Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)

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1. RHLSTP 562 - Amy Hoggart

   21 May 2025 · 1 h 11 min · S31 E8 · Explicit

   RHLSTP #562 - Egg Cupboard - Richard has had a life-changing accident on the way to the theatre, but hopefully a chat with Amy Hoggart will distract him from his woes. They talk about whether Lembit Opik is qualified…

2. Retro RHLSTP 101 - Charley Boorman

   19 May 2025 · 1 h 06 min · Episode 101 · Explicit

   #374 I Sure Love Motorcycling - Richard has nearly killed someone in his audience and has finally found a good reason for having kids. He’s also potentially about to destroy the universe as his guest is Herring…

3. RHLSTP Book Club 139 - Tim Worthington

   15 May 2025 · 54 min · Episode 139 · Explicit

   RHLSTP Book Club 139 - The Golden Age of Children’s TV - Richard chats with cult TV expert Tim Worthington about his fabulous book about the TV that people of Richard’s age (and a bit older and a bit younger) grew up…

4. RHLSTP 561 - Paul Whitehouse

   14 May 2025 · 58 min · S31 E7 · Explicit

   #561 Nut Lifter - Richard has had some trouble getting his show props through customs (but not back again). His guest is comedy legend Paul Whitehouse. They chat about plastering for Fry and Laurie, acting with Michael…

5. Retro RHLSTP 100 - Dr Janina Ramirez

   12 May 2025 · 1 h 11 min · Episode 100 · Explicit

   #373 The End of History - Richard has more terrifying news about butterflies and his son’s attempts to follow in his footsteps. His guest is the only person who can follow Paul Chuckle, historian and broadcaster Dr…

6. RHLSTP Book Club 138 - Johnny Ball

   9 May 2025 · 59 min · Episode 138 · Explicit

   RHLSTP Book Club 138 - My Previous Life in Comedy - Richard does a rare face to face Book Club with one of his childhood heroes Johnny Ball, talking about the first part of his autobiography, which deals with his…

7. RHLSTP 560- John Kearns

   7 May 2025 · 1 h 26 min · S31 E6 · Explicit

   #560 One Ball and Boe - Richard is sad to note the death of a man who has fuelled and spoiled his erotic fantasies. His guest John Kearns, has finally been allowed into the Leicester Square Theatre on the fifth or…

8. Retro RHLSTP 99 - Paul Chuckle

   5 May 2025 · 1 h 06 min · Episode 99 · Explicit

   #372 Arthur Askey's Chair - Richard is wondering if comedians might be the solution to all the world’s problems (they won’t be), but delighted to be back at the Leicester Square Theatre for the start of Season 23 of…

9. RHLSTP Book Club 137 - Keiran Goddard

   2 May 2025 · 45 min · Episode 137 · Explicit

   RHLSTP Book Club 137 - I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning - Richard talks to the novelist Keiran Goddard about his affecting and fantastic second novel, I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning. They discuss the themes of…

10. RHLSTP 559 - Chloe Radcliffe

    30 Apr 2025 · 1 h 03 min · S31 E5 · Explicit

    #559 In Tandem - Rich has just returned from Center Parcs where he was treated like a celebrity, albeit one from the 20th Century. His guest is fabulous US comedian Chloe Radcliffe. They discuss their similarly nerdy…

11. Retro RHLSTP 98 - Miriam Margolyes

    28 Apr 2025 · 1 h 17 min · Episode 98 · Explicit

    #359 A Face For All Occasions - Richard is in giddy mood as he meets a member of the audience. His guest is living legend and national treasure Miriam Margolyes. They discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger’s farting revenge,…

12. RHLSTP Book Club 136 - Kathy Lette

    25 Apr 2025 · 39 min · Episode 136 · Explicit

    Book Club 136 - The Revenge Club - Another intercontinental Book Club this time with Kathy Lette in Sydney, Australia talking about her funny book on a serious subject The Revenge Club. They chat about how they met on…

13. RHLSTP 558 - Alexandra Haddow

    23 Apr 2025 · 1 h 00 min · S31 E4 · Explicit

    #558 Trouser Press - It’s the first podcast fuelled by Soleros for a while and Rich is vaguely concerned about asteroids and if he’s worth more dead or alive. His guest is the multi-talented Alexandra Haddow. They…

