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Matt Richardson: I Am Prime Minister
by Matt Richardson
Matt Richardson has always suspected that literally anyone could do a better job of running the country than politicians - so he's decided to put it to the test! Every week, he sits down with a special guest who's been suddenly and unexpectedly elected Prime Minister, to discuss three policies that they think will transform the nation. Expect pet peeves, blue-sky thinking - and the occasional world-changing idea.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk.Hosted by Matt RichardsonProduced by Matt NidaA Wild Ambitions production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Farms, pensioners and petty gripes, with Prime Minister Scott Bennett
In the last episode of the current series, Prime Minister Scott Bennett sits down with Matt Richardson to discuss reforms to working farms, a new social contract for pensioners and the creation of a whole new government department. I Am Prime Minister returns in 2026!You can find out more about Scott via his website here.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Delivery drivers, private schools and lie detector tests, with Prime Minister Ian Smith
The new Prime Minister, comedian Ian Smith, sits down with Matt to discuss his plans for Britain - including new rights for people expecting package deliveries, reforms to private schools and a new way to increase honesty and accountability in politics.You can find out more about Ian on his website.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Religion, the royals and baby voices, with Prime Minister Tom Houghton
This week's newly-elected Prime Minister Tom Houghton talks Matt through his programme for government - including royal reforms, changes to our national religion and a ban on baby voices. Contains VERY strong language!You can find out more about Tom on his website.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hangovers, screen time and the monarchy, with Prime Minister Jim Campbell
Britain's newest PM, comedian and podcaster Jim Campbell, talks Matt through how he'll transform Britain - including restrictions on internet access, plans for the monarchy, and a potentially huge scientific breakthrough. You can hear Jim daily on the Football Ramble podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Transport, siestas and late night food, with Prime Minister Ignacio Lopez
The new Prime Minister, comedy Ignacio Lopez, sits down with Matt to discuss a raft of policies including mandatory siestas, expanded late night food options and radical reforms to public transport.Find out more about Ignacio on his website.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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New skills, naff poetry and existential dread, with Prime Minister Chelsea Birkby
Our newest Prime Minister, comedian Chelsea Birkby, sits down with Matt to discuss her tough new plans for advertising regulation, a new national holiday and a skills revolution that might actually work.Find out more about Chelsea on her website.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brexit, phones and queer history, with Prime Minister Jack Guinness
The newly elected Prime Minister, writer and model Jack Guinness, talks Matt through his programme for government, including a new settlement for leave voters, curbs on public mobile phone use and putting LGBTQIA+ history on the curriculum.You can find out more about Jack on his website.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fines, scooters and customer service, with Prime Minister Seann Walsh
The new PM, comedian Seann Walsh, explains to Matt how he'll get to grips with rampaging e-scooters, bring in a new system of fines and improve customer service.You can find out more about Seann on his website, and his podcasts Oh My Dog and What's Upset You Now are available on all podcast platforms.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mansplainers, HRT and the four day week, with Prime Minister Cally Beaton
Our newly elected Prime Minister, comedian and public speaker Cally Beaton, reveals to Matt how she'll transform access to HRT, deal with mansplainers and give everyone a bit of a break. Contains VERY strong language!Cally's new book, Namaste Motherf**kers, is available in all good bookshops now! You can find out more about Cally on her website.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Billionaires, toilets and citizen MPs, with Prime Minister Carl Donnelly
Our newest Prime Minister, comedian Carl Donnelly, sits down with Matt to unveil his programme for government - including a huge expansion of access to public toilets, tough new penalties for billionaires and huge reforms to parliament itself!Find out more about Carl at his website.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Am Prime Minister is BACK!
