Henning Wehn - Dave's One Night Stand

Here is the set of German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn on Dave's One Night Stand. It's a little unknown fact but Henning and the night's host Reg D Hunter grew up together in Edinburgh.

[@rubberplantsandwich]

"I initially planned to stay in the UK for only 12 months to improve my English, but the good weather, the tasty food and the classy women made me stay. In order to blend in with the locals, I decided to get extremely lazy, spend money I don't have and, most importantly, to unjustifiably bang on about my great sense of humour. This is why I decided 1,646 days, nine hours and 42 minutes ago to try my hand at stand-up and become the German Comedy Ambassador.", I detect a hint of sarcasm in what Henning said...

[@krsone5489]

As a German, I didn't know Henning Wehn ​​at all. But yesterday, King Charles spoke in German in the Bundestag (very impressive) and praised Henning as an intercultural ambassador. Rightly so. What a great guy!

[@henningbartels6245]

I hope he is not the only point of cultural reference for British ... it would show how litlle we know about each other.

[@flipper2392]

Really? I can't just imagine Chas and Cammy sitting watching Henning on tv. I hope they saw his guide to being British.

[@bodnica]

Well King Charles has descended from German side

[@henningbartels6245]

@@bodnica the large portion of Brits are descended from continental Germans. ;-)

[@MD-tv5fp]

@@bodnica So have all Anglo-Saxons.

[@SSR_RedDevil]

There's not enough of this man on TV.

[@tdurb0]

He is a classic example of a German massively playing up to the ‘German stereotype’ of not being funny, whilst simultaneously being funny as fk. The way German football clubs use their social media is another great example of German humour at its best. Imagine living in London and speaking English with a Kat Slater accent 😂 He’s a hidden gem, so under-rated.

[@Mintaka.]

What's up with his accent? I don't get it, sounds like a made up accent. Irritating af for me as a German native 🤔

[@airguntherapy8665]

This guy is what comedy is all about, so glad to see so many 'get it' instead of being offended by everything that fucking breathes.

[@winstonscollard]

I sometimes feel sorry for Henning because I feel he's marginalized in Britain as a symbol of post war nationalist humor but then I see how much he enjoys really taking it to the edge and kicking the audience off. Hats off to him.

[@jakobboller1014]

I recommend looking on KZbin for the bit Stewart Lee does about Scotland to a Scottish audience. He takes insulting a nationality to a whole new level. He has a bit about Americans, too, but I don't think he's done it to an American audience.

[@replicas11]

+Jakob Boller Yep I've seen that and it's toe curlingly funny, he does it by stealth and watching the audience laugh at certain points they agree with then he actually gets to the point of what he is saying and the mood change its so funny because they knew they been caught out. The guy who tries to correct him about him being Scotch man is fucking hilarious. A comedy genius at work, and to be fair the audience ( most of em) took it well.

[@SuzLa1]

I saw him live, and some audience were miserable b'tards. He was talking in funny way about life as immigrant. He said what kind of image do those people camping in Calais have of Britain? They could have asylum in France (he wouldn't want to do that to them), but they would rather camp there to get to Britain. Is their image from watching Downton Abbey, when it's more like Steptoe and Son? Audience sat there looking angry & I thought who hasn't sense of humour now?

[@billy4072]

you?

[@rob16248]

La1 - Did you watch him perform in the Fatherland?

[@jjdecani]

This guy is a comedy gem. We are very lucky to have him in the UK.

[@TheLegenDacster]

That's one very intelligent comedian, entertaining us in his 2nd language. Breathe of fresh air Henning. Cheeers.

[@pinballrobbie]

It was a good effort.

[@johnnyoranges]

Good on him for having the balls to tell some of those jokes, and get away with it. And good on the audience too for their great Scottish sense of humor.

[@johnsquirrell]

I only discovered this guy today and am most impressed. How the hell did he manage to pull the end of that routine off, to a Scottish audience? A very clever and funny man!

[@sureshot8399]

If you want to see a comic bravely perform to a Scottish audience, you need to see Stewart Lee performing his Braveheart bit.

