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Raven Smith's Men

In this hilarious series on men and masculinity, Raven Smith reflects on the men he knows, those he has loved and those he would rather forget. Written and read by Raven Smith.

Radio 4,10 episodes

Episodes

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Episode 1: Men
A hilarious look at men and all they entail from professional man-about-town Raven Smith.
22 Apr 2022,15 mins,
Episode 2: New York
Raven Smith goes wild in New York, evolves his style and meets a new man.
22 Apr 2022,15 mins,
Episode 3: The Graduate
Raven Smith dissects office politics and the dangers of citrus fruit.
22 Apr 2022,15 mins,
Episode 4: My Dad, My Simon
Raven Smith’s ponders the significance of a father figure. Or two.
22 Apr 2022,15 mins
Episode 5: The Kens
On the beach it's about the body, on the dancefloor it's about the moves
22 Apr 2022,15 mins,
Episode 6: The Flatmate
Raven Smith reflects on how well he knows the men in his life and the death of a flatmate.
22 Apr 2022,15 mins,
Episode 7: Spotted Dick
Raven Smith ponders on marriage and David Sedaris as a muse.
22 Apr 2022,15 mins,
Episode 8: Dangerous Liaisons
Raven Smith on being disappointed by a fantasy and the dangers of dating while horny.
22 Apr 2022,15 mins,
Episode 9: Lean In
Raven Smith reflects on the risk of going in for a kiss and the horrors of dating.
22 Apr 2022,15 mins,
Episode 10: The Revelations of Raven Smith
Raven Smith has a not totally pleasing revelation about his love for men.
22 Apr 2022,15 mins,