Richard Vobes - Preserving England: Freedom, Heritage and Eccentricity

Renowned YouTube broadcaster Richard Vobes speaks on freedom of speech, what Englishness means today and about his extraordinary career, which has run from TV entertainer to truth seeker. In these times of growing hard censorship, through his very popular daily shows, with his trademark tight waistcoat and cravat, Richard has managed to carve out a special niche as a mainstream figure who also dares to ask the awkward questions about current events that others might shy away from. With his original roots as a street mime artist firmly to the fore for the early part of the talk - performing an extraordinary and hilarious acrobatic routine with a briefcase - the themes darken as he addresses the very serious restrictions on free expression that accelerated hugely during lockdowns, as he educates and entertains in equal measure. Recorded at the Glastonbury Symposium, July 2023.

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