The Harry Hill Show

TAKE IT OFF! TAKE IF OFF! We're back. This week, Harry is joined by comedian, television presenter, and incredibly good-looking man Joel Dommett! Harry relives the claustrophobic nightmare of performing inside a giant furry suit on The Masked Singer (which he only did because Joel told him it would be "fun" ), and explains how he almost had a heart attack dressed as a Red Panda. Meanwhile, Joel reminisces about his teenage nu-metal band and the importance of a silent p. Friend of the Vodscarf, Professor Chris Lintott drops by to explain why Venus is an acidic holiday hellhole. 00:09 - Giant Eggs in the Basement 01:15 - Behind the Scenes of The Masked Singer with Red Panda 02:58 - Harry’s Secret Vocal Coaching & Professional Singing Defenses 04:10 - The Ridiculous Secrecy: Hoodies, Visors, and Secret Cars 05:06 - The Great Sloth Pronunciation Debate 06:10 - Sixty-One and Dressed as a Red Panda: Harry’s Near-Death Experience 07:50 - Human Chemistry vs. Thirsty AI Bots 09:00 - Sarah the AI Bot Welcomes 09:10 - The Last Days of Rome: Joel and Harry Dissect the National TV Awards 10:04 - Trevor McDonald: The Comedy Killer 12:37 - Angela Barnes Thinks Joel Is Too Good-Looking for Comedy 13:58 - Joel's Nu-Metal Days 14:48 - Crowd-Surfing at Your Own Funeral 16:48 - The True Cost of Australia: Extra Camp Logistics 17:28 - Joel’s Bristolian Acting Masterclass: Crashing Cars in Casualty 18:36 - Former Doctor Harry Hill Wants a Guest Spot on Holby City 19:34 - Tea, Biscuits, and Private Hospital Pillow Requests 20:34 - Harry’s Mum Gets Knocked Down Dressed as a Keyboard 22:36 - Regency Television Presents: Trevor McDonald Live From the Albert Hall 24:33 - Theme of the Week: Venus (with Professor Chris Lintott) 25:48 - Why Venus Is the Absolute Worst Vacation Spot in the Solar System 27:19 - Lazy Astronomy: Stargazing From the Middle of London 27:52 - Active Volcanoes and Being Bored on a Zoom Meeting 28:48 - Sulfuric Acid, Flying Penguins, and the Runaway Greenhouse Effect 31:14 - Venus: The Solar System's Monthly Service Station 33:02 - The Planet of Love: Mythological Names and Diseases 34:32 - The French Balloon Plan & Melted Russian Probes 36:09 - Harry’s Dark Baby Joke That Never Lands 37:35 - The Grand Finale: Celebrity Name the Seed! 40:25 - The High-Stakes Guess: Britney Spears on a Chair vs. Joel’s Wife 43:27 - Gary’s Joke Corner 45:11 - Butterfly in Blue Jeans "Joel Dommett" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Joel Dommett. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode of the Podscarf we welcome Welsh comedic force Kiri Pritchard-McLean (who was spotted on a train trying to ignore Harry by aggressively speaking Welsh ) and University of Kent Music Hall expert Oliver Double to the studio for an hour of pure, unadulterated historical bawdiness and skincare science. Things get incredibly weird, incredibly fast. Watch as Kiri tries to navigate an absolute safeguarding nightmare involving Harry's fictional heir, Gary, and his filthy collar , witness Harry deliver his highly detailed skincare routine and we see the return of the ANDY BURNHAM. --- 00:00 – The Danbury Mint x Christian Labuta Flamboyant Shoe Collab 01:09 – The Cardiff-Glasgow Train Stalking Incident 02:59 – Fostering, Permaculture, and the "Angle Grinder" Dating App 04:20 – Licky the Mascot gets way too close to Kiri’s hair 05:49 – Chilling Deep Relationships with Chat GPT Therapists 07:09 – The Andy Burnham Dance 08:39 – Sarah the AI Bot offends the entire nation of Wales 09:32 – Dark History: The English Academics and the Block of Wood 10:22 – Sarah’s Biographical Slander: "Gloucester Born?!" 11:28 – The Vagaries of Animal Welfare Charities and Indoor Toilets 13:55 – Fart-powered Permaculture and Burning Your Own Effluent 15:23 – Harry’s Hyper-Intense 12-Step Korean Skincare Regime 16:38 – The Musty Flannel Incident ("Stop it mum, I can't breathe!") 17:09 – A Plant-Based Crisis: Sarah hands a Vegan a Twix bar 18:20 – Caroline Aherne being naughty in a cab 22:20 – Theme Of The Week: Music Hall 26:40 – Charles Morton’s Canterbury Trick and the Shape of the Hackney Empire 27:57 – The Dignitas Reunion Dinner Incident (A Dignitary falls off the stage) 31:23 – Little Titch: Six-fingered Mittens and Big Boot Dancing 33:10 – Royal Variety Scandal: Queen Mary hides from a woman in trousers 34:29 – Sweating on stage with the Spice Girls and Jim Davidson in 1997 35:54 – Fanning Dad with a Kipper: The DNA of Early Stand-up Comedy 38:20 – Mechanical Funnels and the Financial Collapse of Wet Money 41:04 – The Glasgow Empire: Graveyard of English Comics and Fake Fainting 44:22 – John Major's Dad and the Great Music Hall War of 1907 46:04 – Joan Rhodes: Bending Steel, Tearing Phone Books, and Dominating at Scrabble 47:11 – Celebrity Name the Seed! 52:38 – Gary’s Joke Corner 55:20 – Butterfly In Blue Jeans "Kiri Pritchard McLean" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Kiri Pritchard McLean. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode of the Vodscarf we welcome social media sensation Jack Skipper and Egyptian Egyptologist Dr. Arto Belekdanian to the studio for an hour of pure, unadulterated history and anti-comedy. Things get incredibly weird, incredibly fast. Watch as Harry’s mum calls from a warzone just because she wanted to buy him some birthday pants from Debenhams, Sarah the AI Bot experiences a severe existential crisis before being miraculously cured by Dr. Pimple Popper, and witness Jack Skipper risking his entire reputation in the elite biscuit community by guessing the contents of rusted metal tins. If you've ever wanted to hear an esteemed Egyptologist explain why Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony weren't just hooking up with Cleopatra for her looks, but rather her incredible conversational skills, listen up. 00:51 – Sarah's Lament 04:32 – The Croydon Crucible: Did Nando’s coatings and IKEA meatballs create Adele? 05:38 – The 21-pin SCART lead generation struggle 06:26 – Jack's masterclass in succeeding on social media (Hint: Don't make any effort) 09:03 – Spitting water into the bushes vs. the failure of the Top Boy title sequence 10:08 – Regretting the financial investment of buying wigs for TikTok 12:52 – AI Sarah returns! Cured by Dr. Pimple Popper 14:05 – The dark truth about Jack’s Australian tomato farm past 14:59 – Throwing bread at Germaine Jenas on The One Show 15:29 – Carpet Fitting 101: The knee-kicker stretcher and the landing runner dilemma 21:12 – Giving all your personal data to the Chinese government 22:01 – Hiding a Saturday comedy course in Brighton from your family 22:43 – Jack completely derails the interview by eating Harry’s Twix 25:30 – Lee Evans at the Fairfield Halls and missing the glory days of VHS 27:34 – The BBC weather forecast photo rejection 27:59 – Commercial Break: The Pub Carpet Pillow Collection 29:17 – Theme of the Week: Cleopatra 31:43 – Dr. Arto Belekdanian exposes the legalities of female Pharaohs 33:58 – Roman propaganda: Why history hates Cleopatra 38:31 – Coin portraits and taking the honourable way out 41:09 – Game Time: "Biscuits or Sewing Kit? How well do you know your tins?!" 45:07 – Jack completely embarrasses himself in front of the biscuit community 47:05 – Gary’s Joke Corner 49:32 – Butterfly In Blue Jeans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode of the Vodscarf we welcome legendary documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux (after he accidentally walked onto set, why else would he be there?!) and Oxford astrophysicist Professor Chris Lintott to the studio for an hour of pure, unadulterated science and anti-comedy. Things get incredibly weird, incredibly fast. Watch as we attempt to save our nose-diving viewer retention graph by shouting random words at you, dive deep into the tragic family lore of Harry’s fictional heir, Gary, and witness Louis Theroux showing he is in fact Harry's number one fan. If you've ever wanted to hear an esteemed Oxford professor explain why aliens might just be a bunch of Venusian penguins standing around in their own poo, listen up. 00:00 – Fixing our terrible viewer retention graph (Kittens! Puppies! Sex!) 02:00 – Licky is a bit keen 03:25 – Gary reveals he is a 12-year-old incel 05:45 – Dark family secrets: Gary’s mum is in a secure institution 08:50 – Louis Theroux proves he is a Harry Hill superfan 13:15 – The Bald Cap Incident 15:40 – Sarah the AI Bot brings out the Twix bars 18:00 – An impromptu musical tribute to Catford 26:50 – The Theroux Bunch theme song 28:00 – Space Talk: Do aliens look like us? (The Theroux-Hill Theory) 36:10 – Professor Chris Lintott exposes Venusian poop penguins 38:25 – Louis met a man who chopped up 10 aliens 41:28 – Game Time: "What is the Velcro Singing?!" 43:28 – Gary’s Joke Corner (Louis tells a highly inappropriate joke) 45:15 – Butterfly In Blue Jeans "Louis Theroux" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Louis Theroux. