Press clippings Page 10
Guz Khan on faith, family and packing in teaching
We spoke to Guz about faith, family, and why he was sick of marking homework.
Sarah Deen, Metro, 21st December 2017I talk to: Guz Khan
For years, Guz Khan was a school teacher but he's now a full-time comedian who after a successful pilot last year, has been given a full series of Man Like Mobeen on BBC Three.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 15th December 2017Man Like Mobeen -- exceptionally funny character comedy
Guz Khan stars as a Muslim man trying to shake off suspicions of terrorism in the BBC series.
Harriet Fitch Little, The Financial Times, 15th December 2017BBC Radio's Christmas 2017 highlights
BBC Radio has announced its festive comedy offerings for 2017. Radio 4 will celebrate 50 years of Just A Minute, whilst other specials include comedy drama Anansi Boys, 15 Minute Musical, Dead Ringers and Count Arthur Strong.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2017Full series for Man Like Mobeen
A full series of 2016 BBC Comedy Feeds pilot Man Like Mobeen has been ordered by BBC Three.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2017May Comedian of the Month #40, Guz Khan
Guz Khan is a Brummie comedian (well he's from Coventry, at least), so maybe that's why I feel a personal connection to his comedy, and to him. After all, I first came across Khan at a fundraising event for Crisis at Birmingham Glee Club. But while this fun night of charity promoting and laughter is how I came to know of Guz, many others have become aware of him through his YouTube videos, as this video urging people to boycott Jurassic World went viral.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 8th June 2017Sue Perkins to host Radio 4 panel show about local newspapers
Sue Perkins is to host Hold The Front Page, a Radio 4 panel show about local news headlines.
British Comedy Guide, 8th December 2016Hapless grime collective Dropperz aren't exactly at the top of their game as they struggle to get it together this one-off comedy mockumentary pilot. It's their last chance to film their video and find the fame they deserve, but with a dead rabbit and a guilty dog on their hands, it looks like they're about to be dropped from their record label. Promising fun with a talented and witty cast including Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Guz Khan, Letitia Hector and Alexis Caley.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 2nd November 2016Guz Khan and Jason Manford interview
Guz Khan jokes about his comedy turnaround; and Jason Manford on producing TV.
Chortle, 20th October 2016ITV2 orders new comedies featuring diverse talent
ITV2 has ordered four new comedy pilots featuring black, Asian, and minority ethnic talent: Sorry, I Didn't Know; All About The McKenzies; Dropperz; What's The Facts.
British Comedy Guide, 13th October 2016