Episode 3
Reading from his colourful memoir, Omid Djalili recalls his unconventional childhood in an Iranian guesthouse in London.
Omid recalls his experiences as a ten-year old medical translator and revisits a poignant period when religious tensions in Iran reached his family home in Kensington.
Comedian and actor Omid Djalili is one of Britain's funniest men. His memoirs take us through his unconventional childhood growing up in an Iranian household in London and chart his progression from serious acting into comedy.
It's a laugh-out-loud, intelligent and deeply touching journey through a fascinating life.
Abridger ..... Lu Kemp
Producer ..... Kirsty Williams
A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in September 2014.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Omid Djalili |
| Author | Omid Djalili |
| Abridger | Lu Kemp |
| Producer | Kirsty Williams |
Broadcasts
Wed 3 Sep 201409:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 4 Sep 201400:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 10 Jul 201914:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 11 Jul 201902:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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