My Comedy Career: Bilal Zafar

Bilal Zafar talks about the importance of sticking at something, how late payments for gigs are a problem, and how's been proactive in creating a new web series.

Tell us what you do in your job.

I am mainly a stand-up comedian, performing in comedy clubs around the country. I've taken three solo shows to Edinburgh so far, followed by nationwide tours and runs at London's Soho Theatre.

I also do some writing, mainly sketches for BBC Radio 4's Sketchtopia; and some acting, with my best role to date being in Last Christmas alongside Emma Thompson and Emilia Clarke.

I've...

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