Press clippings Page 19
Video: Milton Jones interview
Richard Herring interviews the madcap one-liner comedian.
Giggle Beats, 31st December 2014Live comedy DVDs roundup
Featuring Lee Mack, Richard Herring, Al Murray, Jon Richardson, Jim Davidson and Harry Hill.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 16th December 2014I have been enjoying Grace Dent's Saturday morning series on the history of radio comedy, The Frequency of Laughter. She's worked her way from 1975 to 2005, just by talking to two people who were involved in each five-year era. Her questions are insightful, and she creates a relaxed, slightly naughty atmosphere that brings out the best in her interviewees. A couple of them have been quite indiscreet, and what's made those indiscretions more enjoyable is that the producers have tracked down whoever they've been rude about and asked them what they remember. So, in the show that covered 1995-2000, radio producer Paul Schlesinger recalled Sean Lock and Bill Bailey being forced to read out episodes from 15 Storeys High to a reluctant commissioner, who said "I don't understand why this is funny", but grudgingly gave them a few episodes. And then we heard from that very commissioner, who insisted that this was "one of the most joyful moments" he'd ever had in his career, when Bill Bailey read for him. No mention of Lock, whose show it was. Hmm.
In the previous programme, covering 1990-95, Sarah Smith, another Radio 4 producer, admitted that she used to favour certain writers for the satirical sketch show Week Ending: new talent such as Richard Herring and Stewart Lee. Other producers didn't, and lo, we heard from one, Diane Messias. She explained clearly that she believed that topical satire should make a political point and that Lee and Herring didn't do this, creating their jokes by laughing at a situation. "Both methods are valid," she said firmly. "Except I'm right."
Miranda Sawyer, The Guardian, 7th December 2014Review: Richard Herring's Leicester Square Podcast
When Richard Herring shouts "RHLSTP!" to his audience at the Leicester Square Theatre, they holler it back instantaneously, and at twice the volume. It immediately becomes clear that I've stumbled across a society, a cult, and something that I want to be a part of.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 6th December 2014Review: Richard Herring
Recounting hilarious childhood tales at an incredibly fast pace, it was hard not to be swept along by our besuited host's energy, even if his frantic patter was a little difficult to follow at times.
Neil Docking, Liverpool Echo, 3rd November 2014This week's new live comedy
Previews of Hal Cruttenden, Richard Herring and Rob Delaney.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 31st October 2014Richard Herring interview
Richard Herring talks about his new stand-up show, the Edinburgh Fringe - and why he won't be returning next year.
Hilary Wardle, Giggle Beats, 17th October 2014Richard Herring to become a father
So yes, what I am telling you, in my own inimitable/annoying style, is that I am going to be a father for the first time.
Richard Herring, Metro, 15th October 2014Review - Richard Herring's Leicester Square podcast
Herring is consummate host in what is a chat show for the 21st century.
Peter Edwards, London Is Funny, 9th October 2014Richard Herring: success changes people for the worse
He may not play to big audiences any more, but comedian Richard Herring, who performs here on Sunday, is quite happy with the level of fame he's enjoying, he tells Edwin Gilson.
Edwin Gilson, Belfast Telegraph, 3rd October 2014