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Twayna Mayne: Black Woman

6. Stereotypes

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Comedian Twayna Mayne, born to Jamaican parents and raised by a white parent, explores the subject of racial stereotyping and how it has an effect on identity from childhood onwards. Performing at the Radio Theatre with a virtual audience, Twayna also hears from chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver. Series 1 was awarded Best Comedy at the BBC Radio and Music Awards 2020.

The extended roundtable conversation is also available on BBC Sounds.

Written and performed by Twayna Mayne
Roundtable guests, Andi Oliver and Chantelle Lewis
Production coordinator, Beverly Tagg
Producer, Julia McKenzie
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