Richard Herring is a successful writer and performer known for his innovative podcast work. His show, Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP), consistently ranks in the Top 10 UK Comedy Podcast chart. With over 500 episodes, he has interviewed notable guests such as Michael Palin, Stephen Fry, Dawn French, and Eddie Izzard. The podcast has won three Chortle Internet Comedy Awards and is the only non-BBC show to receive a Sony Best Comedy Award. The Guardian has referred to him as “The Podfather.”
As part of the comedy duo Lee & Herring, Richard created and performed in shows like Lionel Nimrod’s Inexplicable World, Fist of Fun, and This Morning with Richard Not Judy. He collaborated with Al Murray on the sitcom Time Gentlemen Please, writing 37 episodes for Sky One and Paramount. Richard also wrote and starred in the comedy-drama You Can Choose Your Friends for ITV1 and produced two series of Richard Herring’s Objective for BBC Radio 4. In 2022, he released the fourth series of his radio comedy Relativity.
Richard gained recognition as a contestant on Series 10 of Taskmaster in 2020, finishing second in the subsequent Champions of Champions series in 2022. He has appeared on various shows, including Alan Davies’ As Yet Untitled, Pointless – Celebrities, and Have I Got News For You.
He has authored several books, including The Problem With Men: When is International Men’s Day and Why It Matters, Would You Rather?, and his memoir Can I Have My Ball Back?, which discusses his experience with testicular cancer. Richard is often called ‘The King of Edinburgh’ for his 16 stand-up shows at the Fringe and his work in acclaimed plays like Rasputin and Punk’s Not Dead.
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What topics does Richard Herring specialise in?
Richard Herring specialises in stand-up comedy, event-hosting, after-dinner entertainment and more.
What is Richard Herring's stage presence like?
Richard delivers engaging presentations that resonate well with audiences, earning positive feedback for his approachable style and ability to connect effectively with diverse groups.
Does Richard Herring offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Richard Herring offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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