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World Service,2 mins

Marta Kauffman on the use of pronouns and the lack of diversity in Friends

The Conversation

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Executive producer Marta Kauffman is the co-creator of the iconic shows Friends and Grace and Frankie. She says she now regrets the representation of Chandler Bing’s transgender parent in Friends, as well as discussing the criticism she received for the show’s lack of diversity. You can hear Marta Kauffman discussing friendships, race and sexism with presenter Kim Chakanetsa and Ghanaian director Nicole Amarteifio on The Conversation on the BBC World Service on Monday 11 July at 1130-1200 BST.

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