Bernadine Evaristo
Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo talks to John Wilson about the formative experiences and cultural influences that have had a profound effect on her work.
Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo talks to John Wilson about the formative experiences and cultural influences that have had a profound effect on her work.
Evaristo looks back on her early childhood in south London, the racism she encountered, and how she found her artistic voice attending a youth theatre group. She reveals the influence of a Catholic upbringing on her writing, discusses the influence of works by Ntozake Shange and Dylan Thomas, and explains how a personal relationship had a huge impact on her creativity.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Wilson |
| Interviewed Guest | Bernardine Evaristo |
| Music | Hannah Peel |
| Editor | Robin Keam |
| Series Editor | Timothy Prosser |
| Producer | Edwina Pitman |
| Director | Mark Ward |
Broadcasts
- Sun 28 Nov 2021 19:30
- Mon 29 Nov 2021 02:15
- Tue 21 Nov 2023 00:30
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