Comedian Richard Herring has been described as “one of the leading hidden masters of modern British comedy”. Famously one half of “Lee and Herring” with Stewart Lee, Herring was a regular feature on TV, radio and stage during the 90s.

Since ending his partnership with Lee, Herring has written a number of books, writes a popular daily blog which is now 7 years old, has a popular podcast with 6 Music presenter (and other twitterview interviewee) Andrew Collins, and is currently enjoying success with his “Hitler’s Moustache” Edinburgh comedy show.

What came first the ‘tache or the idea for the ‘tache show? And why?

The idea was 1st. I am not sure quite how it came about, but started wondering why tache had taken rap for Hitler and if that could change.

(more…)

Robert Llewellyn is probably best known as the robot Kryten in the hit comedy sci-fi show Red Dwarf. He is also a an author, presenter of numerous programs including Scrapheap Challenge, and now the mastermind behind the web hit CarPool. His extensive website www.llew.co.uk contains all you need to know about Robert.

Red Dwarf finally made a comeback after many years, but as a TV show, does this mean the plans for a film are dead?

After 10 years doing nothing then suddenly working together again, I don’t think anything is impossible. New series is more likely though

(more…)

Emma Kennedy began performing at university, becoming President of The Oxford Revue. Upon graduating, Emma trained as a solicitor and for three years practised in London. She left the law in 1995 and has been writing and performing ever since. Her latest book “The Tent, the Bucket and Me” was released in March 2009

Has Twitter helped you with promoting your new book? Does being the 102nd Most Influential Person on Twitter mean anything?

I think a few more people have been made aware of it. I was very surprised to be so high up. I think it’s because I try and reply to tweeps.

(more…)