In My Own Words
In My Own Words is a TV show on BBC1. Get up close to artists, writers, actors, comedians and poets – and discover both what fires their imaginations and the forces that have shaped their extraordinary lives. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 6 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in December 2025.
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In My Own Words
British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare gives an in-depth interview from his studio in east London, in which he talks candidly about his life and career.
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