[@Timpriestley]

I think the c-word at the end reigned them back in. Absolutely beautiful.

[@TheAgProv]

In the 1600's, German Catholics and German Protestants were also kicking the shit out of each other over religion, it wasn't just an Irish/Scottish thing. The difference is that the Germans were the first to realise how bloody stupid that was and they left it in the seventeenth century. (rather than have the Thirty Years War become a Thirty-One Years War and ultimately a Three Hundred And Thirty Years War).

[@ExiledHeretic]

He's so underrated.

[@DanGolag]

"In fact I'm very pleased we lost WWI." Fuck, that was funny.

[@HelenaBKay]

That was actually racist. Except for if that was a performative detour he took to be able to culminate in the joke about how Germans come together in jokes about Muslims.

[@theunknown8595]

@@HelenaBKay it wasn't racist...

[@HolandaChiquita]

As a Dutch woman I can't but feel a bit proud of us that he named us first!

[@nikolasmaes99]

+HolandaChiquita obviously Holland is the only country in the world that sells more then it buys from almighty Germany take it from a Belgian economist ;) but let's both be proud of our little insigificant countries goed? :D

[@HolandaChiquita]

Nikolas Maes Erm... Holland isn't a country... Yeah Belgian may be insignificant, but you do host the European "leaders". And even though we're small, we do get our stuff all over the world...

[@nikolasmaes99]

I forgot why I even bothered to compliment you

[@HolandaChiquita]

Nikolas Maes Well sorry for that. But being a grammar Nazi and a troll at the same time, I can't allow mistakes like those, especially not when being complimented...

[@HolandaChiquita]

***** It's because Holland only stands for two provinces (North and South Holland) which leaves 10 others out.. Not really fair, wouldn't you say?! Omdat de naam Holland alleen voor twee provincies staat (Noord en Zuid Holland) waardoor men dus 10 anderen erbuiten laat. Niet echt eerlijk, vindt je wel?!

[@newtoncountry5937]

In Germany we don't swear at all, reason being...things work LOL

[@Aj-tu4gv]

NewtonCountry really you don't swear at all?

[@nathr7375]

@@Aj-tu4gv it was one of his jokes

[@Aj-tu4gv]

@@nathr7375 I understand.

[@londontaxijim9526]

The last three minutes could of so easily gone sour. Although in the capable hands of Henning, he nailed it.

[@fredmila]

Yes he really saved the last few minutes from total disaster

[@livedandletdie]

It's German Efficiency, it's ruthless and functions, unlike the general population of the British Isles.

[@schiz0phren1c]

well Jim we all know the secret to good comedy is timing...and Das Ubercomedy Mensch Henning has got his timing...down...pat!

[@KenOath1234]

haha so true

[@gospelofrye6881]

"Allo allo on thee other hand... heeelarious!" Absolute gold.

[@WalterLiddy]

He's so brave.

[@OverwatchUA]

Ah, Henning, killing it like a boss. Fantastic set!

[@kjamison5951]

Criminally underrated comedian. I love his work!

[@somebloke5565]

Very, very good. Takes it to the edge, taking the piss out of us! How dare he? Love it.

[@chunakichat]

Saw this guy for the first time when he started out in 2002 at London Stratford theatre bar. I knew he would become a star then. I spoke to him ( in German as I had learnt the language having live in Germany for a while.) and told him so. I subscribed to his monthly newsletter website also very funny. He is quite well educated and speaks better english than a lot of our own.

[@Mintaka.]

But what is up with his accent? I don't get it. Sounds made up -for me as a native German.

[@rambledogs2012]

@@Mintaka. Nothing wrong with his accent, just a German speaking English.

[@Mintaka.]

@@rambledogs2012 but it doesn't sound like that, I didn't want to offend him at all, I just don't get it. Maybe it's a mix of several accents?!

[@alexandermccarthy]

Honestly, one of the best sets I've ever seen.

