Séamas O'Reilly on childhood memories, the significance of the Border and the impact of Brexit
Author Séamas O'Reilly talks to Borderlines hosts Freya McClements and Mary Minihan about growing up with his 10 siblings on the Border between Derry in Northern Ireland and Donegal in the Republic when the Troubles were on the wane.The writer also reflects on the "bittersweet" e ...Show more
Borderlines: Rosemary Jenkinson on identity, culture and resisting being pigeonholed.
Writer Rosemary Jenkinson talks to Borderlines hosts Freya McClements and Mary Minihan about her very British upbringing in Northern Ireland, the awkward facts of history and how a trip to Palestine changed her perspective. The author recalls how the Troubles touched her childhoo ...Show more
The Bake Off winner, writer and presenter talks to Fearne about her upbringing, arranged marriage and the realities of being a British celebrity raised with Bangladeshi traditions.<hr>
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On this week's episode, we welcome the insightful Rozan (Razan), an intercultural visionary who delves into the complexities of identity, belonging, and the power of self-awareness. Rozan shares her journey of navigating multiple identities as a Sudanese, African, and British wom ...Show more
The very gracious and eloquent Janet Mock talks about her life, activism and writing in this essential session about the power of storytelling. She reflects on her journey, and challenges preconceived notions about identity, being and truth. Chaired by Lucky Price.<hr><p style='c ...Show more
Mymuna Soleman, founder of The Privilege Café, educator and influencer, Char Bailey; and Cassie Logan, founder of the Black Culture Movement in Northern Ireland, talk about their experiences of racism in the UK, and what life is like as a person of colour. They explore everything ...Show more