Dexter Fletcher

Why Are You More Successful Than Me? with Richard Bacon

Apr 23, 2026 1h 25m

About this episode

Why is Dexter Fletcher More Successful Than Richard? On this week’s episode Dexter talks to Richard about being a child star actor to Hollywood director, acting with Patrick Stewart in the RSC, overcoming crippling self-doubt, going from Gamesmaster to homelessness, watching Al Pacino movies with Al Pacino at Al Pacino’s house, how best friend Jamie Oliver’s success sparked his drive, and starring with Richard in Hotel Babylon. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe - we have more amazing guests like this one. - You can follow us on Instagram: @yesyesmediatv @whyareyoumoresuccessfulthanme - Full episodes are available to watch on Spotify & YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhyAreYouMoreSuccessfulThanMe - If you have any questions and comments you can email us at: moresuccessfulpod@yesyesmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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