The Harry Hill Show
Harry Hill hosts a new visual podcast, a 'vodscarf', where he, his son Gary, and an AI bot named Sarah chat with comedians, celebrities, and cultural icons. Each episode features a theme of the week, with an expert discussing topics like the big bang, Day of the Dead, or flies. The show also includes a game called Name The Seed.
Episodes
Sara Pascoe: The Boadicea Chariot of Young Female Comics, The Wednesday Hospice Pickpocket Club, Getting Called Trevor, and a £185k Diamond
Sara Pascoe turns up for old times' sake, gets grilled by not one but two Sarah's, pitches a Thursday Murder Club rival called The Wednesday Hospice Pickpocket Club, and has her own historic bankruptcy read out live on air by an AI bot with a long memory and no filter. We welcome Queensmith CEO Brett Afshar for this week's theme, Diamonds, and somebody ends up wearing a £185,000 ring.0:17 Going Th
Matt Baker: A Triple Back Somersault, Nuremberg Pork Allergy Disaster, and Sunken Cities with Dr Peter Campbell
Matt Baker - TV royalty, now knee-deep in mud - turns up straight off the train from Durham and gets sniffed out and confesses to the Great Nuremberg Pork Allergy Incident.We're joined by underwater archaeologist Dr Peter Campbell for this week's themed deep-dive, Sunken Cities, and Matt is put through a bruising round of What Is the Velcro Singing?1:20 Unfinished Business3:29 Enter Matt Baker, Sh
Paul Whitehouse: A Walk Down Comedies Memory Lane, Ted the Indifferent Dog, and a Vampire Bat Anatomy Lesson
In the final episode before our summer break, we're joined by Bob Mortimer's co-host, comedy royalty, Paul Whitehouse.Paul who gets sniffed, interrogated, and thoroughly background-checked by a passive-aggressive AI bot with opinions about Rick Stein—alongside Bat Conservation Trust director Joe Nuñez-Miño for an hour of sketch-show mega-nostalgia, dodgy fishing anecdotes, and enough vampire bat t
Melvin Odoom: The Swiss Army Taser, The 1976 Scout Strike Trauma, and Harry's Focus Group Disaster
In this week’s episode of the Podscarf, we welcome legendary music producer Rick Rubin—who accidentally ruins our viewer retention stats before getting violently dragged off set—alongside Radio 1 DJ Melvin Odoom and Southwark Borough Fire Commander Daniel Capon for an hour of pure, unadulterated legacy media chat and safety protocols. If you've ever wanted to hear a group commander explain why yo
Angela Barnes: The Suitcase Nudey Mag Librarian, 11-Strike Axe Execution, and the £30 Corned Beef Spam Nut Kit
In this week’s episode of the Podscarf we welcome English stand-up comedian Angela Barnes and Tudor historian Adam Pennington to the studio for an hour of pure, unadulterated high-street nostalgia and medieval gore.Angela reveals how she used to operate as a suitcase-wielding, bootleg DVD library out of her dad's Great Yarmouth sex shop, and find out why the internal gases of King Henry VIII cause
Joel Dommett: Zebra Crossing Keyboards, Red Panda Heart Palpitations and 'Attractive' Comedians
TAKE IT OFF! TAKE IF OFF! We're back. This week, Harry is joined by comedian, television presenter, and incredibly good-looking man Joel Dommett! Harry relives the claustrophobic nightmare of performing inside a giant furry suit on The Masked Singer (which he only did because Joel told him it would be "fun" ), and explains how he almost had a heart attack dressed as a Red Panda. Meanwhile, Joel r
Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Permaculture Farms, The Multi-Step Korean Skincare Cleansing Balm, and the Danbury Mint Shoe Collab
In this week’s episode of the Podscarf we welcome Welsh comedic force Kiri Pritchard-McLean (who was spotted on a train trying to ignore Harry by aggressively speaking Welsh ) and University of Kent Music Hall expert Oliver Double to the studio for an hour of pure, unadulterated historical bawdiness and skincare science.Things get incredibly weird, incredibly fast. Watch as Kiri tries to navigate
Jack Skipper: Shag Pile Debates, Chinese TikTok Data, and Nando’s Adele
