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May 2018
18m 55s

A Toast To The Bridesmaids

Bbc Radio 4
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Actress and comedian Diona Doherty says we need a big rethink about who we allow to make a speech at weddings. She tells us why if we want true equality it all starts with letting the bridesmaids speak.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the Palm House in Belfast as part of the BBC Music Biggest Weekend Festival 2018.

Presenter: Olly Mann Producer: Jordan Dunbar.

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