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S1 E2: Should we just 'man up'?
Episode 2 of 4
Geoff Norcott examines modern masculinity, with the help of his audience in Leeds. This week, should we just ‘man up’?
This week, Geoff looks at the sometimes problematic phrase “man up". Is it sexist, or is it just shorthand for taking some responsibility for the greater benefit? With the help of his studio audience, Geoff looks at language men need to change.
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
On radio
Tue 29 Sep 202618:30
BBC Radio 4
Broadcasts
- Wed 17 Jul 202418:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 24 Jul 202422:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 29 Sep 202618:30BBC Radio 4