Gorman were amongst the guests.
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A podcast series to accompany Richard Herring's 2015 stand-up tour. It featured stories of life on the road as he travelled round 70+ UK towns.
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Highlights from an experimental six-part series by Richard Herring in which he looked at life's big topics. This is the free audio version of the show; a longer paid-for version is also available.
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In this topical, rambling podcast series, Andrew Collins and Richard Herring attempt to recreate the golden days of Andrew's old radio programme where they used to talk about what's in the newspapers, except now they're not at the BBC but at Richard's dining table using an in-built mic on his laptop. Do they recapture that unforced magic? Only you can decide.
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A short-lived gag-packed topical comedy podcast from the creators behind the hit live show, Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho. Join the former Prime Minister for satirical jokes and sketches.
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Rufus & Howard from the ManBuyCow podcast take it in turns to write chapters of a book - with no idea where the story will go next, or how their terrifying cliffhangers will be resolved.
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A podcast series in which Richard Herring documented his attempt to perform all 11 of his old one-man shows, plus a brand new one, at the Leicester Square Theatre over six weekends in the summer of 2015.
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British comedy duo 'Kat and Kat' - Katerina Robinson and Kat Ronson, dive in to the depths of their DM inboxes. Some have to be heard to be believed! Kat & Kat have been a comedy sketch duo since 2018 and have been featured by BBC Radio, Wonderland Magazine, Daily Star, METRO, Evening Standard, Chortle, Wall of Comedy, Lad Bible, British Comedy Guide, Beyond the Joke & more. In 2021, their web comedy series 'LADS' received 9.1 on IMDb and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rufus and Howard are trying to make a sitcom and sketch show; but with dinosaurs in the garden, a kettle that can see the future, and a doorway to hell in the cellar - will they ever make it to the end?
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Baking Bad - your weekly in-depth guide to all things Great British Bake Off or Great British Baking Show to our pals overseas! Join comedians and baking fans Ross Drummond, Sean Ford and Harry Monaghan as we deep dive into all things GBBO. We'll be Fielding your questions, talking about Toksvig and whether you're from Hollywood or Leith rest assured, if you knead to know it, we've got you covered.
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What‘s so weird and wonderful about Finland? British writer and Helsinki resident Joel Willans, the creator of Very Finnish Problems, and best-selling author of 101 Very Finnish Problems: The Foreigner’s Guide to Surviving in Finland and More Very Finnish Problems: The even more essential guide, discusses, with a variety of fascinating guests, life in his much-loved, adopted country. Contact: [email protected] Produced by Thomas Nybergh / Ink Tank Media
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Not a show for the feckless, join Daniel Ed and Simon, three zany Brits, as they spew out humourous inanities which inevitably became terribly terribly awkward... Send us feedback at [email protected]
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When an American student vanishes into thin air, no one seems to notice, or even care. Is she on the run? Has she been kidnapped? Or is something more sinister, even paranormal, at play? Ignored by the police, shrugged off by neighbours, it falls to one man, a friend she knew online, to track her down. "There's lots to really love in these!" - Editor, British Comedy Guide Simeon Courtie and Hal Stewart won a New York Festival Radio Award for their comedy, much of which is at soundcloud.com/s ...
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This British Comedy Sketch Show tips a nod to the all time classics, Round the Horn, Hancocks Half Hour, Steptoe and Son, The Goon Show and Movies by Mel Brooks. Buy Our Merch https://www.tshirtstudio.com/marketplace/chris-p-tee-shirts Doc Strange and the Dude delve deep into the World psyche. We cover the topical, factual and inescapable truths about the day today. With our take on World Events, mainly Anti Brexit and Anti Tory, if anything positive comes from either, we will let you know. ...
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The Things We Do For Love is a podcast all about the things we do for love. Isy Suttie speaks with a guest from the world of stand-up comedy, acting or writing, delving into her own and their romantic past to explore the lengths we go to under the influence of love. Produced by Ben Walker for Fuzz Productions Theme music by Charlie Jefferson Photo by Dave Bruce https://linktr.ee/ttwdfl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Deborah Frances-White quizzes former speaker John Bercow about how British democracy really works. The instruments of power in the UK are often arcane, confusing and bizarre – but understanding how they operate is key to wielding them effectively – and as citizens, we need to be aware of what those in power can and can’t do. With a governing party which is using those instruments more ruthlessly than any government in recent memory, it’s more important than ever to appreciate how we got here ...
