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2. Identity and Representation

Featuring stand-up recorded at Up The Creek Comedy Club in Greenwich, comedian Twayna Mayne searches for role models in her quest to explore her Black British Identity.

Comedian Twayna Mayne was trans-racially adopted and in this episode she searches for role models to help her create her own Black British female identity. Along with stand-up in front of a live audience she chats to other women about their shared experiences, with this episode featuring a contribution from lead singer of the two tone band The Selecter, Pauline Black and writer Danielle Dash.

First broadcast in November 2019.

Producer: Julia McKenzie
A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studios Production

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14 minutes

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Wed 31 May 2023 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Broadcasts

  • Wed 13 Nov 2019 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Wed 31 May 2023 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

Listen to a bonus round table episode of Twayna Mayne: Black Woman

Listen to a bonus round table episode of Twayna Mayne: Black Woman

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