Back on tour after a period of self-reflection, comedy powerhouse Omid Djalili is admirably candid as he shares his concerns about the material that made him famous. Taking to heart some stinging criticism from his son, he explores the tension between his phenomenal commitment to live performance and his craving for validation. We talk about the tendency of white middle-class reviewers to froth at his otherness; whether or not his "everything and the kitchen sink" approach armed them against him; and find out what advice a young Michael McIntyre rejected...

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