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Horne - comedian, creator, and the middle of three boys from Chichester - joins Harry to talk about loving school, his hard-hitting Goldsmiths student documentary about urban foxes, and whether the word "meat" was meant as a pun in Harry's new ballad. We also hear about a 24 hour singing challenge that accidentally lasted 25 and three quarter hours, why Alex's wife Rachel is in charge of his private pension, and a highly questionable "life swap" idea based entirely on dishwasher ethics. Architectural historian and seaside culture expert Dr. Kathryn Ferry stops by to celebrate Scarborough’s 400th anniversary and answer the questions that matter - did King George III actually say "bugger Bognor"? Why do pleasure piers have a habit of burning down? And would you buy the Brighton Palace Pier with Harry? Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to the Hill Show! 00:36 – A Love Song for Ham 01:36 – Meet Alex Horne! 02:28 – Licky the Mascot 03:45 – The Cheshire United Pig Mascot 04:50 – The 25-and-Three-Quarter-Hour Sing-a-thon Error 06:15 – Granola Chaos Backstage at Battersea Power Station 07:18 – Dishwashing Debates & The Wife Swap Idea 10:45 – Sarah the AI Bot Claims She Felt Scammed 12:44 – Is Alex a Musician? (And the Son of a GP) 15:25 – Goldsmiths, Urban Foxes, and a Guaranteed Distinction 16:45 – Seeing Vic and Bob at the Albany Empire 18:45 – Sarah's Breakdown of Alex's Sky News Career 22:20 – Trying to Force "Honk" and "Pratt Digger" into the Dictionary 24:35 – Meeting Ken Dodd & Leaving the Show to Get a Coat 26:34 – Wafer-Thin Ham Product Recall Emergency 28:40 – Taskmaster in the Children's Ward 29:45 – The Traumatic Five-Foot Badger Story 31:04 – Wafer-Thin Ham Preventative Nose Cages 32:34 – The British Seaside ft. Dr. Catherine Ferry 35:05 – Scarborough's 400th Anniversary & The Mineral Spring 37:32 – Steamers, Trains, and Jane Austen Styles 38:45 – King George V and the Truth About "Bugger Bognor" 39:15 – Victorians, Bank Holidays, and the Invention of the Holiday 40:00 – The Very First Pleasure Pier on the Isle of Wight 42:50 – Buying Brighton Pier & The Fire Overheads 44:54 – Pebble Ridges, Mud, and Catherine's Postcard Book 47:45 – Name the Celebrity Seed! 52:30 – Gary's Joke Corner: Identity Politics 54:55 – Animals in Clothes Outro Song "Alex Horne" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Alex Horne. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bridget Christie — comedian, writer, and the youngest of nine siblings from Gloucester — joins Harry to talk about leaving school at 15 with basically no qualifications, getting a four-star review in The Times, and why she keeps forgetting the plots of books she's just read. We also hear about a deeply chaotic Celebrity Millionaire with Al Murray, Chris Tarrant marching down a corridor with a ghetto blaster playing "Alice Who The F**k Is Alice," and Bridget's decision to commemorate all of this by painting him in the nude.Plus: Battersea Dogs Home's canine behaviourist Beth Bushkid brings in Pancake the pug (brother: Dumpling) to answer the questions that matter — can you teach your dog to go to bed when a fox turns up? Are dogs psychic? And what is a dog? Bridget also becomes the first person in the show's history to do something correctly. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bridget Christie" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Bridget Christie. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hills, the biggest comedian to come out of the home of the Sydney Tramway Museum joins Harry to talk about everything from surviving a five-hour bladder-testing royal ceremony to why AI comedy routines are getting a little *too* good for comfort.We also take a deep, chaotic dive into British history with archaeologist Dr. Erin Lloyd-Jones to uncover the truth about William Wallace. Did he actually wear a kilt? Did he paint his face blue like Mel Gibson? And what exactly is a "sticky end"? (Warning: it involves a lot of tar ). Plus, introducing yet ANOTHER new game, "What is the Velcro Singing?" and check in with Gary's Joke Corner. "Adam Hills" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Adam Hills. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Henning Wehn, Deutschlands größter Lacher, ist diese Woche bei Harry zu Gast. Außerdem erfahren wir alles über Uhren von dem Denkmalpfleger Alex Jeffrey. Henning Wehn, Germany's biggest laugher joins Harry this week. We're learning all about Clocks with conservationist, Alex Jeffrey. "Henning Wehn" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Henning Wehn. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WE'RE BACK and Mummy Joe Lycett is in the studio for more of what you've come to know and love. Including a new AND exciting upgrade to Name The Seed. "Joe Lycett" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Joe Lycett. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To wrap up Season 1, we're taking a look at some of our favourite bits as well as introducing The Harry Hill Show Choir (prepare your ears). Panic not though dear audience, we'll be back elevating your Monday mornings in no time with the return of Season 2 from 11th May. Let us know who you'd like to see in future episodes in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the season 1 finale, Harry is joined by old friend, the king of puns and one liners, Tim Vine . Our expert Tom Nancollas is teaching us all about Lighthouses. Saily - Download from the app store and use code HARRYHILL at checkout for 15% off! For more details: ⁠https://saily.com/harryhill⁠ ⛵ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Allen is in the studio trying Harry's latest edible invention. This weeks theme is cucumbers with prickles, otherwise known as Cacti. "Tom Allen" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Tom Allen. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry is joined by Channel 4's saviour Alex Brooker. This week, we're learning all about the bird that's dead, the Dodo. "Alex Brooker" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Alex Brooker. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry is joined by renaissance woman, Self Esteem aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor to discover why she's dressing like him. This week, we're learning all about MARY QUEEN OF SCOTTS with Anna Turnham. Saily - Download from the app store and use code HARRYHILL at checkout for 15% off! For more details: https://saily.com/harryhill ⛵ "Self Esteem (musician)" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry is joined by legendary poet and fellow doctor, John Cooper Clarke for some more surreal low level disruption. This week, we're learning all about FLIES. "John Cooper Clarke" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amanda Lamb joins Harry in the studio. This week, we're learning all about the Day Of The Dead. "Amanda Lamb" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Wang joins Harry for lessons in afrobeat and more low level disruption. This week, we're joined by Professor Chris Lintott, Astrophysics and Citizen Science Lead at University of Oxford to discuss all things 'Big Bang' and melt Harry's brain. "Phil Wang" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie Kadi joins Harry for lessons in afrobeat and more low level disruption. This week, we're joined by the Natural History Museum's Prof Chris Stringer to learn all about Neanderthals. Eddie Kadi tour dates - https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/eddie-kadi "Eddie Kadi" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura Smyth joins Harry for more prolonged low level disruption. This week, we're joined by the Natural History Museum's Proffesor Chris Stringer to learn all about Neanderthals. Laura's tour dates - https://laurasmyth.com/pages/tour-dates "Laura Smyth" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry welcomes Ed Gamble to the pod-scarf to confront him about a dinner party invitation. Harry also teaches Ed the now world famous Andy Burnham dance. "Ed Gamble" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on Ed Gamble. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CMAT joins Harry for more prolonged low level disruption, and this time, we're learning all things WINDMILLS. "CMAT" by Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Derived from the Wikipedia article on CMAT. / This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nish joins Harry in the studio do learn the new dance all the kids are talking about, the ANDY BURNHAM. They also learn all things sweets from Andy Baxendale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stewart Lee joins Harry in the studio for some prolonged low level disruption. They're joined by Matt Lewis to talk all things CASTLES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello there! It's me, Harry Hill! I've got a new show, and this time, it's visualised, A VODSCARF. Join me, my son Gary and Sarah the A.I Bot as we talk to a motley crew of comedians, celebrities and cultural icons, and if that wasn't enough we all learn together as we speak to an expert on stuff like the big bang, day of the dead, and even FLIES as part of our theme of the week! PLUS introducing the game everyone is talking about, Name The Seed. Follow now so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in for an update on Harry and Gary's summer plans. Website: ⁠www.harryhill.co.uk⁠ Instagram: ⁠@mrharryhill⁠ YouTube: ⁠@harryhillshow ⁠Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

