Podcasts about Goodness Gracious Me

Here are the new episodes that dropped the week of December 21st to December 27th.   Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – December 21st – “A Chipmunk Christmas (w/ Jeff and Jeremy)” Merry Britsmas Podcast – December 21st – “Goodness Gracious Me & O Holy Night, It's Blooming Christmas!” Christmas Morning Podcast – December 21st – […]

It's CHRIIISTMAASSS! For our last full episode of the year, I dive into a festive special of a great sketch show from the 90s called Goodness Gracious Me, explore British covers of my favourite carol, O Holy Night, and share some more festive emergency question responses about nativities and chocolates!  Total Christmas Podcast  O Holy Night Covers Leona Lewis Michael Ball  Ellie Goulding  Bastille   Nina Nesbitt 

Paul welcomes the amazing multi-award-winning British actress, comedian, and writer, Meera Syal.With a career that boasts iconic works such as “Goodness Gracious Me,” “The Kumars at Number 42,” “Bhaji On The Beach,” “Anita And Me,” and “My Sister and Wife,” Meera's contributions to the entertainment industry are truly remarkable and legendary.Meera discusses being presented with the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship in 2023, her outstanding contribution to the TV and Film industry, embracing the title of ‘Auntie', and the Multi-Purpose Chunni... “use it to get frost of the car” - Paul Chowdhry 2024Instagram: @paulchowdhry + @meera.syal

Louis meets star of Goodness Gracious Me and Unforgotten, Sanjeev Bhaskar. They discuss the late Queen's favourite comedy programme - The Kumars At No. 42, 'browning up' in 1970s comedy, and outrageous rider demands. Plus, Louis plays ‘Culture Wars Bingo'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 - When it's Episode 150 but you think it's 14901:52 - Hyper-bole + Kulvinder Johal relationships04:00 - Ditching your bhangra team for Diljit05:20 - Punjabi happy slap06:40 - People love Dr's bedroom + baby books + Amazon scandal08:37 - Dr Rant: Christmas + New Year Whatsapp messages 10:18 - "Forwarded many times" + Indy and Dr have 27 Whatsapp groups12:23 - Counting in Punjabi13:44 - Urgent, non-urgent, important, non-important15:39 - Teaching Indy to put things in the bin16:48 - Michael Scott wearing ladies' clothes17:56 - Kids today will not understand Goodness Gracious Me19:08 - Indervir vs Inderveer20:45 - Goodness Gracious Me and advanced comedy26:17 - Eastenders Christian + Syed28:06 - Generational 90's trauma is needed29:20 - Mr Bates vs The Post Office31:20 - What happened in the Horizon scandal?32:12 - Jess Kaur: an example of what happened in the Desi community35:35 - Submitting a shortfall claim for CSK38:20 - The Post Office has private prosecution powers 40:08 - There needs to be accountability + racism within the audits43:35 - What would have happened to Indy?44:45 - Why don't desi parents tell you things?46:13 - The Post Office takes the evidence with them48:46 - What do you do if you wake up with a £200k bill tomorrow?50:02 - Indy & Dr take on Dragon's Den + Gary Neville53:52 - Reuben Singh needs to come on the podcast + Tej Lalvani looks like Bally Jagpal54:38 - Dr has a height problem with Peter Jones55:48 - Waiting for compensation56:50 - Dr likes singing It's Raining Men59:11 - What does metrosexual mean + IG trolling01:01:17 - Indy, Dr & Sanj IG follower game + Indy is a predator01:05:38 - Dr has baby brain01:07:13 - Indy has stopped using Whoop + wants a new alarm01:10:06 - Vinted is a madness01:12:10 - Get Indy a Neutonic Follow Us On: Tik Tok - https://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-tik-tokInstagram - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-instaFacebook - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-facebookSpotify - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr Also available at all podcasting outlets.

Ja, das ganze Land steht still, wenn's der Bauer gerne will! Die Landwirte demonstrieren und die NDR Satire Intensiv-Station nimmt das zum Anlass, die guten alten Bauernregeln mal ins Hier und Jetzt zu holen. Wobei, da demonstrieren ja längst nicht mehr nur Landwirte: LKW-Fahrer, Handwerker und Transportunternehmer haben sich den Protesten angeschlossen und das ist vor allem für eine Branche gut: Die Landmaschinen-Verleiher! Und da, wo keine Traktoren mehr zu haben waren, um den Verkehr lahm zu legen, haben das mal wieder die Lokführer übernommen. Dabei ist das doch ein echt geiler Beruf - er braucht nur etwas Imagepflege. Ansonsten reiben sich Viele in Deutschland verwundert die Augen: Wie, die AfD ist so richtig rechts? Ja, ist sie. Denn nun wurde enthüllt, dass AfD-Politiker an einem Geheimtreffen teilgenommen haben, auf dem über die Deportation von Migranten gesprochen wurde. Ach ne, es ging um "Remigration" - also das frisch gewählte Unwort des Jahres. War es also alles nur ein Germanisten-Treffen? Im Miniatur-Wunderland bereitet man sich jedenfalls schon mal auf die Post-Remigrations-Epoche vor. Eine neue Epoche könnte auch bald in der Gesundheitspolitik eintreten. Denn Karl Lauterbach will verbieten, dass die gesetzlichen Krankenkassen Homöopathie bezahlen. Bei Moderator Axel Naumer verabreicht der Minister höchst selbst Beruhigungspillen für aufgebrachte Globuli-Fans. Und dann ist da ja noch Sahra Wagenknecht und ihre neue Partei - die zwar noch kein Programm hat, aber in Umfragen schon auf beachtliche Werte kommt. Wie sich ihr Höhenflug anfühlt und wie sie es mit der AfD hält, erklärt sie im Exklusiv-Interview. Und last but not least gibt es noch Grund zum Jubeln: Denn es werden die Gewinner*innen der Adventsaktion der Intensiv-Station ermittelt. Diese Folge enthält folgende Musiktitel: "Eye of the Tiger" - Scary Pockets, Mario Jose, Béla Fleck "Boom Tinkelinketty Christmas" – Pomplamoose "Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown" "Goodness Gracious Me" - George Hook "I'm a Believer" - Scary Pockets "Every Breath You Take" - Big Daddy "Seasons of love" - Donny Osmond "Always Look On The Bright Side of Life" – The Company

Up to half of women will have a UTI at some point in their life. Earlier this year the NHS launched a new awareness campaign which the filmaker and author Kate Muir has criticised for not mentioning vaginal oestrogen as a treatment. Kate joins Krupa Padhy alongside Dr Olivia Hum, a GP who is on the Council of the British Menopause Society. Dr Ronny Cheung speaks to Krupa about the double-edge sword of children building their immunities in their early years and the disruption caused to working parents and carers. What do parents need to know about caring for a child with seasonal colds and coughs? Sally Snowman is the last official lighthouse keeper in the United States and at the end of this month she will retire after two decades of service. She's the first and last woman to be the lighthouse keeper for Boston Light in Massachusetts. She joins Krupa to discuss what it's like being a lighthouse keeper and how she feels about leaving it.We know that Christmas and New Year, although filled with joy for some, can put a really big strain on relationships and it can be a time when people in an unhappy relationship decide to end them. But is there ever a good way to break up a relationship? And is it ever acceptable or kinder to end something by text? Krupa is joined by Olivia Petter, journalist and author of Millennial Love and Vicky Spratt, journalist and documentary maker.The award winning comedian, writer, playwright and actor Meera Syal – known for her comedy series such as Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars - has been talking to Ros Akins on Radio 4's Media Show, we can hear some of that interview.Presenter: Krupa Padhy Producer: Emma Pearce

When she graduated from university, Meera Syal says she couldn't see a future for a young Asian woman in showbusiness. Four decades later, on top of an MBE and CBE for services to drama and literature, in 2023 she's been awarded a prestigious BAFTA Fellowship and this month Women in Film and TV has given her a Lifetime Achievement Award. Meera tells Ros about her trailblazing career showcasing unheard British Asian stories, including hit comedies Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No. 42, and her early screenplay Bhaji on the Beach. Meera also reflects on how the TV industry has changed and the work still left to do.Presenter: Ros AtkinsProducer: Simon Richardson

