Bernardine Evaristo
Author Bernardine Evaristo talks to John Wilson about the formative experiences and cultural influences that have had a profound effect on her writing.
Author Bernardine Evaristo talks to John Wilson about the formative experiences and cultural influences that have had a profound effect on her work.
She looks back on her early childhood in South London, the racism she encountered and how she found her artistic voice attending a youth theatre group. She reveals the influence of her Catholic upbringing on her writing, and the personal relationships that had the biggest impact on her creativity.
Producer: Edwina Pitman
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Manifesto by Bernardine Evaristo
Booker-winning author Bernardine Evaristo's account of staying true to her vision.
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Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
2019 Booker Prize-winning novel that follows the lives of twelve extraordinary characters.
Broadcasts
- Sat 16 Oct 2021 19:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Wed 29 Dec 2021 19:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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