14. Retro RHLSTP 97 - Emma Dabiri

    21 Apr 2025 · 1 h 03 min · Episode 97 · Explicit

    #358 Irish Unicorn - Richard has an idea that will revolutionise football and is having to explain to his daughter why history killed all the famous women. His guest is academic and broadcaster Emma Dabiri. They talk…

15. RHLSTP Book Club 135 - Deborah Frances-White

    18 Apr 2025 · 1 h 02 min · Episode 135 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club 135 - Six Conversations We’re Scared To Have - Richard talks to Guilty Feminist host Deborah Frances-White about her new book in which she discusses topics that people are generally nervous to offer an…

16. RHLSTP 557 - John Robertson

    16 Apr 2025 · 57 min · S31 E3 · Explicit

    #557 Sex Dungeon - Richard is back in Leicester again, fresh from an interview with a journalist who has been up the Queen. His guest is Australian comedian and adventurer John Robertson. They talk about how an…

17. Retro RHLSTP 96 - Deborah Meaden

    14 Apr 2025 · 1 h 01 min · Episode 96 · Explicit

    #357 Shamgel - Richard wonders if the man who wrote the Grange Hill theme might have been hoodwinking us all along. His guest is the formidable Dragon, Deborah Meaden. Rich is hoping he can get an investment of at…

18. Acast Bonus 1

    11 Apr 2025 · 49 min · Episode 1 · Explicit

    Support our Kickstarter here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467836598/can-i-have-my-ball-back For Richard’s remaining live stand up gigs http://richardherring.com/ballback/tour Come and see RHLSTP live…

19. RHLSTP 556 - Chris and Simon Donald from off of Viz

    9 Apr 2025 · 1 h 09 min · S31 E2 · Explicit

    #556 Not As Good As It Used To Be - Richard returns to Leicester and reveals the curt message of one of the comedians he asked on the podcast. His guests are two of the men behind the publishing sensation and hugely…

20. Retro RHLSTP 95 - Ben Shephard

    7 Apr 2025 · 1 h 14 min · Episode 95 · Explicit

    #356 Gravity - Rich has had what he thought might be the most middle class accident, but he is wrong. His guest is a listener who has won a competition to be on the show, the Dorian Grey of morning TV, Ben Shephard.…

21. RHLSTP Book Club 134 - George Monbiot

    4 Apr 2025 · 1 h 11 min · Episode 134 · Explicit

    RHLSTP Book Club 134 - The Invisible Doctrine - Recorded in front of an audience at the prestigious Royal Geographical Society, Richard talks to journalist George Monbiot about his very readable investigation into…

22. RHLSTP 555 - Larry and Paul

    2 Apr 2025 · 56 min · S31 E1 · Explicit

    #555 Welsh Freddie Mercury - Richard has found out the true lyrics of a 1990s pop classic and is going to tell you them in detail. His guests are internet satirists Larry and Paul. They talk about which one is which,…

23. Retro RHLSTP 94 - Phil Wang

    31 Mar 2025 · 1 h 12 min · Episode 94 · Explicit

    #355 Mind Your Language - Richard is excited by the upcoming film Wonka and has some other ideas for origin story films. His guest is the Sidesplitting Phil Wang. They discuss how straddling two cultures can give you a…

24. RHLSTP Book Club 133 - Anthony Shapland

    28 Mar 2025 · 35 min · Episode 133 · Explicit

    Book Club #133 - A Room Above a Shop - A Room Above A Shop - Richard talks to debut novelist Anthony Shapland about his hit short novel/long poem A Room Above A Shop. They chat about growing up gay in a small town in…

25. RHLSTP 554 - Chesney Hawkes

    26 Mar 2025 · 1 h 00 min · S30 E19 · Explicit

    #554 Philip Schofield’s Diabolic Pitchfork - Philip Schofield’s Diabolic Pitchfork - It’s been snow day this week and Rich muses unsuccessfully on whether there’s a place when snow is neither exciting or banal for…

26. Retro RHLSTP 93 - Dave Gorman

    24 Mar 2025 · 1 h 16 min · Episode 93

    #354 Rufus Arenque - Richard can’t stop thinking about a man he walked past 30 years ago but is somehow walking taller. His guest can answer the question “Are you Dave Gorman?” in the affirmative, as he is Dave Gorman.…

27. RHLSTP 553 - Amy Gledhill

    19 Mar 2025 · 56 min · S30 E18 · Explicit

    #553 Penis Seam - Rich has come up with a scheme where all his listeners can live in central London and make money - or one of us gets £20 million. His guest is Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Amy Gledhill. It starts out…

28. Retro RHLSTP 92 - Shaparak Khorsandi

    17 Mar 2025 · 1 h 09 min · Episode 92

    #353 It Was The 90s! - Richard has been tossing logs and that’s literally it for this week, so he talks to his audience for the first time in ages. His guest is author and comedian Shaparak “Shappi” Khorsandi. They…

29. RHLSTP Book Club 132 - Catherine Wilkins

    14 Mar 2025 · 43 min · Episode 132 · Explicit

    Book Club #132 - Cafe Chaos - Richard interviews award winning children’s author Catherine Wilkins who has made the long journey into his annexe (who knows what he gets up to in there) to talk about her new eighth book…

30. RHLSTP 552 - Poppy Hillstead

    12 Mar 2025 · 1 h 00 min · S30 E17 · Explicit

    #552 The Mouse With Cumin In Its Eyes - Richard is very impressed with the thoroughness of Hitchin bins and as used to being the rudest person in any room as he is, he may have met his match in this week’s guest Poppy…

31. Retro RHLSTP 91 - Katherine Ryan

    10 Mar 2025 · 1 h 05 min · Episode 91 · Explicit

    #352 For Sport - Richard has been teaching his kid wrong information, for a payoff that will take years to come and he finally has his hands on a copy of Would You Rather? His guest is inspirational…

32. RHLSTP Book Club 131 - Mark Steel

    7 Mar 2025 · 59 min · Episode 131 · Explicit

    Book Club #131 - The Leopard In My House - Rich talks to comedian and fellow cancer survivor Mark Steel about his absolutely brilliant book The Leopard In My House. They chat about the unlikely friendships that have…

33. RHLSTP 551 - Andy Zaltzman

    5 Mar 2025 · 1 h 01 min · S30 E16 · Explicit

    #551 Human Dodecapede - Richard has a new notebook and is making jokes that were topical in November 2024 (and probably still are) and has met one of his sporting heroes, for whom Rich is an unlikely hero. His guest…

34. Retro RHLSTP 90 - Adam and Joe

    3 Mar 2025 · 1 h 25 min · Episode 90 · Explicit

    #351 T n T - Richard’s daughter has written a story to rival the Men of Phise and Rich has come up with a new sitcom idea. His guests are his 1990s comedy rivals Adam and Joe. Find out how Song Wars nearly caused…

35. RHLSTP Book Club 130 - Lissa Evans

    28 Feb 2025 · 45 min · Episode 130 · Explicit

    Book Club #130 - Picnic on Craggy Island - Richard talks to ex radio and TV producer and now successful novelist Lissa Evans about her fab book of reminiscences about working on Father Ted. They discuss what it is that…

36. RHLSTP 550 - Nish Kumar

    26 Feb 2025 · 1 h 08 min · S30 E15 · Explicit

    #550 Julian Clary’s Glittery Balls - Rich pays tribute to a former guest who we have very sadly lost, but is trying to look on the bright side too and get some laughs as is only right at the death of a comedian. His…

37. Retro RHLSTP 89 - Louise Wener

    24 Feb 2025 · 1 h 02 min · Episode 89 · Explicit

    #350 Docking - Richard had written an actual joke and been dreaming of tiny animal attacks, plus performing music in quite an unusual way. His guest it arguably a more accomplished musician - it’s the impossibly cool…

38. RHLSTP Book Club 129 - Craig Brown

    21 Feb 2025 · 41 min · Episode 129 · Explicit

    Book Club #129 - A Voyage Around The Queen - Richard talks to journalist Craig Brown about his fantastic biography of Queen Elizabeth II, A Voyage Around the Queen. They discuss his glorious tangential approach to…