In this week’s episode of the Vodscarf we welcome social media sensation Jack Skipper and Egyptian Egyptologist Dr. Arto Belekdanian to the studio for an hour of pure, unadulterated history and anti-comedy. Things get incredibly weird, incredibly fast. Watch as Harry’s mum calls from a warzone just because she wanted to buy him some birthday pants from Debenhams, Sarah the AI Bot experiences a se
Louis Theroux: Cardboard Owls, Incel Heirs, and Karate-Chopping Geese
In this week’s episode of the Vodscarf we welcome legendary documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux (after he accidentally walked onto set, why else would he be there?!) and Oxford astrophysicist Professor Chris Lintott to the studio for an hour of pure, unadulterated science and anti-comedy. Things get incredibly weird, incredibly fast. Watch as we attempt to save our nose-diving viewer retention gr
Alex Horne: Ham Ballads, Urban Foxes, and Wife-Swapping Over Dishwasher Ethics
Alex Horne - comedian, creator, and the middle of three boys from Chichester - joins Harry to talk about loving school, his hard-hitting Goldsmiths student documentary about urban foxes, and whether the word "meat" was meant as a pun in Harry's new ballad. We also hear about a 24 hour singing challenge that accidentally lasted 25 and three quarter hours, why Alex's wife Rachel is in charge of his
Bridget Christie: Slow Bike Racing, Chris Tarrant's Boombox and Teaching Your Dog to Ignore Foxes
Bridget Christie — comedian, writer, and the youngest of nine siblings from Gloucester — joins Harry to talk about leaving school at 15 with basically no qualifications, getting a four-star review in The Times, and why she keeps forgetting the plots of books she's just read. We also hear about a deeply chaotic Celebrity Millionaire with Al Murray, Chris Tarrant marching down a corridor with a ghet
Adam Hills: Nick Cave, Evil Swans, and Training My Bladder for the Coronation
Adam Hills, the biggest comedian to come out of the home of the Sydney Tramway Museum joins Harry to talk about everything from surviving a five-hour bladder-testing royal ceremony to why AI comedy routines are getting a little *too* good for comfort.We also take a deep, chaotic dive into British history with archaeologist Dr. Erin Lloyd-Jones to uncover the truth about William Wallace. Did he act
Henning Wehn: In Germany people laugh once the work is done. Not instead of doing any work.
Henning Wehn, Deutschlands größter Lacher, ist diese Woche bei Harry zu Gast. Außerdem erfahren wir alles über Uhren von dem Denkmalpfleger Alex Jeffrey.Henning Wehn, Germany's biggest laugher joins Harry this week. We're learning all about Clocks with conservationist, Alex Jeffrey."Henning Wehn" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Henning Wehn
Joe Lycett: There are a few AI slop accounts now that really grip me...
WE'RE BACK and Mummy Joe Lycett is in the studio for more of what you've come to know and love. Including a new AND exciting upgrade to Name The Seed."Joe Lycett" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Joe Lycett. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See
The Best of The Harry Hill Show Season 1!
To wrap up Season 1, we're taking a look at some of our favourite bits as well as introducing The Harry Hill Show Choir (prepare your ears).Panic not though dear audience, we'll be back elevating your Monday mornings in no time with the return of Season 2 from 11th May.Let us know who you'd like to see in future episodes in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a
Tim Vine: I've Sniffed Up The Seeds
In the season 1 finale, Harry is joined by old friend, the king of puns and one liners, Tim Vine .Our expert Tom Nancollas is teaching us all about Lighthouses.Saily - Download from the app store and use code HARRYHILL at checkout for 15% off! For more details: https://saily.com/harryhill ⛵ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac
Tom Allen: I Have An Average Garden, Maybe Two or Three Farms.
Tom Allen is in the studio trying Harry's latest edible invention. This weeks theme is cucumbers with prickles, otherwise known as Cacti."Tom Allen" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Tom Allen. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac
Alex Brooker: It’s One of the Big Perks. That and the Queues at Disney.
Harry is joined by Channel 4's saviour Alex Brooker. This week, we're learning all about the bird that's dead, the Dodo."Alex Brooker" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Alex Brooker. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more
Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem : Instructions for Assembling Flat Pack Furniture
Harry is joined by renaissance woman, Self Esteem aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor to discover why she's dressing like him. This week, we're learning all about MARY QUEEN OF SCOTTS with Anna Turnham.Saily - Download from the app store and use code HARRYHILL at checkout for 15% off! For more details: https://saily.com/harryhill ⛵"Self Esteem (musician)" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. De
John Cooper Clarke: The Thousand Daily Punishments Visited Upon The Analogue Community
Harry is joined by legendary poet and fellow doctor, John Cooper Clarke for some more surreal low level disruption. This week, we're learning all about FLIES. "John Cooper Clarke" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on A
Amanda Lamb: EVERYBODY LOVES AMANDA LAMB
Amanda Lamb joins Harry in the studio. This week, we're learning all about the Day Of The Dead."Amanda Lamb" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Phil Wang: I've Got A Phil Wang That Tonight's Gonna Be A Good Night
Phil Wang joins Harry for lessons in afrobeat and more low level disruption. This week, we're joined by Professor Chris Lintott, Astrophysics and Citizen Science Lead at University of Oxford to discuss all things 'Big Bang' and melt Harry's brain. "Phil Wang" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Eddie Kadi: A Bag of Wotsits to Attract the Rhino
Eddie Kadi joins Harry for lessons in afrobeat and more low level disruption. This week, we're joined by the Natural History Museum's Prof Chris Stringer to learn all about Neanderthals.Eddie Kadi tour dates - https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/eddie-kadi"Eddie Kadi" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC B
Laura Smyth: Take It Out on Car Aerials and Telephone Boxes
Laura Smyth joins Harry for more prolonged low level disruption. This week, we're joined by the Natural History Museum's Proffesor Chris Stringer to learn all about Neanderthals.Laura's tour dates - https://laurasmyth.com/pages/tour-dates"Laura Smyth" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn mo
Ed Gamble: They Were Pointing and Whispering. There Goes the Cuckold.
Harry welcomes Ed Gamble to the pod-scarf to confront him about a dinner party invitation. Harry also teaches Ed the now world famous Andy Burnham dance. "Ed Gamble" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Ed Gamble. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. Se
CMAT: The Anti Ageing Tincture From Lionel The Medicine Man
CMAT joins Harry for more prolonged low level disruption, and this time, we're learning all things WINDMILLS."CMAT" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nish Kumar: You're Self Funding Your Own Nervous Breakdown
Nish joins Harry in the studio do learn the new dance all the kids are talking about, the ANDY BURNHAM.They also learn all things sweets from Andy Baxendale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stewart Lee: Orienteering with Napalm Death
Stewart Lee joins Harry in the studio for some prolonged low level disruption. They're joined by Matt Lewis to talk all things CASTLES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Harry Hill Show | Trailer
Hello there! It's me, Harry Hill!I've got a new show, and this time, it's visualised, A VODSCARF.Join me, my son Gary and Sarah the A.I Bot as we talk to a motley crew of comedians, celebrities and cultural icons, and if that wasn't enough we all learn together as we speak to an expert on stuff like the big bang, day of the dead, and even FLIES as part of our theme of the week! PLUS introducing t
AWTY - Summer Break
Listen in for an update on Harry and Gary's summer plans. Website: www.harryhill.co.ukInstagram: @mrharryhillYouTube: @harryhillshowProducer Neil FearnA 'Keep it Light Media' productionAll enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adam Buxton - King of Podcasts
King of Podcasts Adam Buxton is Harry and Gary's final guest as they wrap up season 2 of the world's first family friendly podscarf. Adam tells us about how he and Joe Cornish self-produced the brilliant 'Adam & Joe Show' on Channel 4, their XFM days, and why his wife could learn a lot about Adam by listening to his chart topping magnificent podcast.Make sure you go out and buy a copy of Adam'
Ivo Graham - Far From A Failure
Comedian Ivo Graham is with Harry and Gary this week for a thoroughly polite encounter featuring awkward silences, mild discomfort and many laughs. How did Ivo’s brother end up trouserless in a layby? Why is Ivo having cold water trouble? How does Ivo almost bring Harry to tears? Listen to find out and you must get Ivo’s book ‘Yardsticks For Failure’ which can be found here and also if you’re off
George Egg - The Snack Hacker
Chef and gadget tinkerer George Egg join Harry and Gary in the studio. They chat about his wonderful new book Snack Hacker, and why his kitchen doubles as a workshop plus – the weirdest thing he’s ever cooked in a hotel room.Harry, Gary and George learn all about cloning and Dolly the Sheep from Sophie Goggins, Senior Curator of Biomedical Science at National Museums Scotland. You can visit learn
Jeff Dunham - The World's Greatest Ventriloquist
Harry welcomes American ventriloquist Jeff Dunham for a chat about timing, touring, and the art of arguing with yourself on stage. Jeff explains how with a suitcase full of puppets he’s became an international comedy star, while Gary takes notes on the competition.Jeff is coming to the UK, head over to www.jeffdunham.com to catch him and all his characters.Jeff, Harry and Gary were joined by Alan
Gavin Turk - Blue Plaques and Bin Bags
Harry picks up renowned artist Gavin Turk for a drive through suburban memories, from his jeweller Dad’s workshop to school days that didn’t quite sparkle. Plus, Gavin takes on Name The Seed with mixed results.Find out more about Gavin’s work at www.gavinturk.comCows are our theme of the week, and a huge thanks to Rachel Porter from Cow Management magazine for answering our questions… even if they
Deirdre O'Kane - The Jewel Of Irish Comedy
The brilliant Irish comedian and actor Deirdre O'Kane join Harry on this episode! They discuss her journey from stand-up stages to television screens and stories from her childhood in Drogheda, Ireland… Sarah The AI Bot also has a demand.For Deirdre's latest tour dates and projects, visit deirdreokane.netDr. Sheila Kanani MBE tells us all about Venus for our Theme Of The Week. She unravels the pla
The Easter Bunny - Answering Your Questions
Exclusive! Harry is joined by the one, the only, Easter Bunny!The Easter Bunny has taken time out of their busy schedule to answer your questions. We also learn about some amazing Easter traditions from Mediaeval times with brilliant historian Helen Carr. If chocolate isn’t your thing at Easter maybe treat yourself to Helen’s latest book here. Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right
Matthew Crosby - The Comedian’s Comedian
From one third of the sketch group Pappy’s, to co-host on Radio X with Ed Gamble, to the joke writer on many of the best shows on TV. Harry’s guest this week is the brilliant Matthew Crosby!Why is Beckenham the centre of comedy? Does Matthew pick the ultimate entrant to the Virtual Graveyard? Can he Name The Seed? Listen to find out!We learnt all about squirrels this week thanks to Molly Frost fro
Jedward - X Factor Royalty
Join Harry as he takes pop’s most energetic twins, Jedward, through their time on X Factor, Simon Cowell coming around to them, and former Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologising to them. As they’re twins Harry also tests if they posses any psychic powers! We keep to the Irish theme as we learnt all about the Blarney Stone thanks to Blarney Castle’s Paul O’Sullivan. Find out more, including their
Paul Zerdin - The UK’s America’s Got Talent Winner
Harry and Gary chat with master ventriloquist Paul Zerdin about his journey from failing GCSEs to winning the 10th series of America's Got Talent and how it’s not easy to be lots of different characters.Pau’s on tour later in 2025 so head to his website now to get yourself some tickets and to meet his cast of characters - www.paulzerdin.comDo you know about Mudlarking? Well you will after this epi
Natalie Cassidy - Our Favourite Member of EastEnders
Harry is joined by the wonderful Natalie Cassidy, who you’ll know as Sonia Fowler from EastEnders. They chat about all things acting, from life on Albert Square to the ups and downs of growing up in the public eye and Sarah the A.I. Bot has a song just for Natalie.Thanks to Giles Bristow from Sufer’s Against Sewage for telling us how brilliant the UK's beaches are and what we need to do to protect
