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 91Èȱ¬ Studios production for 91Èȱ¬ 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 91Èȱ¬ 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 91Èȱ¬1, 91Èȱ¬ 3, E4, and 91Èȱ¬ iPlayer, following his hugely critically-acclaimed debut Edinburgh show.
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- Wed 17 Aug 2016 23:1591Èȱ¬ Radio 4
- Fri 24 May 2024 23:3091Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
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