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 embarrassed readings of her hilarious teenage poetry.

Producer: Victoria Payne
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