Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast - with Victoria Coren Mitchell

What's It Like Being the Unattractive One from Lee and Herring?
Richard is gifted a front row audience member who is not only wearing red glasses but is also called Aanth (that is not a typo) and vents as much as he can whilst in a position of strength, knowing his guest should be able to wipe the floor with him, it's record-breaking poker player and the stern host of Only Connect, Victoria Coren Mitchell.
She has the requisite disdain for the emergency questions and Richard's foolishly competitive nature and there are fun chats about her attempts to make a porn film, how she faced up to and exposed some weirdo funeral crashers, who puts the bins out in the Coren Mitchell household and how different the Universe might have been if Richard had realised that there was a possible flirtation beneath their first ever meeting. Richard also considers the Universe in which he now has £4 million and Victoria has some good advice about gambling.
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[@timothysuch3471]

Her story about the "Funeral Crashers" at 33:20 is absolutely brilliant. A poker player thinking the whole scheme up is perfectly apropos. The forgiveness at the end is a fine reminder of her kindness.

[@AndyMcH]

Incidentally, the reason I moved seat from "last week" is that I was quite convinced I would need to have a wee at some point., and was trying to avoid embarrassment. So that worked.

[@FornaxBeats]

You are a legend Andy McH!

[@Bleech606]

On that topic... I went to see Richard during his 'Talking Cock' tour. I also had to pee midway through the act. Unfortunately I was in the middle of row in the middle of the theatre and thus became an easy target of ridicule as I made my exit.

[@StarkRG]

"There's a limit to how amazing a finger can be. And I don't want that quote taken out of context." --Victoria Coren Mitchell

[@OfficialFingazMC]

:)

[@darthvader3910]

Hahaha

[@CatherineMcLoughlin-fl9sx]

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[@DMEB]

It's been a while since I watched this. A double interview with Victoria and David needs to happen.

[@marachime]

52:00 The way Victoria said that just so perfectly invoked David's cadence :D

[@bulletproofblouse]

I got an Only Connect on the first one once, the clue was Peter Gabriel and I guessed Peter Gabriel, Peter Gabriel and Peter Gabriel, the first four albums of Peter Gabriel. I will live by this victory forever as ordinarily the quiz makes me feel like a dribbling simpleton. Peter Gabriel.

[@lMashingMashMash]

+bulletproofblouse Would you have had the bottle to buzz in after the first one though?

[@bulletproofblouse]

lMashingMashMash Why not, I get everything, literally everything, else wrong on that show I might as well have taken a punt on it. :)

[@spacejazz6272]

bulletproofblouse Haha i got it on the first one once as well, the first clue was "Well boiled icicle" and i guessed that all of them would be spoonarisms. Like you, I shall forever treasure the moment.

[@2napoleon6]

This anecdote is straight out of Partridge

[@douglasmilton2805]

Victory is sweet, no? Congratulations.

[@bevshalts7020]

Great interview, I get the strange feeling that Richard was quite hyped up and disarmed by Victoria, or possibly fancied her just a tiny bit … so much smiling and giggling from him!

[@SvobodovaEva]

Who wouldn't be?

[@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK]

I think Richard has never gotten over how the two of them didn't get together in the 90's. (Richard was out to impressive - he wore a suit. Hint. Hint.). But this podcast was many things: cute, creepy and rather weird.

[@emerjenn]

Can't believe I haven't found these sooner! Perfect way to spend a Sunday

[@mm9773]

It’s obviously not a huge leap, but Richard’s idea of Victoria as a dominatrix figure for nerdy types is spot on.

[@patchworkpants]

I loved this! One of my favourites this season. I don't understand why you don't have millions of views on these. Must come to see you at some point.

[@buckhinschwey]

Just started rewatching this, it’s sooooooo good

[@MrDublin56]

Thanks Richard, i enjoy your podcast as you seem to get the best out of your guests by asking such randomly strange questions. Keep up the good work.

[@gavinsmith9016]

Brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@spanglegranny]

Best one for a while. Proper job!

[@dooovde]

Think this was my favourite episode. Work really well together

[@OfficialFingazMC]

Can't believe I've only just seen this one. One of the best definitely!

[@NeoDragoN7676]

Victoria is great as i knew she'd be. Rich was super on form. Great episode!

[@Herring1967]

thanks

[@areuswhite9670]

Richard, You need to invest in some wireless lapel Microphones. It will improve the quality of your program. Holding microphones seems extremely unprofessional. Cheers!

[@AndyRossism]

thing is it gives you something to do with your hand, a prop. On lapel 'phones can have their own issues. Personally as a performer I prefer a microphone. Just my view of course.

