Omid Djalili
- 58 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Goodies fans asked to choose favourite episode
An online poll asking fans to choose their favourite episode from surreal 1970s TV series The Goodies has been launched to mark its 50th anniversary.
BBC, 25th November 20195 best stand-up moments, according to Omid Djalili
Need some inspiration? Don't worry, we got some from the man himself. These are the five comics that make Omid Djalili chuckle.
Holly Pyne, ShortList, 11th November 2019Gallery: Comics onstage and backstage exhibition opens
Photographer Steve Best has taken pictures of some of the finest comedians of recent years. He has a new exhibiton in London downstairs at the Observatory Photography Gallery in Russell Square.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st November 2019Omid Djalili criticised over Welsh dyslexia jibe
A comedian has been strongly criticised after he suggested the Welsh language was difficult to read and pronounce for its speakers. Omid Djalili said: "There are worse things than being Welsh, dyslexic and having a terrible stutter. But not many."
Nation Cymru, 30th June 2019Balham Comedy Festival announces 2019 Line-Up
The annual Balham Comedy Festival has announced the first raft of guests for the festival which runs from 5 - 13 July at The Bedford in south London.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th May 20198 work in progress Fringe shows to book now
Because when they're gone, they're gone!
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 24th April 2019Comedy world reacts to England World Cup win
Tweets from British comics reacting to England's win against Colombia.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd July 2018Omid Djalili - review
The convivial comic serves up a hotchpotch of creaking jokes, funny accents and satire - but not all his fans can stomach it.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 9th January 2018Omid Djalili interview
It was truly an honour to do 110 dates. The producers of the TV show "Undateables" said soon as my tour is over I can come back and do another 110 dates.
Love London Love Culture, 14th December 2017Britain's Hardest Working Comedians of 2017 announced
Gary Delaney has been announced as Britain's Hardest Working Comedian of 2017, in data analysed by Ents24. The full top 20 is in this story.
British Comedy Guide, 5th December 2017