Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)
Sky Potato, Go Faster Stripe and Fuzz ProductionsRichard 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1101 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsComedy | |||
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#440 Embracing Your Delicious Fate - Richard comes bearing great news for those who seek seduction via pizza. His guest is the hottest new act in comedy right now, the incredible Jordan Gray. They talk about the smell of elephant dung, why she wasn’t... more
Monday 22nd June 2026 - Incurable - Rich is back after a brief hiatus to have some aborted chemo and maybe he’s returned to work too soon. Or maybe it’s the perfect time. The Prime Minister’s resignation is high on the agenda and there are two guest ... more
RHLSTP Book Club #185 - Death by Noir - Rich meets Britain’s favourite wine expert (possibly) Olly Smith to talk about his Wine Crime Book, Death by Noir. They talk about how he isn’t just another celebrity cashing in with murder mystery books, as he... more
RHLSTP #615 - A 94 Year-Old-Woman Crawling Out of a Pile of Clothes - Richard is at the Podcast Room again and this time joined by multi-award winning character comedian and writer, Lorna Rose Treen. They chat about subverting expectations on SNL UK,... more
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- LEGEND!
Subscribe and enjoy! Richard was my gateway into British comedy with his quality podcast back it 2009’ish and it’s so good, I’ve not missed an episode since.
Apple Podcasts5Rossage Rolls
United Kingdom22 days ago - But
Still great, but please don’t make everything about you Rich.
Apple Podcasts5JTpoddyUnited 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 Podcasts4michaeltenor
United States2 months ago - Time to kill
Dignity and all that
Apple Podcasts1BARISTANATISTAUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Feel a bit sorry for him
Leave the podcast before the podcast leaves you
Apple Podcasts1charlton.danielUnited Kingdom3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #229 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #49 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #84 |  Italy/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #221 |  Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Ireland/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #151 |  India/Comedy |
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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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4. Brian Bilston
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