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The Complete History (and Fistory) of Underspace: Chapter 7
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24:16Henrietta steps into the greenhouse and finds herself in the mysterious land of Underspace, where she meets the least helpful pig she's ever encountered - which is saying something since none of the others could talk.GET THE BOOK in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from manbuycow.comBy British Comedy Guide
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In our very first guest episode, Keith talks to author and self-appointed grumpy bugger, Jason Ayres. As part of a new series of episodes, where guests get to propose bills for the Middle Raged Manifesto, Jason enters the chamber to discuss his petty gripes. For more information on Jason and his novels, head over to his website: https://www.jasonay…
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Ally and Herring's Twitch of Fun - New Year's Eve 2025 Special
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58:506,7. Twitch of Fun is BACK in this non-canonical episode to celebrate the end of another horrible year and to attempt to tempt some temporary temps to this zenith of Richard's work. There's an attempt to extract an apology from our most perverse character (that could be any of us), plus Henry Hippo's New Year's Resolution and Ally and Rich look bac…
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6,7. Twitch of Fun is BACK in this non-canonical episode to celebrate the end of another horrible year and to attempt to tempt some temporary temps to this zenith of Richard's work. There's an attempt to extract an apology from our most perverse character (that could be any of us), plus Henry Hippo's New Year's Resolution and Ally and Rich look bac…
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Twitch of Fun New Year’s Eve 2025 Special - 6,7 - Twitch of Fun is BACK in this non-canonical episode to celebrate the end of another horrible year and to attempt to tempt some temporary temps to this zenith of Richard’s work. There’s an attempt to extract an apology from our most perverse character (that could be any of us), plus Henry Hippo’s New…
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Stone Clearing with Richard Herring - Chapter 184
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48:35Wake Up, Fleepyheadf. It's 11.55am on 17th December and as a Christmas treat/punishment Rich is returning to the Stocean after a 10 month absence for another Stone Clear. Will the field still be there? Will there be any stones? What medieval songs shall Richard sing? How many plastic bags will be mistake for stones? Has the Stone Stasi been lulled …
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Wake Up, Fleepyheadf. It's 11.55am on 17th December and as a Christmas treat/punishment Rich is returning to the Stocean after a 10 month absence for another Stone Clear. Will the field still be there? Will there be any stones? What medieval songs shall Richard sing? How many plastic bags will be mistake for stones? Has the Stone Stasi been lulled …
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Stone Clearing Chapter 184. - Wake Up, Fleepyheadf - It’s 11.55am on 17th December and as a Christmas treat/punishment Rich is returning to the Stocean after a 10 month absence for another Stone Clear. Will the field still be there? Will there be any stones? What medieval songs shall Richard sing? How many plastic bags will be mistake for stones? H…
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RHLSTP Book Club - Boxing Day Special - Right Bollock
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33:43RHLSTP Book Club - Boxing Day Special - Right Bollock - I Right Bollock - Herring gets the interview everyone wants as he chats to debut author Right Bollock about his autobiography. Find out what it was like to be born a testicle, how RB felt when he discovered he had a brother, his perspective on some of the incidents that have made it into Herri…
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Christmas Treat - Happy Now? - Full Standup show After years of drifting aimlessly and alone, Richard Herring is now settled down with a wife and a tiny baby. Is he finally happy now? Or does responsibility for the lives of others come with its own terrors? In his twelfth solo stand up show, Richard examines whether we can ever hope to be or are me…
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In this episode, Adam and Keith unleash the Lady Rage, tackling the lack of pockets in women’s clothing, perimenopausal brain fog, and men’s (alleged) gift-buying inadequacies. It also serves as a reminder that sometimes in life, the smartest move is to shut up and offer chocolate. About This Podcast Two middle-aged British authors, Adam Eccles and…
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BTG's Panto Editor Simon Sladen spoke to Allan Stewart, who marks an extraordinary milestone of 50 years in pantomime. Allan reflected on his early start as a teenage club performer, his unexpected first role as Buttons without ever having seen a panto and the lessons learned from mentors such as Jack Radcliffe and producer Paul Elliott. He shared …
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We present episode one of our brand-new podcast: The Complete History (and Fistory) of Underspace.On the roof of her school, in what seems to be a regular greenhouse, Henrietta finds the doorway to a magical world - where she meets a talking pig called Dagenham, and an incompetent detective called Grett...The continuing story is available now…
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We present episode one of our brand-new podcast: The Complete History (and Fistory) of Underspace. On the roof of her school, in what seems to be a regular greenhouse, Henrietta finds the doorway to a magical world - where she meets a talking pig called Dagenham, and an incompetent detective called Grett...The continuing story is available now - ju…
