Episodes
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| 20231210 | Before becoming an award-winning comedian Scott Bennett was an award-winning product designer, a career he gave up to avoid workplace pressure and constant scrutiny. In his time, Scott has designed everything from water cans and hydraulic lifting systems to storage boxes and, in one instance, a flat-pack bondage cage.
As a former product designer, Scott now feels guilty about the part he’s played in how consumerism impacts the world we live in. He asks whether it’s possible to live a simple life when our lives are filled with so much, and probably too much, stuff.
In this bespoke show recorded at The Stand in Newcastle, Scott takes aim at the mindfulness industry, smart technology, aspirational lifestyles, product packaging and, his new bugbear, paper straws.
Written and performed by Scott Bennett
On-location recording by Mark Burrows
Sound editing by Kevin Bailey
Photograph supplied by Double Image Photography
Produced by Kurt Brookes
A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4
Comedian and former designer Scott Bennett explores our relationship with consumerism. Award-winning comedian and former award-winning designer Scott Bennett explores our relationship with consumerism and his need to cleanse his life of stuff.
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| 20231210 | 20231215 (BBC7) | Before becoming an award-winning comedian Scott Bennett was an award-winning product designer, a career he gave up to avoid workplace pressure and constant scrutiny. In his time, Scott has designed everything from water cans and hydraulic lifting systems to storage boxes and, in one instance, a flat-pack bondage cage. As a former product designer, Scott now feels guilty about the part he's played in how consumerism impacts the world we live in. He asks whether it's possible to live a simple life when our lives are filled with so much, and probably too much, stuff. In this bespoke show recorded at The Stand in Newcastle, Scott takes aim at the mindfulness industry, smart technology, aspirational lifestyles, product packaging and, his new bugbear, paper straws. Written and performed by Scott Bennett On-location recording by Mark Burrows Sound editing by Kevin Bailey Produced by Kurt Brookes A Made In Manchester production for BBC Radio 4 Sunday evening comedy. Award-winning comedian and former award-winning designer Scott Bennett explores our relationship with consumerism and his need to cleanse his life of stuff. Photograph supplied by Double Image Photography Comedian and former designer Scott Bennett explores our relationship with consumerism. |