Episode 1

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Geoff Norcott examines modern masculinity in this stand-up series for Radio 4, by creating the safe space of a working men’s club so he can speak freely about the problems men are facing and how we might go about fixing them in a way that benefits everyone. This week, Geoff looks at men’s reluctance to put on sunscreen. Why not take a simple, basic precaution against the hottest and largest thing in the entire solar system? Vanity? Bravado? Or something else? With the help of his studio audience, Geoff looks at whether this is connected to men’s reluctance to seek medical advice and their habit of dying early. Written and presented by Geoff Norcott Recorded by Richard Biddulph Production manager: Sarah Wright Executive producer: Caroline Raphael Producer: Ed Morrish A Pier production for BBC Radio 4