Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)
Episodes
Retro RHLSTP 123 - Joe Lycett
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#415 Mosquito in the Kitchen - Richard recalls a couple of childhood memories that can’t possibly hare happened. His guest is the king of mischief a...
RHLSTP Book Club 160 - Matt Parker
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #160 - Love Triangle - It’s another face to face Book Club at the Podcast Room with mathematician and gigantic nerd Matt Parker tal...
RHLSTP 588 - The Cryptid Factor
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #588 - Edmund Hilary's Yeti Rucksack - Rich is upset about the things his wife is saying about him in her show, but never mind, he's being visi...
Retro RHLSTP 122 - Chris McCausland
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#413 Brian Conley’s C*ck - Richard is discombobulated after returning (briefly) to Shepherd’s Bush after five years away. His guest is the fantast...
RHLSTP Book Club 159 - Adam Kay
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #159 - A Particularly Nasty Case - Richard talks to ex-doctor and best-selling author Adam Kay about his first no...
RHLSTP 587 - David O'Doherty
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #587 - That’s F***ing Bonkers - Richard is considering changing political allegiance if it can rescue his fading career, but he doe...
Retro RHLSTP 121 - Sara Pascoe
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#412 Lemony Anus - Richard knows a little bit about what Prince George is going through at school and is very excited that his new book is out! H...
RHLSTP Book Club 158 - Andrew Michael Hurley
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #158 - Saltwash - Richard talks to award-winning author Andrew Michael Hurley about his latest book, Sa...
RHLSTP 586 - Andy Parsons
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #586 - The Importance of Being Ernest - Rich likes to give young comedians a start in their career and so today he has an exciting new talent o...
Retro RHLSTP 120 - The Socially Distant Sports Bar
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#411 Diplodocus - Rich is itching for a change in Prime Minister, but will he get his wish by the time of broadcast? His guests are Elis, Mike an...
RHLSTP Book Club 157 - Mark Watson
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #157 - One Minute Away - Richard talks to comedian Mark Watson about his latest novel about delivery drivers and socia...
RHLSTP 585 - Joe Kent-Walters
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #585 - What If They’re Chinese? - Stand 3 has been hit by protestors, but amazingly it’s not for Rich (though maybe after this show it will...
Retro RHLSTP 119 - Bob Mortimer
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#410 Saggy-Faced Satsuma - Richard has narrowly avoided a dinosaur based disaster, but never mind because a RHLSTP favourite is returning - the i...
RHLSTP Book Club 156 - Sebastian Faulks
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #156 - Fires Which Burned Brightly - None of your tat this week on the book podcast with the genius that is Sebastian Faulks, but tes...
RHLSTP 584 - Nina Conti
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #584 - Eleven Holes? - It’s approaching the end of the Fringe (for Rich at least) and his guest is, I think we can all agree, at least his eq...
Retro RHLSTP 118 - Sally Phillips
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#409 Di and Dodi Threesome - Recorded in the week of a tragic loss, at least there is good news for one of the podcast’s favourite personalitie...
RHLSTP Book Club 155 - Emma Doran
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book Club #155 - Mad, Isn’t It? - Richard talks to stand up comedian Emma Doran about her fantastic and funny memoir about teenage pregnan...
RHLSTP 583 - Tom Rosenthal
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #583 - Seeing God in a Cloud - Rich is three days into Edinburgh and is already shouting angrily at the Scotch people, but mainly because ...
Retro RHLSTP 117 - Pierre Novellie
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#408 Rat Surge - Rich is worried that his son is going to become a comedian or worse still a Messiah, but Rich is planning to buy a sex island so...
RHLSTP Book Club 154 - Andrew Lownie
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #154 - Entitled - Richard talks to Andrew Lownie about his meticulous and explosive book about Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson and more...
RHLSTP 582 - Ania Magliano
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #582 - Talent and a Half - Rich has had some troubles in his cheap Edinburgh accommodation, but at least it’s his dad’s birthday. Why is Ri...
Retro RHLSTP 116 - Eleanor Morton
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#407 Teleporno - Rich has some big questions to ask about a hymn that seemingly most people in his audience don’t remember, so maybe he won’t...