I Am Prime Minister is BACK! Every week, Matt Richardson will sit down with a very special guest who's unexpectedly been elected Prime Minister, to discuss three policies that they think will transform the nation. Expect pet peeves, blue-sky thinking - and the occasional world-changing idea. New episodes dropping weekly from Wednesday 17th September.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Would you Ban Voice notes? Comedian Stephen Bailey on WhatsApp Messaging
Welcome to I Am Prime Minister - the podcast where you can expect political incorrectness gone mad… Listen to well-known faces sharing their gripes about life in Britain, and revealing their brilliantly bonkers ways of rectifying them. I Am Prime Minister - where chaos reigns supreme!Joining Matt Richardson and his co-host, Lorin Bell-Cross is comedian Stephen Bailey. In a world dominated by instant messaging, Stephen dives into the topic of people who leave voice notes! Whether you love them or hate them, this will make you think twice about pressing that record button!You can see Stephen on tour: https://www.stephenbaileycomedy.co.uk/ Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“They Get Pooped On!” Shabaz Ali on the problems with PDA & Modern Day Influencers
Welcome to I Am Prime Minister - the podcast where you can expect political incorrectness gone mad… Listen to well-known faces sharing their gripes about life in Britain, and revealing their brilliantly bonkers ways of rectifying them. I Am Prime Minister - where chaos reigns supreme!Joining Matt Richardson and his co-host, Lorin Bell-Cross is TikTok Influencer & Author, Shabaz Ali, who would like to put a stop to noisy eaters, ban PDA (warning, this chat gets messy!) and how he'd tackle modern day influencers.You can buy Shabaz's new book 'I'm Rich, You're Poor: How to Give Social Media a Reality Check' hereFollow us on:TikTokInstagramYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"Trolls Should Get In A Ring With Anthony Joshua" with Emmanuel Sonubi
Welcome to I Am Prime Minister - the podcast where you can expect political incorrectness gone mad… Listen to well-known faces sharing their gripes about life in Britain, and revealing their brilliantly bonkers ways of rectifying them. I Am Prime Minister - where chaos reigns supreme!Joining Matt Richardson and his co-host, Lorin Bell-Cross is comedian Emmanuel Sonubi. On his list of things he'd do in power is: stop people from attention-seeking on social media and ensure all work interviews take place in gyms. Plus, he shares a novel way for tackling internet trolls!Follow Emmanuel Sonubi and check out his tourFollow us on:TikTokInstagramYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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JaackMaate's Deliveroo Confession: 840 Orders in a Year!
Welcome to I Am Prime Minister - the podcast where you can expect political incorrectness gone mad… Listen to well-known faces sharing their gripes about life in Britain, and revealing their brilliantly bonkers ways of rectifying them. I Am Prime Minister - where chaos reigns supreme!Joining Matt Richardson and his co-host, Lorin Bell-Cross is YouTuber JaackMaate. On his list of things he'd do in power is: ban LadBaby, make eating crisps compulsory, and make Lotto Lout Michael Carroll 'Head of Finance' (just for fun!). Plus, Matt dives into JaackMaate's 12 month binge on Deliveroo orders.Follow JaackMaate, hereFollow us on:TikTokInstagramYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"I Gave Myself Genital Warts" with Geoff Lloyd
Welcome to I Am Prime Minister - the podcast where you can expect political incorrectness gone mad… Listen to well-known faces sharing their gripes about life in Britain, and revealing their brilliantly bonkers ways of rectifying them. I Am Prime Minister - where chaos reigns supreme!Joining Matt Richardson and his co-host, Lorin Bell-Cross is Geoff Lloyd, host of the podcasts: 'They Like To Watch' and 'Adrift' . Geoff shares his policies for public toilets, why restaurants should be open on Monday's, and how he once gave himself an STD!Follow us on:TikTokInstagramYouTubeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Drunk Shopping with Sian Welby
Welcome to I Am Prime Minister - the podcast where you can expect political incorrectness gone mad… Listen to well-known faces sharing their gripes about life in Britain, and revealing their brilliantly bonkers ways of rectifying them. I Am Prime Minister - where chaos reigns supreme!Joining Matt Richardson and his co-host, Lorin Bell-Cross is Sian Welby, host of the Capital Breakfast Show. Sian wonders why beds don't automatically come with mattresses, the expense of bin liners and how this led to accidental purchase, and why are umbrellas so unreliable!?Follow us on:TikTokInstagramYouTubeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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'Random Stiffies' with Vicky Pattison
