RHLSTP with Richard Herring

RHLSTP Book Club 68 - Simon Farnaby

Oct 20, 2023

Simon Farnaby, who has performed with and dug up monarchs, talks about not making Christmas TV tie-ins soulless cash grabs, creating historical documents for ghosts, turning Paddington from a U into a PG, and offending the people of Scotland. He also shares his experiences working on 'Mindhorn' and a short-lived TV show. Plus, his remarkable career and funny incidents on various TV shows.

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Creating historical documents for ghosts in "Ghosts" TV show

Richard Herring's unexpected journey through a documentary about the discovery of Richard III's dagger

Richard III's physical appearance and the debate surrounding it

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Paddington 2 is a beloved family film with memorable characters and a heartwarming storyline.

Paddington 2, directed by Paul King, is praised for its beautiful direction and performances. The film, which features a memorable cast, including Hugh Grant, highlights important themes of not judging others and the potential for redemption. The movie's impact is evident as it is referenced in other films and is celebrated as an example of a perfect family film that leaves a lasting impression on viewers.

Introduction

3min

Personal Reflections on Testicular Cancer Check-ups

4min

Cancer Treatment Progress and Book Release

16min

Discussion about a Book, Sponsors, and a Documentary

4min

Uncovering Richard III's Burial Place

19min

TV Shows, Funny Characters, and Scottish Accents

9min

The Success and Challenges of 'Mindhorn'

12min

TV Show's Unexpected Success and Book Promotion

4min

RHLSTP Book Club 68 - Ghosts - The Button House Archives - Live from the Leicester Square Theatre, Richard has been in for his yearly human MOT. His guest has performed with and dug up monarchs, it’s the amazing Simon Farnaby. They talk about the importance of not making your Christmas TV tie-in a soulless cash grab, the fun of creating historical documents for all the ghosts, plus making the designer’s life difficult. Plus loads more about Simon’s remarkable career, how the documentary about the search for Richard III turned into something remarkable, Simon’s chat with the queen, why he fears a stupid death and where death’s voice came from, his he turned Paddington from a U into a PG, offending the people of Scotland (that’s Richard’s job), being directed by Mackenzie Crook, getting the approval of Nicholas Cage and working on the Persuasionists!

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RHLSTP with Richard Herring

RHLSTP Book Club 68 - Simon Farnaby

Episode guests

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Deep dives

Paddington 2 is a beloved family film with memorable characters and a heartwarming storyline.

Richard Herring discusses his unexpected role in the documentary about the discovery of the original dagger.

Richard Herring's versatile career spans from comedy shows like "Horrible Histories" to writing sitcoms like "Detectives".

Discovery of Richard III's burial site

Conflicting views on Richard III's appearance

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