Simon Amstell: how do you learn who you are?

Beyond Today - A podcast by BBC Radio 4

The comedian and director Simon Amstell is a familiar face who a lot of us grew up with. He visited the Beyond Today studio to tell us about his semi-autobiographical film ‘Benjamin’ in which the main character is constantly seeking external validation. We also discussed his fear of intimacy, an imaginary gorilla, and veganism.'Benjamin' is in cinemas March 15th.Producer: Duncan Barber. Editor: John Shields. Mixed by Nicolas Raufast.