Welcome to I Am Prime Minister - the podcast where you can expect political incorrectness gone mad… Listen to well-known faces sharing their gripes about life in Britain, and revealing their brilliantly bonkers ways of rectifying them. I Am Prime Minister - where chaos reigns supreme!Joining Matt Richardson and his co-host, Lorin Bell-Cross is Vicky Pattison, host of the podcast 'Love Bombed' and Comic Relief's Arctic Challenge. Vicky reveals why all men should be hooked up to a period machine, the problems with wedding budgets, and her issues with driving.This episode contains strong language and mature themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Follow us on:TikTokInstagramYouTubeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Meeting Trump with Former PM advisor Jimmy McLoughlin
Welcome to I Am Prime Minister - the podcast where you can expect political incorrectness gone mad… Listen to well-known faces sharing their gripes about life in Britain, and revealing their brilliantly bonkers ways of rectifying them. I Am Prime Minister - where chaos reigns supreme!In this special episode, Jimmy McLoughlin, former PM Advisor and podcast host of 'Jimmy's Jobs of the Future', joins Matt Richardson and Lorin Bell-Cross with tales of meeting Trump, what the PM's first meeting is on entering Downing Street, PR disasters, his thoughts on WFH in jobs!Check out Jimmy's podcast: https://www.jobsofthefuture.co/ Follow us:XInstagramTikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Techno Trains with Jen Brister
Welcome to I Am Prime Minister - the podcast where you can expect political incorrectness gone mad… Listen to well-known faces sharing their gripes about life in Britain, and revealing their brilliantly bonkers ways of rectifying them. I Am Prime Minister - where chaos reigns supreme!Joining Matt Richardson and Lorin Bell-Cross for this episode is comedian Jen Brister, who proposes new ways to tackle transport troubles and 24 hour schools.Watch Jen Brister's Full Comedy Special, hereWatch this episode on YouTubeFollow us on: 'X' InstagramTikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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W**king & Frubes with Michael Aldag
Welcome to 'I Am Prime Minister', where celebrities, comedians and influencers get the chance to sort out society as they take up a hypothetical position in Downing Street. Joining comedian Matt Richardson & political expert Lorin Bell Cross as singer and influencer Michael Aldag becomes shares his policies for tackling those who bring smelly food on trains, etiquette on snapchat and sorting out service stations.Check out Michael Aldag: https://www.michaelaldagmusic.com/ Follow us on:YouTubeTwitterInstagramTikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Adult Playgrounds? With Zoe Lyons
Welcome to 'I Am Prime Minister', where we invite celebrities, comedians and influencers to sort out society by giving hypothetically giving them the keys to Number 10 Downing Street for a day.Joining comedian Matt Richardson & political expert Lorin Bell Cross is comedian Zoe Lyons, who shares a hilarious recount of her time with Matt Hancock on 'SAS: Who Dares Wins'. Plus, hear her suggestions for adult-playgrounds and mandatory duvet days!Check out Zoe Lyons: http://www.zoelyons.co.uk/about/ Follow us on:YouTubeTwitterInstagramTikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How To Age Well with Russell Kane
Welcome to 'I Am Prime Minister', where we invite celebrities to take the keys to Number 10 and step into the shoes of a hypothetical PM for a day.Joining comedian Matt Richardson & political expert Lorin Bell Cross is comedian, author and podcaster Russell Kane, who shares his secrets for anti-aging, his strategy for levelling up kids education and his policies for going greener!Check out Russell's tour: https://www.russellkane.co.uk/tour/ Follow us on:YouTubeTwitterInstagramTikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Clearing Up Dog Poop! With Alex Jones
Welcome to 'I Am Prime Minister', where we invite celebrities to take the keys to Number 10 and step into the shoes of a hypothetical PM for a day.Joining comedian Matt Richardson & political expert Lorin Bell Cross is Host of 'The One Show' on BBC One, Alex Jones, who spills the beans on her behind-the-scenes visit to Chequers, her radical plans for people who don't pick up dog mess, and her policies for kids in pubs & coffee shops.You can follow Alex Jones on Instagram and watch her on The One ShowFollow us on:YouTubeTwitterInstagramTikTokKey Talking Points:0:00 - Intro to Alex Jones as the new Prime Minister.2:31 - Alex names her party and sets out her vision.5:01 - Redecorating Downing Street and making politics more relatable.7:31 - Setting up the 'Department of Coffee'.10:01 - Importance of a welcoming environment for families and pets.12:31 - Addressing the issue of children in public spaces. 15:01 - The concept of a 'Department of Fun'.20:01 - Theatre rules for stadiums?22:31 - Responsible pet ownership and waste management.25:01 - Limiting foreign travel to places accessible by car or train.27:31 - The benefits of holidaying in the UK.30:01 - Unappealing political fashion.32:31 - Welsh pronunciation tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Ministry of Rylan Clark! With Shappi Khorsandi
