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Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)

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Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, or, as all the cool kids are calling it, 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 interviewe... more

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Latest Episodes

RHLSTP #613 - Predicting the Future with Urine - Richard is at the Podcast Room with the one-of-a-kind diamond that is Ronni Ancona. They chat about the disappointments of the Blue Peter studio, performing together at the Edinburgh Fringe 1992, how R... more

#436 Too Much Farage Piss - Rich is mourning the Veneziana pizzas that he bought and the terrible effects they have wrought and the loss of a man whose friend assumed he was joking. His guest is historian, comedian and puppeteer, Al Murray. They talk... more

Monday 1st June 2026 - Cloaca Room - Rich and Ally are back for another month and today they are reporting on a story that you won’t find in the lame stream media (unless you read the Guardian), the onanistic habits of birds. There is a lot of prejud... more

RHLSTP Book Club #175 - The Last Pebble - Richard is in the Podcast Room with Taskmaster genius Alex Horne to talk about his kids’ book The Last Pebble. How did he find time to write a book? Was he worried about looking like another celebrity cashing... more

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Alex Horne
Author of The Last Pebble
Author
Episode: Alex Horne on The Last Pebble - Book Club
David Mitchell
Actor/Comedian known for Mitchell and Webb
Migration (voice work) and broader film/TV work
Episode: David Mitchell - "A Special Place in Hell"
Henry Hither
Character appearing on Craven Newsround segment
Craven Newsround world (fictional)
Episode: Rich and Ally's Craven Newsround Compilation 18
Jonathan Grant
Author of Reading the Room
Author and former comedy agent
Episode: Jonathan Grant on Reading the Room - Book Club
Natasha Hodgson
Writer and performer known for 2020 Little Christmas Advert
Individual artist
Episode: Natasha Hodgson - "Smell The Magic"
Brian Bilston
Poet and author of How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside
Episode: Brian Bilston on How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside - Book Club
Jameela Jamil
Actress and presenter known for DuckTales, The Good Place, activism
Self/Actor/Activist
Episode: Jameela Jamil - "Cake in a Graveyard"
Josh Widdicombe
Comedian; best known for Dora the Explorer related work and TV/TV-related projects
Episode: Josh Widdicombe (Retro) - "Chlorine Allergy"
John Robins
Comedian and author of Thirst
Podcaster/Author
Episode: John Robins on Thirst (Part 2) - Book Club

Host

Richard Herring
Host of The Show; introduces and frames the conversation (primary host).

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 8.1k ratings
  • But

    Still great, but please don’t make everything about you Rich.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JTpoddy
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • I’m not saying don’t like it!

    I’m not saying I don’t like it. I just have to ask. Re: the craven news round episodes- is Richard OK?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    michaeltenor
    United Statesa month ago
  • Time to kill

    Dignity and all that

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BARISTANATISTA
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Feel a bit sorry for him

    Leave the podcast before the podcast leaves you

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    charlton.daniel
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Best ever!

    Been listening from the beginning. Richard is great, the guests are great and this has been in my top podcast list for years! Also, if you haven’t seen Richard live yet, then I wholeheartedly recommend you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lulu_42
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Long-time fans appreciate the breadth of guest profiles and the steady humor.
Overall, the host and guests deliver consistently strong interviews with energetic banter.
Some listeners feel the host dominates conversations or veers into self-referential bits.

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#226
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#44
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#220
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#225
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Jonathan Grant on Reading the Room - Book Club
Q: Tell us a little bit about who you are, first of all, and what led you to write in this book.
Grant summarizes his background in comedy, his years as a stand-up, his shift to management, and his interest in social history that culminated in writing a book looking at the last 25 years of UK stand-up.
Natasha Hodgson - "Smell The Magic"
Q: How did therapy influence your approach to acting and performing live?
Therapy helped me see that there is always something left to learn, which transformed how I approached fear, memory, and the need to stay curious mid-performance.
Natasha Hodgson - "Smell The Magic"
Q: What was the hardest part of working on Operation Mincemeat for you?
Balancing the scale of live performance with the historical weight of the story, and keeping the creative energy fresh after long runs, especially when rehearsals and tours became demanding.
Natasha Hodgson - "Smell The Magic"
Q: What drew you to the Little Christmas Advert project and the smell the magic song?
I was drawn by the chance to be part of something that could become iconic, and the process of shaping lyrics and performance felt like a creative challenge that fit my skills in writing and performing.
David Mitchell - "A Special Place in Hell"
Q: If you could bring back one dead person, who would it be and why?
Mitchell proposes reviving Shakespeare for his enduring impact on literature and theatre, while acknowledging the practical challenges of reintroducing a 400- to 500-year gap in context, which leads to a broader reflection on cultural continuity and the responsibilities of revival.

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The show features wide-ranging, candid conversations with leading comedians, actors, writers, and cultural commentators. Episodes often mix sharp humor with deep dives into craft, fame, and personal journeys, including sobriety, health, and career pivots. The tone is irreverent and improvisational, with a strong emphasis on storytelling, behind-the-scenes industry insights, and bold takes on contemporary culture. A standout aspect is the host duo's long-running rapport, which can create intimate, long-form conversations that span both career milestones and personal moments, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy in-depth, personality-driven interviews and a heavy dose of humor.

Noteworthy is the show's willingness to explore provocativ... more

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1. Alex Horne
2. David Mitchell
3. Henry Hither
4. Jonathan Grant
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