Harry and Meghan’s £ 30 million Archewell Audio podcast series is overtaken by a show that puts people to sleep on Spotify charts



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HARRY and Meghan’s new 30 million pound podcast series got off to a sleepy start: Here’s a show designed to put listeners to sleep.

Its first Archewell Audio offering came in at a modest 17th spot on Spotify’s charts, three spots behind Deep Sleep Sounds, with whale and sea noises.

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Harry and Meghan launched their special Christmas podcast yesterday

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Harry and Meghan launched their special Christmas podcast yesterdayCredit: La Mega Agencia
Archewell Audio ranked a modest 17th on Spotify's charts

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Archewell Audio ranked a modest 17th on Spotify’s charts
It was outmatched by Deep Sleep Sounds, which features whale and sea noises.

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It was outmatched by Deep Sleep Sounds, which features whale and sea noises.Credit: Getty

Yesterday he managed to surpass his “rival” and go to number 7.

In the US, where Prince Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, now live, entered the charts at No. 68 before rising to 26.

Critics called the 34-minute podcast “nauseating.”

They said asking their super rich friends how they coped with the lockdown showed how “out of touch” they were with normal people.

Sir Elton John recounted how he interrupted a tour after the coronavirus hit the UK, but still pocketed £ 65 million.

And Gavin and Stacey star James Corden, now host of the Late Late Show, said he could spend more time with his children at his £ 7.5 million mansion.

The couple’s ability to sign mega-deals could be hampered if the Spotify venture is deemed a failure.

The first episode featured stars like James Corden and Sir Elton John.

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The first episode featured stars like James Corden and Sir Elton John.Credit: spotify
Archie, who is 19 months old, also seemed to say 'Happy New Year'

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Archie, who is 19 months old, also seemed to say ‘Happy New Year’Credit: AP: Associated Press

But public relations guru James Henderson said the celebrity-driven formula should be a safe bet.

She added: “Access to well-known people who are willing to talk about issues and their thoughts and experiences will always spark interest.”

However, she said her decision to include her 19-month-old son Archie, saying “Happy New Year” with an American accent, appeared to be at odds with her repeated requests for privacy.

The Sussexes signed a multi-year deal with Spotify to host and produce podcasts.

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The Sussexes signed a multi-year deal with Spotify to host and produce podcasts.Credit: PA: Press Association
Prince Harry and Meghan present Archewell Audio’s Spotify podcast

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