Shappi Talk. Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions
Shappi Talk
- Radio stand-up / chat show
- BBC Radio 4
- 2009 - 2010
- 8 episodes (2 series)
A Radio 4 comedy series in which Shappi Khorsandi explores what it is like being brought up in the UK within a non-British family. Stars Shaparak Khorsandi and Hils Barker.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - Unconventional Parents
Shappi recalls her memories of growing up with extremely unconventional parents, including a father who is one of Iran's top satirists.
Further details
Shappi is joined by comedian John Gordillo, who shares his memories of growing up in a Spanish family with a very forceful father. Shappi also talks to Lenny Henry about his family. Plus a song from comedian Hils Barker.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 16th July 2009
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 5th October 2010 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 |
| Wednesday 19th February 2014 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 7th August 2015 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 15th April 2017 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 4th March 2019 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Shaparak Khorsandi (as Shappi Khorsandi) | Host / Presenter |
| Hils Barker | Self |
| John Gordillo | Guest |
| Lenny Henry | Self |
| Shaparak Khorsandi (as Shappi Khorsandi) | Writer |
| Hils Barker | Writer |
| Christian Reilly | Writer |
| Peyvand Khorsandi | Writer |
| Paul Russell | Producer |