Comedian James Dowdeswell has branched out from stand-up comedy with an online talk celebrating beer and pubs and has also produced his own beer.

Dowdeswell, who previously wrote the book, The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs, says that the media often blames alcohol for problems in society. Yet in his experience drinking beer and visiting pubs brings society together. He hopes his talk will persuade people to look at beer and pubs in a more positive light.