My Teenage Diary

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Rufus Hound invites a guest to read extracts from their teenage diaries

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Rufus Hound chats to comedian Shazia Mirza about growing up as Muslim girl in the 1990s.

Comedian Shazia Mirza recalls growing up as a Muslim girl in 1990s Birmingham through her diaries. With Rufus Hound. From 2020.

Rufus Hound returns for another series of honest, intimate and hilarious interviews, with famous guests reading from their genuine teenage diaries. 

Rufus kicks off with comedian Shazia Mirza as she discusses her experiences growing up in a strict Muslim family in the UK. 

In her teenage diaries, the young Shazia describes arguing with her parents, getting a Saturday job in McDonalds, bumping into a Rick Astley lookalike in a pub and dreaming about becoming a grand slam tennis ace. 

Producer: Harriet Jaine

A Talkback production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2020.

My Teenage Diary: Series 9

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Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Rufus Hound returns with more famous guests reading from their genuine teenage diaries.

Guests this series are Woman's Hour host Dame Jenni Murray, former Goodie Bill Oddie, comedian Shazia Mirza, impressionist Jan Ravens, podcaster Olly Mann and writer Julie Myerson.

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