8. I don't see race
Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the phrase “I don’t see race” and what it means to 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 phrase “I don’t see race” and how it can be used to silence conversations around identity and experience. 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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- Wed 23 Jun 202123:00BBC Radio 4
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