RHLSTP Book Club 153 - Nigel Planer
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #153 - Young Once - Richard chats with a Young One who has decided to embrace his Young Oneness, even though we may not be the y...
RHLSTP 581 - Simon Brodkin
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #581 - Dopamine Sex Dungeon - It’s another studio podcast with character comedian turned stand up comedian Simon Brodkin. They talk...
Retro RHLSTP 115 - Reece Shearsmith
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#406 Rolf Harris’ Creepy Toes - Richard is back for a 25th series, but unfortunately pretty much nothing has happened in the news so there’s ...
RHLSTP Book Club 152 - Olaf Falafel
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #152 - A Poo On A Pogo Stick - Richard is joined by a new co-host who threatens to replace him as he talks to comedian, cartooni...
RHLSTP 580 - Tim Key
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #580 - Pea on the Cob - As if there weren’t enough people here for the Festival, Edinburgh numbers are swollen by Oasis fans, though Ric...
Retro RHLSTP 114 - Doug Stanhope
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#405 The Black Hands of Doom - It’s a bonus episode to end series 24 with the world class stand up Doug Stanhope, recorded over zoom ...
RHLSTP Book Club 151 - Rhys James
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #151 - You’ll Like It When You Get There - Rich is talking to comedian Rhys James about his surprisingly deep a...
RHLSTP 579 - Esther Manito
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #579 - Record Breaking Glockenspiel - Richard has come to Chesham in Buckinghamshire for a special live RHLSTP and is bedazzled by news ab...
Retro RHLSTP 113 - Alan Davies
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#386 Thirty-Eighth Choice - As the latest run at the Leicester Square Theatre comes to an end Richard is impressed with Adrian Chiles’ bathroom choi...
RHLSTP Book Club 150 - Cariad Lloyd
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #150 - Where Did She Go? - Richard talks to returning author Cariad Lloyd about her moving and beautiful book about helping children ...
RHLSTP 578 - Bernie Clifton (Part 2)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #578 - Ken Dodd’s Tollbooth Baguette - We’re back at the Crossed Wire Festival in Sheffield and you’ve had some time to relax and go...
Retro RHLSTP 112 - Dara Ó Briain
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#385 Do Not Listen On 2x Speed - Richard is disappointed about his daughter’s Easter egg, because it’s still Easter where we are, in the past and ...
RHLSTP Book Club 149 - Angas Tiernan
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #149 - Minute Cryptic - It’s a podcast that spans the world, with a beautiful connection to Australia and the handsome king of the ...
RHLSTP 577 - Bernie Clifton (Part 1)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #577 - From Clogs to Biscuit Tins - Richard is at the Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield where his guest is the legendary Berni...
Retro RHLSTP 111 - Amy Gledhill
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#384 Rolf Harris Tattoo - Alleluia Alleluia, He is Risen! It’s Easter Monday and Rich has been schooled in Christian traditions by his kids. His gue...
RHLSTP 576 - Andrew O'Neill
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #576 - Dog Sharpener - A big storm is supposed to hit Edinburgh today, but so far it’s just been a bit blowy, though maybe the storm will man...
RHLSTP 575 - Zainab Johnson
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #575 - Creepy Gandhi - It’s Richard’s second live Edinburgh podcast and he’s got some berry facts that will astound you. His guest is US ...
RHLSTP 574 - Kieran Hodgson
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #574 - Forbidden Sensations - RHLSTP returns to the Edinburgh Fringe (where it really began), though Rich is already knackered before it’s st...
RHLSTP 573 - Ian Smith
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #573 - Killer Butterfly - Richard is back at the Podcast Room to chat with actor comedian Ian Smith. They discuss whether Noah’s Ark actually...
RHLSTP 572 - Catie Wilkins
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #572 - Fecalophilia - The Edinburgh Fringe is back upon us and somehow Richard is going back, slightly unwillingly, but his family comes first ...
RHLSTP Book Club 148 - Chris Tarrant
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #148 - For The Love of Bears - Richard is back in the Podcast Room and finally able to settle a 50 year old score with his guest, Chr...
