Bernardine Evaristo: Never Give Up
Alan Yentob explores the remarkable life and work of the trailblazing Anglo-Nigerian writer Bernardine Evaristo, author of the Booker Prize-winning novel Girl, Woman, Other.
Alan Yentob explores the remarkable life and work of the trailblazing Anglo-Nigerian author Bernardine Evaristo, whose Booker Prize-winning novel Girl, Woman, Other has become a global phenomenon in recent years. With great wit and wisdom, Evaristo lays bare her unique approach to creativity across the decades as her latest book, an inspirational non-fiction work called Manifesto: On Never Giving Up, is published.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alan Yentob |
| Featured Artist | Bernardine Evaristo |
| Director | Luke McMahon |
| Producer | Luke McMahon |
| Executive Producer | Tanya Hudson |
| Series Editor | Alan Yentob |
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