39. RHLSTP 549 - Dave Gorman

    19 Feb 2025 · 1 h 02 min · S30 E14 · Explicit

    #549 Noleros - Richard has taken on a huge personal challenge for charity that might affect his ability to do his job (so what was the excuse before?). His guest is crossword compiler (though we never mention that)…

40. RHLSTP Book Club 128 - Julia Raeside

    14 Feb 2025 · 45 min · Episode 128 · Explicit

    Book Club #128 - Don’t Make Me Laugh - Richard talks to journalist Julia Raeside about her debut novel Don’t Make Me Laugh about the dark side of the comedy industry and the coercive vampiric narcissists who can…

41. RHLSTP 548 - Milton Jones

    12 Feb 2025 · 59 min · S30 E13 · Explicit

    #547 The Higher the Hair - Rich has had a bit of trouble getting to the theatre tonight as if he didn’t have enough to put up with being roasted by his kids. But he’s here and ready to give as good as he gets with the…

42. RHLSTP Book Club 127 - Nico Tatarowicz

    7 Feb 2025 · 35 min · Episode 127 · Explicit

    Book Club #127 - The Centrist Dad Handbook - Rich chats to Nico Tatarowicz about the book he cowrote with Jason Hazeley, The Centrist Dad’s Handbook. What is a Centrist Dad? Is it essentially just Rich? Why is this a…

43. Special episode with Matt Forde and Mark Steel, in partnership with Cancer Research UK

    6 Feb 2025 · 1 h 21 min · Bonus · Explicit

    This very special episode is brought to you in paid partnership with Cancer Research UK. At the end of last year, myself, Matt Forde and Mark Steel sat down to have a frank, raw, funny and open conversation about…

44. RHLSTP 547 - Ivo Graham

    5 Feb 2025 · 1 h 12 min · S30 E12 · Explicit

    #547 Armadillo - Richard is lonely enough to consider taking up cycling, but is he prepared to cycle 47 miles to end up where he started? His guest is posho stand up Ivo Graham. They discuss the biscuity temptations of…

45. RHLSTP Book Club 126 - David Peace

    31 Jan 2025 · 45 min · Episode 126 · Explicit

    Book Club #126 - Munichs - Richard dials up Japan to talk to one of his favourite writers David Peace about his book about the Munich Air Disaster, Munichs. They talk about how David’s father made him want to cover…

46. RHLSTP 546 - Chelsea Birkby

    29 Jan 2025 · 1 h 02 min · S30 E11 · Explicit

    #546 Smash or Pass? Richard is considering becoming a sex worker, but there’s a line he will not cross. His guest is hilarious newcomer Chelsea Birkby. They chat about what it's like to do support in big theatres (and…

47. RHLSTP Book Club 125 - Yvonne Innes

    24 Jan 2025 · 41 min · Episode 125 · Explicit

    Book Club #125 - The Peepshow - Dip My Brain In Joy - Richard chats to Yvonne Innes about her fabulous and moving book about her fabulous husband, Neil Innes, Dip My Brain In Joy. They talk about Neil’s amazing and…

48. RHLSTP 545 - Josh Pugh

    22 Jan 2025 · 57 min · S30 E10 · Explicit

    #545 Who Chooses The Sperm? Richard is back in Birmingham, after having iodine squirted through his veins (for some reason). His guest is Twitter sensation and fine stand up comedian Josh Pugh. They talk about how…

49. Retro RHLSTP 88 - Tony Slattery

    20 Jan 2025 · 1 h 02 min · Explicit

    Retro 88 - Carry On Cocaining - Richard is worried that his comments about a royal might lead to his ultimate demise... buy he's more worried about extreme vaginal temperatures. He's got two great gigs to distract his…

50. RHLSTP Book Club 124 - Kate Summerscale

    17 Jan 2025 · 45 min · Episode 124 · Explicit

    Book Club #124 - The Peepshow - Richard talks to former obituary writer, Kate Summerscale about her fantastic book about murder and post-war London, Kate Summerscale. They discuss whether the crimes of Christie are as…