REGINALD D Hunter is no more, say hello to the Man of Kicks.

Since receiving the moniker from blues legend Dr John, he has seen the light.

It is on an epic road trip from North Carolina to New Orleans documenting the 150-year history of American popular song for his BBC2 series Reginald D Hunter's Songs of the South that he crossed paths with the musician.

"Dr John asked me, 'What do you do?' I told him I was a stand-up, and he replied, 'So you're a kicks man. It's a very important job, providing kicks for people.' Is ‘kicks man’ how I'd describe myself? It is now! I am hereby christened A Man of Kicks."

After his latest foray into television, The Man of Kicks is now returning to the live arena with a new show, The Man Who Attempted To Do As Much As Such.

And he is relishing the chance to appear on the British stage once again. "I love stand-up," says the comic, the broad grin on his face confirming as much. "Every time something new works on stage, it's definitely a great high. It's really satisfying."

Despite the British public’s ruthless tendencies, he can’t get enough of the UK, which is why he relocated to the country nearly two decades ago.

"Britain is both my real home and my comedy home,” says the comedian who hails originally from Georgia.”British audiences like being surprised comedically. The problem with Americans is that they just want you to get to the funny part.

"Unlike people in the US, Brits won't say, 'You're too deep' or 'You think too much'. I'm not a social outcast in Britain because I use words of more than five letters. That's one of the many things I love about Britain."

Reginald D Hunter will be at the Wyvern Theatre on Thursday, May 14 at 8pm. Tickets are £25, or £23 with concession. To book call 01793 524481 or visit swindontheatres.co.uk.

Reginald D Hunter

will be at the Wyvern Theatre tonight at 8pm. Tickets are £25, or £23 with concession. To book call 01793 524481 or visit swindontheatres.co.uk.