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3. Gender and Sexuality

Featuring stand-up recorded at Up The Creek Comedy Club in Greenwich, comedian Twayna Mayne explores gender and her Black British Identity.

Comedian Twayna Mayne was trans-racially adopted and in this episode she explores gender and sexuality in her quest to understand her Black British 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, singer and actress Mzz Kimberley and writer Danielle Dash.

First broadcast in November 2019.

Producer: Julia McKenzie
A BBC Studios Production

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 7 Jun 202323:00

Broadcasts

  • Wed 20 Nov 201923:00
  • Wed 7 Jun 202323:00

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