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Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere Series 1
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Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa. How did they first meet? From 2018.

Malawian Comedian Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.

Both countries have had a long a complicated past. Looking at their history, Daliso is our relationship guidance counsellor, helping us navigate the rocky historical waters between the two places.

A Malawian comedian who grew up all over the world, Daliso straddles cultural divides. He will help us all better understand how to sort out our differences. Or not...

Daliso begins by looking at the origins of the relationship, as he asks how did the UK and Africa first meet?

Written and performed by Daliso Chaponda

The Other Guy ...... James Quinn

Theme music by Lawi.

Image by Steve Ullathorne.

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018.

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 30 Apr 2026 03:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Broadcasts

  • Wed 2 May 2018 18:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 9 May 2018 07:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 9 May 2018 17:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 9 May 2018 22:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 10 May 2018 05:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 16 Aug 2021 23:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 21 Mar 2022 07:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 21 Mar 2022 17:00
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  • Tue 22 Mar 2022 05:00
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  • Sun 27 Mar 2022 09:30
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  • Fri 26 Jul 2024 08:00
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  • Fri 26 Jul 2024 13:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 26 Jul 2024 19:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 27 Jul 2024 03:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 29 Apr 2026 08:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 29 Apr 2026 13:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 29 Apr 2026 19:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 30 Apr 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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