King of Podcasts Adam Buxton is Harry and Gary's final guest as they wrap up season 2 of the world's first family friendly podscarf. Adam tells us about how he and Joe Cornish self-produced the brilliant 'Adam & Joe Show' on Channel 4, their XFM days, and why his wife could learn a lot about Adam by listening to his chart topping magnificent podcast. Make sure you go out and buy a copy of Adam's excellent new book 'I Love You Byeee' at www.adam-buxton.co.uk or wherever you get your books. Not only did we learn all about Adam, but thanks to British zoologist and author Lucy Cooke we learnt all about sloths. Find out more about Lucy and links to her social media at www.lucycooke.tv Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  As Gary works on new jokes for season 3, we want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share? Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Ivo Graham is with Harry and Gary this week for a thoroughly polite encounter featuring awkward silences, mild discomfort and many laughs. How did Ivo’s brother end up trouserless in a layby? Why is Ivo having cold water trouble? How does Ivo almost bring Harry to tears? Listen to find out and you must get Ivo’s book ‘Yardsticks For Failure’ which can be found here and also if you’re off to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival make sure to see him live (and at all other times). Find all Ivo’s dates at www.ivograham.com Emma Young aka The Cheese Explorer takes Harry and Ivo on a journey through the wonders of cheese. Learn more about Emma and find her book at www.cheeseexplorer.com  Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.ukInstagram: @mrharryhillYouTube: @harryhillshowProducer Neil FearnA 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chef and gadget tinkerer George Egg join Harry and Gary in the studio. They chat about his wonderful new book Snack Hacker, and why his kitchen doubles as a workshop plus – the weirdest thing he’s ever cooked in a hotel room. Harry, Gary and George learn all about cloning and Dolly the Sheep from Sophie Goggins, Senior Curator of Biomedical Science at National Museums Scotland. You can visit learn more and how you can visit Dolly at www.nms.ac.uk Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.ukInstagram: @mrharryhillYouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry welcomes American ventriloquist Jeff Dunham for a chat about timing, touring, and the art of arguing with yourself on stage. Jeff explains how with a suitcase full of puppets he’s became an international comedy star, while Gary takes notes on the competition. Jeff is coming to the UK, head over to www.jeffdunham.com to catch him and all his characters. Jeff, Harry and Gary were joined by Alan Wright from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust to tell us all about slugs. Are they our garden friend or foe? Make sure if you’re ever nearby to visit and see all the work they do - www.lancswt.org.uk Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry picks up renowned artist Gavin Turk for a drive through suburban memories, from his jeweller Dad’s workshop to school days that didn’t quite sparkle. Plus, Gavin takes on Name The Seed with mixed results. Find out more about Gavin’s work at www.gavinturk.com Cows are our theme of the week, and a huge thanks to Rachel Porter from Cow Management magazine for answering our questions… even if they were a bit basic. Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.ukInstagram: @mrharryhillYouTube: @harryhillshowProducer Neil FearnA 'Keep it Light Media' productionAll enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The brilliant Irish comedian and actor Deirdre O'Kane join Harry on this episode! They discuss her journey from stand-up stages to television screens and stories from her childhood in Drogheda, Ireland… Sarah The AI Bot also has a demand. For Deirdre's latest tour dates and projects, visit deirdreokane.net Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE tells us all about Venus for our Theme Of The Week. She unravels the planet's scorching secrets and its significance in our solar system. Discover more about Dr Sheila and her books here. Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exclusive! Harry is joined by the one, the only, Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny has taken time out of their busy schedule to answer your questions.  We also learn about some amazing Easter traditions from Mediaeval times with brilliant historian Helen Carr. If chocolate isn’t your thing at Easter maybe treat yourself to Helen’s latest book here.  Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From one third of the sketch group Pappy’s, to co-host on Radio X with Ed Gamble, to the joke writer on many of the best shows on TV. Harry’s guest this week is the brilliant Matthew Crosby! Why is Beckenham the centre of comedy? Does Matthew pick the ultimate entrant to the Virtual Graveyard? Can he Name The Seed? Listen to find out! We learnt all about squirrels this week thanks to Molly Frost from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Harry as he takes pop’s most energetic twins, Jedward, through their time on X Factor, Simon Cowell coming around to them, and former Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologising to them. As they’re twins Harry also tests if they posses any psychic powers! We keep to the Irish theme as we learnt all about the Blarney Stone thanks to Blarney Castle’s Paul O’Sullivan. Find out more, including their amazing gardens full of dangerous plants at blarneycastle.ie Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry and Gary chat with master ventriloquist Paul Zerdin about his journey from failing GCSEs to winning the 10th series of America's Got Talent and how it’s not easy to be lots of different characters. Pau’s on tour later in 2025 so head to his website now to get yourself some tickets and to meet his cast of characters - www.paulzerdin.com Do you know about Mudlarking? Well you will after this episode as we learnt all about it, and a new forthcoming exhibition at the London Museum - www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/secrets-thames You might have heard in recent shows Harry’s clues to where he’s on tour… a little less work is to visit harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him near you!  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry is joined by the wonderful Natalie Cassidy, who you’ll know as Sonia Fowler from EastEnders. They chat about all things acting, from life on Albert Square to the ups and downs of growing up in the public eye and Sarah the A.I. Bot has a song just for Natalie. Thanks to Giles Bristow from Sufer’s Against Sewage for telling us how brilliant the UK's beaches are and what we need to do to protect them from sewage! Follow Natalie on Instagram now and whilst you’re there you can find links to all of her podcasts in her bio - www.instagram.com/natcass1 Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry, Gary, and Sarah the A.I. Bot are back, and this week they’re joined by the brilliantly funny Jamie Demetriou creator of Stath Lets Flats, and you might have seen his face pop up in Fleabag plus Hollywood hits Barbie, Paddington 2 and Cruella. Jamie chats about growing up in a comedy-filled household, with his sister — comedian Natasia Demetriou - and how it all led to him bagging four BAFTAs. Plus, author Lindsay Littleson dives into this week’s theme: the Titanic! Find out more about Lindsay’s work at lindsaylittleson.co.uk Follow Jamie on Instagram here. Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dive into the life of Harriet Kemsley! Comedy is in Harriet’s blood, or it could merely be her dyspraxia? She’s a wonderful stand-up and has been on '8 Out of 10 Cats' and 'Roast Battle'. Harry and Harriet talk about all of her many podcasts, why she believes her cats should go in the Virtual Graveyard and how growing up on a farm wasn’t ideal for her health. Check out Harret’s podcast Desert Island D*cks here, the episode with Harry here and keep an eye on her website to see her live - harrietkemsley.com  A big thank you to Lily Johnson from History Hit who told us all about Joan Of Arc. Lots of fascinating things to read and listen to at - www.historyhit.com Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Davis AKA Big Tom D takes a trip down memory lane, sharing tales from his childhood and the time he had to apologize to the head of Sony with Harry plus, Tom might have revolutionised cooking with his Silly Thing. When did the Vikings come to Britain? Where did they come from? What did they smell like? Just a few questions we have answered as we learn all about Vikings thanks to Andrew Woods from the York Museum Trust. Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our first 'Sir' on Are We There Yet? as we throw the studio doors open to the Turner Prize-winning artist and cultural icon, Sir Grayson Perry. You might know Grayson from the world of art, his lockdown TV show or, more recently, as Kingfisher on The Masked Singer. Grayson tells us all about being a Knight, his teddy Alan Measles and he shares his talent via Harry’s Silly Thing. Grayson is going on a live show tour which you can get tickets to now - www.fane.co.uk/grayson-perry Given Grayson’s disguise on The Masked Singer, we also learn all about Kingfishers as our theme of the week as we’re joined by zoologist and wildlife tv presenter Megan McCubbin. Buy Megan’s wonderful book here! Harry’s kicked off his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry is joined by the one and only Ross Noble! The master of improv and chaos, we find out all about Ross’s life in Australia, his silliest thing and Ross upends the heavily formatted nature of the podscarf and brings his own game to play. Later in 2025 Ross is returning to the UK and you should go and see his show! Head to www.rossnoble.com for your tickets. Andy Warhol is our theme of the week with friend of the show, Ruth Millington. And as always we recommend checking out Ruth’s brilliant book - This Book Will Make You Artist and visiting her website - ruthmillington.co.uk Harry (and Gary) hit the road with his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour. Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk NOW! We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Fatiha El Ghorri joins Harry for a rowdy episode about being banned from a mosque, defying stereotypes as a Muslim woman, and what it was like growing up as a true cockney and how her and Harry’s have a special bond. Together Harry and Fatiha learn all about the unknown history of cats and humans thanks to author Kathryn Hughes and you can get her book Catland now! Harry (and Gary) hit the road with his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour. Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk NOW! We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ONLY Gladiator with his name in the entire universe, we welcome Legend onto the podcast to tell us about life behind the lycra!  How did Legend aka Matt Morsia become the UK’s favourite Gladiator? What sport did he compete in before Gladiators? Which of the Are We There Yet? team could be part of the show? We also learn all about the wonderful world of dolphins thanks to Samantha Blakeman from the National Oceanography Centre! Harry (and Gary) is on tour across the country in 2025 with his New Bits & Greatest Hits. Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk NOW! We always want to hear from you on the show.  Your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe a minor irritation you wish to share. Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of Britain's finest comedy talents from starring in Little Britain with David Walliams to Shooting Stars with Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer it was our pleasure to welcome Matt Lucas onto the show. What happened to Matt as a child that meant he lost his hair, and did that mean he needed to be funny? How did he start out in comedy as a youngster? Are he and David a more famous duo than Ant & Dec? Make sure you follow Matt on Instagram to keep up to date with all his funny projects from writing to TV to films and beyond! ** Harry and Matt chatted before Christmas so this is a little bit like visiting your Nan after it’s all over and getting a special surprise bonus present ** Harry (and Gary) is on tour across the country in 2025 with his New Bits & Greatest Hits. Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk NOW! We always want to hear from you on the show.  Your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe a minor irritation you wish to share. Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most famous former teacher on our TV screens, radio waves and stand-up stage, we kick off season 2 with Romesh Ranganathan! What has Sarah the AI bot discovered in her research on Romesh’s past? Who does Rom choose for the virtual graveyard? Does Gary get starstruck? Listen to find out! Harry and Romesh also learn all about prawns thanks to Alice Moore, Good Fish Guide Manager at the Marine Conservation Society. Learn more about the Good Fish Guide directly here. Catch Rom every Saturday on Radio 2 from 10am, listen to his own podcast with Tom Davis ‘Wolf & Owl’ here. Harry is on tour across the country this year with his New Bits & Greatest Hits. Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk. We always want to hear from you on the show. Your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics or maybe a minor irritation you wish to share. Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry is giving Mum some time off from driving him from A to Swatham so sit back and enjoy some of Harry and Gary’s favourite moments from Season 1 of the podscarf.  We’ll be back with Season 2 on the 15th January with more of your favourite names and faces including Matt Lucas, Ross Noble, Fatiha El-Ghorri and more playing Name The Seed, Biscuit In An Unusual Place and Whispery Thing. Harry is on tour across the country this year with his New Bits & Greatest Hits, get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk. We always want to hear from you on the show. Your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics or maybe a minor irritation you wish to share. Send them via voice note to [email protected] and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Christmas! A change to regular programming as we present for you, all your favourite Are We There Yet? jingles in one exciting musical megamix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She loves Jane Austin, she loves improv-comedy, she loves writing, and we love her. It’s the wonderful Cariad Lloyd! Harry and Cariad go through how she first saw him with her Dad years ago, how she might be owed some money after buying a dodgy Stouffer the cat and we learn all about her brilliant Christmas book. Get your copy of Cariad’s The Christmas Wish-tastrophe and see all of her podcasts, live shows and fun stuff at cariadlloyd.com Don’t forget Harry is on tour in 2025, get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk now! Get in touch at [email protected] with your jokes on a voice note, or maybe your have a minor irritation to share, or you’ve reworked the lyrics to a TV theme. Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two comedy legends come together as the wonderful Jack Dee is Harry’s guest! They discuss Jack’s journey from early stand-up to sitcom stardom. Is his lack of enthusiasm real? And Harry tests Jack to see how much he knows about his beloved dog. Jack is on tour in 2025. Snap up your tickets on his website as well as finding links to his excellent podcast with Seann Walsh ‘Oh My Dog!’ - jackdeecomedy.com  The theme of the week is the fascinating world of iconic painter Van Gogh, as art historian Ruth Millington dives into his life, struggles and genius, shedding new light on his art and legacy. We thoroughly recommend checking out Ruth’s brilliant book - This Book Will Make You Artist and visiting her website - ruthmillington.co.uk Don’t forget Harry is on tour in 2025, get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk now! Get in touch at [email protected] with your jokes on a voice note, or maybe your have a minor irritation to share, or you’ve reworked the lyrics to a TV theme. Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Strap in as Harry is joined by the brilliant Kate Lawler, Big Brother winner turned podcasting powerhouse.  Kate talks about growing up in Beckenham, how she ended up on Big Brother and her journey from reality TV to her different podcasts, including her newest Boj & Kate Have A Lot On Their Plate. The Whispery Thing snuck into the studio. Where was it going? What was it doing? What was it smelling? Our expert was Dan Simpson from The Writer’s Routine podcast, Fun Kids Radio Science podcast. Dan told us all about the history and science of the atomic bomb! Find out more about Dan on his website - itsdansimpson.com Don’t forget Harry is on tour next year, get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk Get in touch with your jokes on a voice note, minor irritation, TV theme tune lyrics or to say hello at [email protected] Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices