Interview - Omid Djalili (2014)
Acclaimed comedian and actor Omid Djalili talks about his joyously funny memoir about growing up as an Iranian in London in this interview at the 2014 Edinburgh International Book Festival.
You can also watch his sold-out Book Festival event, filmed live at the 2014 Book Festival, here on our website.
Both recordings are also available to watch on our YouTube channel.
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