Harry Hill's 'Are We There Yet?'
Hello there! It's me, Harry Hill!
This is my new podcast 'Are We There Yet? It's the world's first family friendly podcast, designed to get you from A to B.
Join me, my son Garry and Sarah the A.I Bot as we delve into the childhood memories of a motley crew of comedians, celebrities and cultural icons, and if that wasn't enough there's a fascinating theme in each episode where we speak to an expert on stuff like ants, blood, the moon and more...
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Episodes
James Haskell - More Than Just Rugby
Possibly the widest guest we’ve had on the show, it’s former England rugby international James Haskell!
How did James reach the top of his profession? What was it like in the jungle on I’m A Celebrity? How can such a big strong man be so scared of Gary? Hit play and find out!
Friend of the show Matt Lewis, host of the excellent Gone Medieval podcast, was back as our expert to tell us all about King Richard III and how he ended up under a car park in Leicester.
Harry is on tour in 2025! Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk
Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
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Producer Neil Fearn
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20/08/24•50m 27s
Greg Jenner - Horrible Histories' Fountain Of Knowledge
If there is one thing you can say about Greg Jenner it is that he really loves history!
Greg combines humour with all the facts which has seen him release numerous books for children and adults, host podcasts that was been downloaded over 100 million times, and he was the main consultant on the first seven series of the brilliant Horrible Histories.
We learnt all about the history of shoes thanks to Rebecca Shawcross from the Northampton Shoe Museum, well worth a visit! You can also get Rebecca’s brilliant book here.
Greg’s new book, all his past books and podcasts can be found on - www.gregjenner.com
Harry is on tour in 2025! Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk
Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
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13/08/24•55m 5s
Russell Kane - Just Got To Go For It
A young man from Essex who didn’t really know what stand-up comedy was until his twenties, Russell Kane has gone on to become one of the UK’s best comedians since taking the chance to step on stage.
How did Russell catch the comedy bug? Can he identify a musty flannel? Who will he put in the virtual graveyard?
In this episode we learn all about leeches. A huge thank you to Craig Macadam from Buglife and Rachel Davies formerly of The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside for telling us all about them!
You can pre-order Russell’s new book Pet-Selector here
Harry is on tour in 2025! Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk
Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
Website: www.harryhill.co.uk
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YouTube: @harryhillshow
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05/08/24•55m 2s
Danny Beard - The Sixth Bearded Queen
An act that will make you laugh, blush and cry in equally measure we’re joined by the magnificent Danny Beard.
Danny has appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, Karaoke Club and won RuPaul’s DragRace UK. But how did a musical theatre loving boy from the Wirrel who knew he was different embrace himself and achieve so much? Well with Sarah the AI Bots help Harry find all that out plus Danny takes on ‘Name The Seed’
If all that wasn’t enough it was our pleasure to learn all about chocolate, with chocolate historian Alex Hutchinson.
Danny Beard is on tour, get your tickets here!
Harry is on tour in 2025! Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk
Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
Website: www.harryhill.co.uk
Instagram: @mrharryhill
YouTube: @harryhillshow
Producer Neil Fearn
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30/07/24•50m 5s
Liam Charles - The King Of Junior Bake Off
From being a contestant on The Great British Bake Off to the presenter on Bake Off: The Professionals, and a judge on Junior Bake Off, Liam Charles knows baking. How did a boy from East London discover his talent in the kitchen? Well, Harry makes Liam tell all! We discover what made him tick as a child, his favourite joke, and listen to find out who he picks for Harry’s Virtual Graveyard.
We were also joined by Chris Naunton who taught us all about Pyramids! Thank you Chris, you can buy his very good book here.
Harry is on tour in 2025! Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk
Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
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23/07/24•57m 22s
Daliso Chaponda - Golden Buzzer Royalty
Britain’s Got Talent brought this episode’s guest to everyone’s attention and he even received the golden buzzer! Its Daliso Chaponda!
Daliso had a fascinating globe trotting childhood, a young love of comedy, and was everything we want in a guest. Enjoy Whispery Thing, a song from Gary, a new invention from Regency Innovations and we learn all about Pirates!