Jamie Demetriou - Let Stath Let Your Flat
Harry, Gary, and Sarah the A.I. Bot are back, and this week they’re joined by the brilliantly funny Jamie Demetriou creator of Stath Lets Flats, and you might have seen his face pop up in Fleabag plus Hollywood hits Barbie, Paddington 2 and Cruella. Jamie chats about growing up in a comedy-filled household, with his sister — comedian Natasia Demetriou - and how it all led to him bagging four BAFTA
Harriet Kemsley - Too Many Podcasts To Remember
We dive into the life of Harriet Kemsley! Comedy is in Harriet’s blood, or it could merely be her dyspraxia? She’s a wonderful stand-up and has been on '8 Out of 10 Cats' and 'Roast Battle'. Harry and Harriet talk about all of her many podcasts, why she believes her cats should go in the Virtual Graveyard and how growing up on a farm wasn’t ideal for her health. Check out Harret’s podcast Desert I
Tom Davis - A Big Friendly Giant
Tom Davis AKA Big Tom D takes a trip down memory lane, sharing tales from his childhood and the time he had to apologize to the head of Sony with Harry plus, Tom might have revolutionised cooking with his Silly Thing.When did the Vikings come to Britain? Where did they come from? What did they smell like? Just a few questions we have answered as we learn all about Vikings thanks to Andrew Woods fr
Grayson Perry - The Knight Of Art
Our first 'Sir' on Are We There Yet? as we throw the studio doors open to the Turner Prize-winning artist and cultural icon, Sir Grayson Perry.You might know Grayson from the world of art, his lockdown TV show or, more recently, as Kingfisher on The Masked Singer.Grayson tells us all about being a Knight, his teddy Alan Measles and he shares his talent via Harry’s Silly Thing. Grayson is going on
Ross Noble - Dialling In From Down Under
Harry is joined by the one and only Ross Noble! The master of improv and chaos, we find out all about Ross’s life in Australia, his silliest thing and Ross upends the heavily formatted nature of the podscarf and brings his own game to play. Later in 2025 Ross is returning to the UK and you should go and see his show! Head to www.rossnoble.com for your tickets.Andy Warhol is our theme of the week w
Fatiha El Ghorri - Changing Your Opinion
Comedian Fatiha El Ghorri joins Harry for a rowdy episode about being banned from a mosque, defying stereotypes as a Muslim woman, and what it was like growing up as a true cockney and how her and Harry’s have a special bond.Together Harry and Fatiha learn all about the unknown history of cats and humans thanks to author Kathryn Hughes and you can get her book Catland now!Harry (and Gary) hit the
Legend - The Greatest Of All The Gladiators
The ONLY Gladiator with his name in the entire universe, we welcome Legend onto the podcast to tell us about life behind the lycra! How did Legend aka Matt Morsia become the UK’s favourite Gladiator? What sport did he compete in before Gladiators? Which of the Are We There Yet? team could be part of the show?We also learn all about the wonderful world of dolphins thanks to Samantha Blakeman from t
Matt Lucas - The King Of Little Britain
One of Britain's finest comedy talents from starring in Little Britain with David Walliams to Shooting Stars with Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer it was our pleasure to welcome Matt Lucas onto the show.What happened to Matt as a child that meant he lost his hair, and did that mean he needed to be funny? How did he start out in comedy as a youngster? Are he and David a more famous duo than Ant &
Romesh Ranganathan - Still In Crawley
The most famous former teacher on our TV screens, radio waves and stand-up stage, we kick off season 2 with Romesh Ranganathan!What has Sarah the AI bot discovered in her research on Romesh’s past? Who does Rom choose for the virtual graveyard? Does Gary get starstruck? Listen to find out!Harry and Romesh also learn all about prawns thanks to Alice Moore, Good Fish Guide Manager at the Marine Cons
AWTY? Season 1 Favourite Bits
Harry is giving Mum some time off from driving him from A to Swatham so sit back and enjoy some of Harry and Gary’s favourite moments from Season 1 of the podscarf. We’ll be back with Season 2 on the 15th January with more of your favourite names and faces including Matt Lucas, Ross Noble, Fatiha El-Ghorri and more playing Name The Seed, Biscuit In An Unusual Place and Whispery Thing.Harry is on t
Are There Yet? Jingle Megamix!
