The Omid Djalili Show - Season 1

Season 1

Episodes

Episode 1
A mixture of stand-up comedy and sketches from award-winning comedian Omid Djalili. Omid talks about his days as a bit-part actor, Muslim fundamentalists and Godzilla impressions. Sketches include a self-help guide to countryside survival, a wannabe actor trying to impress a famous actress, and an innocent film director who finds himself directing Osama Bin Laden.

Episode 2
Omid talks about different cultures, his plans for a new soap opera and what Gordon Brown is really like. Withsketches including the wannabe actor trying to impress football commentator Ray Stubbs, and Alison Steadman as a guest star in Pride and Racial Prejudice.

Episode 3
Omid talks about the environment and interfering Iranians. Sketches include another instructional video from Steve 'the Dragon' Thompson on how to find love, and the Wannabe Actor tries to impress Doctor Who actress Freema Agyeman.

Episode 4
Omid talks about the culture of fame and about how using different accents can help in life. Sketches include a 1970s American-Iranian detective, Donny Chicago.

Episode 5
Omid talks about the three stages of marriage and having children. Sketches include the wannabe actor at an old people's home and an over-zealous football referee.

Episode 6
Omid talks about multiculturalism and the execution of Saddam Hussein. Sketches include some pushy parents and Donny Chicago going undercover.
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