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King of Podcasts Adam Buxton is Harry and Gary's final guest as they wrap up season 2 of the world's first family friendly podscarf. Adam tells us about how he and Joe Cornish self-produced the brilliant 'Adam & Joe Show' on Channel 4, their XFM days, and why his wife could learn a lot about Adam by listening to his chart topping magnificent podcast. Make sure you go out and buy a copy of Adam's excellent new book 'I Love You Byeee' at www.adam-buxton.co.uk or wherever you get your books. No...
Comedian Ivo Graham is with Harry and Gary this week for a thoroughly polite encounter featuring awkward silences, mild discomfort and many laughs. How did Ivo’s brother end up trouserless in a layby? Why is Ivo having cold water trouble? How does Ivo almost bring Harry to tears? Listen to find out and you must get Ivo’s book ‘Yardsticks For Failure’ which can be found here and also if you’re off to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival make sure to see him live (and at all other times). Find all Ivo’s ...
Chef and gadget tinkerer George Egg join Harry and Gary in the studio. They chat about his wonderful new book Snack Hacker, and why his kitchen doubles as a workshop plus – the weirdest thing he’s ever cooked in a hotel room. Harry, Gary and George learn all about cloning and Dolly the Sheep from Sophie Goggins, Senior Curator of Biomedical Science at National Museums Scotland. You can visit learn more and how you can visit Dolly at www.nms.ac.uk Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour ...
Harry welcomes American ventriloquist Jeff Dunham for a chat about timing, touring, and the art of arguing with yourself on stage. Jeff explains how with a suitcase full of puppets he’s became an international comedy star, while Gary takes notes on the competition. Jeff is coming to the UK, head over to www.jeffdunham.com to catch him and all his characters. Jeff, Harry and Gary were joined by Alan Wright from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust to tell us all about slugs. Are they our garden friend o...
Harry picks up renowned artist Gavin Turk for a drive through suburban memories, from his jeweller Dad’s workshop to school days that didn’t quite sparkle. Plus, Gavin takes on Name The Seed with mixed results. Find out more about Gavin’s work at www.gavinturk.com Cows are our theme of the week, and a huge thanks to Rachel Porter from Cow Management magazine for answering our questions… even if they were a bit basic. Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill...
The brilliant Irish comedian and actor Deirdre O'Kane join Harry on this episode! They discuss her journey from stand-up stages to television screens and stories from her childhood in Drogheda, Ireland… Sarah The AI Bot also has a demand. For Deirdre's latest tour dates and projects, visit deirdreokane.net Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE tells us all about Venus for our Theme Of The Week. She unravels the planet's scorching secrets and its significance in our solar system. Discover more about Dr Sheila an...
Exclusive! Harry is joined by the one, the only, Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny has taken time out of their busy schedule to answer your questions. We also learn about some amazing Easter traditions from Mediaeval times with brilliant historian Helen Carr. If chocolate isn’t your thing at Easter maybe treat yourself to Helen’s latest book here. Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live. We always want to hear from...
From one third of the sketch group Pappy’s, to co-host on Radio X with Ed Gamble, to the joke writer on many of the best shows on TV. Harry’s guest this week is the brilliant Matthew Crosby! Why is Beckenham the centre of comedy? Does Matthew pick the ultimate entrant to the Virtual Graveyard? Can he Name The Seed? Listen to find out! We learnt all about squirrels this week thanks to Molly Frost from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so hea...
Join Harry as he takes pop’s most energetic twins, Jedward, through their time on X Factor, Simon Cowell coming around to them, and former Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologising to them. As they’re twins Harry also tests if they posses any psychic powers! We keep to the Irish theme as we learnt all about the Blarney Stone thanks to Blarney Castle’s Paul O’Sullivan. Find out more, including their amazing gardens full of dangerous plants at blarneycastle.ie Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest ...
Harry and Gary chat with master ventriloquist Paul Zerdin about his journey from failing GCSEs to winning the 10th series of America's Got Talent and how it’s not easy to be lots of different characters. Pau’s on tour later in 2025 so head to his website now to get yourself some tickets and to meet his cast of characters - www.paulzerdin.com Do you know about Mudlarking? Well you will after this episode as we learnt all about it, and a new forthcoming exhibition at the London Museum - www.london...
