59. Talking in the Dark with Richard Herring - comedian, podcaster, author and Scope ambassador

Описание: This guest is a pioneering British comedian who has shaped and developed a sparkling career on stage, TV, radio, and in print. However, he is also a person who has dealt with a considerable illness which he now speaks about and raises awareness around.
In this episode of Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with comedian, podcaster, author and ambassador for the Scope charity Richard Herring.
In this conversation Evie learns all about Richard's journey into comedy, the joys he finds in touring and performing live, and the impetus behind starting his brilliant podcast The Leicester Square Theatre Podcast. Richard also shares on his experience with testicular cancer and explains some of the ways he has grown from the ordeal and how it now informs his writing.
This was a lovely conversation with a brilliant comedian and we thank Richard for his time and energy.
AD: In the podcast graphic there is a purple background with the title ‘Talking in the Dark’ written in white top centre. There are also two distinct photographs on either side and in between them is an image of a microphone. The photograph on the left-hand side is of Evie who is sat behind a grey desk. Evie has shoulder length red hair and is smiling. She is wearing school uniform. The photograph on the right-hand side is a headshot of Richard Herring. In the photograph Richard is looking directly at the camera and smiling. He is in front of a grey background and has has medium length grey hair, blue eyes and grey stubble.