Welcome to 'I Am Prime Minister', where we invite celebrities to take the keys to Number 10 and step into the shoes of a hypothetical PM for a day.Joining comedian Matt Richardson & political expert Lorin Bell Cross is comedian & author, Shappi Khorsandi who spills the beans on her behind-the-scenes visit to parliament, her radical plans to make schools happier and why she'd put Rylan Clark in her cabinet.Follow us on:YouTubeTwitterInstagramTikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Conspiracy Theories with Dom Joly
Welcome to 'I Am Prime Minister', where we invite celebrities to take the keys to Number 10 and step into the shoes of a hypothetical PM for a day.Joining comedian Matt Richardson & political expert Lorin Bell Cross is comedian, broadcaster & author, Dom Joly, who proposes a new department on conspiracy theories and banning Mrs Brown's Boys, not to mention a surprise phone call from... Joe Biden???Follow us on:YouTubeTwitterInstagramTikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sperm Farms! With Rosie Jones
Welcome to 'I Am Prime Minister', where we invite celebrities to take the keys to Number 10 and step into the shoes of a hypothetical PM for a day.Joining comedian Matt Richardson & political expert Lorin Bell Cross is comedian & actress, Rosie Jones, who proposes new legislation for men, mandatory nap times for kids, and a shocking surprise for anyone who works!Follow us on:YouTubeTwitterInstagramTikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Male Skin Care with Jack Skipper
Welcome to 'I Am Prime Minister', where we invite celebrities to take the keys to Number 10 and step into the shoes of a hypothetical PM for a day.Joining comedian Matt Richardson & political expert Lorin Bell Cross is former carpet fitter-turned-comedian Jack Skipper, who proposes a new department to tackle social awkwardness, 'DORKS', why he would make Wayne Lineker his Foreign Secretary and the importance of skin care, especially for men!Follow us on:YouTubeTwitterInstagramTikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SPECIAL: Festive Feedback
Welcome to 'I am Prime Minister', the podcast where armchair politicians unite for an exploration of hypothetical leadership. Join comedian Matt Richardson and political expert Lorin Bell Cross for a Boxing Day special as they reflect on the comments made about the series so far!Twitter: @iampmpodcastInstagram: @iampmpodcastYouTube: @iampmpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Make EVERYTHING Wood! with Big Brother's Will Best
Welcome to 'I Am Prime Minister', where we invite celebrities to take the keys to Number 10 and step into the shoes of a hypothetical PM for a day.Joining comedian Matt Richardson & political expert Lorin Bell Cross is Big Brother host, Will Best, who proposes a mandatory law for Bloody Mary's to be served for breakfast, a department for banning everything made of plastic and a new outer space campaign, 'Stop The Saucers'!Follow us on:YouTubeTwitterInstagramTikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"TASER Noisy Theatre-goers!" with William Hanson
Welcome to ‘I Am Prime Minister’ where we invite celebrities to take the keys to Number 10 and step into the shoes of a hypothetical PM for a day. Joining comedian Matt Richardson & political expert Lorin Bell Cross is renowned etiquette expert and Help! I Sexted My Boss podcaster, William Hanson, who proposes the ‘Ministry of Manners’, complete with 'Manner Camps' and the introduction of a pedestrian speed limit to encourage a slower pace of life. PLUS, don’t miss William’s bold move to taser theatre-goers who use their phones during performances! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesCatch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Matt Richardson has always suspected that literally anyone could do a better job of running the country than politicians - so he's decided to put it to the test! Every week, he sits down with a special guest who's been suddenly and unexpectedly elected Prime Minister, to discuss three policies that they think will transform the nation. Expect pet peeves, blue-sky thinking - and the occasional world-changing idea.Catch Matt on tour across the UK throughout Autumn 2025 - dates and tickets at mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk.Hosted by Matt RichardsonProduced by Matt NidaA Wild Ambitions production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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