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Omid Djalili

Lu Kemp

Kirsty Williams

Book of the Week: Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography: Episode 1

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Hopeful: The Autobiography

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Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography, Episode 1

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

4 Extra Debut. Reading from his colourful memoir, comedian and actor Omid Djalili recalls when he provoked laughter for all the wrong reasons.

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.

Book of the Week: Omid Djalili - Hopeful: The Autobiography

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Comedian and actor Omid Djalili reads from his colourful new memoir. Abridged by Lu Kemp.

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