Comedy series in which Shappi Khorsandi examines what it is like growing up in multi-cultural families. Joining Shappi will be comedian John Gordillo who shares his memories of growing up in a Spanish family with a very forceful father. Shappi also chats with another ‘related’ guest- and also to Lenny Henry ‘on location’ to talk … Read more …
Iranian comedian Shappi Khorsandi was brought to this country as a child and grew up in a very unusual and un British family. Her father was one of Iran’s top satirists and the family were forced to leave their home country as her father was termed a political dissident. As she grew up, it became … Read more …
Host Rufus Hound is joined each week by a special guest from the world of comedy to read out selected passages from their diaries. In this episode, Rufus is joined by Iranian comedienne Shappi Khorsandi who reveals herself to be a lonely and awkward teenager, desperate to be part of a group. Listen out for Shappi’s … Read more …