The Louis Theroux Podcast

Louis meets star of Goodness Gracious Me and Unforgotten, Sanjeev Bhaskar. They discuss the late Queen’s favourite comedy programme - The Kumars At No. 42, 'browning up’ in 1970s comedy, and outrageous rider demands. Plus, Louis plays ‘Culture Wars Bingo’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louis Theroux chats with Belle Delphine, an internet sensation and adult content creator, about making millions from her first adult video, being called 'The Queen of the Simps', and her ambivalence towards her career. They also delve into internet slang and complexities of online fan culture.

In this episode, Louis is joined in the studio by iconic character actor and comedian, Tracey Ullman. Tracey talks about how she found fame in the US, her relationship with The Simpsons, and a surreal night spent at an East Berlin nightclub with Prince. Warnings: Strong languageLinks/Attachments:Germaine Greer sketch - ‘Tracey Ullman’s Show’ (2016-2018) on BBChttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzYi1TkIxaYJeremy Corbyn sketch – ‘Tracey Ullman Breaks The News’ (2017-2018) on BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOhu9wYo-iI‘Seven Up!’ (1964) – Granada Television https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAsL8nriAOs‘Tracey Ullman’s Class Act’ (1993) – ITVhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpQWjWApWs‘Three of a Kind’ (1984) – BBC Video compilationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXIDEWicubQTracey Ullman as Renee Zellweger as JK Rowling – ‘Tracey Ullman’s State of the Union’ (2008-2010) on Showtime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3YWN8sXFlUThe Simpsons on ‘The Tracey Ullman Show’ – Fox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nekvVuoiTyA Chic, a Middle Eastern character on ‘Tracey Takes On…’ (1996-1999) – HBOhttps://youtu.be/SxVRDOf9Bwg?feature=shared&t=114 Mrs. Noh Nang Ning, an Asian character on ‘Tracey Takes On…’ (1996-1999) – HBOhttps://youtu.be/SxVRDOf9Bwg?feature=shared&t=418 Sheneesha Turner, an African-American character on ‘Tracey Takes On…’ (1996-1999) – HBOhttps://youtu.be/EyYskzH-iU8?feature=shared&t=1307 ‘When Louis Met…Jimmy Savile’ (2000) – BBChttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0g3zjn9/when-louis-met-series-1-jimmy-savile (UK only) ‘Louis Theroux: Savile’ (2016) – BBChttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b07yc9zh/louis-theroux-specials-savile (UK only) Black pastor character in ‘Little Britain’ (2003-2006) – BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6BzBntT_w8 ‘A Christian’s job interview’ on ‘Tracey Ullman’s Show’ – BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_jzDGv0KKw ‘Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America: Extreme and Online’ – BBChttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0014khc/louis-therouxs-forbidden-america-series-1-1-extreme-and-online (UK only)‘I’ll Do Anything’ (1994) – Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4UUAeof5Go Prince – I’ll Do Anything (Demo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfYj9vjNxcgCredits:Producer: Millie Chu Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Executive Producer: Arron Fellows   A Mindhouse Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louis is joined in the Spotify studio by pop sensation, PinkPantheress. Pink explains why social media makes her anxious, being ‘outed’ by the tabloids and losing her hearing in one ear. Plus, Louis gets a lesson in ‘icks’. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/Attachments:‘Pain’ https://open.spotify.com/track/4S4QJfBGGrC8jRIjJHf1Ka ‘Just for me’https://open.spotify.com/track/6OTKVgVpVaVjhRLYizPJKA ‘Break it off’https://open.spotify.com/track/0DwVfCYLrVXgvejYbWwZAd?si=cc359d5303314474 Central Cee - ‘Obsessed With You’ https://open.spotify.com/track/4PYfFHKfjYz6dwAtZhBy1z ‘Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2’https://open.spotify.com/track/5CCr8msaN3MhgqBoa9yWhH?si=6bf92ae43ada45f8 Credits:Producer: Millie Chu Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Executive Producer: Arron Fellows   A Mindhouse Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Louis meets Baz Luhrmann, the iconic director, auteur and self-described ‘Stanley Kubrick of Confetti’. Dialling in from the Gold Coast in Australia, Baz tells Louis about his remarkable life and career, including trying to reinvent the musical, living in Graceland whilst making ‘Elvis’, and his enduring love of clubbing.Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/Attachments: ‘Strictly Ballroom’ (1992) – Trailer https://youtu.be/lxprz6gOmpg?feature=shared ‘Romeo + Juliet’ (1996) – Trailer https://youtu.be/8VOAxzgq42A?feature=shared ‘Moulin Rouge!’ (2001) – Trailerhttps://youtu.be/LVLjp3_MQIw?feature=shared ‘Australia’ (2008) – Trailer https://youtu.be/mfI4hK9I2k0?feature=shared ‘The Great Gatsby’ (2013) – Trailer https://youtu.be/rARN6agiW7o?feature=shared ‘The Get Down’ – Trailer https://youtu.be/FYcVrWDOiao?feature=shared ‘Elvis’ (2022) – Trailer https://youtu.be/vzNTHEXlw3o?feature=shared Faraway Downs (2023) – Trailer https://youtu.be/uZEbJQ3Kk7U?feature=shared Adrian Sibley’s 2001 documentary on Baz ‘The Show Must Go On’ – BBC 2 https://adriansibley.com/The-Show-Must-Go-On ‘Grease’ (1978) – Trailerhttps://youtu.be/qDKo8DNpwOw?feature=shared ‘The Prince musical so disastrous it was never revealed: the story of I’ll Do Anything’ – The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/ill-do-anything-musical-cut-watch-james-l-brooks-prince-nick-nolte-polly-platt-a9700661.html ‘Top Hat’ (1935) – Trailer https://youtu.be/-2KEhDYrVbw?feature=shared ‘The Sound of Music’ (1965) – Trailer https://youtu.be/UY6uw3WpPzY?feature=shared ‘Saturday Night Fever’ (1977) – Trailer https://youtu.be/i5tBXe0kSLA?feature=shared   Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, P!nk – Lady Marmalade – Music video https://youtu.be/RQa7SvVCdZk?feature=shared The Mask (A Mime) – David Bowie https://youtu.be/ss51eLEeJuY?feature=shared Baz Luhrmann interviews Elvis Presley’s childhood friend Sam Bell – EP Fan Archivehttps://youtu.be/LrFCyNMvZWk?feature=shared ‘Alexander’ (2004) – Trailer https://youtu.be/Bh6LKIdxqCU?feature=shared Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight?  – 1968 Live performance https://youtu.be/LF5u7b8pAYQ?feature=shared Credits:Producer: Millie Chu Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Executive Producer: Arron Fellows   A Mindhouse Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louis is back, in conversation with an eclectic array of fascinating cultural figures. Tune in weekly from the 23rd January as Louis speaks to guests including Paul Mescal, Sharon Stone, PinkPantheress, and Baz Luhrmann. The Louis Theroux Podcast is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Louis is in the Spotify studio with Irish actor, Paul Mescal. As well as Paul’s new film ‘All Of Us Strangers’, they discuss his sausage-related big break, spending time in Hollywood, and going viral on Irish Twitter. Heavy irony employed throughout.Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.Links/Attachments:‘All of Us Strangers’ – Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O97iSjvqBlY ‘Normal People’ – BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p089g8rs/normal-people ‘Aftersun’ – Mubi https://mubi.com/en/gb/films/aftersun ‘Paul Mescal ghosted Louis Theroux’ – BBC Radio 2https://www.tiktok.com/@bbcradio2/video/7299111154775756064Denny sausage advert – YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alVbyTgJ828 The Phantom of the Opera – YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffnn5D8XubMCredits:Producer: Millie Chu Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Photo: @bypipExecutive Producer: Arron Fellows   A Mindhouse Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louis meets writer and comedian Ben Elton. They discuss his long and varied comedy career, including standup at the iconic Comedy Store in Soho, as well as writing for Blackadder and The Young Ones. Ben also reveals his thoughts on so-called ‘cancel culture’ and the accusation of being ‘worse than Osama Bin Laden’. Warning: Contains strong language and sensitive themes. Links:The Young Oneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLwc9lbJlIQ  Blackadderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW2sBwrRbfo  The Thin Blue Linehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pSkJ5K74e4  Upstart Crowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH_KU_MI0OM  We Will Rock You Musicalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WsZ1iD5cpM  Stark by Ben Eltonhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Stark-Satirical-Thriller-Ben-Elton/dp/0552773557  Saturday Night Livehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptx_H2XWGV8  Four Weddings and a Funeralhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-HeV8Z6iXc  Jim Davidson’s YouTube channel ‘Jim Davidson's Ustreme’https://www.youtube.com/@jimdavidsonustreme/videos  Gridlock by Ben Eltonhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gridlock-Ben-Elton/dp/0552773565  Friday Night Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBTKzxOJkQo&t=197s   Credits: Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis Executive Producer: Arron Fellows  A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louis meets actor and director Samantha Morton. The pair discuss depicting the British care system in her directorial debut, The Unloved, turning up high on live television, and the enthusiasm of Tom Cruise.Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes including drug use and sexual abuse. If you've been affected by sexual violence or any of the themes in this episode, you can find information and resources at spotify.com/resourcesPlease note that this episode was recorded before the SAG actors strike.Links: Minority Report (dir. Steven Spielberg)Minority Report (2002) Official Trailer #1 - Tom Cruise Sci-Fi Action MovieUnder The Skin (dir. Carine Adler)Under the Skin.1997.trailer.aviSweet and Lowdown (dir. Woody Allen)Sweet and Lowdown - Official Trailer - Woody Allen MovieMorvern Callar (dir. Lynne Ramsay)Morvern Callar (2002) Official UK TrailerThe Whale (dir. Darren Aronofsky)The Whale | Official Trailer HD | A24The Unloved (dir. Samantha Morton)The Unloved | Trail | Channel 4Louis Theroux - Law and Disorder in Johannesburghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00g1vdq/louis-theroux-specials-law-and-disorder-in-johannesburgBand of Goldhttps://www.itv.com/watch/band-of-gold/1a2028  About AdamAbout Adam - TrailerMister Lonely (dir. Harmony Korine)Mister Lonely [2007] Official TrailerSamantha Morton as Alpha in The Walking DeadAlpha shows Daryl The Whisperer Horde | THE WALKING DEAD 9x15 [HD] SceneJohn Carter of Mars (dir. Andrew Stanton)John Carter of Mars | OFFICIAL trailer #1 US (2012)Gil Scott-Heron - I’m New Herehttps://open.spotify.com/album/1S5FP0ZGG6XGOIdL8OsrZB?si=HJFwsy8QSaOHcvG0xLZ_8QCandleshoeCandleshoe trailerSamantha Morton interview with Simon Hattenstonehttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/sep/12/samantha-morton-interview-rotherham-sexual-abuseLongford (dir. Tom Hooper)LONGFORD Official Trailer (2018) Lord Longford - Myra HindleyCredits: Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis Executive Producer: Arron Fellows  A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louis meets disco legend and producer extraordinaire Nile Rodgers. Dialling in from his Connecticut home (one of five!), Nile tells Louis about his remarkable life and career, including the stories behind his biggest hits, his turbulent childhood years, and overcoming colourism. And Louis sings...  Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes including sexual abuse and drug-taking.   Links: David Bowie – ‘Let's Dance’https://open.spotify.com/track/3ix6K4wZY29bCujrSznwFZ?si=30d727d785ef4095  Mick Jagger – ‘She's The Boss’https://open.spotify.com/album/0xJYbTxo4DMYSHkC7iSqPB?si=wwLv7HOBTXenE6dAkd5ngA  Madonna – ‘Like A Virgin’https://open.spotify.com/album/2IU9ftOgyRL2caQGWK1jjX?si=rxpZTw42QNiSKnreq0l2pg  Duran Duran – ‘Notorious’https://open.spotify.com/album/3xXwaj6hVwx0pnLtMCHZdC?si=U-tc0vYxQl6LJ65AzT4trA  Sister Sledge – ‘Lost In Music’Sister Sledge - Lost In Music (Nile Rogers/Bernard Edwards Remix) Atlantic Records 1979, 1984  Daft Punk – ‘Get Lucky’https://open.spotify.com/track/2Foc5Q5nqNiosCNqttzHof?si=9035d8c8fb554778  Faith Evans - ‘Love Like This’https://open.spotify.com/track/7MQywXGHEev7JmwwIzMcao?si=e8aec86954044cde|  Fatman Scoop – ‘Be Faithful’https://open.spotify.com/track/2OJovNvFHKmZg5mrf9BfAa?si=f6473bf11a69453b   CHIC – ‘Dance, Dance, Dance’CHIC - Dance, Dance, Dance (Official Music Video) CHIC – ‘Everybody Dance’CHIC - Everybody Dance (Official Music Video)  CHIC – ‘Le Freak’CHIC - Le Freak (Official Music Video) CHIC – ‘Good Times’https://open.spotify.com/track/0G3fbPbE1vGeABDEZF0jeG?si=61f9310d2d1d46f9  CHIC – ‘I Want Your Love’CHIC - I Want Your Love (Official Music Video)   Queen – ‘Another One Bites The Dust’https://open.spotify.com/track/5vdp5UmvTsnMEMESIF2Ym7?si=a51179cc7472461c  The Sugarhill Gang - ‘Rapper’s Delight’https://open.spotify.com/track/4IUVLtJEf5k9PIXXTlZy9L?si=3fb6c5a858004074  Kool & The Gang – ‘Hollywood Swinging’https://open.spotify.com/track/6igsoAR6Co9u7Rq3U7mlOD?si=7a95418138e9448e   Carol Douglas – ‘Doctor's Orders’https://open.spotify.com/track/6TlkRvPjRQo5VZqIfM0MjA?si=03e2ada1e22d40af   The Pasadenas – ‘I’m Doing Fine Now’https://open.spotify.com/track/0Bixqrng2P06r4NkOe2EL7?si=3a4346705ccc4545   Diana Ross - ‘I’m Coming Out’https://open.spotify.com/track/3SnGymj6ijE2iuUfWxLo1q?si=ea4848e86b274f66   The Knack - ‘My Sharona’https://open.spotify.com/track/1HOMkjp0nHMaTnfAkslCQj?si=8cef162ee4fb432b    Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco and Destiny By Nile Rodgers  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freak-Upside-Story-Family-Destiny/dp/0751542776   LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka) - ‘Black And Beautiful’  The Jihad ‎– Black And Beautiful... Soul And Madness (Full Album) Judas and The Black Messiah (Trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSjtGqRXQ9Y&t=5s    Billy Paul - ‘Am I Black Enough For You?’Billy Paul - Am I Black Enough for You? (Official Audio) Schoolly D – ‘Am I Black Enough for You?’https://open.spotify.com/album/54kfoNGdaWwwh7bz3snvuD?si=6b6URtV4TAyM81QT2uUWtA    Credits: Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis Executive Producer: Arron Fellows  A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices