Twayna Mayne: Black Woman

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Twayna Mayne: Black Woman: 1. Trans-racial adoption

1. Trans-racial adoption

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Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman.

Featuring stand-up recorded at Up the Creek Comedy Club in Greenwich, comedian Twayna Mayne explores her black British identity via her trans-racial upbringing.

Comedian Twayna Mayne's upbringing as a trans-racial adoptee is explored as she searches for 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.

First broadcast in November 2019.

Producer: Julia McKenzie
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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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