Henning Knows Best

Comedian HENNING WEHN (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British.

Taking a look at various aspects of British life over the next six weeks - class, politics, languages, sport, humour, shopping.

Each week he's joined by his musical companion, Otto Kuhnle - the Fatherland's foremost Yodelmeister - and a different guest. These will include ANDY HAMILTON, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, Graham Taylor, language expert Henry Hitchings, the ex-football mascot and Mayor of Hartlepool, Stuart Drummond.

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Class

20120317

Comedian Henning Wehn (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British.

Taking a look at various aspects of British life over the next six weeks - politics, languages, sport, humour, shopping - he begins with the very British subject of class.

Each week he's joined by his musical companion, Otto Kuhnle - the Fatherland's foremost Yodelmeister - and a different guest. These will include Andy Hamilton, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, Graham Taylor, language expert Henry Hitchings, the ex-football mascot and Mayor of Hartlepool, Stuart Drummond. First up is social expert Peter York.

Henning Wehn begins his exploration of what it is to be British, starting with Class.

Taking a look at various aspects of British life over the next six weeks - class, politics, languages, sport, humour, shopping.

Henning Wehn begins his exploration of what it is to be British, starting with Class.Comedian HENNING WEHN (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British.Comedian HENNING WEHN (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British.

Each week he's joined by his musical companion, OTTO KUHNLE - the Fatherland's foremost Yodelmeister - and a different guest. These will include ANDY HAMILTON, LAURENCE LLEWELYN BOWEN, GRAHAM TAYLOR, language expert HENRY HITCHINGS, the ex-football mascot and Mayor of Hartlepool, STUART DRUMMOND.He begins with the very British subject of class.Comedian HENNING WEHN (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British.

First up is social expert PETER YORKComedian HENNING WEHN (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British.

Politics

20120324

20150507 (BBC7)

With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British. He takes a look at various aspects of British life over the next six weeks - class, languages, sport, humour, shopping - and he continues with British politics, sharing his views on the history of the parties, voting and Europe.

Each week he's joined by his musical companion, Otto Kuhnle - the Fatherland's foremost Yodelmeister - and a different guest. This week, it's the former football mascot, and now Mayor of Hartlepool, Stuart Drummond.

Comedian Henning Wehn looks at British politics.

This week his guest is the former football mascot, and now Mayor of Hartlepool, Stuart Drummond.

Shopping

20120405

With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British. He takes a look at various aspects of British life over the next six weeks - class, politics, languages, sport, humour - and he continues with shopping, sharing his views on charity shops, shopping trends, restaurants and the shopping centre.

Each week he's joined by his musical companion, Otto Kuhnle - the Fatherland's foremost Yodelmeister - and a different guest. This week, it's lifestyle guru Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.

Henning Wehn looks at shopping in Britain, with the help of Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.

Humour

20120412

German comedian Henning Wehn (the German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has now spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's now in a good position to share to Radio 2 listeners his views on Britain and its unique foibles.

Over six weeks, Henning will look at various aspects of British life from his unique Germanic perspective. Each week he's joined by his musical companion, Otto Kuhnle, the Fatherland1s foremost Yodelmeister, who will sing a song.

Henning has decided to take a look at Languages, Sport, Class, Politics, Shopping and in this fourth episode, he looks at British Humour and shares his views on jokes, stand- up comedy and humour in the work-place.

Each week he's joined by a special guest including language expert Henry Hitchings, ex England football manager Graham Taylor, Peter York, ex football mascot and now Mayor of Hartlepool Stuart Drummond, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen and tonight writer and performer Andy Hamilton.

German comedian Henning Wehn reveals his distinctive take on life in Britain.

Languages

20120419

Henning has decided to take a look at, Sport, Class, Politics, Shopping, Humour and in this fifth episode, he looks at Languages and shares his views on foreign languages, learning English and the Eurovision Song Contest.

German comedian Henning Wehn presents the fifth of his comedy lectures. Tonight: Languages

German comedian HENNING WEHN presents the fifth of his comedy lectures. Tonight: Languages.

06 LAST

Sport

20120426

German comedian Henning Wehn (the German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) concludes his look at various aspects of British life.

In this last episode he looks at sport and shares his views on the Olympics, swimming pools and commercialism, with the help of ex-England football manager Graham Taylor.

German comic Henning Wehn offers the last of his comedy lectures. Tonight, all about sport

Tonight, all about sport.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Class	20120317		Comedian Henning Wehn (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British. Taking a look at various aspects of British life over the next six weeks - politics, languages, sport, humour, shopping - he begins with the very British subject of class. Each week he's joined by his musical companion, Otto Kuhnle - the Fatherland's foremost Yodelmeister - and a different guest. These will include Andy Hamilton, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, Graham Taylor, language expert Henry Hitchings, the ex-football mascot and Mayor of Hartlepool, Stuart Drummond. First up is social expert Peter York. Henning Wehn begins his exploration of what it is to be British, starting with Class. Henning Wehn begins his exploration of what it is to be British, starting with Class.Comedian HENNING WEHN (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British. Taking a look at various aspects of British life over the next six weeks - class, politics, languages, sport, humour, shopping. Each week he's joined by his musical companion, Otto Kuhnle - the Fatherland's foremost Yodelmeister - and a different guest. These will include ANDY HAMILTON, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, Graham Taylor, language expert Henry Hitchings, the ex-football mascot and Mayor of Hartlepool, Stuart Drummond.He begins with the very British subject of class. Henning Wehn begins his exploration of what it is to be British, starting with Class.Comedian HENNING WEHN (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British.Comedian HENNING WEHN (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British. Each week he's joined by his musical companion, OTTO KUHNLE - the Fatherland's foremost Yodelmeister - and a different guest. These will include ANDY HAMILTON, LAURENCE LLEWELYN BOWEN, GRAHAM TAYLOR, language expert HENRY HITCHINGS, the ex-football mascot and Mayor of Hartlepool, STUART DRUMMOND.He begins with the very British subject of class.Comedian HENNING WEHN (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British. First up is social expert PETER YORKComedian HENNING WEHN (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British.
02	Politics	20120324	20150507 (BBC7)	Comedian Henning Wehn (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British. He takes a look at various aspects of British life over the next six weeks - class, languages, sport, humour, shopping - and he continues with British politics, sharing his views on the history of the parties, voting and Europe. Each week he's joined by his musical companion, Otto Kuhnle - the Fatherland's foremost Yodelmeister - and a different guest. This week, it's the former football mascot, and now Mayor of Hartlepool, Stuart Drummond. Comedian Henning Wehn looks at British politics. This week his guest is the former football mascot, and now Mayor of Hartlepool, Stuart Drummond.
03	Shopping	20120405		Comedian Henning Wehn (German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's in a good position to share his views on Britain and its unique foibles. With a tongue sharper than a rapier sword, and searing Teutonic honesty, he shares his thoughts on what it is to be British. He takes a look at various aspects of British life over the next six weeks - class, politics, languages, sport, humour - and he continues with shopping, sharing his views on charity shops, shopping trends, restaurants and the shopping centre. Each week he's joined by his musical companion, Otto Kuhnle - the Fatherland's foremost Yodelmeister - and a different guest. This week, it's lifestyle guru Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. Henning Wehn looks at shopping in Britain, with the help of Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
04	Humour	20120412		German comedian Henning Wehn (the German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has now spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's now in a good position to share to Radio 2 listeners his views on Britain and its unique foibles. Over six weeks, Henning will look at various aspects of British life from his unique Germanic perspective. Each week he's joined by his musical companion, Otto Kuhnle, the Fatherland1s foremost Yodelmeister, who will sing a song. Henning has decided to take a look at Languages, Sport, Class, Politics, Shopping and in this fourth episode, he looks at British Humour and shares his views on jokes, stand- up comedy and humour in the work-place. Each week he's joined by a special guest including language expert Henry Hitchings, ex England football manager Graham Taylor, Peter York, ex football mascot and now Mayor of Hartlepool Stuart Drummond, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen and tonight writer and performer Andy Hamilton. German comedian Henning Wehn reveals his distinctive take on life in Britain.
05	Languages	20120419		German comedian Henning Wehn (the German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) has now spent over ten years living in the UK and feels he's now in a good position to share to Radio 2 listeners his views on Britain and its unique foibles. Over six weeks, Henning will look at various aspects of British life from his unique Germanic perspective. Each week he's joined by his musical companion, Otto Kuhnle, the Fatherland1s foremost Yodelmeister, who will sing a song. Henning has decided to take a look at, Sport, Class, Politics, Shopping, Humour and in this fifth episode, he looks at Languages and shares his views on foreign languages, learning English and the Eurovision Song Contest. German comedian Henning Wehn presents the fifth of his comedy lectures. Tonight: Languages German comedian HENNING WEHN presents the fifth of his comedy lectures. Tonight: Languages.
06 LAST	Sport	20120426		German comedian Henning Wehn (the German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) concludes his look at various aspects of British life. In this last episode he looks at sport and shares his views on the Olympics, swimming pools and commercialism, with the help of ex-England football manager Graham Taylor. German comic Henning Wehn offers the last of his comedy lectures. Tonight, all about sport Tonight, all about sport.