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Twayna Mayne: Black Woman

2. Identity and Representation

Duration: 14 minutes

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

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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
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