Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | Integration | 20160817 | 20240524 (BBC7) | Breakthrough comedian Tez Ilyas presents a show for everyone interested in - or interested in becoming - a British Muslim. Everything you need to know is here - the do's, don'ts, and avoid-or-you'll-be-arresteds. Simultaneously a hilarious, joyous celebration of British-Muslim life - and a subversive, thoughtful satire on society's attitudes to Islam. In this episode, Tez looks at 'Integration', a word that's often used in the context of Muslims in the UK. How can Muslims integrate better? And who says they don't at the moment? And more importantly, what's Marks & Spencer or hipster beards got to do with it? Tez explains all... About Tez Blackburn-born Tez Ilyas started performing comedy in 2010 and has appeared in eight competition finals including the BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. He has recently appeared on the Now Show on Radio 4, as well as having performances on BBC1, BBC 3, E4, and BBC iPlayer, following his hugely critically-acclaimed debut Edinburgh show. Producer: Sam Bryant A BBC Studios Production. Comedian Tez Ilyas's show for everyone interested in British Muslims - or in becoming one. Breakthrough comedian Tez Ilyas presents a show for everyone interested in – or interested in becoming – a British Muslim. In this episode, Tez looks at ‘Integration', a word that's often used in the context of Muslims in the UK. How can Muslims integrate better? And who says they don't at the moment? And more importantly, what's Marks & Spencer or hipster beards got to do with it? Tez explains all - A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016. **** About Tez He's appeared on Radio 4's The Now Show on Radio 4, as well performing on BBC1, BBC 3, E4, and BBC iPlayer, following his hugely critically-acclaimed debut Edinburgh show. Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim with his musings on ‘Integration'. From 2016. |
| 01 | 02 | Community | 20160824 | 20240531 (BBC7) | Breakthrough comedian Tez Ilyas presents a show for everyone interested in - or interested in becoming - a British Muslim. Everything you need to know is here - the do's, don'ts, and avoid-or-you'll-be-arresteds. Simultaneously a hilarious, joyous celebration of British-Muslim life - and a subversive, thoughtful satire on society's attitudes to Islam. In this episode, Tez looks at 'Community'. It seems from the news, all Muslims belong to the 'Muslim Community' - but what is this mysterious organisation? Who runs it? What does it do? And does Nadiya from Bake Off speak for them all? Tez gets to the bottom of it... About Tez Blackburn-born Tez Ilyas started performing comedy in 2010 and has appeared in eight competition finals including the BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. He has recently appeared on the Now Show on Radio 4, as well as having performances on BBC1, BBC 3, E4, and BBC iPlayer, following his hugely critically-acclaimed debut Edinburgh show. Producer: Sam Bryant A BBC Studios Production. What is this mysterious organisation called the 'Muslim Community'? Tez investigates. Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a show for everyone interested in – or interested in becoming – a British Muslim. Everything you need to know is here. In this episode, Tez looks at ‘Community'. It seems from the news, all Muslims belong to the ‘Muslim Community' – but what is this mysterious organisation? Who runs it? What does it do? And does Nadiya from Bake Off speak for them all? Tez gets to the bottom of it. Blackburn-born Tez began performing comedy in 2010. A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016. Comedian Tez Ilyas' show for everyone interested in British Muslims- or in becoming one. Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a show for everyone interested in – or interested in becoming – a British Muslim. From 2016. |
| 01 | 03 | Values | 20160831 | 20240607 (BBC7) | Breakthrough comedian Tez Ilyas presents a show for everyone interested in - or interested in becoming - a British Muslim. Everything you need to know is here - the do's, don'ts, and avoid-or-you'll-be-arresteds. Simultaneously a hilarious, joyous celebration of British-Muslim life - and a subversive, thoughtful satire on society's attitudes to Islam. In this episode, Tez looks at 'British Values'. Recent legislation means we're all obliged to know about British Values to avoid the path to extremism... but what are British Values? Who decides them? And does Benidorm hold the answer? Tez explains all... About Tez Blackburn-born Tez Ilyas started performing comedy in 2010 and has appeared in eight competition finals including the BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. He has recently appeared on the Now Show on Radio 4, as well as having performances on BBC1, BBC 3, E4, and BBC iPlayer, following his hugely critically-acclaimed debut Edinburgh show. Producer: Sam Bryant A BBC Studios Production. What are British values? Who decides them? Does Benidorm hold the answer? Tez explains all Breakthrough comedian Tez Ilyas presents a show for everyone interested in – or interested in becoming – a British Muslim. Everything you need to know is here - the do's, don'ts, and avoid-or-you'll-be-arresteds. Simultaneously a hilarious, joyous celebration of British-Muslim life - and a subversive, thoughtful satire on society's attitudes to Islam. In this episode, Tez looks at ‘British Values'. Recent legislation means we're all obliged to know about British Values to avoid the path to extremism - but what are British Values? Who decides them? And does Benidorm hold the answer? Tez explains all - A BBC Studios Production, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2016. **** Comedian Tez Ilyas' show for everyone interested in British Muslims- or in becoming one... Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim with his musings on ‘British values'. From 2016. |
