Omid Djalili - Hopeful - The Autobiography

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20140901

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.

In the opening episode, Omid recalls occasions when he's provoked laughter for all the wrong reasons.

Abridger - Lu Kemp

Producer - Kirsty Williams

A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in September 2014.

Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir.

20140902

Omid remembers childhood visits to Iran and explores how it feels to belong to two very different cultures.

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.

Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful memoir.

20140903

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.

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.

Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his side-splitting memoir.

20140904

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

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.

Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir.

05 LAST

20140905

Omid explores the vital role his vivacious mother plays in his life and art.

Conclusion of comedian and actor Omid Djalili's memoir

One of Britain's funniest men takes 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

Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir.

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Episode	First Broadcast	Comments
01	20140901	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. In the opening episode, Omid recalls occasions when he's provoked laughter for all the wrong reasons. Abridger - Lu Kemp Producer - Kirsty Williams A BBC Scotland Production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in September 2014. Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir.
02	20140902	Omid remembers childhood visits to Iran and explores how it feels to belong to two very different cultures. 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. Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful memoir.
03	20140903	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. Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his side-splitting memoir.
04	20140904	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. Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir.
05 LAST	20140905	Omid explores the vital role his vivacious mother plays in his life and art. Conclusion of comedian and actor Omid Djalili's memoir One of Britain's funniest men takes 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 Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir.