Episodes
Rich is keen for Ally to stop doing the bawdy songs of the Victorian era that will surely get them cancelled and tries to move things into the political - rather than the genital - region. He has limited success. The team discuss the rules of chess, Velma's sexuality, whether Truss and Kwasi are of this world, who voted for this and whether if you impregnate someone in character then you don't have to pay child support.
Published 10/07/22
Rich is flying high - he's back on the telly and he's got a book coming out, so he's doing this thing alone. No props. Which is very handy. He talks about water on Mars and Motorhead murderers. Plus unusual wallpaper choices, some bawdy Victorian Music Hall songs, the Queen's profession, the health of Bob Mortimer and a special cartoon.
Published 09/30/22
It's another LIVE show in front of an audience of absolute idiots. The kind of people who would cheer a Marmite Lid. Rich has just performed an emotional hour of scripted stand-up about his testicular cancer, so what would be a more inappropriate juxtaposition than an attempt to improvise comedy with some uninspiring news stories with some puppets? The gang talk about the Queen's funeral, Meghan Markle, who might be the new James Bond, who would be better on money than Prince Charles, Phil...
Published 09/29/22
It's been a difficult time for us all this week, but we finally hear what the Duke of York has to say about it all. Also Ally explains why some hand holding is unacceptable and other hand holding is fine, how the rings of Saturn were formed, how to cheat at chess, what would make dinosaurs happy and how Bing might have disrespected the Queen. Plus Oxford commas, Row-land and a brilliant Gotcha for DLT.
Published 09/16/22
In a solemn Twitch of Fun recorded at 8pm on the 8th September 2022, the darkest day in UK history, we reflect on the life of an amazing woman, plus why you shouldn't hold in farts, living in a 170km long city, a woman upset with Greggs not stocking something that they were stocking and a eulogy from an excised testicle. Plus Richard is haunted by his younger self and people with birthdays selfishly celebrate them in spite of the news.
Published 09/09/22
Twitch of Fun #70 - Nude. Richard and his puppet pals are back from their holidays and trying to remember how everything works. Unfortunately for us they more or less manage it, although they need to resort to a tiny amount of puppet porn to keep viewer figures up. Apart from that, it's business as usual - a bit of singing, a touch of satire, and some heart stopping predictions from Sybil.
Published 09/02/22
It's the end of the current series of Twitch of Fun and what a number to go out on! But will we return or will Richard finally have made the breakthrough to proper TV. That's right TV. Which has ten years left. Just the right time to leave the internet behind. Does Sybil see more Twitch of Fun in the future? And why didn't she see the tyre blowout that put paid to the live episode last week? Why is she so obsessed with Paddy McGuinness. Plus John Cleese, how to stop your sperm being stolen...
Published 07/22/22
Richard has been taken advantage of by Ian Pizza Express, but at least he now knows the best way to cut up a pepper. He is (eventually) joined by Ally and they discuss Richard's glittering new TV career, whether Rich is married to his mum, dolphins pooing on coral reefs, Brad Pitt being unable to recognise faces and why only three Michael Jackson records are being cancelled. Marmite Lid is back being as edgy as Hell and Prince Andrew defends the stupid costumes he dresses up in. Come and see...
Published 07/08/22
Richard is killing time before the Champion of Champions Taskmaster show airs - has he beaten the odds to win? He and Ally discuss the perverts in our pores, newly single Jerry Hall and soon to be married (?) Olivia Wilde and insensitive to people who obviously weren't witches. There's a return from the dead for an unpopular character and perhaps in exchange the loss of a dear friend. Is Rowan Atkinson right and should comedy be as offensive as possible? You'll probably not think so after...
Published 06/24/22
History has been made. Twitch of Fun has gone live, in front of a studio audience, full of countless fans (if you're unable to count over 60). In an impressively unprepared show on a very slow news day, Rich and Ally and the puppets that could fit in Richard's bag discuss the world's loneliest tortoise, the hands of Prince Charles, the world's most vengeful elephant, whether 52 year old men exist, why the Duke of York couldn't go to the Order of the Garter meeting and whether it's time to...
Published 06/15/22
Rich is back after a week off due to illness and there's lots of exciting robot sex news for him to chow down on, and lots of peanuts. He and Ally discuss what they'd do with a sweaty finger, how long they'd wait for a girlfriend in a coma and whether they would eat poop in order to defy ageing. A Twitch of Fun fan pretends to have a wife to impress the chat room and we resolve an important mat issue. And Sibyl has some bad news for Birmingham. Come and see Twitch of Fun LIVE on 13th June at...
Published 06/10/22
Richard is out of the gates and ready for his sideways looks at the news, but wi-fi issues buffer everything up. People watching live get a terrible experience and the disruption takes the wind out of Richard's star sails. The recording has no buffering though so you can finally see what was going on. Rich talks about monkey pox, replacing hands, Ellen leaving under a cloud and a horror version of Winnie the Pooh. Plus how he aims to take on Abba by taking Twitch of Fun LIVE in front of an...
Published 05/27/22
Richard has been booted back to the Thursday night slot by a furious Ian Twitch, but is it better not to be in the harsh light of the mainstream spot? The team chat about Euromillions, penis flowers, a tribute to Vangelis and Harry Potter's self-love. Plus advice from 105 years ago about how to throw your voice. Which Ally proves to be pretty good at. And a bit of a shock from Cocky Carrot.
Published 05/20/22
Richard is nervous about Twitch Of Fun being moved to the prime time Friday evening slot, but is determined to do the show without the stupid puppets ruining his big break. He talks about moon cress, skewers the Tories with his incredible satire that is sure to change minds and discusses arseholes a lot. Should the Queen resign? Is there a door on Mars? Is society prejudiced against white private school educated men? And will the show retain the prime time slot next week?
Published 05/15/22
A cock in the BFG and questions over Richard's mental health, plus a clip that will be played on the news and suddenly not seem so funny. Plus THREE jokes and the start of a nuclear war. There's also time to talk about Prince Charles's hobbies, grim health news, Dave Chapelle and why Countdown is a job for life.
Published 05/06/22
Rich makes a pitch to Elon Musk in the hope he might be interested in purchasing another hot internet property. Also on the agenda are watching porn at work, losing the freedom of the city of York and how Right Bollock has inadvertently sent Rich's career on an incredible trajectory that sees him in the prime slot of 8.50am on Sky News. Plus a charming celebration of the Queen's 70 years on the throne. For more info about feeling your own bollocks (or those of a friend) head to movember.com
Published 04/29/22
Twitch of Fun is BACK for an unprecedented third series, but some changes have been made. Who is out and who is in? Will Rich make it into the squad? Ally is on hand to make some slightly out of date topical references and discuss Adrian Chiles' urinal, Johnny Depp's poo in the bed and what makes the Queen laugh. Her son, Andrew Windsor crops up to talk about Barbie dolls and travelling back in time to have sex with our mothers. Plus The Champion of the Earth. It's embarrassing and poorly...
Published 04/22/22
A physically and mentally drained Richard Herring is glad to see the end of the second series of Twitch Of Fun (we're taking a break, but as long as Ian Twitch recommissions the show we should be back in a few weeks), but the less prepared and more knackered it is, the better the show and Ally really steps up to bring in the required energy. The pair discuss why aliens are stalking Lily Savage, which comedian is genetically capable of surviving car crashes, Ally's former girlfriend Eunice,...
Published 02/18/22
Richard isn't in the mood for a sideways look at the news, is he damaging his legacy? Or do you need to first have a legacy to damage it? The puppets are in an unpleasantly frisky mood as they discuss Boris Johnson, Jimmy Savile, testicular cysts, what it takes to impress Holly Willoughby, how it's possible that so many viewers of this show are married and how people have sex when they are different size. More predictions from Sibyl who says we'll be back in a fortnight.
Published 02/04/22
Richard has a sincere apology to make about his Covid lockdown transgressions, but once that's over we're straight into meeting a terrifying new character who is going to kill you in your sleep. Ally and Richard discuss eternal youth, whether it's time for The Edge to let it go, a terrifying new conflict and how the Queen consumes her fruit. There's a prolonged interview where a slightly tetchy Andrew Windsor attempts to defend his reputation (with mixed results) and there's a backlog of...
Published 01/21/22
Richard tries to go it alone with his novel solution to the Covid crisis and Ally gives him some advice about not bringing his personal problems into the show. But then isn't the show just a product of his problems? The pair discuss Cliff Richard calendars, racist Dorset roads, Maxwell's cushy prison and how Princess Di's funeral might have gone. Plus it's the birthday of the person who made Richard's entire podcast career and there's the return of a much-loved character who hasn't been on...
Published 12/31/21
It's Christmas so this week is much more impromptu than the usual tightly scripted episodes. There's songs, laughter, rapprochement and an old man lamenting his failing sperm production. Everything you want from Christmas. Plus a proper joke, some Coldplay anecdotes and a discussion about whether aliens are religious. And a beautiful duet to end on and Rich ending up with a sore throat even though he did practically nothing in the show. Support our kickstarter at rhlstp.co.uk/kickstarter
Published 12/24/21
The gang are all back, with their hilarious take on all the main news stories, including THAT Christmas party, Omicron, deadly otters, swearing Clangers and what politicians like to do with globes. Plus will Prince Andrew ever be able to resume royal duties? This is the only topical puppet show that dares give you the answer. Also is there a hut on the moon and what uses can you think of for a robot hand that can exert different pressures?
Published 12/17/21
A sleep deprived Richard Herring becomes surprisingly loquacious and doesn't let the puppets get much of a word in edgewise, but if he's going to get back on the TV then he has to go it alone. Topics for discussion are lots of BJs of all sorts. Did BJ have a baby to distract from his party? Did a man really give himself a BJ in his car? Has BJ ever taken drugs? Plus should we feel sorry for Allegra and is it possible to not think Michael Sheen is the best person in the world. Plus French...
Published 12/10/21
Richard and some of his puppets discuss Omicron, Arwen, Meghan, Rees-Mogg, Jizzlane, sex mess and George Michael. Will Ally and Sally get a Christmas number one. And how much would you pay for a RHLSPT Rubik's cube? You can bid for that and more here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/herring1967/
Published 12/03/21