Double Vision

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Broadcast

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Alvin Pang

20220930

Poet, editor and writer Alvin Pang loves Singapore. It's just that he doesn't necessarily want to be in Singapore. He loves it, but the cause for this is a wanderlust and a need for movement which has given him an instinct to push down walls. He explores how the Singapore mindset of the convivial host can set a writer in good stead for a creative life.

Presented by Alvin Pang

Produced by Kevin Core

Alvin Pang performs an essay recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.

Anil Pradhan

20220929

Anil Pradhan says he is defined by his `inbetween-ness`. As a gay, Indian, Nepali poet he considers the strange duality - that while English may be linked with the colonial mindset that defined India - it is also a language that allows him to express his true self. This episode was recorded at the BBC Contains Strong Language Festival in Birmingham.

Presented by Anil Pradhan

Produced by Kevin Core

Anil Pradhan performs an essay recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.

Isabelle Baafi

20220928

Isabelle Baafi has a unique take on healthcare, forged by the Caribbean origins of a succession of female healers in her family. Reaching back in time from her own childhood visit to A&E, Isabelle explores her mother's adage - that to heal someone is to change their destiny.

Presented by Isabelle Baafi

Produced by Kevin Core

Isabelle Baafi performs an essay recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.

Roy Mcfarlane

20220927

Roy McFarlane, former Birmingham Laureate, recalls the mask worn by his Jamaican late father - a mask designed to help him integrate into his new UK home. But did it work? Roy recalls the dignity of a man who worked hard to put money on the table - and encyclopaedias on the shelves. His essay was recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival in Birmingham.

This essay contains strong racist language which some may find offensive.

Presented by Roy McFarlane

Produced by Kevin Core

Roy McFarlane performs an essay recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.

Tishani Doshi

20220926

The Indian writer and dancer Tishani Doshi considers the impact of her mother's upbringing thousands of miles away in the UK and how her imagination returns to the exotic idea - of a row of small terraced houses in the seemingly endless summer nights of Wales. Her essay was recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival in Birmingham.

Presented by Tishani Doshi

Produced by Kevin Core

Tishani Doshi performs an essay recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Comments
Alvin Pang	20220930	Poet, editor and writer Alvin Pang loves Singapore. It's just that he doesn't necessarily want to be in Singapore. He loves it, but the cause for this is a wanderlust and a need for movement which has given him an instinct to push down walls. He explores how the Singapore mindset of the convivial host can set a writer in good stead for a creative life. Presented by Alvin Pang Produced by Kevin Core Alvin Pang performs an essay recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.
Anil Pradhan	20220929	Anil Pradhan says he is defined by his `inbetween-ness`. As a gay, Indian, Nepali poet he considers the strange duality - that while English may be linked with the colonial mindset that defined India - it is also a language that allows him to express his true self. This episode was recorded at the BBC Contains Strong Language Festival in Birmingham. Presented by Anil Pradhan Produced by Kevin Core Anil Pradhan performs an essay recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.
Isabelle Baafi	20220928	Isabelle Baafi has a unique take on healthcare, forged by the Caribbean origins of a succession of female healers in her family. Reaching back in time from her own childhood visit to A&E, Isabelle explores her mother's adage - that to heal someone is to change their destiny. Presented by Isabelle Baafi Produced by Kevin Core Isabelle Baafi performs an essay recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.
Roy Mcfarlane	20220927	Roy McFarlane, former Birmingham Laureate, recalls the mask worn by his Jamaican late father - a mask designed to help him integrate into his new UK home. But did it work? Roy recalls the dignity of a man who worked hard to put money on the table - and encyclopaedias on the shelves. His essay was recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival in Birmingham. This essay contains strong racist language which some may find offensive. Presented by Roy McFarlane Produced by Kevin Core Roy McFarlane performs an essay recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.
Tishani Doshi	20220926	The Indian writer and dancer Tishani Doshi considers the impact of her mother's upbringing thousands of miles away in the UK and how her imagination returns to the exotic idea - of a row of small terraced houses in the seemingly endless summer nights of Wales. Her essay was recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival in Birmingham. Presented by Tishani Doshi Produced by Kevin Core Tishani Doshi performs an essay recorded at the BBC's Contains Strong Language Festival.