[@Whoami691]

That ending was brilliant! xD "Don't applaud that! don't applaud that! ITs not ideal!.... It's just there are no Jews left..." WOHOHO! xD You my good man have BALLS OF STEEL! This guy is a national German treasure, and I hope they know it because THIS guy, THIS guy gets it.

[@dannyrascalmusic]

I'm a Jew… I blew coffee out my nose when I heard that line… Fucking BRILLIANT!

[@replicas11]

I agree a very talented comic who made some hard hitting comments to a mainly Scottish audience and pulled it off, he was self mocking but gave it back at the Brits in an equal manner, very clever delivery and even when the audience gasped at some of his points he carried on to a truthful end. Very funny man is Henning Wehn.

[@jamesl8640]

Danny R that's the problem people don't say anything because it could offend people and in the end they complain about it more than the people it should be offending

[@damianoreilly7598]

If you are going to go bare knuckle with your jokes in Glasgow, you need to go for it - and I mean GO for it, if you chicken out half way through after starting you are beyond dead with a Glasweigan audience lol - if you keep going you have a chance Same in Belfast and Liverpool.

[@KoldingDenmark]

@@dannyrascalmusic I am glad I wasn't drinking coffee when I read your comment.

[@TerrinPS]

funny guy, and didnt break under pressure. very good.

[@luisfrau9810]

He can be a real stinger, huh? Love this guy. This is the first time I’ve seen his standup.

[@ITbeFrodo]

Prussian glory as the entrance, I already like this guy

[@grittsy]

Thanks cobber. I was wondering. Set it up nicely.

[@ehupnowthen]

Brilliant a proper ballsy act we need more like him our comedians are total wet wipes at the side of him...you have a new fan. Love it

[@lissil5409]

In German television it would be unthinkable to make jokes like that!!! But I still enjoy that it is possible in other countries.

[@maryana6237]

Love this guy and his accent definitely adds something!

[@wodenburger8250]

Snap x

[@paulj6662]

Henning is almost a regular fixture on The Unbelievable Truth, 14 series of 6 x30m. Him and David Mitchell + others, brilliant stuff.

[@mv6094]

Some people frome eastern Europe watching also... And laughing!!!! Just, we are a part if Europe, in geografical terms...?

[@balderanom5326]

I'm German. Now I watched his show and maybe I'll laugh this evening about it. LOL

[@Mastikator]

After the work is done

[@mandowarrior123]

Mastikator Unless you are from Eastern Germany.

[@HelenaBKay]

@@mandowarrior123... And feel as oppressed as the Scots. It's all about appreciations and self-confidence, innit?

[@Vsirin]

I relish his occasional appearances on 8/10 cats. He's always the funniest guy in the room whenever he turns up.

[@moggsy71]

haha, he's just funny in general. His mannerisms, his tone, his voice.. very entertaining. And that last joke! Wow, so brave..

[@mjrowden]

Surprised by the negative comments. This was brilliant

[@MrJking065]

Lawd Have Mercy. I have never heard a German Comic before.This guy is pretty damn good.He has no problem taking it to the edge.Good for you.

[@hotternfyr]

What's good for the goose is good for the gander!!!! Love it!!!"You recognize yourselves, don't you?" 😂

[@EGC316]

My favourite German comedian. Great ambassador.

[@mrkristoff]

Fantastic.. the 1st German comedian in Britain and he's actually made me laugh continuously !

[@Domo_arrigato]

Gute Arbeit, lieber Botschafter! You're our Bacon of Hope. 😁😘

[@MuttTheHoople]

In heaven, the Engineers are German, the Cooks are Italian, and the Police are British. In hell, the Cooks are British, the Engineers are Italian, and the Police are German.

[@synchc]

Mutt Hoople In Heaven: the cooks are French, the policemen are English, the mechanics are German, the lovers are Italian and the bankers are Swiss. In Hell: the cooks are English, the policemen are German, the mechanics are French, the lovers are Swiss and the bankers are Italian.

[@Emma-dt5tg]

synchc Honestly, having been in Germany for a few months, I think the cooks in hell would be German.

