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Jack Rooke

The comedian shares an insight into his very personal brand of storytelling.

The comedian, writer and mental health campaigner shares an insight into his very personal brand of storytelling.

Jack’s first stand-up show, Good Grief, reflects on the unexpected death of his father, when he was just a teenager. Co-written with his Nan, the show met with critical acclaim at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival, and was recorded for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 a few years later.

We listen to Jack’s poignant and funny debut, and talk to him about his subsequent work, which includes an exploration of male mental health, and a quest to track down Mathangi Arulpragasam – AKA the British artist M.I.A. - who inspired Jack to turn adversity into hope. We hear a clip from Mamma M.I.A.: Influence of an Icon, which was a 2018 Boom Shakalaka production for Radio 4.

Produced and presented by Ali Gardiner for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra.

First broadcast in 2019.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 3 Jun 2020 04:00

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Apr 2019 11:00
  • Tue 9 Apr 2019 21:00
  • Tue 2 Jun 2020 11:00
  • Tue 2 Jun 2020 16:00
  • Tue 2 Jun 2020 21:00
  • Wed 3 Jun 2020 04:00