Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Trans-racial Adoption | 20191106 | 20230524 (R4) | Comedian Twayna Mayne's upbringing as a trans-racial adoptee is explored as she searches for her own Black British female 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. First broadcast in November 2019. Producer: Julia McKenzie A BBC Studios Production Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman. |
| 02 | Identity And Representation | 20191113 | 20230531 (R4) | Comedian Twayna Mayne was trans-racially adopted and in this episode she searches for role models to help her create her own Black British female 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 and writer Danielle Dash. First broadcast in November 2019. Producer: Julia McKenzie A BBC Studios Production Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a British Black Woman. Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman. |
| 03 | Gender And Sexuality | 20191120 | 20230607 (R4) | 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 Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a Black British Woman |
| 04 | Colourism | 20191127 | 20230614 (R4) | Comedian Twayna Mayne was trans-racially adopted and in this episode she looks at ‘colourism' as she explores her own Black British female 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 writer Danielle Dash. First broadcast in November 2019. Producer: Julia McKenzie A BBC Studios Production Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a Black British Woman |
| 05 | Food | 20210602 | Comedian Twayna Mayne, born to Jamaican parents and raised by a white parent, explores the subject of food and how it has shaped her identity. Performing at the Radio Theatre with a virtual audience, Twayna also hears from chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver and academic and podcaster Chantelle Lewis. Series 1 was awarded Best Comedy at the BBC Radio and Music Awards 2020. The extended roundtable conversation is also available on BBC Sounds. Written and performed by Twayna Mayne Roundtable guests, Andi Oliver and Chantelle Lewis Production coordinator, Beverly Tagg Producer, Julia McKenzie A BBC Studios Production Twayna Mayne continues to explore her identity as a trans-racial adoptee. Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman. | |
| 06 | Stereotypes | 20210609 | Comedian Twayna Mayne, born to Jamaican parents and raised by a white parent, explores the subject of racial stereotyping and how it has an effect on identity from childhood onwards. Performing at the Radio Theatre with a virtual audience, Twayna also hears from chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver. Series 1 was awarded Best Comedy at the BBC Radio and Music Awards 2020. The extended roundtable conversation is also available on BBC Sounds. Written and performed by Twayna Mayne Roundtable guests, Andi Oliver and Chantelle Lewis Production coordinator, Beverly Tagg Producer, Julia McKenzie A BBC Studios Production Twayna Mayne continues to explore her identity as a trans-racial adoptee. Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman. | |
| 07 | Class | 20210616 | Comedian Twayna Mayne, born to Jamaican parents and raised by a white parent, explores class and her own journey from one to another via adoption. Performing at the Radio Theatre with a virtual audience, Twayna also hears from chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver and academic and podcaster Chantelle Lewis. Series 1 was awarded Best Comedy at the BBC Radio and Music Awards 2020. The extended roundtable conversation is also available on BBC Sounds. Written and performed by Twayna Mayne Roundtable guests, Andi Oliver and Chantelle Lewis Production coordinator, Beverly Tagg Producer, Julia McKenzie A BBC Studios Production Twayna Mayne continues to explore her identity as a trans-racial adoptee. Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman. | |
| 08 | I Don't See Race | 20210623 | Comedian Twayna Mayne, born to Jamaican parents and raised by a white parent, explores the phrase `I don't see race` and how it can be used to silence conversations around identity and experience. Performing at the Radio Theatre with a virtual audience, Twayna also hears from chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver and academic and podcaster Chantelle Lewis. Series 1 was awarded Best Comedy at the BBC Radio and Music Awards 2020. The extended roundtable conversation is also available on BBC Sounds. Written and performed by Twayna Mayne Roundtable guests, Andi Oliver and Chantelle Lewis Production coordinator, Beverly Tagg Producer, .Julia McKenzie A BBC Studios Production Twayna Mayne continues to explore her identity as a trans-racial adoptee. Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman. |