[@synchc]

Tristan Lane we used to, bud. im getting on a bit and i remember when our bobbies were approachable and considered members of the community. rather have a word with the parents than see a juve get into real trouble, know what i mean? all gone. nowadays theyre pretty much interchangeable with police in any western country - bouncers with sticks more interested in their own careers and image than providing a service.

[@synchc]

Tristan Lane my brothers a plod too. no m8, i suppose i wasnt being entirely fair. ive often heard it said by visitors that british coppers are the most polite and helpful theyve ever encountered but its a downhill trend imo. ask your grand parents their recollections. the modern world. _sighs_

[@jmalcomfortescue6587]

Mutt Hoople How many germany does it take to change a light bulb? 1 and we don't have a sense of humor!

[@iantiller7608]

Have seem him live when he came to Cheltenham. One of the funniest sets I've ever watched. Brillintly witty and incredibly sharp. Comedy genius.

[@WalterLiddy]

Henning killed it.

[@jmalcomfortescue6587]

You won the war, but we have Henning When! :)

[@brianwhyte7616]

no we have him now

[@jmalcomfortescue6587]

***** Damn you no! You can only have one, either Wehn or WWII! :) :P

[@Whoami691]

We are British. We take what we want. :) We want both. :P

[@smoosev89]

you know he works and lives in england for the last 20 years or so?

[@christophershepherd6570]

We’re going for the treble ✈️

[@Ligerpride]

Love his work.

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

One of the ten best comedians to tread the UK comedy stages in the past 15 years. Heil Henning!

[@smithasureshholisticnutrit6287]

I've always laughed at Henning's jokes but this was a completely new level of daring and hilarity! Kudos

[@sidney001]

He is very funny and gets away with jokes no English comedian could.

[@sandzy27]

I've seen him live in Singapore. He's pure brilliant

[@aidankerr7972]

Saw him at the Oran Mor in glasgow, one thing to say is he knows how to hit back at hecklers!!!!

[@gracema9480]

LOVE this dude

[@mrlaurahunterx]

Saw him for the first time on Would I Lie To You, fucking hilarious!

[@johnvaughan1530]

cannot wait to see him next february - this guy is awesome!!!

[@shadow-Sun]

I've worked with a lot of Germans sound guys but I can safely say Henning here is the only German I know who has a British sense of humour and "gets" it ..

[@scottmain-reade1892]

Best stand-up ever. Especially the last joke.

[@allanplant8756]

An amazingly brave and funny performance.

[@gtashorts1026]

This guy is just *Purrrrre Legend*

[@MrSonicAdvance]

Henning rocks!

[@AllyDarkWolf]

he is a master of comedian the stuff he says if not said correctly would just come off as offensive

[@nazirkazi2588]

Offence is not something that public speakers should shy away from.

[@CityThatCannotBeCaptured]

The adorable and very, very smart Henning Wehn.

[@briane5706]

He’s amazing to do stand-up in a second language.

[@HashiriyaSquadron]

I like how Reginald put respek on his name. 😎

[@samjoshi1812]

flawless delivery and adaptive to the audience. class

[@HelenaBKay]

What, a Nazi who can laugh about Nationalist jokes? Is that the New thing, loosen up and do it the funny way?

[@VNReader]

I love Henning.

[@Agnethatheredhairkid]

VN Reader So do I.

[@janrees4887]

Love Henning so much! ❤ I loved visiting Munich but I went during Oktober fest and there were so many sausage stands and pretzels and the beer gardens were open before the shops. So many beer gardens 😂🍻 I'm sure it's very different at other times of the year.

[@HelenaBKay]

I lived right there in the neighbourhood, I can can tell you, yes it is. No puke.

[@samdanzig789]

What the hell is this? He is a very funny and talented comedian.

[@harry-bx9ct]

'all those other flukes of history' hahahahhaha

[@B3ntheboy]

harry sendall haha. That bit made me laugh my arse off

[@RahulKapoor9992]

The climax was billiant, " because there are no jews left" hahhhahahaha!

