Twayna Mayne
Twayna Mayne: Black Women

Twayna Mayne: Black Women

  • Radio stand-up
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2019 - 2021
  • 8 episodes (2 series)

Twayna Mayne talks about growing up with a middle-class, white family. Also features Andi Oliver and Chantelle Lewis.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Transracial Adoption

Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman and her upbringing as a trans-racial adoptee. 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 Pauline Black, the lead singer of the two tone band The Selecter.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 6th November 2019
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 24th May 2023 11:00pm Radio 4

Cast & crew

Cast
Twayna Mayne Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Pauline Black Self
Writing team
Twayna Mayne Writer
Production team
Julia McKenzie Producer

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