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Henning Wehn Henning Wehn German Comedy Ambassador "One of the most sure-footed stand-ups on the circuit." Henning Wehn is the (unofficial) German Comedy Ambassador to the United Kingdom. This is not the easiest of jobs because Germans allegedly do not have a sense of humour. Henning does not find that very funny. TOPICS: IN DETAIL: Comedy Henning took office aer watching an open mic night that le him convinced that Host he would do beer, and has been performing as the self-styled German Comedy Awards and Presenter Ambassador ever since. He's now a regular on the club and comedy fesval circuit, and has toured the UK with wry insights on the age old rivalry between LANGUAGES: his new home and his nave land. Now a TV and radio regular, Henning oen appears on Have I Got News For You, Would I Lie To You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats , and QI, He presents in English. as well as Radio 4's The Unbelievable Truth and 5Live's Fighng Talk. On more serious issues he's presented Channel 4's An Immigrant's Guide to Britain, a look at the cultural divisions between East and West Germany for the BBC World Service, and even performed standup on Newsnight as a contribuon to the EU debate. WHAT HE OFFERS YOU: Whether it's sport, economics, polics or war, Henning subtly mocks the stereotypes of both naons, brilliantly sending up Britain's indifference and fondness for nostalgia and Germany's efficiency and logic. HOW HE PRESENTS: The role of German Comedy Ambassador can be a daunng task, but with ruthless efficiency Henning bridges the gulf between two great comic naons. © 2019 Celebrity Speakers Ltd To book call: +44 (0)1628 601 400 Email: [email protected] Visit: www.speakers.co.uk.
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