[@anastasia3ish]

+Rahul Kapoor Please explain how that is funny

[@replicas11]

+anastasia3ish It has to be taken in context, it's an awful comment but the jokes delivery points that out for what it is, it's said with all the irony and tongue in cheek that a joke/ social comment can be given, the words written down to read would appear disgusting but the way Henning Wehn says and means it are poles apart, ( no pun intended).

[@RahulKapoor9992]

to find it funny, please follow the following steps. 1. Stop being an overly offended with everything. 2. Grow a sense of humour, if you cant, then there are ways to commit suicide you can find online. 3. many book stores keep reading materials called "Humour for Dummies" use it as light reading fro when ever you gettime to imporve your personality. 4. stop clenching your ass. youll feel more relaxed about everything in likfe. 5. refer to the definition of "Joke". they ar enot meant to be taken seriously. 6. people who it happened to are dead. the person who cased the damage is dead. there is no point crying over it 50 years later. wake your self up, dust yourself off, and worry about more important problems in the world than a bloody fucking joke. if you follow these steps correctly, (does not have to be in any particular order). you wil find the joke eventually funny. regards

[@123paul]

Rahul Kapoor I know, it works on a number of levels.

[@KoldingDenmark]

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[@SpLiC3]

Great watch, thanks for the upload :-)

[@judasiscariot383]

"Do you recognise yourselves!"

[@ss2ab]

As a British person, when I would hear all the old style comedians with their talks about how the Germans bombed our chip shop or old sketches where Basil Fawlty says don't mention he war type thing, I always think move on and get with the modern world, so must be annoying for a German person living here. Hats off to him responding in a funny British way.

[@dolphinlove1000]

Susanna Smith he has a great sense of humour. Having lived here now for 35 years I had all the jokes including the beach towel one ad nauseam . I have met Henning a few years back in Yorkshire. Apart from being funny, Henning has also the gift of putting people at ease.

[@harrymorgan5902]

I love him! He’s such a diamond, so clever ❤ 😂

[@MD-tv5fp]

My favourite Henning comment was about being a European living in Britain after Brexit. "Wouldn't be so bad hiding in an attic. Might get a book out of it."

[@mandowarrior123]

It's about time. Got to have a sense of humour about these things.

[@wizardofoz1390]

Thank you Henning from Australia

[@micko11154]

Hes one of my favourites!!

[@barryslaven5581]

I love his Germ-ockney accent! I could listen to him for that alone!

[@scottishjohnInTexas]

I love this guy.

[@plywoodcarjohnson5412]

Making jokes about highly charged subjects - priceless!

[@B.D.E.]

Need more of his stuff online!

[@Claymor621]

Brilliant.

[@cariad123]

I fucking love After Eights.

[@hahajahjah]

he's good at what he does (understated)

[@stoneyboyo]

Love a bit of Henning, always class on Fighting Talk

[@Hinkuintiaani]

Pure gold.

[@richardwilliams8737]

Brilliant

[@Zizourian]

Love this guy!

[@marcushinton772]

He's brilliant

[@edenaralph]

He simply makes me LOL!!! ❤❤❤

[@BenjL]

Saw this guy live in manchester some months back, so funny.

[@TheOneBlackSheep1973]

Loving this guy .

[@jaggass]

Henning Wehn's achievements doing stand up has left him wide eyed

[@caxzrockz]

LOVE THIS MAN

[@unscrecon1]

Class .. just remember him from five live radio ... he is cheek hurtingly funny

[@whyamievendoingthis...]

That is the best compliment you could ever give him.

[@carolmurray187]

Excellent !!

[@eternalindifference]

Thank you Hans

[@Meydra]

That's the first german comedian that is actually good. I'm impressed.

[@PeakyBlinder]

He is just so funny,

[@FrankieParadiso4evah]

The bravest comedian since Lenny Bruce! Interesting example of hyper-correction: "appallingly tasting".

[@Molentik]

An actually funny German, I never thought I'd live to see this day.

[@momo2cool4skool]

I love this guy.. hilarious..

[@kyleydaykinuphujto4uuhu669]

Absolutely love Henning, he’s brilliant 😂