Shappi’s novel, ‘Nina Is Not OK’ is now out in paperback, you can get hold of a copy here. “Shappi Khorsandi is both funny and shocking, yet above all writes with warmth, giving Nina an intelligent voice. This girl could be you, or your daughter, or your friend, and I defy anyone not to love the … Read more …
Shappi’s new show debuts at the Edinburgh Fringe in August. She is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of her arrival in Britain. She’s reclaiming patriotism, sending a love letter to her adopted land. Please don’t come if you’re a skinhead (though naturally bald folk are welcome). ‘She has plenty to say, and says it with pointedness … Read more …
Nina does not have a drinking problem. She likes a drink, sure. But what seventeen-year-old doesn’t? Nina’s mum isn’t so sure. But she’s busy with her new husband and five year old Katie. And Nina’s almost an adult after all. And if Nina sometimes wakes up with little memory of what happened the night before … Read more …
Shappi Khorsandi and Richard Osman join us for the first episode of Series 6. In it the teams try to survive a wolf encounter, pick their way through the minefield of social kissing and deal with problems including looking after evil teenagers, fear of driving, not being boyfriend material and butlering (in the form of … Read more …
Charlie Brooker hosts the new comedy panel show that revels in glorious failure. He is joined by comedians Lee Mack, Shappi Khorsandi and David Schneider in a comedy contest to give the wrongest answer to each of Charlie’s challenges. Amongst the questions Charlie throws at his guests in this episode is ‘what’s the worst thing … Read more …
Shappi is joined with black comedian Ava Vidal who’ll be looking back at her unusual childhood. Shappi also chats with another ‘related’ guest- and this week she talks to author Ben Okri who reveals some amazing story from his childhood with a very alternative father and some childhood challenges. There’ll also be a chance for … Read more …
Comedy series in which Shappi Khorsandi examines what it is like growing up in multi-cultural families. Joining Shappi is Bengali comic Paul Sinha sharing his experiences of religion in his family. Shappi will also be joined by another ‘related’ guest- and she chats to ex Mayor of London Ken Livingstone. There’ll also be a chance … Read more …