Laurence Rickard (born 14 June 1975) is an English actor, writer, and comedian best known as a member of the Them There collective, with whom he both wrote and starred in productions including Horrible Histories, Yonderland, and Ghosts.

He is a principal cast member, lyricist and writer for the award-winning CBBC programme Horrible Histories, in particular creating and performing the character of 'Special Correspondent' Bob Hale (a parody of presenter Peter Snow).

[5] In addition he is the co-writer of Bill, a BBC-produced comedy film which is based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare and involves the same starring troupe.

[7] As a performer, Rickard has also appeared in the Channel Four Comedy Lab 'Private Lives' as well as the TV series Balls of Steel.

[1] In 2024, Rickard was awarded an honorary doctorate in humanities from Brunel University London for his services to television and education.