The Confession of Shaparak Khorsandi

Stephen Mangan’s comedy chat show about shame and guilt.

Stephen Mangan invites a different eminent guest into his virtual confessional box to make three 'confessions' to him.

This is a cue for some rich and varied storytelling, and surprising insights as their confessions are put under the microscope. Settle back for a stimulating journey through the realms of shame, regret, guilt and toe-curling embarrassment

Stephen interviews Shaparak Khorsandi, a self-styled ‘spit and sawdust stand-up’ whose career also embraces success as a satirist, novelist and screen-writer.

She recently received the prestigious James Joyce Award from Dublin University.

She reveals a secret act of vandalism in her primary school loos, a story of hand cuffs and impulsive behaviour, and a tendency for taking comic retribution.

Written and presented by Stephen Mangan.

With extra material by Nick Doody.

Producer: Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2021.