Harry is joined by the wonderful Natalie Cassidy, who you’ll know as Sonia Fowler from EastEnders. They chat about all things acting, from life on Albert Square to the ups and downs of growing up in the public eye and Sarah the A.I. Bot has a song just for Natalie. Thanks to Giles Bristow from Sufer’s Against Sewage for telling us how brilliant the UK's beaches are and what we need to do to protect them from sewage! Follow Natalie on Instagram now and whilst you’re there you can find links to al...
Harry, Gary, and Sarah the A.I. Bot are back, and this week they’re joined by the brilliantly funny Jamie Demetriou creator of Stath Lets Flats, and you might have seen his face pop up in Fleabag plus Hollywood hits Barbie, Paddington 2 and Cruella. Jamie chats about growing up in a comedy-filled household, with his sister — comedian Natasia Demetriou - and how it all led to him bagging four BAFTAs. Plus, author Lindsay Littleson dives into this week’s theme: the Titanic! Find out more about Lin...
We dive into the life of Harriet Kemsley! Comedy is in Harriet’s blood, or it could merely be her dyspraxia? She’s a wonderful stand-up and has been on '8 Out of 10 Cats' and 'Roast Battle'. Harry and Harriet talk about all of her many podcasts, why she believes her cats should go in the Virtual Graveyard and how growing up on a farm wasn’t ideal for her health. Check out Harret’s podcast Desert Island D*cks here, the episode with Harry here and keep an eye on her website to see her live - harri...
Tom Davis AKA Big Tom D takes a trip down memory lane, sharing tales from his childhood and the time he had to apologize to the head of Sony with Harry plus, Tom might have revolutionised cooking with his Silly Thing. When did the Vikings come to Britain? Where did they come from? What did they smell like? Just a few questions we have answered as we learn all about Vikings thanks to Andrew Woods from the York Museum Trust. Harry’s on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour right now so head to har...
Our first 'Sir' on Are We There Yet? as we throw the studio doors open to the Turner Prize-winning artist and cultural icon, Sir Grayson Perry. You might know Grayson from the world of art, his lockdown TV show or, more recently, as Kingfisher on The Masked Singer. Grayson tells us all about being a Knight, his teddy Alan Measles and he shares his talent via Harry’s Silly Thing. Grayson is going on a live show tour which you can get tickets to now - www.fane.co.uk/grayson-perry Given Grayson’s d...
Harry is joined by the one and only Ross Noble! The master of improv and chaos, we find out all about Ross’s life in Australia, his silliest thing and Ross upends the heavily formatted nature of the podscarf and brings his own game to play. Later in 2025 Ross is returning to the UK and you should go and see his show! Head to www.rossnoble.com for your tickets. Andy Warhol is our theme of the week with friend of the show, Ruth Millington. And as always we recommend checking out Ruth’s brilliant b...
Comedian Fatiha El Ghorri joins Harry for a rowdy episode about being banned from a mosque, defying stereotypes as a Muslim woman, and what it was like growing up as a true cockney and how her and Harry’s have a special bond. Together Harry and Fatiha learn all about the unknown history of cats and humans thanks to author Kathryn Hughes and you can get her book Catland now! Harry (and Gary) hit the road with his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour. Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk NOW! We alway...
The ONLY Gladiator with his name in the entire universe, we welcome Legend onto the podcast to tell us about life behind the lycra! How did Legend aka Matt Morsia become the UK’s favourite Gladiator? What sport did he compete in before Gladiators? Which of the Are We There Yet? team could be part of the show? We also learn all about the wonderful world of dolphins thanks to Samantha Blakeman from the National Oceanography Centre! Harry (and Gary) is on tour across the country in 2025 with his Ne...
One of Britain's finest comedy talents from starring in Little Britain with David Walliams to Shooting Stars with Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer it was our pleasure to welcome Matt Lucas onto the show. What happened to Matt as a child that meant he lost his hair, and did that mean he needed to be funny? How did he start out in comedy as a youngster? Are he and David a more famous duo than Ant & Dec? Make sure you follow Matt on Instagram to keep up to date with all his funny projects from wri...
