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who has performed with and dug up monarchs, talks about not making Christmas TV tie-ins soulless cash grabs, creating historical documents for ghosts, turning Paddington from a U into a PG, and offending the people of Scotland.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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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Personal Reflections on Testicular Cancer Check-ups
02:37 • 4min
Cancer Treatment Progress and Book Release
06:38 • 16min
Discussion about a Book, Sponsors, and a Documentary
22:34 • 4min
Uncovering Richard III's Burial Place
26:51 • 19min
TV Shows, Funny Characters, and Scottish Accents
45:42 • 9min
The Success and Challenges of 'Mindhorn'
54:39 • 12min
TV Show's Unexpected Success and Book Promotion
01:06:28 • 4min