| 01 | 04 LAST | Tez Commandments | 20160907 | 20240614 (BBC7) | Breakthrough comedian Tez Ilyas presents a show for everyone interested in - or interested in becoming - a British Muslim. Everything you need to know is here - the do's, don'ts, and avoid-or-you'll-be-arresteds. Simultaneously a hilarious, joyous celebration of British-Muslim life - and a subversive, thoughtful satire on society's attitudes to Islam. In the final episode, Tez rounds up all his remaining advice on being a British Muslim in a handy cut-out-and-keep guide. From instruction on confidence building, to advice on limb replacement, simply follow the Tez Commandments... About Tez Blackburn-born Tez Ilyas started performing comedy in 2010 and has appeared in eight competition finals including the BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. He has recently appeared on the Now Show on Radio 4, as well as having performances on BBC1, BBC 3, E4, and BBC iPlayer, following his hugely critically-acclaimed debut Edinburgh show. Producer: Sam Bryant A BBC Studios Production. Tez rounds up all his remaining advice on being a British Muslim. Comedian Tez Ilyas, presents a show for everyone interested in – or interested in becoming – a British Muslim. Everything you need to know is right here - the do's, don'ts, and avoid-or-you'll-be-arrested. In the final episode, Tez rounds up all his remaining advice on being a British Muslim in a handy cut-out-and-keep guide. For instruction on confidence building or advice on limb replacement, simply follow the Tez Commandments - Comedian Tez Ilyas' show about British muslims and how to become one. Comedian Tez Ilyas shares his knowledge of Islam and offers some handy tips if you fancy becoming a British Muslim. From 2016. |
| 02 | 01 | Tezifesto | 20180124 | 20241130 (BBC7) 20190717 (R4) |  Comedian Tez Ilyas presents the second series of his stand-up show talking about what it's like being a Muslim in Britain today. In this first episode Tez talks about moving back home to Blackburn and discusses class differences and social mobility before announcing his candidacy for Prime Minister. Written and performed by Tez Ilyas. Producer: Carl Cooper A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in 2018. **** About Tez Blackburn-born Tez Ilyas started performing comedy in 2010 and has appeared in eight competition finals including the BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. He's appeared on Radio 4's The Now Show on Radio 4, as well performing on BBC1, BBC 3, E4, and BBC iPlayer, following his hugely critically-acclaimed debut Edinburgh show. Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim: can he be PM? Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim: can he become Prime Minster? From 2018. Tez Ilyas returns for a second series of TEZ Talks. Produced by Carl Cooper Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a second series of Tez Talks. |
| 02 | 02 | Are Youse Muslim And That? | 20180131 | 20241207 (BBC7) 20190724 (R4) | In this episode Tez talks about lack of Asian role models in TV and film and he discusses his feelings about being a role model himself. Written and performed by Tez Ilyas Produced by Carl Cooper A BBC Studios Production. Comedian Tez Ilyas's show about life as a British Muslim. This week: role models. Tez Ilyas talks about lack of Asian role models in TV and film, and he discusses being a role model himself. Comedian Tez Ilyas talks about lack of Asian role models in TV and film. In this episode, Tez talks about lack of Asian role models in TV and film and he discusses his feelings about being a role model himself. Producer: Carl Cooper A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2018. Tez Ilyas talks about lack of Asian role models in TV and film, and he discusses being a role model himself. From 2018, |
| 02 | 03 | Once You Go Asian | 20180207 | 20241214 (BBC7) 20190731 (R4) | In this episode Tez talks about the assumptions people have about Muslims, especially him and his love life. Written and performed byTez Ilyas Producer: Carl Cooper A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2018. Tez talks about the assumptions people have about Muslims, especially him. Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim: assumptions about Muslims. From 2018 |
| 02 | 04 LAST | Made In Britain | 20180214 | 20241221 (BBC7) 20190807 (R4) | Tez talks about what it is like being both Muslim and British at the same time. In this final episode of the series Tez talks about what it is like being both Muslim and British at the same time. Written and performed by Tez Ilyas Producer: Carl Cooper A BBC Studios Production, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2018. Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim: being Muslim and British at the same time. From 2018. |
| 03 | 01 | Timey-wimey Stuff | 20181115 | 20190814 (R4) | Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of Tez Talks. |
| 03 | 02 | If At First You Don't Succeed | 20181122 | 20190821 (R4) | Series 3. Episode 2. If at first you don't succeed. Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of TEZ Talks. In this episode Tez talks about things in life which sometimes don't work out how we hoped. And he discusses an awful campaign perpetrated against the Muslim community. Written and performed by Tez Ilyas Produced by Carl Cooper A BBC Studios Production Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of Tez Talks. |
| 03 | 03 | There's Something About Maidenhead | 20181129 | 20190828 (R4) | Series 3. Episode 3. There's something about Maidenhead. Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of TEZ Talks. In this episode Tez talks about communication mishaps. He discusses messages people have sent to the wrong person and tells us about the worst gig he has ever had and how he managed to make it even worse. Written and performed by Tez Ilyas Produced by Carl Cooper A BBC Studios Production |
| 03 | 04 | The Elephant In The Room | 20181206 | 20190904 (R4) | Tez Ilyas talks about people's attitudes towards animals. |
| 03 | 05 | What Are You Looking At? | 20181213 | 20190911 (R4) | Tez talks about confrontations and awkward situations he has found himself in. |
| 03 | 06 | Make Christmas Great Again | 20181220 | 20191224 (R4) | |
| 03 | 07 | Mischief | 20181227 | 20190918 (R4) | |
| 03 | 08 LAST | Teztopia | 20190103 | 20190925 (R4) |