The most famous former teacher on our TV screens, radio waves and stand-up stage, we kick off season 2 with Romesh Ranganathan! What has Sarah the AI bot discovered in her research on Romesh’s past? Who does Rom choose for the virtual graveyard? Does Gary get starstruck? Listen to find out! Harry and Romesh also learn all about prawns thanks to Alice Moore, Good Fish Guide Manager at the Marine Conservation Society. Learn more about the Good Fish Guide directly here. Catch Rom every Saturday on ...
Harry is giving Mum some time off from driving him from A to Swatham so sit back and enjoy some of Harry and Gary’s favourite moments from Season 1 of the podscarf. We’ll be back with Season 2 on the 15th January with more of your favourite names and faces including Matt Lucas, Ross Noble, Fatiha El-Ghorri and more playing Name The Seed, Biscuit In An Unusual Place and Whispery Thing. Harry is on tour across the country this year with his New Bits & Greatest Hits, get your tickets at harryhi...
Merry Christmas! A change to regular programming as we present for you, all your favourite Are We There Yet? jingles in one exciting musical megamix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
She loves Jane Austin, she loves improv-comedy, she loves writing, and we love her. It’s the wonderful Cariad Lloyd! Harry and Cariad go through how she first saw him with her Dad years ago, how she might be owed some money after buying a dodgy Stouffer the cat and we learn all about her brilliant Christmas book. Get your copy of Cariad’s The Christmas Wish-tastrophe and see all of her podcasts, live shows and fun stuff at cariadlloyd.com Don’t forget Harry is on tour in 2025, get your tickets a...
Two comedy legends come together as the wonderful Jack Dee is Harry’s guest! They discuss Jack’s journey from early stand-up to sitcom stardom. Is his lack of enthusiasm real? And Harry tests Jack to see how much he knows about his beloved dog. Jack is on tour in 2025. Snap up your tickets on his website as well as finding links to his excellent podcast with Seann Walsh ‘Oh My Dog!’ - jackdeecomedy.com The theme of the week is the fascinating world of iconic painter Van Gogh, as art historian Ru...
Strap in as Harry is joined by the brilliant Kate Lawler, Big Brother winner turned podcasting powerhouse. Kate talks about growing up in Beckenham, how she ended up on Big Brother and her journey from reality TV to her different podcasts, including her newest Boj & Kate Have A Lot On Their Plate. The Whispery Thing snuck into the studio. Where was it going? What was it doing? What was it smelling? Our expert was Dan Simpson from The Writer’s Routine podcast, Fun Kids Radio Science podcast. ...
This week Harry and Gary are joined by former Made In Chelsea star and now popular podcaster & business mogul Jamie Laing! Jamie opens up about his sweet empire, Candy Kittens, and how it all started. They also chat about his time at boarding school, what life was like behind the walls and Made In Chelsea. Plus, Harry shares his brilliant idea for a new TV show. Our theme of the week is Woodlice. How do these little gems of nature impact our daily lives and where do they come from? Gill Thom...
A fantastic comedian and actor, this week’s guest with Harry and Gary is Kerry Godliman! Which members of Kerry’s family gave her the nickname “the mouth from the South” and was it justified? Kerry’s been in Derek, After Life and more with Ricky Gervais, but how did all these roles come about? aAd what is her new stand-up show ‘Bandwidth’ all about? Make sure you go and see Kerry on tour next year! Get your tickets on Kerry’s website - kerrygodliman.com and make sure to follow her on socials. He...
He’s put down his iPad long enough to pay us a visit in the studio. It's the very funny, charming, and as we discover, neighbour of Harry, Jake Lambert! How did a young crime fighting boy from Slough pass up on becoming a police officer to become an online joke writer in demand before going out on stage on his own? Also, how far can Jake throw a sausage? In this episode we also learn all about snakes! Thank you to Faith from Jungle Reptiles for tell us all about what they’re like as pets, what s...
Despite being a self-proclaimed shy boy, Rhys was still confident enough to try and get his school friends into his own home casino but it was swiftly cancelled before it could even begin by his parents which is why Rhys says he’s a comedian and not an entrepreneur. Rhys is a very fine comedian and you can see his new stand-up special Split Milk on his website - rhysjames.co.uk Why do we have bonfire night and fireworks? Friend of the podcast, Matt Lewis, shares the story of the gun powder plot ...
