Richard Herring

Richard Herring's latest series is based on the idea that he will try to rehabilitate some apparently harmless object that people now object to. He begins with Hitler's moustache. Why should that little piece of facial hair still provoke such hatred? He discovers (from a German moustache historian, yes, really) that Hitler grew a beard in the Second World War then shaved it down. During his rise to power, that moustache became very popular. After the war, not at all. So Herring grows a beard then shaves it down Hitler-fashion to test reaction today.

Facial hair is usually associated with harmless eccentricity these days but during the 30s and 40s it was a moustache that embodied pure evil itself - specifically the toothbrush 'tache sported by Adolf Hitler. In this series, comedian Richard Herring sets out to rid a number of inanimate objects of their unfortunate associations, with his sights set this week on the Führer's face furniture, arguing that Charlie Chaplin popularised the toothbrush moustache long before Hitler first reached for his razor, and that the style needs reclaiming by today's funnymen. While quite amusing, the show's a bit hit-and-miss with Herring veering dangerously close to sermonising when the BNP comes up. But fans of the comic and his irreverent style will find much to enjoy.

Ten questions with Richard Herring

Hi Richard thanks for taking the time out for my inane questionnaire. How's things with you right now?

Richard Herring's Edinburgh

This year will be Richard Herring's 19th Edinburgh Fringe, having taken an impressive total of 27 shows there over the years. We get him to look back over some of his best and worst memories...

Video: Richard Herring interview

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My Edinburgh: Richard Herring, comedian

It was the first Saturday of the Edinburgh Fringe. I'd just finished my show and I was back in my flat drinking herbal tea on my own. What has become of me? I have become old. And I am attempting to get through the entire festival without a single drink of alcohol. What madness is this? Alcohol is all that has got me through my previous 18 Fringes.

Richard Herring interview

An interview with Richard Herring.

Edinburgh Interview: Richard Herring

Emma McAlpine chats to long-distance Fringe runner Richard Herring about performing his first and favourite solo show again, why live comedy is so important to him and how his attitude to the Festival has changed over the years...

The Fringe Interview - Richard Herring

Richard Herring used to be on Telly. This year he'll be performing his 27th stand up show (his 19th at the Fringe). He'll be offending/ amusing people in equal measure throughout the Fringe with his show 'Christ on a Bike'. He answers the Edinburgh Girl's burning questions.

The second coming: Richard Herring

Richard Herring has turned his back on Hitler and embraced Jesus Christ. "Last year, my Edinburgh show was about Hitler. This year, it's about Jesus. My target audience is clearly Pope Benedict," laughs the likeable comic.