Twayna Mayne - Black Woman

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman.

4. 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

Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman.
4. 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 Comedian Twayna Mayne explores the story of her identity as a black British woman.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.