Rylan: How to Be a Man

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Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight.

How to Be in the Spotlight – Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of what it's like to be thrust into the public eye – with those who've lived to tell the tale.

How to Be in the Spotlight – Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of what it's like to be thrust into the public eye – with those who've lived to tell the tale. 

Over 12 episodes, Rylan will be joined by guests who will share how they have learned to navigate the spotlight, reflecting on what they did right – and what they did very wrong… 

A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds.

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2. Amir Khan

How to Be a Man: 2. Amir Khan

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Boxer Amir Khan talks to Rylan Clark about punching people for a living, being robbed at gunpoint, religion and hair removal.

Boxing champion and Olympic medallist Amir Khan talks to Rylan Clark about punching people for a living, the inner turmoil he felt when he was robbed at gunpoint, hair removal, religion and how fame, fortune and being known as King Khan has impacted on him as a man. 
 
In this series, Rylan opens up the fault lines of masculinity in lively and revealing conversations with diverse, prominent figures and celebrities. Together they explore toxic masculinity, old-fashioned male stereotypes, gender identity, body image, parenthood, how to educate the next generation, role models and cultural differences to try to understand How to Be a Man in the 2020s. 
 
Series Editor: Yvonne Alexander
Executive Producer: Kevin Mundye
A Mindhouse production in association with Simple Beast for BBC Radio 4

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Man up? Exploring masculinity and what it means today.

Rylan Clark opens the fault lines of masculinity in lively and revealing conversations with prominent figures and celebrities. Together they explore how to be a man in the 2020s.

How to Be a Man - Rylan Clark opens up the fault lines of masculinity at a time when many are struggling to define what it means to be a man in the 2020s - it's never been a more confusing time for the male of the species. Rylan talks to a range of celebrities and prominent figures to gain insights into their unique perspectives. Rylan: How to Be a Man explores toxic masculinity, old-fashioned male stereotypes, gender identity, body image, role models, cultural differences, parenthood and how we educate the next generation. Rylan's unique take makes for lively, revealing and sometimes shocking conversations.

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