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Bonus Pod - Christmas Ask Me Anything - It’s Christmas so as a special treat for you all, Santa has arranged that this month’s pay-walled Ask Me Anything is free to all, even the poorest of children (as long as they have a device to listen to podcasts on) because it is the season. Richard answers every question he has been set, no matter how inappr…
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The Complete History (and Fistory) of Underspace: Chapters 5 and 6
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24:25Henrietta's investigation into the missing kids takes her back to the roof of the school, but this time the greenhouse door is unlocked, and inside - the sun is shining...GET THE BOOK in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from manbuycow.comBy British Comedy Guide
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#11 If You Could Go Into A Chrysalis And Emerge As Anything You Wanted, What Would It Be And Why And Also Do You Think That Says Anything About You? - Oh yes! It's another one of these Emergency Questions compilations. Can you guess which question has been selected this time? Here's a hint - the question has been asked of celebrity stars including …
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Bonus Ep 85 - The Cultural Importance of British Pubs | Ft. Jim
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26:25📥 Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 Join The Academy to get 2x weekly Zoom lessons with me In this one, I read you a wonderfully charming short story about Reginald, a fox …
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#477 Magic Bullet - Here’s a bonus remote podcast (because we’re not doing enough at the moment) with superstar actor and director and now podcast documentary (if you will pocumentary) maker, Rob Reiner. With limited time, they discuss which of his films is the greatest of all time, what you need to make a perfect improvised movie, the first toilet…
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Xmas Slamdown ep 1546: Nish Kumar & Amy Annette (Bring glad tidings of comfort and joy)
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1:45:45Neither “Tom!” nor “Ben!” want to bring glad tidings of comfort and joy… so Matthew says we’re gonna have to have a FESTIVE Flatshare Slamdown! Matthew Crosby, Ben Clark and Tom Parry Wicks recorded live at Underbelly Boulevard, Soho with guests Amy Annette and Nish Kumar With Amy Annette - https://www.instagram.com/theamyannette/ Nish Kumar - http…
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The Big Tiny Productions Ltd, founded in 2019 by Will Cousins and Ben Richards, is producing four shows in the North West for Christmas 2025, three of which are pantos written by Ben and designed by Will. BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to them both, with a few contributions from their dog, Toby, about the company and this year's shows, as well a…
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Extra Ep: Why Your English Suddenly Feels WORSE (The Truth No One Tells You)
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7:35🎓 Join The Academy to get 2x weekly Zoom lessons with me 💬 Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and personality?Join Charlie's academy and leave behind hesitation, awkward pauses, and textbook English. Each week you’ll:🎧 Get premium podcast episodes with full learning resources📚 Master vocabulary, grammar, and p…
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The Complete History (and Fistory) of Underspace: Chapters 3 and 4
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29:59Henrietta knows that if the Headmaster finds out her secret, she will be thrown out of school. Unfortunately, to find out why kids are disappearing from St. Alan's School for Children, Henrietta needs to break into the Headmaster's private study...GET THE BOOK in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from manbuycow.com…
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Bonus Pod - Christmas EQ special - It’s Christmas so in the first in a series of special treat, please welcome Rich's puppet pal Ali asking Rich a series of his own Christmas Emergency Questions. Usually this sort of thing is not for public consumption - we keep it for the most generous of Rich's supporters, but as it is the season of goodwill, eve…
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Bitesize Ep 107 - Charlie Chatter: I swore I’d never go back...
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30:12Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 Join The Academy to get 2x weekly Zoom lessons with me I swore I’d never go back to an office… but here we are. In this episode, I unpack …
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RHLSTP Book Club #164 - Dianarama - Richard chats to journalist and documentary maker Andy Webb about his exhaustively researched (and lived) book Dianarama which is about the Martin Bashir interview with Princess Diana and the lies and subterfuge that were required to get it and the alleged cover up at the BBC that followed. How much did the BBC b…
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The Complete History (and Fistory) of Underspace: Chapters 1 and 2
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22:40Are children really disappearing from St. Alan's School for Children? And could the Headmaster's terrifying secretary be locking them in the greenhouse on the roof? Henrietta is far too sensible to believe such nonsense. But if they're not in the greenhouse, where are they...?GET THE BOOK in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from manbuycow.co…
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RHLSTP #592 - Smell My Suit - It’s another Leicester Square Theatre podcast and Rich is wondering if he’s already got to the point where his kids are funnier than him (low bar). His guest is the multi-talented and almost ubiquitous Paul F Tompkins. They chat about the practical drawbacks of acting with a claw, why Mr Peanut Butter in Bojack Horsema…
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