Merry Christmas! A change to regular programming as we present for you, all your favourite Are We There Yet? jingles in one exciting musical megamix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cariad Lloyd - A Very Merry Christmas
She loves Jane Austin, she loves improv-comedy, she loves writing, and we love her. It’s the wonderful Cariad Lloyd!Harry and Cariad go through how she first saw him with her Dad years ago, how she might be owed some money after buying a dodgy Stouffer the cat and we learn all about her brilliant Christmas book.Get your copy of Cariad’s The Christmas Wish-tastrophe and see all of her podcasts, liv
Jack Dee - Should Have Learnt A Trade
Two comedy legends come together as the wonderful Jack Dee is Harry’s guest! They discuss Jack’s journey from early stand-up to sitcom stardom. Is his lack of enthusiasm real? And Harry tests Jack to see how much he knows about his beloved dog.Jack is on tour in 2025. Snap up your tickets on his website as well as finding links to his excellent podcast with Seann Walsh ‘Oh My Dog!’ - jackdeecomedy
Kate Lawler - Beckenham’s Big Brother
Strap in as Harry is joined by the brilliant Kate Lawler, Big Brother winner turned podcasting powerhouse. Kate talks about growing up in Beckenham, how she ended up on Big Brother and her journey from reality TV to her different podcasts, including her newest Boj & Kate Have A Lot On Their Plate.The Whispery Thing snuck into the studio. Where was it going? What was it doing? What was it smell
Jamie Laing - Made In Chelsea's Candy Kitten
This week Harry and Gary are joined by former Made In Chelsea star and now popular podcaster & business mogul Jamie Laing!Jamie opens up about his sweet empire, Candy Kittens, and how it all started. They also chat about his time at boarding school, what life was like behind the walls and Made In Chelsea. Plus, Harry shares his brilliant idea for a new TV show.Our theme of the week is Woodlice
Kerry Godliman - The Mouth From The South
A fantastic comedian and actor, this week’s guest with Harry and Gary is Kerry Godliman!Which members of Kerry’s family gave her the nickname “the mouth from the South” and was it justified? Kerry’s been in Derek, After Life and more with Ricky Gervais, but how did all these roles come about? aAd what is her new stand-up show ‘Bandwidth’ all about?Make sure you go and see Kerry on tour next year!
