Darren Harriott: Black Label

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Comedian Darren Harriott examines his nan’s emigration and his relationship with his Dad.

Comedian Darren Harriott examines his family history from his nan’s emigration to his relationship with his Dad. From 2019.

Comedian Darren Harriott in what was his debut stand-up radio series.

Recorded in Darren's hometown of Birmingham, Black Label explores the different labels and roles he's been assigned throughout his life - Brummie, gang member, brother and son, bouncer and now comic. 

Each episode of Black Label consists of incredibly open-hearted stories from the front line of Darren's life - challenging, enlightening and properly funny comedy.

For starters, Darren examines his family history - looking at his nan's emigration to the UK in the 1960's and exploring his relationship with his dad.

Written and performed by Darren Harriott.  

Producer:  Adnan Ahmed

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2019.

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