Shappi Talk
- Radio stand-up / chat show
- BBC Radio 4
- 2009 - 2010
- 8 episodes (2 series)
A Radio 4 comedy series in which Shappi Khorsandi explores what it is like being brought up in the UK within a non-British family. Stars Shaparak Khorsandi and Hils Barker.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - Unconventional Parents
Shappi recalls her memories of growing up with extremely unconventional parents, including a father who is one of Iran's top satirists.
Further details
Shappi is joined by comedian John Gordillo, who shares his memories of growing up in a Spanish family with a very forceful father. Shappi also talks to Lenny Henry about his family. Plus a song from comedian Hils Barker.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 16th July 2009
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Shaparak Khorsandi (as Shappi Khorsandi) | Host / Presenter |
Hils Barker | Self |
John Gordillo | Guest |
Lenny Henry | Self |
Shaparak Khorsandi (as Shappi Khorsandi) | Writer |
Hils Barker | Writer |
Christian Reilly | Writer |
Peyvand Khorsandi | Writer |
Paul Russell | Producer |