Jake Lambert - Comedy’s Gain Is The Police Forces Loss
He’s put down his iPad long enough to pay us a visit in the studio. It's the very funny, charming, and as we discover, neighbour of Harry, Jake Lambert! How did a young crime fighting boy from Slough pass up on becoming a police officer to become an online joke writer in demand before going out on stage on his own? Also, how far can Jake throw a sausage?In this episode we also learn all about snak
Rhys James - A School Boy Card Shark
Despite being a self-proclaimed shy boy, Rhys was still confident enough to try and get his school friends into his own home casino but it was swiftly cancelled before it could even begin by his parents which is why Rhys says he’s a comedian and not an entrepreneur.Rhys is a very fine comedian and you can see his new stand-up special Split Milk on his website - rhysjames.co.ukWhy do we have bonfir
Marjolein Robertson - Shetland's Hometown Hero
Marjolein Robertson is a Scottish stand-up comedian, actress and wonderful human from way up north in Shetland. How did coming from such a remote island shape her childhood? What games did she play with her brother that are unique only to them? How is she such a fountain of knowledge about Shetland?It is halloween so it is our theme of the week and all the way from America we speak to halloween hi
George Lewis - The Funniest Parent Online
You’ve probably seen George Lewis’s excellent takes on what life is like as a parent in today’s world or even putting himself into the shoes of his kids thinking what life is like for them. We learn all about how George became an online star and how he’s been a successful standup for over a decade.There is a slightly left-field suggestion for Harry’s Virtual Graveyard, and as we’re now in the gra
Nick Helm - One Of The Gang
He’s a comedian, he’s a musician, he’s an actor and he’s one of the gang (name TBC)... he’s Nick Helm!Harry and Gary learn all about Nick’s childhood, what he and friends would do for fun, and why he might be the last Cockney born.A huge thank you to Anna Morecrop from WDC, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation who gave us lots of interesting facts about Orcas and why we should call them Orcas and no
The Are We There Yet? Careers Convention
Gary - Harry’s son from his first marriage - is still a little nervous about taking over the family business, so to help him and all the young listeners, this is the first Are We There Yet? Careers Convention!Thank you to ex-pro snowboarder Tim Warwood, Jon Davison from the London Clown School, furniture maker Clemi Conlon-Spears and Maz Tappuni, music promoter at Communion One for telling us all
Colin Murray - A Countdown Conundrum
Countdown has been a staple of British TV on Channel 4 for over four decades and is now hosted by Colin Murray.How did a boy who was kicked out of school, become the chair of a show all about numbers and letters? Colin has had a rich career across TV and radio, including Radio 1 where Harry was a dedicated listener and we’ll hear how Harry played a part in Colin’s final Radio 1 show.Alongside come
Huge Davies - A Gift To Music
He’s not really huge in height, but is huge in talent.Comedia Huge Davies takes Harry through his love of You’ve Been Framed, his shrine to Harry in his flat and how he & Harry made Van Morrison fall asleep.Listen to find out Hugh’s score on Biscuit In An Unusual Place plus there is an update on The Are We There Yet? theme park. In this episode we touched upon the world of ghosts with host of
Kiell Smith-Bynoe - The Ghost Of Sewing Bee
From going viral as a youngster for a chicken shop rap, to starring in the hit comedy Ghosts, before fronting the Great British Sewing Bee, Kiell Smith-Bynoe holds Harry’s hand as they travel through his childhood and career to date.Harry, Gary and Kiell also learn all about the misunderstood wasp! Thanks for Professor Adam Hart from the University of Gloustershire for telling us just how much goo
Jan Ravens - Owner Of A Thousand Voices
From bringing iconic characters to life on Spitting Image, Dead Ringers and more, Jan Ravens has blazed a red hot trail through comedy. She teaches Harry and Gary how to work on their impressions, gives Gary a great joke from when he takes over the family business and learns all about sharks with us.Ali Hood from Sharktrust.org told us all about sharks, which sharks are in the UK oceans, how shark
Mark Steel - The Fastest Milkman In History
A veteran of the comedy game Mark Steel has been making people laugh from the stage for over three decades and has been a regular on the radio and TV shows such as Have I Got News For You and others, but before that he had plenty of other jobs including being a milkman and achieving a possible unofficial world land speed record in a milk float. In this episode Harry has a Silly Thing you can build
Charlie Baker - A One Man Entertainment Machine
