Henning Wehn

is The 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 funny.

He took office in October 2003 after watching an open mic night that left him convinced that he would do better.
Wehn has been performing as the self-styled 'German Comedy Ambassador' ever since.

He regularly appears with fellow German performer Otto Kuhnle, and their show 1000 Years of German Humour was nominated for the Barry Award at the 2009 Melbourne Comedy Festival. Wehn also regularly supports Stewart Lee on his tours.

His "beautifully crafted diatribes" (Time Out) are delivered with a passion that seems all too real and his material covers topics from football to the price of second-hand shoes, what the Germans think of our beloved 'Allo 'Allo series, to why humour is overrated and stand-up comedy pointless.

Guardian
"Who said Germans have no sense of humour? Gloriously unreconstructed comedy"

Time Out
"Glory lies ahead"

Max Mosley
"Ja. Ja. Das ist gut."

Credits

Awards
Nominee Barry Award, 2009 (with Otto Kuhnle)
Winner Hackney Empire New Act of the Year, 2005

TV
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, Stand-up for extras, BBC2, 2009
What's so funny about German?, 10 episodes about the German language, BBC, 2009
Greatest Comedy Catchphrases, Talking Head, Channel 4, 2008
Edinburgh and Beyond, Performer, Paramount Comedy, 2007 & 2008
The Return of Allo Allo, Talking Head, BBC2, 2007
The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups,Talking Head, Channel 4, 2007
Gary Lineker's Action Replay, Talking Head, Liberation Entertainment DVD, 2007
The World’s Most Offensive Jokes, Featured, Channel 4, 2007
Being Jose Mourinho, Talking Head, SkySports, 2007
Britcom Theme Night, Panelist, UK Gold, 2006
Funny Cuts, Writer and Performer, Channel 4 & E4, 2006
Three’s World Cup Outtakes; Talking Head, BBC3, 2006
World Cup Heaven and Hell, Talking Head, ITV1, 2006
The New Paul O’Grady Show, Panelist, Channel 4, 2006
The World Stands Up, Performer, Paramount & BBC America, 2006
Berlin or Bust, Panelist, 3G Mobile TV, 2006
FAQ U, Panelist, Channel 4, 2005

Radio
Regular appearances on, i.e:
Fighting Talk, BBC Five Live
The Unbelivable Truth, BBC Radio 4
Out to Lunch, BBC Radio 2
Hawksbee & Jacobs, TalkSport Radio
Heresy, BBC Radio 4
Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4
All of the Planet's Wonders (as Dr Gunther von Hagen), BBC Radio 4
The 4 Radio Weekly Show, Channel 4 Radio
MacAulay and Co., BBC Radio Scotland
Victoria Darbyshire, BBC Five Live
Broadcasting House, BBC Radio 4
Simon Mayo, BBC Five Live
The Language Of Laughter, BBC Radio 4
Skinner & Baddiel Podcast, TimesOnline
World Cup Pubcast, Daily Telegraph

Stage
Abracadabra - German Humour Goes Global, 2009 (show with Otto Kuhnle)

1000 Years of German Humour, 2008 (show with Otto Kuhnle)

Beginner's Guide to German Humour, 2007 (show with Otto Kuhnle)

Four World Cups and One World Pope, 2006 (show with Otto Kuhnle)

Supporting Stewart Lee on 'If You Prefer A Milder Comedian, Please Ask For One.' Tour, 2009

Supporting Stewart Lee on '41st Best Stand-Up Ever' Tour, 2007

Best of Hackney Empire, Edinburgh Festival, 2005<

Voiceover
German voice, Eurosport
Brighton German Christmas Market, Southern FM