4 Extra Debut. Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim with his musings on ‘Integration’. From 2016.
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…
Producer: Sam Bryant
A Â鶹Éç Studios production for Â鶹Éç Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016.
**** About Tez
Blackburn-born Tez Ilyas started performing comedy in 2010 and has appeared in eight competition finals including the Â鶹Éç 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 Â鶹Éç1, Â鶹Éç 3, E4, and Â鶹Éç iPlayer, following his hugely critically-acclaimed debut Edinburgh show.
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- Wed 17 Aug 2016 23:15Â鶹Éç Radio 4
- Fri 24 May 2024 23:30Â鶹Éç Radio 4 Extra
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