Richard herring tries out his hitler moustache o n monday i was astounded to read an article by brian logan in this very paper in which he wrote, and i quote, that racists have a point. Adolf hitler s original moustache style in 1914 and his later distinctive toothbrush shape. Michael palin, alan moore, stewart lee, richard herring and peep show and it crowd crews. Comedian richard herring sets out to discover what reactions hell get when sporting the style of moustache that adolf hitler made infamous. Has adolf hitler ruined that moustache for everyone.
Will richard herring do anything in the name of comedy. In 2009, british comedian richard herring, while sporting a toothbrush moustache, created. Richard herring delivers a set that wonders how the toothbrush moustache has come to symbolize nazi infamy when worn by hitler, when it used to be a symbol of comedy when worn by charlie chaplin. Comedian richard herring returns to edinburgh for his 20th fringe and 32nd show. Plus his controversial stephen fry interview, giving stuff away for free, his metro column and growing a hitler moustache. With tr they chat about jim rosenthal ability to stop hitler, how to get a free mug. Herring explains why he decided to reclaim the hitler moustache and have religion as the main focus of his current stand up show. Talking cock 2012 brochure the programme for the 2012 edinburgh show and 20123 tour. Having sorted out religion christ on a bike, politics hitler moustache and penises talking cock, the star of award winning podcast as it occurs to me and radio 4s richard herring s objective seeks to define and destroy love. The comedian richard herring did a recent show about the history of the toothbrush moustache, unsurprisingly called hitler moustache, it explores peoples attitudes to it, racism, and multiple tangents. Richard herring tries out his hitler moustache o n monday i was astounded to read an article by brian logan in this very paper in which he wrote, and i.
The stout fringe veteran, whose cult status was elevated by television stardom in the 1990s as one half of lee and herring, once tried to steal germaine greers bra. Herring launched his show, hitler moustache in 2009 to see if he could reclaim the toothbrush moustache. Standup comedian richard herring defends his hitler. The stout fringe veteran, whose cult status was elevated by television stardom in the. Richard herring tries to find out peoples reaction to his face furniture. Hitler was ordered to trim his moustache telegraph. I applaud richard herring s efforts to end hitler s association with the toothbrush moustache. Richard herrings hitler moustache is fascinating metro news. Hitler moustache disc 3 richard herring hitler moustache. According to herring, the original idea of hitler s moustache was to see if i could reclaim the toothbrush moustache for comedy it was chaplins first, then hitler ruined it there isnt a. Why not become a monthly badger and get badges, a membership wallet with secret codes and much more, access to backstage interviews, other extra filming stuff and my stand up shows, plus ad free versions of the audio podcasts and advance warning of upcoming guests. Richard herrings objective, series 1, the toothbrush moustache. He grows his own toothbrush moustache and hears what passersby 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.
Go search todays deals christmas shop vouchers amazonbasics. Richard herring reclaims objects that weve grown to hate starting with hitlers moustache. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hitler moustache streaming again comedian richard herring sets out to discover what reactions hell get when sporting the style of moustache that adolf hitler made infamous. What results is a show that deliberately follows in the spirit of chaplins controversial talkie, the. Richard herring proves that talk is cheap and incredibly. After comparing himself to jesus in the controversial oneman show christ on a bike, comedian richard herring now turns his thoughts to. In the critically acclaimed hitler moustache, comedian richard herring star of bbc2s fist of fun and the collings and herrin podcast determines to find as well as discovering how people will respond to this contentious face furniture when its growing out of his face. Another clip from richard herring s hitler moustache show to be released on dvd on 25th october, 2010.
Listen free to richard herring hitler moustache chapter 1, chapter 2 and more. The show also discusses broader issues, such as fascism and the british national party. Easy 1 min of copy paste from wiki why not research a little before you post a rude comment so you dont get egg on your face. In 2009, british comedian richard herring created a standup show titled hitler moustache, to see if he could reclaim the toothbrush moustache for comedyit was chaplins first, then hitler ruined it. Bbc news uk magazine is wearing a hitler moustache. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
Richard herring s objective series 1 2010 show 1 14th october 2010 toothbrush moustache this week hes reclaiming the toothbrush moustache on behalf of comedy taking it back from hitler to give to its rightful owner charlie chaplin. Stealing charlie chaplins moustache was probably the worst thing hitler ever did. In every other respect this stocky 41yearold writer and comedian looks almost anonymous in a. He is described by the british theatre guide as one of the leading hidden masters of modern british comedy towards the end of the double act, herring also worked as a writer, producing four plays.
Richard herring hitler moustache disc 3 richard herring. I am a comedian, writer and semiprofessional selfplaying snookerist. Christ on a bike how is christ on a bike abbreviated. Richard keith herring born 12 july 1967 is a british comedian and writer, whose early work includes the comedy doubleact lee and herring. A hitler moustache is a disconcerting thing, and theres one on the face of richard herring. Will people think hes a fascist or just laugh in his face. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet.
Richard herrings objective pokes and prods a variety controversial objects and see if the controversy falls out. He is described by the british theatre guide as one of the leading hidden masters of modern british comedy he is celebrated for conceptled oneperson live standup shows like talking cock, hitler moustache and christ on a bike. Richard keith herring born 12 july 1967 is an english standup comedian and comedy writer. In series one the comedian investigated the hitler moustache, the hoodie and the. Why the racist is more liberal than you hypocritical liberals herring with his realist opinions on life, race and hypocritical liberals. The toothbrush moustache is a moustache style that is shaved at the edges, leaving three to. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. Collings and herrin the best of earth, wind and fire and water. Can herring reclaim the hitler moustache in the name of comedy or even to satirize fascism.
I along with many others have long been fighting a similar fight, that of reclaiming the ancient symbol of peace and good fortune that was appropriated by the nazis, the swastika. Collings and herrin war and peace, crime and punishment. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates uk 25 october 2010. Hitler moustache delivers on stage what the poster promises. Bbc radio 4 front row, big fat gypsy weddings and news. Hitler moustache streaming dvdrip, regarder richard herring. Richard keith herring born 12 july 1967 is an english standup comedian and comedy writer whose early work includes the comedy double act lee and herring.
Charlie chaplin had it first but can we take back that moustache from hitler. Richard herring hitler moustache racist liberal youtube. Heres where you can buy downloadable copies of some of our dvds. Rhlstp is an awardwinning series in which comedian richard herring. Pias comedy uk, unit 24, farm lane trading centre, 101. In 2009, british comedian richard herring, while sporting a toothbrush moustache, created a standup show titled hitler moustache, to see if he could reclaim the toothbrush moustache for comedyit was chaplins first, then hitler ruined it. Richard herrings leicester square theatre podcast with. Hitler moustache 2010 on netflix in the united kingdom. Reclaiming chaplins moustache for comedy, headmasters son star muses on iconography, the positive side of racism and why an innocent square inch of facial hair took the blame for nazism.