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The Old School Tie

Richard Herring's ObjectiveSeries 2
Episode 4 of 4

Is it acceptable to be prejudiced against public schools and the posh? With Emma Kennedy and Alexei Sayle. From November 2011.

Richard examines 'The Old School Tie' an object that has come to represent public school networks and contacts. Richard asks if it is acceptable to be prejudice against the posh?

Series in which Richard Herring pokes and prods a variety controversial objects and see if the controversy falls out.

Through vox pops, interviews and stand up comedy, he examines the objects' history, meaning and significance and challenges our assumed logic and stereotypes.

Can we reclaim these objects away from their unfortunate associations?

Written by and starring Richard Herring.

With Emma Kennedy.

Special guest: Alexei Sayle

Producer: Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.

30 minutes

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