Richard Herring's Objective

Episodes

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The C.u. Jimmy Hat2011082620110823 (R4)Richard Herring reclaims a contentious object. For this Edinburgh Special, Richard is reclaiming the C.U. Jimmy hat. A hat and ginger hair combo, widely available in tourist shops throughout Scotland. He looks at Scottish identity with the help of Scottish comedienne Susan Calman, and looks at the Celtic roots of red hair and asks why ginger hair bullying is acceptable.

Written and performed by Richard Herring, starring Emma Kennedy, Susan Calman and guests.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

Richard Herring reclaims an object for this Edinburgh special, the C.U. Jimmy Hat.

Richard Herring debates whether objects we have grown to hate can be reclaimed.

0101The Toothbrush Moustache20101014Richard Herring reclaims objects that we've grown to hate, starting with Hitler's toothbrush moustache.

In this opening episode, he's reclaiming the toothbrush moustache on behalf of comedy - taking it back from Hitler to give to it's rightful owner Charlie Chaplin.

Richard examines why a particular piece of facial hair can evoke revulsion in all who see it, when in fact the person first associated with it was one of the funniest people on the planet.

He grows his own toothbrush moustache and hears what passers by make of it, talks to a German moustache expert about Hitler's vanity and describes how wearing it on the day after the BNP won seats in the last European election strengthened his resolve to continue his campaign.

Based on Richard's Edinburgh show, this was recorded in front of an audience.

Producer: Alison Vernon-Smith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2010.

Richard Herring reclaims objects that we've grown to hate starting with Hitler's moustache

Richard Herring debates whether objects we have grown to hate can be reclaimed.

0102The Hoodie2010102120120403 (R4)Can the Hoodie be reclaimed?

Richard Herring tackles the prejudice and fear inspired by that singular item of clothing, and has a novel way of making them 'uncool'....but just what ARE his plans for Lady Gaga?

With:

Emma Kennedy

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2010.

How has a tracksuit top with a hood attached to it come to inspire fear in modern Britain?

Richard Herring debates whether objects we have grown to hate can be reclaimed.

0103The St George's Flag2010102820120410 (R4)Comedian Richard Herring is reclaiming the English National Flag from any associations with far right extremists.

Why does the man and woman on the street have no idea when St George's day is? Who is St George?

Richard asks a vexillologist (flag expert) about how flags have come to symbolise nations.

He also talks to anthropologist Kate Fox who has studied the behaviour of the English, about why the English are not natural flag waving patriots.

With:

Emma Kennedy

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2010.

Richard Herring asks why the English rarely wave their flag with national pride.

Richard Herring debates whether objects we have grown to hate can be reclaimed.

0104Dolly The Sheep2010110420120417 (R4)Comedian Richard Herring is reclaiming those things we've grown to hate.

In the final show of the series Richard reclaims Dolly the sheep as he examines why we are fearful and suspicious of the idea of cloning without really understanding it.

Richard talks to a genetics professor about how cloning works and what it was like to meet Dolly.

He also asks science writer Dr Ben Goldacre whether evil scientists exist and whether he is allowed to clone Doctor Who assistant Amy Pond.

With:

Emma Kennedy

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2010.

Richard Herring examines why we hate the idea of cloning without really understanding it.

Richard Herring debates whether objects we have grown to hate can be reclaimed.

0201The Golliwog2011110820120327 (R4)The golliwog' has been the cause of much controversy.

Richard debates whether it's an object we should reclaim, or consign to the dustbin of history?

Series in which Richard Herring tries to see whether controversial objects we've grown to hate can be reclaimed.

With Emma Kennedy and Ava Vidal.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.

Should the golliwog be reclaimed or consigned to the dustbin of history?

Richard Herring debates whether objects we have grown to hate can be reclaimed.

0202The Wheelchair20111115The Wheelchair' is the representative symbol of disability on access signs.

In his series on objects, Richard asks whether there is equal access?

He wonders if it is still the case that we see the disability rather than the person?

With Emma Kennedy.

Special guest: Francesca Martinez.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.

Is the wheelchair a symbol of equal access? Do we see beyond a person's disability?

Richard Herring debates whether objects we have grown to hate can be reclaimed.

0203Page 320111122Page 3' has been the cause of controversy, so Richard debates whether it's something that we should celebrate, or consign to the dustbin of history.

Series in which Richard Herring pokes and prods a variety controversial objects and see if the controversy falls out. Through vox pops, interviews and stand up comedy Richard examines the objects' history, meaning and significance and challenges our assumed logic and stereotypes.

Can we reclaim these objects away from their unfortunate associations?

Written by and starring Richard Herring.

With Emma Kennedy.

Special guest: glamour model, Lucy Pinder.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.

Should Page 3 models be celebrated or consigned to history's dustbin?

Richard Herring debates whether objects we have grown to hate can be reclaimed.

0204The Old School Tie20111129Richard examines 'The Old School Tie' an object that has come to represent public school networks and contacts. Richard asks if it is acceptable to be prejudice against the posh?

Series in which Richard Herring pokes and prods a variety controversial objects and see if the controversy falls out.

Through vox pops, interviews and stand up comedy, he examines the objects' history, meaning and significance and challenges our assumed logic and stereotypes.

Can we reclaim these objects away from their unfortunate associations?

Written by and starring Richard Herring.

With Emma Kennedy.

Special guest: Alexei Sayle

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.

Is it acceptable to be prejudiced against public schools and the posh?

Richard Herring debates whether objects we have grown to hate can be reclaimed.