Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast - with Greg Davies #39

Ian Gunpowder
Richard chats with his audience and manages to secure himself a TV writing job, as well as marvel at his once IT heavy, bearded male audience being replaced by people who might actually have had sex. Don't worry, the nerds are still there and they're still the best! This week's guest is very tall and has never been told that before, it's sexually-charged comedian and actor Greg Davies.
They converse about how W G Grace upstaged Greg's sister's wedding, how Guy Fawkes died and whether he'd welcome a time-travelling penis, how Greg embarrassed himself in front of Rik Mayall in a supermarket and bum-based encounters with doctors. It's raucous and very funny. This is one that might be worth paying the £3.50 to see on video. Not only does Greg have some amazing facial reactions, but Richard carries out one of the dirtybritcom confession fantasies on him. It's very, very sexy.
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[@taradeedleedoo]

Greg Davies makes me feel all warm and comforted he looks like a Quentin Blake illustration come to life.

[@pommiegirl8079]

What was the website with the dodgy fantasies???? #askingforafriend

[@Superfantastictop10]

@@pommiegirl8079 dirtybritcomconfessions

[@MrKaywyn]

So you like "Uncle" Greg.

[@cazkiwinz4300]

Greg Davies makes me warm too... but not in a comforted way 😜

[@ringosis]

@@MrKaywyn No, they like "Uncle Greg".

[@wolfpackg]

Greg always cheers me up. His comedic flow is so organic and his laughter is infectious. Thank you for having him as a guest.

[@itsnotworthit7178]

it's not weird being attracted to Greg , he is hot

[@matgee8892]

Now watching this for the forth time curing me of my terrible day blues. Works every time.

[@sarahclemson7587]

I no longer feel like such a creepy weirdo about my Greg Davies sexual fantasies... and I've learned some things to incorporate for the future. :P

[@purpelmonkydishwashr]

Am here thanks to a COVID19 KZbin Rik Mayall deep dive that obviously took a turn... I feel I missed out on something discovering this now. Hurrah. So here i am now, laughing, a new RHLSTP fan. Greetings from Australia. Laughing is good. I need a hobby.

[@CoraBellacoco]

I was having such a shitty day and then I watched this. This has to be the funniest fucking conversation I've ever seen. Thank you both. 👏🏻

[@scattygirl1]

There is something life-affirming about his comedy; I think it's his willingness to talk about hating his figure, which is more usually a subject for female comics, as well as his incredulity at how his life hasn't exactly gone down the wife and 2.4 children route (where most comics his age have family now and are doing riffs about being bamboozled fathers) and yet although he's honest he's never bitter, angry or smug about it. It is pretty common to see comics doing the man-child schtick, but his unusual twist on it is that he's still got the vestiges of the alpha-male Mr Gilbert aura hanging around him, which makes it a bit different. Plus he clearly adores his bonkers family so he never leaves you feeling he's unfairly using them as comic fodder. I still find it fascinating to imagine how his conversations with Liz Kendall might have gone.

[@TeresaCruz]

I'm just happy to know I'm not the only one with weird sexual fantasies about Greg Davies. There's a whole bunch of us, hooray

[@simondawson6331]

teresa pontes , he is a big boy lol

[@GordianTot]

Nope, nope nope, not the only one. I would scale that like I was Sherpa Tenzing. :D

[@kels7978]

These replies are legendary 😂😂😂 I admit me too 😝😍

[@rebeccakenny2068]

Yes I would climb him like the majestic man mountain he is!

[@pvkat1982]

I've had a crush on the man for years but lately I've been seeing tons of videos of him with glasses and a stubble. It's definitely a sexier look.

[@evemarieeklund9032]

I wouldn’t kick Greg out of bed 👍🏻

[@deovolente5867]

Oh, man, I need Greg's reaction to thirsty comments.

[@mikeeve9928]

Aw, Rik. Brilliant stuff. Laughed a lot and clearly Rich and Greg were having a lot of fun. Comedy fan who needed a lift today, so cheers!! And both of you; live to an almost ridiculously good age; I demand it. ; )

[@readventurekids]

Nice, Mike! A few more of these types of comments scattered around the internet wouldn't go amiss.

[@megankeen7136]

My favourite thing about Greg Davies, him waking up and calling out for his 'Mum'!

[@kels7978]

Still brilliantly funny 3 years later!. Super handsome fellows.

[@rorrt]

I have to say for parts of this chat I was in physical pain from laughing so hard..

[@wolfmoon9816]

greg davies always makes me smile (: I watched his comedy when I was really depressed and it cheered me up loads for that moment I could have listened to it for agessssssss I would love to see him live I'm from northern ireland though doubt he would ever come here! haha

[@killingBono]

Tell me about it i wish he'd come to belfast on tour! I might end up going to scotland to see his tour next year bc im so desperate to see him live haha

[@wolfmoon9816]

Aw sweet when is that? You from belfast?

[@killingBono]

+Wolf Moon Yeah haha I'm from Belfast where in NI you from? Really tempted to go to Edinburgh or Glasgow in October next year if I can persuade a few mates into it hahaha

[@wolfmoon9816]

about 30 mins from belfast but easy enough to get into belfast for me. Thanks to good ole translink. Scotland would be sweet I love getting away from NI and I am half scottish so I'd love to get back to scotland any excuse like haha can u private message me and we can discuss it more dude?

[@clemfandango2258]

God I *adore* Greg Davies, thanks so much for the awesome podcast :)

[@DigitalDiggingNet]

I hear you, Clem Fandango.

[@Hi-Fitxt]

Keep your hand on the fucking button. *bird scream*

[@NikAureli]

richard herring, i like that you're a comedian who laughs openly at other comedians. (whilst being hilarious yourself.) x

[@NeoDragoN7676]

Still the best one you have done, Greg is just naturally funny, i think it;s time you had him back on Rich.

[@bullsmoothtime]

+11111111111111111111111111111111111111

[@eneedham789]

Interview starts at 8:40

[@bodspafc]

Thanks, saved me sitting through the unfunny intro 👍🏻

[@weavehole]

Hey, how come this hasn’t been expunged? :)

[@Smoking_Joe]

Greg doesn't live that far from me, although I've never met him personally......Glad he's representing Shropshire.......And he's right. We're all fucking mad out here. Lol. Top bloke.

[@marks6928]

Best episode. Never seen Richard laugh so much

[@sjsbass6519]

I live in Wem Shropshire, it's a real place! Greg must be up visiting his mum because I served him in our local petrol station ( in Wem) yesterday, and wow he is very tall! 😀

[@MrYoungarmy]

This is brilliant. Love all the interviews x

[@Spiderland1]

Some great Guy Fawkes banter!

[@Ainennke]

Davies' face journey at 31:40 is spectacular.

[@dazg5342]

Top job Richard as always Really enjoyed it

[@Natura1Wyrm]

That was especially joyous.

[@Longpigmss]

That was great! Loved it!

[@leytonjay]

We came to your Crawley gig Richard, loved it. It looked full in there.

[@lfcizdabest]

This is definitely one of my favourites as well.

[@lukashawes3647]

genuinly one of the funniest things ive ever seen thank you

[@AliSkarsgard]

This was fantastic !!

[@sratus]

The funniest episode by a country mile.

[@xplicitxtc]

Oh how I wish I found these sooner.

[@lauracameron2753]

Bloody brilliant!! My sides are aching!! :D

[@victoriaryan1509]

Alex the antigen guy is having the last laugh I expect! 😯

[@nathan58752]

I am seriously considering changing my name by deed poll to Ian Gunpowder.

[@dfrew2529]

One of the other conspirators was called Ambrose Rookwood. I think it should be called Ambrose Rookwood Night just cos its a much better name.

[@amieballera4944]

I will go to London just to meet this guy.. I'm obsessed with you Greg..

[@taras6806]

Greg Davies - comedy genius. Very lovely non-intimidating chap, contrary to what his considerable height might suggest! Thank you @Richard Herring for this.

[@Trine133]

Omg. I am seriously pissing my self. how have it never heard about this man before. amazing. MOM!!! 😂

[@OnesieWellies]

I absolutely loved We Are Klang! Fond memories of drawing my interpretation of Mervin the Turd Dragon on my physics bench! I'm also quite glad to hear my obsession with Greg could be a lot worse

[@themadplotter]

That guy in the crowd is wrong, he died but they still quartered him.

[@sierrahunterlewis7677]

Greg if you're ever in the states, Las Vegas where I am, I'd go out with you in a minute! He's, funny, witty and seems like a caring guy. No halo for him but an alright guy !!💌

[@RIXRADvidz]

two of my more favorite people in entertainment, truly appreciated for the sharing of all your good works. RHLSTP!!!!!

[@tomsmith6878]

youll enjoy taskmaster s10

[@marthamydear5869]

Fantastic!

[@bulletproofblouse]

Leeds Wardrobe :D Lovely venue.

[@grumblestiltskin9099]

Overjoyed to stumble on this but it does look like a victim confronting his school bully if you pause it at the right time. Very funny though 😂😂😂

[@evegasse6999]

I like the Klang TV show, it's different from any other TV shows I've seen and there are some genuinely brilliant moments.

[@karinakay4686]

Would love to watch a RHLSTP with Doc Brown, Rob Beckett or Jon Richardson

[@AndyMcH]

Brilliant! I had forgotten about the legendary milk funneller.

[@fireopal001]

I Love this!

[@Uriahthedevourer]

I've got size 19 feet, lads. Thanks for the laugh.

[@beuxjmusic]

The theme music for this is weird as hell, but I friggin' love it!

[@ianclarke5404]

Spike Jones and his city slickers

[@visuallyfood]

how did hi fit into a wendy doll house chair? 😂 first time iv seen this podcast these are gold!!

[@aeacus5083]

Love this, only thing funnier is when you have Susan Calman on.

[@aprilapril2]

Aeacus she was surprisingly brilliant

[@08453300222]

One bit reminded me that there is a town I visited in Hertfordshire called Ware.