Retro RHLSTP 110 - Lazy Susan
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#383 Lebensmüde - Richard has been freaked out about eating fish whilst being watched by fish. His guests are Freya Parker and Celeste Dring aka...
RHLSTP 571 - Chloe Petts
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #571 - Cheddar Gorge Jimmy Saviles - Richard is back at the Bill Murray in Islington with another act heading up to the Edinburgh Fringe, the b...
RHLSTP Book Club 147 - Helen Carr
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #147 - Sceptred Isle - Richard talks to brilliant historian Helen Carr about her history of the Fourteenth Centur...
RHLSTP 570 - Barry Ferns
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #570 - Spectated Spaghetti Bolognaise - As the Edinburgh Fringe approaches, Richard is at the Bill Murray comedy club in Islington to talk to ...
Retro RHLSTP 109 - Ardal O'Hanlon
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#382 Aer Lingus Babies - Richard has a bee in his bonnet about crescent toilet seats, but at least his photo has been in the Daily Express. His guest ...
RHLSTP Book Club 146 - Jenny Colgan
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #146 - Close Knit - Richard talks to best selling author Jenny Colgan about what it's like to make a million pounds for your first bo...
RHLSTP 569 - Glenn Moore
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #569 - Round the Corner… - Rich is back at the Podcast Room to talk to stand up and non-puppeteer Glenn Moore. They talk about being the orig...
Retro RHLSTP 108 - Deborah Frances-White
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#381 Ayahuasca - Richard has a momentous father/son experience and has been made to think about the brevity of life thanks to a charity shop window. H...
RHLSTP Book Club 145 - John Dowie (Part 2)
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #145 - Before I Go - Rich is back in St Neots, talking to John Dowie about two of his recent books, The Freewheeling J...
RHLSTP 568 - John Dowie (Part 1)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #568 - The Most Influential Comedian, That You’re Probably Never Seen - Richard travels to St Neots to visit a man who might claim to have in...
Retro RHLSTP 107 - Rosie Holt
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#380 Hinge Cringe - Richard has visited Paddington’s house and avoided using the toothbrushes, but is more excited about one of Paddington’s neigh...
RHLSTP Book Club 144 - David Nicholls
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #144 - You Are Here - Richard meets best selling author David Nicholls in a studio in central London to discuss his latest ...
RHLSTP 567 - Joz Norris
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #567 - Sassigassity - Richard is back in the studio to talk to charming idiot for whom he has no respect, Joe Norris. They chat about the ...
Retro RHLSTP 106 - Armando Iannucci
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#379 M&M Apocalypse - Richard’s son continues to come up with better material than his dad, without even trying. His guest is the unparalleled c...
RHLSTP Book Club 143 - Adam Buxton (Part 2)
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #143 - I Love You, Byeee - Second part of a two part interview with podcaster and ex member of a double act, Adam Buxton. Ramble...
RHLSTP 566 - Maurice Gran
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #566 - Get Back! - Richard is back at the Podcast Room for an interview with a real comedy legend, Maurice Gran, co-creator of Birds of a ...
Retro RHLSTP 105 - Samira Ahmed
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#378 Test Card Girl - Rich has freaked himself out by attempting to cure the aphantasia (that he suffers with in silence). His guest is John Craven sa...
AMA 1
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an act of almost unprecedented generosity, we would like to offer all of you this bonus episode of RHLSTP for free! It's a special episode where Ri...
RHLSTP Book Club 142 - Adam Buxton (Part 1)
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #142 - I Love You, Byeee - First part of a two part interview in which Richard talks to Adam about the follow up to Ramble Book. They...
RHLSTP 565 - Rosie Jones
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #565 - Foundation - Richard is back in the Podcast Room where he is joined by comedian, author and now sitcom star, Rosie Jones. They disc...
Retro RHLSTP 104 - Jamie Demetriou
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#377 Piss Canal - Richard’s son has come up with a brilliant new emergency question (and is thus finally helping to pay for his upkeep), though is i...
RHLSTP Book Club 141 - Chris Whitaker
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club #141 - All the Colours of the Dark - Rich talks to the inspiring author of All The Colours Of The Dark, Chris Whitaker, about his fan...
RHLSTP 564 - Nick Helm
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #564 - Joel Dommett’s Lactating Nipple - Recorded at the Podcast Room in Central London, Richard meets comedian, actor and rock God...
Retro RHLSTP 103 - Maria Bamford
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#376 Barking at the Plumber - Hey everyone, it’s a surprise transatlantic RHLSTP with one of the greatest stand-ups in the world, and more impo...
RHLSTP Book Club 140 - George Egg
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club 140 - The Snack Hacker - Richard talks to comedian and anarchist chef George Egg about his fantastic and beautiful coo...
RHLSTP 563 - Tim Key
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #563 - Barry Norman’s Pickled Onions - Richard is very proud of his toilet based pedantry. His guest is returning hero Timkey. They...
Retro RHLSTP 102 - Terry Christian
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#375 Coolio Versus Mini Me - Richard is furious about the new incarnation of Big Cook Little Cook and is going to be schooled in farts by his audience...
Acast Bonus 2
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Richard’s remaining live stand up gigs http://richardherring.com/ballback/tourCome and see RHLSTP live http://richardherring.com/rhlst...
RHLSTP 562 - Amy Hoggart
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP #562 - Egg Cupboard - Richard has had a life-changing accident on the way to the theatre, but hopefully a chat with Amy Hoggart ...
Retro RHLSTP 101 - Charley Boorman
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 pot...
RHLSTP Book Club 139 - Tim Worthington
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club 139 - The Golden Age of Children’s TV - Richard chats with cult TV expert Tim Worthington about his fabulous book ab...
RHLSTP 561 - Paul Whitehouse
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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...
Retro RHLSTP 100 - Dr Janina Ramirez
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 onl...
RHLSTP Book Club 138 - Johnny Ball
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RHLSTP 560- John Kearns
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 fi...
Retro RHLSTP 99 - Paul Chuckle
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 ...
RHLSTP Book Club 137 - Keiran Goddard
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club 137 - I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning - Richard talks to the novelist Keiran Goddard about his affecting and fanta...
RHLSTP 559 - Chloe Radcliffe
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 fabulo...
Retro RHLSTP 98 - Miriam Margolyes
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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...
RHLSTP Book Club 136 - Kathy Lette
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book Club 136 - The Revenge Club - Another intercontinental Book Club this time with Kathy Lette in Sydney, Australia talking about her funn...
RHLSTP 558 - Alexandra Haddow
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 de...
Retro RHLSTP 97 - Emma Dabiri
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 w...
RHLSTP Book Club 135 - Deborah Frances-White
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club 135 - Six Conversations We’re Scared To Have - Richard talks to Guilty Feminist host Deborah Frances-White about her...
RHLSTP 557 - John Robertson
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 co...
Retro RHLSTP 96 - Deborah Meaden
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#357 Shamgel - Richard wonders if the man who wrote the Grange Hill theme might have been hoodwinking us all along. His guest is the formida...
Acast Bonus 1
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Support our Kickstarter here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467836598/can-i-have-my-ball-backFor Richard’s remaining live stand up gigs h...
RHLSTP 556 - Chris and Simon Donald from off of Viz
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 gue...
Retro RHLSTP 95 - Ben Shephard
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 compe...
RHLSTP Book Club 134 - George Monbiot
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RHLSTP Book Club 134 - The Invisible Doctrine - Recorded in front of an audience at the prestigious Royal Geographical Society, Richard talk...
RHLSTP 555 - Larry and Paul
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 inte...
Retro RHLSTP 94 - Phil Wang
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 S...
RHLSTP Book Club 133 - Anthony Shapland
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
RHLSTP 554 - Chesney Hawkes
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#554 Philip Schofield’s Diabolic Pitchfork - Philip Schofield’s Diabolic Pitchfork - It’s been snow day this week and Rich muses unsuccessfully ...
Retro RHLSTP 93 - Dave Gorman
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 t...
RHLSTP 553 - Amy Gledhill
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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. H...
Retro RHLSTP 92 - Shaparak Khorsandi
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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. ...
RHLSTP Book Club 132 - Catherine Wilkins
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book Club #132 - Cafe Chaos - Richard interviews award winning children’s author Catherine Wilkins who has made the long j...