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Reading from his colourful memoir, comic Omid Djalili recalls two encounters from his youth that helped propel him into acting.

Omid looks back at two key encounters which inspired him to risk all and become an actor.

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.

15 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
ReaderOmid Djalili
AuthorOmid Djalili
AbridgerLu Kemp
ProducerKirsty Williams

Broadcasts

  • Thu 4 Sep 201409:45
  • Fri 5 Sep 201400:30
  • Thu 11 Jul 201914:45
  • Fri 12 Jul 201902:45

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