Dr Rebecca Simon took us on the high seas of knowledge where we learnt was was fact and what was fiction about Pirates. Learn more about Dr Rebecca and buy here book on her website - rebecca-simon.com
Daliso is on tour! Find all his dates and get your tickets at dalisochaponda.com
Harry is on tour in 2025! Get your tickets nice at early at harryhill.co.uk
Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
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16/07/24•52m 15s
Josh Widdicombe - A Little Lonely Child
One third of Channel 4’s The Last Leg, chart topping podcaster with Parenting Hell, author, best selling stand-up… not much that Josh Widdicombe a little boy from Devon hasn’t achieved.
Josh and Harry relive their shared history, delve into how to cope with being a socially anxious child, why they wanted to become comedians and ask, what is Dora The Explorer doing now?
A huge thank you to Cesar from Ants HQ for teaching us about the fascinating world of ants and why they are so important for us.
Harry is on tour, get your tickets here - www.harryhill.co.uk
Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
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YouTube: @harryhillshow
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09/07/24•46m 7s
John Grant - A Musical Sap Guzzling Legend
American singer-songwriter John Grant is a musical titan as a front man of Czars and a hugely successful solo artist. He’s also dueted with Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams and many more.
John tells Harry of growing up in Canada, how to get sap from a tree, he duets with Gary and helps us learn all about Mars! Thank you to Dr Catherine Regan from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory for answering our questions!
You can listen to John’s new album and find out how to see him live at - johngrantmusic.com
Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
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02/07/24•45m 35s
Jayde Adams - Voice Of Angel
Alright me babber! Bristol's finest Jayde Adams has many many. Talents, dancer, singer, comedian, celebrant... a true polymath.
In this episode we find out how Jayde discovered and nurtured all those talents, and what advice she offers to our younger listeners.
Our theme this week was submarines and we were joined by Alexandra Geary, a Curator of Artefacts at the National Museum of the Royal Navy. She told us all about the history of submarines and what happens on them deep under the sea. You can learn more about them and see inside them yourselves at the museum, find out more here.
Don’t forget Gary is after your jokes, so send them on a voice note to the email address below and if we play yours you will get a Are We There Yet? badge!
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25/06/24•47m 0s
Roisin Conaty - Napping In The Biscuit Cupboard
Comedian, actor, writer and a wonderful human, Roisin Conaty brings joy to the studio and talks to Harry about making your own fun on holiday in rural Ireland, issues with leaky taps and the best place to steal a nap when working. You can and should follow Roisin on Instagram.
Want to know all about the T-Rex? Well you’re in luck as this week we spoke to palaeontologist Professor Steve Brusatte from Edinburgh University who answered all our questions. You can find out more about Steve and find his book here.
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18/06/24•58m 34s
Nick Grimshaw - Taller Than You Think
How did a little boy from Oldham become the tall man he is today? Nick Grimshaw aka Grimmy - former Radio 1 breakfast show host, X Factor judge and more - fills us in on his one day reign of terror as a toddler that is the stuff of family legend, the best advice he got on going for your dream job, and he enjoys a round of Whispery Thing.
These days Nick hosts the hugely popular Dish podcast with top chef Angela Hartnett which you can listen to here.
Want to know all about eels? Well you’re in luck! We were joined by Jack Willans, a Senior Aquarist at the Sealife Centre to fill us in on all their mysteries as our theme of the week.
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11/06/24•52m 3s
Jo Brand - An Extra Slice Of Funny
A comedy titan, Jo Brand has been at the top of her game for decades and is on lots of things on our telly’s like Bake Off: Extra Slice.
In this episode Harry and Jo get into her early career as a nurse, why she began comedy and all the fun along the way of Silly Thing, Biscuit In An Unusual Place plus the seals have a special musical treat.
Our theme of the week is costume make-up and prosthetics! Neill Gorton of Millennium FX told us all about what it is like to create characters for Dr Who and how to get into the industry.
Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
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04/06/24•46m 40s
Danny Wallace - A Letter Writing Menace
What do you call someone who is half Swiss and half Scottish? You call them Danny Wallace! Harry chats to Danny about his extended family, Smurfs and the fun he had writing prank letters as a child.
