More About Henning Wehn

Born in Hagen in what was West Germany, Henning Wehn studied Business Administration and Customer Relations, moving to the UK to work in the marketing industry. However, one night he saw an open mic night and decided to try comedy, and the rest, as they say, is history.

“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.”

He has been the “Germany Comedy Ambassador” ever since!

After beginning his career as a warm-up act to comedians such as Stewart Lee, he now has his own popular act on the British comedy circuit.

Henning Wehn | Tours

– 2011: My Struggle

– 2012-2013: No Surrender

– 2013-2014: Henning Knows Bestest

– 2015-2016: Eins Zeri DIY

– 2016-2017: Westphalia is Not an Option

– 2018: Das Neuen Materialen

– 2018: Get On With It

– 2022: It’ll All Come Out in the Wash

– 2024-present: Acid Wehn

Henning Wehn | Media

Henning is a familiar face on our TV screens, appearing in much-loved shows such as 8 Out of Ten Cats and it’s spinoff 8 Out of Ten Cats Does Countdown, Gogglebox, Room 101, The Harry Hill Show, Have I Got News For You, QI, Would I Lie to You, and 10 O’clock Live. He has also appeared on The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice for the BBC and Channel 4.

He is a recurring panellist on the BBC Radio 5 Live comedy sports show Fighting Talk and the Radio 4 panel game The Unbelievable Truth.

As well as his comedy shows, Henning has fronted more serious pieces, including the travelogue The Road to Rio alongside comedian Mark Watson for TV channel Dave, and An Immigrant’s Guide to Britain for Channel 4.

Henning hosts the In the Membrane podcast along with EastEnders alumnus Jake Wood. A weekly podcast tackles a different subject every week, including morals, co-workers, the body, facts, air-condition, trains, and embarrassment, amongst many others.

Henning Wehn | Voicework

Henning is also a popular voiceover artist, working on TV and radio programmes including:

– Monty Python’s Fliegender Zirkus

– The Wall in the Head

– Erich Honecker’s Rock N’ Roll Years

– Henning Knows Best for BBC Radio 2

He has also been heavily involved with the BBC Radio 4 show The Unbelievable Truth, where he has appeared alongside Holly Walsh, Rich Hall, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman, Jack Dee, Ed Byrne, Richard Osman, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Bridget Christie, Katherine Ryan, Rhod Gilbert, Mark Watson, Roisin Conaty, Phill Jupitus, Sue Perkins, Clive Anderson amongst others.

Henning Wehn | Corporate Work

From corporate beginnings to top comedian performing, Henning is a brilliant comedian to entertain at events. Combining dry humour with German Stereotypes and a hilarious perspective on British life, Henning is always well received at private events and corporate functions.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers today to book Henning Wehn for your corporate event.

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