THE newest episode of The National’s Our Friends in Europe podcast is an exclusive interview with an Italian NHS doctor turned stand up comic.
Host and columnist Assa Samake-Roman (below) speaks with Stefaia Licari, who comes off the back of a successful run of shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Trust Me I’m A Comedian, which was on at the Underbelly this year, drew rave reviews.
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In this week’s episode, the pair talk about finding your own voice and identity while being an immigrant, the state of the NHS and what it feels like being part of something that is so important in the national identity of the UK.
This is not an episode to miss.
Listen to all episodes of Our Friends in Europe here.
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