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The C.U. Jimmy Hat

Richard reclaims the tartan hat with nylon ginger hair attached, sold in Scottish tourist shops. With Susan Calman. From August 2011.

Richard Herring reclaims a contentious object. For this Edinburgh Special, Richard is reclaiming the C.U. Jimmy hat. A hat and ginger hair combo, widely available in tourist shops throughout Scotland. He looks at Scottish identity with the help of Scottish comedienne Susan Calman, and looks at the Celtic roots of red hair and asks why ginger hair bullying is acceptable.
Written and performed by Richard Herring, starring Emma Kennedy, Susan Calman and guests.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani.

30 minutes

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Fri 5 Aug 2016 23:30
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  • Tue 23 Aug 2011 18:30
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  • Tue 30 Aug 2011 12:30
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  • Tue 30 Aug 2011 22:00
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  • Fri 5 Aug 2016 23:30
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