Devon’s finest son (don’t tell Josh Widdicombe) Charlie Baker is our guest on this episode.When he’s not tap dancing, playing his trumpet, or selling out comedy tours up and down the country you can often hear Charlie on Talksport… but how did his childhood shape the man he is today and can he identify Harry’s seed?The Sky At Night presenter Professor Chris Linott (another Devonshire lad) gave us
James Haskell - More Than Just Rugby
Possibly the widest guest we’ve had on the show, it’s former England rugby international James Haskell!How did James reach the top of his profession? What was it like in the jungle on I’m A Celebrity? How can such a big strong man be so scared of Gary? Hit play and find out!Friend of the show Matt Lewis, host of the excellent Gone Medieval podcast, was back as our expert to tell us all about King
Greg Jenner - Horrible Histories' Fountain Of Knowledge
If there is one thing you can say about Greg Jenner it is that he really loves history!Greg combines humour with all the facts which has seen him release numerous books for children and adults, host podcasts that was been downloaded over 100 million times, and he was the main consultant on the first seven series of the brilliant Horrible Histories.We learnt all about the history of shoes thanks to
Russell Kane - Just Got To Go For It
A young man from Essex who didn’t really know what stand-up comedy was until his twenties, Russell Kane has gone on to become one of the UK’s best comedians since taking the chance to step on stage. How did Russell catch the comedy bug? Can he identify a musty flannel? Who will he put in the virtual graveyard? In this episode we learn all about leeches. A huge thank you to Craig Macadam from Bugli
Danny Beard - The Sixth Bearded Queen
An act that will make you laugh, blush and cry in equally measure we’re joined by the magnificent Danny Beard.Danny has appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, Karaoke Club and won RuPaul’s DragRace UK. But how did a musical theatre loving boy from the Wirrel who knew he was different embrace himself and achieve so much? Well with Sarah the AI Bots help Harry find all that out plus Danny takes on ‘Name
Liam Charles - The King Of Junior Bake Off
From being a contestant on The Great British Bake Off to the presenter on Bake Off: The Professionals, and a judge on Junior Bake Off, Liam Charles knows baking. How did a boy from East London discover his talent in the kitchen? Well, Harry makes Liam tell all! We discover what made him tick as a child, his favourite joke, and listen to find out who he picks for Harry’s Virtual Graveyard.We were a
Daliso Chaponda - Golden Buzzer Royalty
Britain’s Got Talent brought this episode’s guest to everyone’s attention and he even received the golden buzzer! Its Daliso Chaponda!Daliso had a fascinating globe trotting childhood, a young love of comedy, and was everything we want in a guest. Enjoy Whispery Thing, a song from Gary, a new invention from Regency Innovations and we learn all about Pirates! Dr Rebecca Simon took us on the high se
Josh Widdicombe - A Little Lonely Child
One third of Channel 4’s The Last Leg, chart topping podcaster with Parenting Hell, author, best selling stand-up… not much that Josh Widdicombe a little boy from Devon hasn’t achieved.Josh and Harry relive their shared history, delve into how to cope with being a socially anxious child, why they wanted to become comedians and ask, what is Dora The Explorer doing now? A huge thank you to Cesar fro
John Grant - A Musical Sap Guzzling Legend
American singer-songwriter John Grant is a musical titan as a front man of Czars and a hugely successful solo artist. He’s also dueted with Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams and many more.John tells Harry of growing up in Canada, how to get sap from a tree, he duets with Gary and helps us learn all about Mars! Thank you to Dr Catherine Regan from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory for a
Jayde Adams - Voice Of Angel
Alright me babber! Bristol's finest Jayde Adams has many many. Talents, dancer, singer, comedian, celebrant... a true polymath.In this episode we find out how Jayde discovered and nurtured all those talents, and what advice she offers to our younger listeners.Our theme this week was submarines and we were joined by Alexandra Geary, a Curator of Artefacts at the National Museum of the Royal Navy. S
Roisin Conaty - Napping In The Biscuit Cupboard
Comedian, actor, writer and a wonderful human, Roisin Conaty brings joy to the studio and talks to Harry about making your own fun on holiday in rural Ireland, issues with leaky taps and the best place to steal a nap when working. You can and should follow Roisin on Instagram.Want to know all about the T-Rex? Well you’re in luck as this week we spoke to palaeontologist Professor Steve Brusatte fro
Nick Grimshaw - Taller Than You Think
How did a little boy from Oldham become the tall man he is today? Nick Grimshaw aka Grimmy - former Radio 1 breakfast show host, X Factor judge and more - fills us in on his one day reign of terror as a toddler that is the stuff of family legend, the best advice he got on going for your dream job, and he enjoys a round of Whispery Thing.These days Nick hosts the hugely popular Dish podcast with to
