Born Lippy By Jo Brand

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First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

Family

20181203

20181204 (R4)

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

She says she's messed up enough times to feel confident she has no wisdom to offer anyone.

But who cares? She's going to do it anyway.

Once upon a (very, very) long time ago Jo Brand was what you might describe as 'a nice little girl'. Of course, that was before the values of cynicism, misogyny and the societal expectation that Jo would be thin, feminine and demure sent her off down Arsey Avenue.

The plot thickened when, due to a complicated fusion of hormones, horrible family dynamics and a no-good boyfriend they hated, Jo ended up leaving home at 16.

Now she's considerably further along life's inevitable journey and, in this memoir, she reveals a side of herself that we don't normally hear - the things she wishes she'd known and the things she hopes for the future. As you'd expect, she pulls no punches.

Jo begins with the wisdom (or otherwise) of giving advice, and guidance on how to survive your family. From her own battlefield experiences, she suggests the best attitude for family holidays and Christmas.

Sometimes, it's just a case of lowering your expectations.

Written and read in five parts by Jo Brand.

Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan

A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

Born Lippy, How to do Female' is Jo Brand's darkly funny guide to life.

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

She says she's messed up enough times to feel confident she has no wisdom to offer anyone.

But who cares? She's going to do it anyway.

The plot thickened when, due to a complicated fusion of hormones, horrible family dynamics and a no-good boyfriend they hated, Jo ended up leaving home at 16.

Sometimes, it's just a case of lowering your expectations.

Written and read in five parts by Jo Brand.

Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan

A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

Born Lippy, How to do Female' is Jo Brand's darkly funny guide to life.

Love And Friendship

20181204

20181205 (R4)

Jo turns unflinchingly to love and friendship.

This includes the story of an unsuitable teenage boyfriend and the appalling poetry he inspired, as well as Jo's five golden rules for keeping friends (even if they do say you look like Brian Blessed in drag).

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

She says she's messed up enough times to feel confident she has no wisdom to offer anyone. But who cares? She's doing it anyway.

Jo's memoir reveals a side of herself that we don't normally hear - the things she wishes she'd known and the things she hopes for the future.

As you'd expect, she pulls no punches.

Written and read by Jo Brand.

Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan

A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

Jo Brand turns advice giver as she unflinchingly tackles love and friendship.

Born Lippy, How to do Female' is Jo Brand's darkly funny guide to life.

Being Kind

20181205

20181206 (R4)

Jo draws on her nursing experiences and walking from Hull to Liverpool to give guidance on the vital life skill of being kind.

She applauds Billy Bragg for his motivational music and describes the moment he 'almost' made her cry on telly.

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

She says she's messed up enough times to feel confident she has no wisdom to offer anyone. But who cares? She's doing it anyway.

Jo's memoir reveals a side of herself that we don't normally hear - the things she wishes she'd known and the things she hopes for the future.

As you'd expect, she pulls no punches.

Written and read by Jo Brand.

Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan

A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

Born Lippy, How to do Female' is Jo Brand's darkly funny guide to life.

Clothes

20181206

20181207 (R4)

Jo acknowledges she is a bit weird about clothes because she doesn't like them much and can't be bothered with them, except her lucky steel toe-capped boots.

She is keen to point out that - whatever else you may be if you're female - you are not what you wear.

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

She says she's messed up enough times to feel confident she has no wisdom to offer anyone. But who cares? She's doing it anyway.

Jo's memoir reveals a side of herself that we don't normally hear - the things she wishes she'd known and the things she hopes for the future.

As you'd expect, she pulls no punches.

Written and read by Jo Brand.

Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan

A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

Born Lippy, How to do Female' is Jo Brand's darkly funny guide to life.

Being Different

20181207

20181208 (R4)

Jo shares her singular perspective on 'being different'.

Whether it was her rebellious teenage years or moving from a nursing career to the stand-up comedy circuit, Jo knows that it's hard to find out who and what you are - and also in gaining equality for both sexes.

But she's hopeful that, as long as we're on the same page (and that page isn't 3), there's scope for great strides forward.

Jo Brand concludes her typically irreverent guide to life.

Jo's memoir reveals a side of herself that we don't normally hear - the things she wishes she'd known and the things she hopes for the future.

As you'd expect, she pulls no punches.

Written and read by Jo Brand.

Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan

A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

Born Lippy, How to do Female' is Jo Brand's darkly funny guide to life.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Family	20181203	20181204 (R4)	Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. She says she's messed up enough times to feel confident she has no wisdom to offer anyone. But who cares? She's going to do it anyway. Once upon a (very, very) long time ago Jo Brand was what you might describe as 'a nice little girl'. Of course, that was before the values of cynicism, misogyny and the societal expectation that Jo would be thin, feminine and demure sent her off down Arsey Avenue. The plot thickened when, due to a complicated fusion of hormones, horrible family dynamics and a no-good boyfriend they hated, Jo ended up leaving home at 16. Now she's considerably further along life's inevitable journey and, in this memoir, she reveals a side of herself that we don't normally hear - the things she wishes she'd known and the things she hopes for the future. As you'd expect, she pulls no punches. Jo begins with the wisdom (or otherwise) of giving advice, and guidance on how to survive your family. From her own battlefield experiences, she suggests the best attitude for family holidays and Christmas. Sometimes, it's just a case of lowering your expectations. Written and read in five parts by Jo Brand. Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. Born Lippy, How to do Female' is Jo Brand's darkly funny guide to life. Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. She says she's messed up enough times to feel confident she has no wisdom to offer anyone. But who cares? She's going to do it anyway. Once upon a (very, very) long time ago Jo Brand was what you might describe as 'a nice little girl'. Of course, that was before the values of cynicism, misogyny and the societal expectation that Jo would be thin, feminine and demure sent her off down Arsey Avenue. The plot thickened when, due to a complicated fusion of hormones, horrible family dynamics and a no-good boyfriend they hated, Jo ended up leaving home at 16. Now she's considerably further along life's inevitable journey and, in this memoir, she reveals a side of herself that we don't normally hear - the things she wishes she'd known and the things she hopes for the future. As you'd expect, she pulls no punches. Jo begins with the wisdom (or otherwise) of giving advice, and guidance on how to survive your family. From her own battlefield experiences, she suggests the best attitude for family holidays and Christmas. Sometimes, it's just a case of lowering your expectations. Written and read in five parts by Jo Brand. Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. Born Lippy, How to do Female' is Jo Brand's darkly funny guide to life.
02	Love And Friendship	20181204	20181205 (R4)	Jo turns unflinchingly to love and friendship. This includes the story of an unsuitable teenage boyfriend and the appalling poetry he inspired, as well as Jo's five golden rules for keeping friends (even if they do say you look like Brian Blessed in drag). Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. She says she's messed up enough times to feel confident she has no wisdom to offer anyone. But who cares? She's doing it anyway. Jo's memoir reveals a side of herself that we don't normally hear - the things she wishes she'd known and the things she hopes for the future. As you'd expect, she pulls no punches. Written and read by Jo Brand. Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. Jo Brand turns advice giver as she unflinchingly tackles love and friendship. Born Lippy, How to do Female' is Jo Brand's darkly funny guide to life.
03	Being Kind	20181205	20181206 (R4)	Jo draws on her nursing experiences and walking from Hull to Liverpool to give guidance on the vital life skill of being kind. She applauds Billy Bragg for his motivational music and describes the moment he 'almost' made her cry on telly. Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. She says she's messed up enough times to feel confident she has no wisdom to offer anyone. But who cares? She's doing it anyway. Jo's memoir reveals a side of herself that we don't normally hear - the things she wishes she'd known and the things she hopes for the future. As you'd expect, she pulls no punches. Written and read by Jo Brand. Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. Born Lippy, How to do Female' is Jo Brand's darkly funny guide to life.
04	Clothes	20181206	20181207 (R4)	Jo acknowledges she is a bit weird about clothes because she doesn't like them much and can't be bothered with them, except her lucky steel toe-capped boots. She is keen to point out that - whatever else you may be if you're female - you are not what you wear. Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. She says she's messed up enough times to feel confident she has no wisdom to offer anyone. But who cares? She's doing it anyway. Jo's memoir reveals a side of herself that we don't normally hear - the things she wishes she'd known and the things she hopes for the future. As you'd expect, she pulls no punches. Written and read by Jo Brand. Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. Born Lippy, How to do Female' is Jo Brand's darkly funny guide to life.
05	Being Different	20181207	20181208 (R4)	Jo shares her singular perspective on 'being different'. Whether it was her rebellious teenage years or moving from a nursing career to the stand-up comedy circuit, Jo knows that it's hard to find out who and what you are - and also in gaining equality for both sexes. But she's hopeful that, as long as we're on the same page (and that page isn't 3), there's scope for great strides forward. Jo Brand concludes her typically irreverent guide to life. Jo's memoir reveals a side of herself that we don't normally hear - the things she wishes she'd known and the things she hopes for the future. As you'd expect, she pulls no punches. Written and read by Jo Brand. Abridged and produced by Pippa Vaughan A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. Born Lippy, How to do Female' is Jo Brand's darkly funny guide to life.