[@readventurekids]

"That's how little respect for you I have." Hahaha!

[@alfamonk]

Ultimate height difference - Richard's legs dangling from the chair 😂

[@frankbrodie5168]

No idea who was watching 'We Are Klang' and didn't find it absolutely brilliant. It's childish sure, but it's sublimely funny the majority of the time. Which is more than can be said for a lot of TV comedy. And that includes it's obvious inspiration 'The Goodies.'

[@fourbypete]

Imagine having to explain to a pysio therapist why you tear the same muscle every year. LOL.

[@cr-ew8od]

I would like to see Flintoff vs Davies in a fight!

[@randyschwaggins]

Please can Greg Davies do a sitcom with Frankie Boyle. Both ex teachers...both make me cry with laughter.... I'm thinking a reboot of Bottom 😂

[@adamoreilly6337]

2 Fantastic Comedians 👍👍👍👍👍

[@georgelaw5989]

04:55 fantastic haha

[@bryanoflaherty1792]

Great chemistry gentleman, I'd say ye two could come up with something fab if you let the juices flow, always enjoy Greg and Richards Metro columns always make me smile, peace&love

[@weavehole]

Ian Gunpowder did indeed break his neck before being quartered. Not sure if it was cos rope was too long or if he jumped. Wikipedia doesn't either.

[@Superfantastictop10]

Could you have Ian Gunpowder on next week?

[@mandyb11]

I wish we could have seen the look on Greg's face in response to 'Greg Davies is the same age as my dad'.

[@SorendeSelbyBowen]

As a poetry fan, when I hear "Shropshire" I immediately think "A.E. Housman".

[@Pseudonymonic]

Finally. yeah!!!!

[@henrikdahlberg878]

Just a beer drinking Swede here with no real knowledge about this Guy. wiki: Weakened by torture and aided by the hangman, Fawkes began to climb the ladder to the noose, but either through jumping to his death or climbing too high so the rope was incorrectly set, he managed to avoid the agony of the latter part of his execution by breaking his neck.[37][55][56] His lifeless body was nevertheless quartered[57] and, as was the custom,[58] his body parts were then distributed to "the four corners of the kingdom", to be displayed as a warning to other would-be traitors.[59]

[@stephaniewaters1777]

The signature before and after .. that really is upsetting

[@m1a1x1m1a1x1]

i've subscribed to your channel.....now just send me the tenner and we can forget the whole evening ;p

[@trevorhackett8826]

There's a lot of love in this podcast, and not in the Dirty Britcom Confessions sense...

[@greggjohnson621]

“So I had to buy her a cardigan” I could swear I heard Greg say; “So I had to buy her a car again.” 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 1:01:33

[@gilgameshaeternus960]

He's a groovy giant like Peter Steele.

[@faenorsjewel5618]

Weirdly enough I wasn't busy on the sutton night and it's not that far from me either *shrugs*

[@mrbenoit5018]

Greg looks like the handsome shark version of my science teacher

[@madderhat5852]

One day I'll be rich enough to buy a "put a shreck..." t-shirt.

[@Ngian2007]

My favourite too

[@AngelicusImmortus]

Fawkes jumped (or fell) from the ladder up to the scaffold and broke his neck - ending his life. Avoiding the full punishment - as he would have been hung to the point of death, let down before he died, then whilst still alive would have been drawn and quartering - basically cut to pieces whilst still alive.

[@michellea8178]

I've seen repeatedly. You're both charming as FUCK! Thank you x

[@gabrielanavarro9934]

I finally have a word for it, height tedium, thank you Greg

[@MrKaywyn]

This episode is as wonderful as the Danny Baker episode.

[@andrewwhite1305]

I love We Are Klang!

[@bethmiller9774]

I love sweet peas!

[@AnalAttrition]

Was this recorded before Rik Mayall died?

[@Herring1967]

If only there was some clue in the podcast

[@cruiserscreek]

Relax a little, he's a comedian, it was a joke - and also true - don't act surprised.

[@AnalAttrition]

where I come from "cunt" is a term of endearment, I wouldn't worry about it x

[@hannahasbury3216]

J

[@marachime]

Rik Mayall

[@MrYoungarmy]

Would love to see you interview Hislop

[@kerryannalleway8246]

@gregdavies is this worth watching?

[@blakerton_]

I went to one of the places he says.

[@jayscollops]

i cant look at a pint of milk now

[@tomconnors8165]

Try warming it up first

[@sfshinz]

That is a very inadequate looking chair.

[@emmaarmitage5135]

These guys 😂

[@lsdinc]

Hot milk! Legend!

[@evemarieeklund9032]

But I’m married not sure how that would go over 😂😂😂😂

The guy must be like, seven feet tall.

[@P5YcHoKiLLa]

51:44 Did he catch anything?

[@GrubStLodger]

That Shakespeare exhibition was great, though I got bored of Dr Dee's magic mirror turning up at other stuff for a while.

[@gazriley624]

Greg Davies has let himself Grow