Rats was our theme of the week and we were joined by Dominika from the RSPCA to tell us all about them. You can support the wonderful RSPCA and the brilliant work they do here.
You can pre-order Danny’s new book, Operation Evil Genius and see all of his fun past projects at his website www.dannywallace.com
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28/05/24•53m 36s
Chris Packham - Mr Nature
How did a young punk become the face of nature and conservation for generations of British TV viewers? Well, Chris Packham is with Harry to tell us all about measuring grass snakes as a boy, his teenage punk band and strimming!
We learnt all about the London Underground thanks to Siddy Holloway – presenter, author and transport historian. You can find Siddy on Instagram here and the London Transport Museum here.
Visit Chris’s website here to learn more about his charities, campaigns and books.
Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
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21/05/24•54m 33s
Seann Walsh - The Original Naughty Boy
Described once by The Guardian as “the bohemian bad boy of comedy” Seann Walsh joins Harry, Garry and Sarah the AI Bot to unpack his somewhat unconventional childhood. Sofas on fire, school sleepovers and showing sometimes qualifications aren’t always important.
Aside from Silly Thing, your jokes and chatting Seann there is a new fun quiz!
Our theme is volcanoes and we have to say a huge thanks to Dr Julia Crummy from the British Geological Survey for answering our questions. You can learn more about Dr Julia and the BGS here.
You can watch Seann's latest comedy special here and don't forget to listen to his podcasts Oh My Dog and What's Upset You Now?
Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
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14/05/24•1h 1m
Gyles Brandreth - Monopoly Champion
British institution Gyles Brandreth has been gracing our screens and airwaves for decades but how did Gyles break into showbiz? Well Harry and Sarah the AI bot will dig into his life and find out all about driving as a child, celebrity encounters and how he ended up as a European Monopoly Champion.
You can listen to Gyles’ own podcast Rosebud on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Matt Lewis from History Hit was back as our expert this week telling us all about medieval torture!
Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
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07/05/24•49m 0s
Suzi Ruffell - A Diabolo Master
A Cilla Black impersonating, somewhat lonely, diabolo wielding child Suzi Ruffell grew up to be a brilliant comic and tap dancing extraordinaire. She and Harry discuss what it was like to be working class, dancing on The One Show and it is our first play of The Intergenerational Quiz!
Dr Adam Rutherford was our expert telling us all about DNA, you can buy his book and find links to his podcasts and radio shows on his website - www.adamrutherford.com
Get in touch with your jokes: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
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30/04/24•46m 12s
Ravneet Gill - The Brains Of Junior Bake Off
She’s the true star of Junior Bake Off, it’s Ravneet Gill! Harry quizzes Rav on how she started out in the world of baking…they discuss what food sends Harry into a deep sleep when filming…and she very kindly brings us our first sponsor message…
We also learn all about the Battle of Hastings thanks to Matt Lewis, from History Hit- our expert this week!
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23/04/24•48m 36s
Alan Carr - The Chatty Man
One of the nation’s most loveable comedians - Alan Carr tells Harry all about being the son of a football manager, using dinner ladies as human shields, and how he became a comedy legend!
A big thanks to Dee from Hair Force Clinics for telling us all about the secret lives of nits!
Get in touch with your jokes: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk
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23/04/24•50m 10s
Are We There Yet? with Harry Hill - Wednesday 24th April!
Hello there! It's me, Harry Hill!
With some exciting news - Ive got a brand new podcast its called 'Are We There Yet? And is the worlds first family friendly podcast thats designed to get you from A to B.
Join me, my son Garry and Sarah the A.I Bot as we delve into the childhood memories of a motley crew of comedians, celebrities and cultural icons and if that wasnt enough theres a fascinating weekly theme where we speak to an expert on stuff like ants, blood, the moon and more.
I need you to take part as my son Gary needs jokes for when he takes over the family business so please send your jokes on a voice note to harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk and get a free Are We There Yet badge!
Guests include Alan Carr, Ravneet Gill, Gyles Brandreth, Josh Widdicombe, Suzi Ruffell & Grayson Perry.
So, mark your calendars and set your alarms and tell your Nan!
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19/04/24•1m 1s