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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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland Production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 first broadcast in September 2014.

15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Omid Djalili
Author Omid Djalili
Abridger Lu Kemp
Producer Kirsty Williams

Broadcasts

  • Wed 3 Sep 2014 09:45
  • Thu 4 Sep 2014 00:30
  • Wed 10 Jul 2019 14:45
  • Thu 11 Jul 2019 02:45

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