RHLSTP with Richard Herring Retro RHLSTP 128 - Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick
Jan 12, 2026
Mathew Baynton and Jim Howick, acclaimed actors and co-creators of the hit series Ghosts, delve into their creative journey. They share hilarious tales from their time on Hellboy, discuss the challenges of rebooted shows like Bob the Builder, and reflect on the magic of Horrible Histories. Baynton and Howick explore heavy themes in comedy, like mortality and nostalgia. With witty banter, they detail the philosophy behind Ghosts and shed light on their lesser-known film, Bill, examining its missed opportunities in distribution.
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Hellboy Night Shoots Went Wrong
- Jim Howick nearly hypothermic on Hellboy night shoots led to being treated in a plush actor clinic in Prague.
- Guillermo del Toro criticised his gun acting, played it back, and briefly fired him from the scene.
Horrible Histories Forged The Team
- The group met through Horrible Histories and bonded under intense workload and limited takes.
- That pressure forged the team that later created Yonderland and Ghosts.
Strong Format Beats Known Names
- A clear show framework lets producers assemble unfamiliar performers and still succeed.
- Horrible Histories and The On The Hour worked because the shows had strong identities beyond individual stars.