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Twayna Mayne continues to explore her identity as a trans-racial adoptee.

Stand-up comedian Twayna Mayne explores the subject of food and how it shapes our identity with chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver and academic and podcaster Chantelle Lewis.

Comedian Twayna Mayne, born to Jamaican parents and raised by a white parent, explores the subject of food and how it has shaped her identity. Performing at the Radio Theatre with a virtual audience, Twayna also hears from chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver and academic and podcaster Chantelle Lewis. 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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Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman.

Comedian Twayna Mayne explores her identity as a black British woman. Along with stand-up in front of a live audience, she chats to other women about their shared experiences.

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