Julia Sutherland
A Funny Kind Of...

A Funny Kind Of...

  • Radio chat show / stand-up
  • BBC Radio Scotland
  • 2014 - 2017
  • 13 episodes (5 series)

Julia Sutherland introduces and talks to stand-up comedians who look for laughs in some of life's darker places.

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A Funny Kind Of World, Episode 2

Julia Sutherland introduces an international range of comedians, including Brendon Burns, with honest and challenging stand-up and chat covering race, religion and culture.

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In this episode, outspoken and unforgiving Australian comedian Brendon Burns turns his focus on the hypocrisy of the West. He highlights the failings of colonialism and describes his experiences with aboriginal communities and the lack of integration in his home country. In conversation, Brendon also shares a story about when he overstepped the mark on stage.

Closer to home, Tez Ilyas vents his frustration at cultural ignorance in Britain, whilst the truly international Masud Milas explains how being a 'third culture kid' in Hong Kong led to his extremely strong sense of identity and style.

With a background in Ghana, Guyana and India, Athena Kugblenu has a different angle on what it means to have three cultures, peoples perceptions and prejudices against her, plus the amazement that someone with dreadlocks can cook a mean curry.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 26th December 2016
Time
1pm
Channel
BBC Radio Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 16th June 2017 1:30pm Radio Scot
Saturday 17th June 2017 11:30am Radio Scot
Saturday 20th January 2018 11:30am Radio Scot

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