The Best Episodes of Louis Theroux Interviews

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   8.1/10(82 votes)

   #1 - Dame Judi Dench

   S1:E211/1/2022

   Louis Theroux spends time with Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench for a candid and lively conversation about her long career, her passion for theatre and her life away from acting.

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   7.8/10(51 votes)

   #2 - Pete Doherty

   S2:E211/14/2023

   Louis Theroux travels to Normandy in France to spend time with rock star Pete Doherty - the iconic and controversial co-frontman of The Libertines.

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   7.4/10(41 votes)

   #3 - Dame Joan Collins

   S2:E311/21/2023

   Louis Theroux takes a trip to the French Riviera to spend time with actress, author, and one of the last surviving stars of Hollywood’s golden age, Dame Joan Collins.

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   7.2/10(51 votes)

   #4 - Yungblud

   S1:E311/8/2022

   Louis Theroux spends time with singer and musician Yungblud in the middle of his world tour.

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   7.1/10(34 votes)

   #5 - Chelsea Manning

   S2:E512/5/2023

   Louis Theroux travels to New York and Madrid to spend time with one of America's most polarising figures, Iraq War whistleblower, activist and data security expert Chelsea Manning.

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   7.0/10(67 votes)

   #6 - Stormzy

   S1:E110/25/2022

   Louis Theroux meets platinum-selling rapper Stormzy for a frank and revealing conversation about his life and career.

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   6.9/10(33 votes)

   #7 - Anthony Joshua

   S2:E111/7/2023

   Louis Theroux goes head-to-head with world-famous heavyweight boxer and former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua at the north London boxing gym at which he began his career.

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   6.9/10(27 votes)

   #8 - RAYE

   S2:E411/28/2023

   Louis Theroux meets singer-songwriter Rachel Keen – better known as RAYE, in a career-defining year, including her first performance on Glastonbury’s iconic Pyramid stage.

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   6.8/10(49 votes)

   #9 - Bear Grylls

   S1:E411/15/2022

   Louis Theroux goes off-grid to visit the adventurer and television presenter Bear Grylls, travelling with him to his private island off the coast of Wales.

   Director:Angela Byrne

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    6.8/10(29 votes)

    #10 - Ashley Walters

    S2:E612/12/2023

    Louis Theroux travels to the seaside town of Herne Bay to spend time with Top Boy star and ex-So Solid Crew rapper Ashley Walters.

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    6.7/10(51 votes)

    #11 - Katherine Ryan

    S1:E511/22/2022

    Louis Theroux sits down with comedian, actor and writer Katherine Ryan for a frank and honest conversation about her career, relationships and the changing shape of her family.

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    6.2/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Rita Ora

    S1:E611/29/2022

    Louis Theroux meets global popstar Rita Ora for a revealing conversation about her musical career, dealing with press scrutiny and her family’s arrival in the UK as refugees.

    Director:Angela Byrne

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