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4. Coming Out

At 21, she first told someone how she felt about her gender, but coming out took courage. Eddie Izzard reads from her memoir.

Eddie was 21 when she first told someone how she felt about her gender. But coming out to the world took courage.

In this memoir, Eddie takes us on a journey through her life - one during which she's discovered much about herself along the way, and come to terms with not fitting into the box that most of us like to put people in.

With a nod to the surreal humour and disarming candour of her shows, and some occasional digressions, Believe Me tells the story of a child losing their mother yet who’s risen to become a star of comedy and drama, a leading advocate of total clothing rights, and an extreme runner of marathons.

Written and read by Eddie Izzard.

Director: Lizzie Davies
Abridged and produced by Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 11 Feb 2022 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Eddie Izzard
Author Eddie Izzard
Abridger Jill Waters
Director Lizzie Davies
Producer Jill Waters

Broadcasts

  • Thu 29 Jun 2017 09:45
  • Fri 30 Jun 2017 00:30
  • Thu 31 Dec 2020 14:00
  • New Year's Day 2021 02:00
  • Thu 10 Feb 2022 14:00
  • Fri 11 Feb 2022 02:00