News: Robin Ince Documentary Nominated for Mind Award

Robin Ince's Radio 4 documentary, Tears of a Clown, has been shortlisted for a Mind Media Award.

The documentary, produced by Alex Mansfield, explored the enduring links between comedians and mental illness in the aftermath of the death of Robin Williams. Among those who took part were Jo Brand, Josie Long, Barry Cryer and Simon Amstell.

Tears of a Clown has been shortlisted along with 50 other programmes, documentaries, press campaigns and other mental health-related entries, from The Times and Channel 4 news to bloggers and Vice UK, covering topics which ranged from bullying to bipolar and self-harming to suicide. Dramas on the shortlist includes Maisie Williams in Cyberbully (C4), Mackenzie Crook in Ordinary Lies (BBC One) and Paul Whitehouse in Nurse.

The winners will be announced on November 16 at The Troxy in London.

Listen to the programme here.

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