[@areuswhite9670]

AndyRossism Find me one other talk show on earth which uses a hand held microphone. Every TV program that's ever been aired has been with the use of lapel mics. Late night talk shows, news rooms, etc. It makes the sound quality far more consistent, and allows the guest to be free, and gesture naturally. With a hand held mic you're trapped in a monotonous behavior. It's much more professional, and freeing for the guest to use a lapel mic.

[@joshk.]

+AllisterBlack although you might not agree with the decision, i'm fairly certain they've purposely bought handheld microphones as opposed to a lapel microphone. personally i don't at all mind, as i also prefer holding microphones when it comes to performing, but y'know :)

[@jenniferjones3273]

So fun learning more about Victoria!

[@estebancomulet]

My greatest ever celeb spot was when I was sat with my girlfriend in the cinema (BFI) at xmas to see a screening of the classic 'Meet me at St Louis'. I suddenly notice in the immediate row in front of me, within hair-sniffing distance, charlie brooker. I nudge my gf who starts to text a friend. I lean over to look and it says 'we are sat directly behind Kenneth Branagh...I quickly amend her mistake...and she is even more excited. I then notice brooker chatting to someone to his left - it's KONNIE HUQ. I then notice Huq chatting to someone on her left. It's VICTORIA COREN. I then notice Victoria chatting to someone on her left - yep, DAVID MITCHELL. It was a double date of England's comedy couple royalty at that time (probably 9 years ago now). Brilliant. We dined out on that story for months (well, I'm still telling it aren't I?)

[@UsernameyMcUsernameFace]

I was once on a cinema date and we happened to spot Limmy while walking up the aisles. He spotted us spotting him, and as soon as the credits started he bolted for the door. I like to think it's because he was trying to avoid the possibility of talking to us specifically. Claim to fame.

[@barbaricviking]

For a married man, a lot of his theoretical space-time continuum flights of fancy sure seem to revolve around Victoria and other women... Absolutely beautifully handled

[@Dave062YT]

Yeah Richard was on top form for this one .a great re watch

[@NickSheridanVids]

Now I kinda want to see David Mitchell interview Catie Wilkins

[@Walperion_Music]

That gate-crusher story is one of the most impressive stories I've heard. Love how ingenious this woman is.

[@Loki1815]

It was a thing in the 70's in S.E. London......

[@robertewelsh1]

What's not to like about Victoria? A wonderfully clever and attractive woman.

[@e2theoc]

Lol i like the way he dressed up a bit for her, usually hes in a tshirt and jeans

[@rem299]

this was one of the best, great girl.

[@LAHegarty]

They have good chemistry, a good watch.

[@purplehazeffc]

So I could either listen to this or watch this?? Damn I'm going to watch it.. Victoria is just so, so Perfect 😍 David Mitchell is the most luckiest man alive..

[@Russ_ell]

Best way to make a million at poker for Richard, start with 2 million and quit when you get to one. Victoria is superb, with well thought out answers, even too the oddest questions. This is a funny, fun episode.

[@brentpatterson5715]

That is losing a million, not making a million.

[@upendasana7857]

Love Victoria,nice rapport between you.Its a shame there are not more subscribers to this channel,he outs so much work and effort into these and you'd think more would at least show their appreciation by subscribing.There are lots of views though.

[@honeybee3269]

I've went from thinking "I don't have a clue who this guy is ):

[@Demun1649]

If ever my dream interview was to take place, HERE IT IS.

[@mcspam9119]

I love. Love. Victoria Coren Mitchell. David is a lucky man - giving nerds hope everywhere.

[@sfoster.23]

50:40 in a recent WILTY he said he had an alarm to take the bins out

[@Anonymouse85]

She's great, i really enjoy her on tv. So smart and funny.

[@patmcdonagh8939]

She’s brilliant, a true & pure fast talking dame, what a treat that interview was..

[@delightfullydotty7130]

My ex father-in-law is called Pat McDonagh but I don’t think that you and he are the same person.

[@patmcdonagh8939]

@@delightfullydotty7130 I think you’re right Penny, I do have two kids but neither are of a marrying age (they’re 4 & 6..!)

[@delightfullydotty7130]

@@patmcdonagh8939 hehe🙂

[@Aperki2010]

I expected Aanth's friend to go by Aand

[@DavidGriffithsTweetUwrite]

Look at me going on like Big Billy Porridge Bollocks!

[@getlauriekor]

Victoria always takes her purse with her. Love her

[@SquirrelNutkins]

It’s got a flapjack in it

[@cahuita1able]

Lovely

[@zororosario]

I Respect her as a person whom I would Love to meet! So choice a human being❤️

[@robashton8606]

David Mitchell is a very fortunate man.

[@whaghht]

He tells himself that too. Would we all have someone love us, as he does her, if only once in our lifetime

[@cymruisrael]

I remember the funeral story from "Have I Got News For You".

[@scw55]

cymruisrael I think it was very honourable to not deliberately turn away gatecrashers. Leave human consciousness or (if you believe in God) God to deal with these people.

[@davidgibson5453]

Lovely lovely VCM, a thinking mans tottie! I adore her!

[@lilgrasshoppah]

mrs. coren-mitchell is "a bit sexy"... like, "the atlantic ocean is a bit wet...."

[@FutureAbe]

Richard sounds so much like Alan Davies at times

[@rowbearly6128]

Yes, he does sound like a talentless, arrogant fuckwit, doesn`t he?

[@MM-dq2pi]

YES ABE!!! I have had an inkling in my head hearing him make the intros, the last 5 I have listened to, and only just realised it this time! Then I saw your comment!

[@markharrington3775]

@@rowbearly6128 I think faced with Victoria Coren many of us would become fuckwits and certainly here Richard is unable to hide his besottedness, but only Alan Davies is a talentless, arrogant fuckwit full time. I cringe when I hear him attempt a joke on tv. I found Richard a tad embarrassing here, but spent all my viewing time adoring Victoria anyway.

[@KrafftWardbanger]

I appreciate how Richard Herring can ask ludicrous questions about a giant cock man and can also be quite acerbic. Better than pap that's on TV, he allows the guest to speak and elaborate then interjects with flights of surreal fancy some of which has a dark hue to it.

[@rondon9897]

It's strange how the RHLSTP audience are sometimes not terribly receptive then other times great. Fabulous audience reaction on this show. You should be laughing like this every week people! Come on! RH is fantastic.

[@SunnyBear]

The best thing in this is how she destroyed the logic behind the ham hands.

[@bigbluemovies7191]

And i thought i was the only person to have bought a Sony PJ-200 with built in projector! Last of the camcorders.

[@Stormy_69]

I'm one of the fucking idiots who paid for these shows via Kickstarter and being a badger (you're welcome) but I'd forgotten the pained look on VCM's face when trying to understand Rich's multiverse theory. Classic.

[@illiteratellipsis]

Fear of flying counsellor dying in a plane crash, actually ironic. Damn it, just heard him say that...

[@ohdear671]

I doubt I'd be the first one to mention Richard dressed up for this one. |

[@dicky466]

I love how she comes on with her handbag-like she's just got home from work!

[@ascendancy425]

Good old big billy porridge bollocks.

[@sfoster.23]

53:10 is so cute!

[@ChrisInTheNorth]

I thought 'Glenn madieros' just before Victoria said it!

[@marachime]

If my family had had Spike's autograph he would have come to visit and found it framed.

[@d.rodrickeamon6133]

I wish we (in the US) had a national treasure like Victoria. Smart, witty (no, they don't always go together), and owner of another comedian, she brightens up whatever is going on around her. We haven't had her like since, well, never. Oh, did I say adorable? Sweet and pretty like your dream girl next door... That's it, I'll say no more. Time to go to that Brit dirty interwebs site...

[@robmckennie4203]

lmao i like that richard remembers there's a character on house who's name is a number, but doesn't remember the number

[@robmckennie4203]

her name is thirteen for the record, played by olivia wilde, and yeah richard is correct that olivia wilde as thirteen is roughly the idealized sexual partner

[@JasonConlan75]

Fair play David Mitchell is the luckiest bastard on the planet.....I think Victoria is stunning.

[@21dazzer]

Definitely the Thinking Man's Crumpet!

[@janrees4887]

Agree 100%

[@janrees4887]

Unfortunately I think my husband agrees too 🤣

[@gabyaeberli7057]

First time I’ve heard anyone else speak of funeral crashers, we also had one at my father’s funeral. Our crasher also hit up one of the guests for cash 🙄

[@milenaz4475]

This makes me want to go to AO3

[@kisbie]

Only ever see one magpie at a time? During lockdown, we had 12 in our garden at the same time. The rhyme doesn't even go that high.

[@TheHarrip]

I'm interested to know what the business model of this was because the product was very good.

[@liamoneill7139]

Does the badge have "I like fist of fun" written on it

[@DanGolag]

Man, she does a really good job of selling her movie, it sounds amazing.

[@whaghht]

Her how-we-made-a-porno story was funny af. The bit about the long-term partners, bitching and sniping at each other, was the icing on the proverbial cake. It killed me.

[@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK]

Well, this podcast took a strange left turn. A BIG left turn.

[@dustbunny1977]

She's absolutely gorgeous!

[@dislecsyk991]

"Moross" "Richard Moross?" "Yes, what? What's wrong with that?" "It's stupid" 😂😂😂

[@JohnSpo]

You got all dressed up for Victoria!

[@gerrabath]

Good Evening Brazil!

[@billberndtson]

01:17:15 What's funny about this part is the character on House in called 13, not 12. 12 was an old dude pretending to have graduated medical school, if I remember correctly.

[@2e1r3s2]

Victoria also appeared in “I love 1984” talking about her love of video nasty horror films.

[@kisbie]

Richard says he gets the obscure credits from whatever IMDB says.

[@bayent01]

This lady is the perfect women.. OMG !!!

[@wrmty56413]

The Thinking Man's Crumpet

[@dreads9536]

48:38 From July 2020 Oh if only you knew Victoria

[@MissingSirius]

Is that a Slytherin notebook?

[@uncooked_ham]

Does anyone have a copy of The Naughty Twins? Anyone in the world?

[@mjowsey]

I love Victoria, David Mitchell is great too. Charlie and Konnie in the mix l, no wonder someone else was having the same dream.

[@owencampbell8799]

He’s like a wee boy talking to his teacher. Funny guy though. Love the show.

[@matejadjedovic]

Of course David Mitchell lost that bet. Michael York isn't even in "Death on the Nile":

[@w1o2l3f4i5e]

Michael York was in the film Murder on the Orient Express, the 1974 version. lol

[@stumbling]

Why does everyone always refer to Kevin Eldon as "the actor, Kevin Eldon"?

[@DavidGriffithsTweetUwrite]

CowLunch its a joke Kevin Eldon made up years ago on Fist of Fun I believe, like TV's Ian Lee

[@mistacoz]

Because that's what he is.

[@Loki1815]

So you didn't confuse him with the other one! You know the Satanist...

[@andydunnock8114]

She sounds so much like her father sometimes, but still, what a fabulous woman. Sigh!

[@RuudJH]

Pretty funny up to a point, untill you get the feeling Herring is trying to advertize himself to her. He asked way too much about her married life. After that is was just a load of bs questions and it was up to Victoria to keep the audience entertained.

[@spfisterer3651]

the funeral story would have been perfect for WILTY..

[@marks.6480]

As a kid, i wanted to be like Richard O'Sullivan

[@briancurtis5446]

what a beautiful lady Victoria is inside and out

[@janrees4887]

I adore Victoria. I think she's so hot. Her looks and her mind. She's amazing.

[@janrees4887]

I think she'd be so sexy in a cat suit and she's way too humble about her looks.

[@20thCenturyPox]

RHTSA!

[@theseoldbeats]

I watched all of this and it was really long.

[@Herring1967]

If only there was some clue about how long it was going to be BEFORE you started watching it.

[@theseoldbeats]

I put tape on the bottom of the screen so I get a surprise.

[@stepheneadon6453]

I think the comment might have actually been intended as complementary, but simply far too sparsely punctuated to be parsed accurately.

[@marcel911]

You watched it and all you took away from the experience was the length?

[@theseoldbeats]

marcel911 Yes, I was humming throughout to make sure I didn't hear anything.

[@iampostcode]

Which was better, Murphys Mob or Jossys Giants?

[@affalaffaa]

For me, Jossys Giants, mainly because I don't remember Murphys Mob but also because the legendary Sid Waddell wrote it and I fancied the main girl in it. Operation Yewtree need not be alerted, I was 9-10 in '86. Cheers for these uploads Mr Herring

[@daruddock]

As a gay man, I feel better positioned than others to say that Victoria, aside from the obvious cerebral elements for which I love her, has amazing bossoms.

[@marcel911]

I feel that this was a partially wasted opportunity. Ok he got some great reactions from Victoria but he was embarrassing t times. He used the word adorable and I think that is a great description of Victoria. She is SOOOOOOO adorable it hurts.

[@johnhiscott-walsh5198]

❤

[@DomenBremecXCVI]

Playing a hand of 7 and 4 while throwing away the 7 and 5 is the least Chinese poker strategy I've ever heard...

[@ReadyWhenYouAre]

Rich is wearing a brace/retainer?

[@rupertosmond6666]

Joe Dolce 1981

[@monkeytron5061]

Around 1 hour in, Richard Moros comes up

[@JDoubleDawg]

what's herring's beef with patrick marber