This festive episode visits the pantomime: that uniquely British blend of song, dance, and silliness. Explaining its appeal is the cherished comic actor, Nina Wadia, who stars in Jack and the Beanstalk at York Theatre Royal. Nina, who grew up in India and Hong Kong, is the perfect guide to anyone who is not steeped in panto. She also discusses a career that includes her trailblazing sketch show, Goodness Gracious Me, the iconic British soap opera, EastEnders, and a terrible car crash that helped her embrace the vagaries of an actor's life. She has also appeared in many other comedies (Still Open All Hours, All About Me, The Vicar of Dibley) and dramatic roles (Holby City, White Teeth, Skins).Nina's many awards include the Chairman's Award at the Asian Women Awards in 2004, Best Comedy Performance and Best Onscreen Partnership at the 2009 British Soap Awards, and the Outstanding Achievement in Television Award at the Asian Awards in 2013. She was awarded an OBE in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to entertainment and charity. Jack and the Beanstalk is at York Theatre Royal until 7 January 2024. Find out more about the work of the RADFollow the RAD on social media and join the conversation with host David Jays:Instagram @royalacademyofdanceFacebook @RoyalAcademyofDanceTwitter @RADheadquartersYouTube / royalacademydanceDavid Jays @mrdavidjaysSign up to our mailing list to keep in touch!RAD is an independent educational charity and does not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do. You can support us by either naming a seat as part of our Name A Seat Campaign or making a donation.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 - That guy Daman Bamrah sounds like a top guy02:14 - Don't ask Daman for a tour of London03:12 - My friends think I'm funny04:35 - Coming off stage thinking you're Trevor Noah + falling flat 05:32 - Taking my dad to my comedy gig06:47 - This joker is the president of Sikh Soc + Indy had his external affairs09:54 - I can tell Dad, he won't slap me11:49 - Daman's peak was in year 215:05 - Doing improv to cover a Sikh Soc talk17:55 - When your wife-to-be spots you pretending to be an ironing board19:51 - You've got to put roti on the table21:58 - Desi people don't dream of comedy23:10 - The impact of Goodness Gracious Me + comedy has to evolve24:53 - Stereotypical accents + laughing with you or laughing at you27:18 - Treading the line between using shared life experience + how it is perceived29:57 - Russell Peters + growing with comedy32:57 - Pushing boundaries + people want dark comedy37:26 - Building context + rapport with an audience 40:02 - You're a comedian, tell me a joke then43:18 - Salmon Camera + Indiana Jones + Darnpeep48:37 - Stop the typecasting! I can be in Star Wars51:33 - Not being for everyone (and that's ok) + Indy is a bully55:05 - Being hated in your own community56:17 - Getting love from the desi comedian circuit58:33 - Daman took down Suella Braverman01:00:35 - Does anyone remember the BNP Singh?01:02:46 - Opening for Munya Chawawa01:06:20 - Full circle moments + if it's meant to be it will happen01:08:23 - Comedians need a varied skill set 01:11:14 - Sacrifice + dedication + focus 01:13:40 - Being able to represent as a Sardar in Comedy01:15:10 - Fix up your CV for job applications01:16:24 - Sitcoms, Netflix specials, tours...the possibilities are endless01:17:34 - Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival01:20:19 - Financing yourself to perform at festivals + review in Rolling Stone01:23:36 - The cost of comedy 01:26:37 - Wembley: How tall is the arch? + Little India01:28:09 - 46% of Wembley is brown?01:29:54 - Crazy Frog or Mundian Toh Bachke? + Being able to do an Irish accent Check out Daman below: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daman.bamrah/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@daman.bamrahWebsite - https://www.damanbamrah.com/ Follow Us On: Tik Tok - https://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-tik-tokInstagram - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-instaFacebook - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr-facebookSpotify - http://bit.ly/indy-and-dr Also available at all podcasting outlets.

SHOW NOTES: November will come and go as does our two-part look into Season 2 of Short Treks. Miles is trying to make sure we keep to time, but in attempting to sound high energy and keep things moving, he sounds like he's about to try and throttle Charlie through the Zencastr feed. The first few minutes are a little scratchy in places, but it improves. Spock is a little shouty on his first day on the job as Una makes him engage in Q&A while Edward's attempts at being THAT coworker ends in Tribble-y horror in ‘The Trouble with Edward.' Captain Pike tries out some interesting headware in ‘Ask Not' and after that, things get animated with ‘Ephraim and Dot' and ‘The Girl Who Made the Stars' although one of these feels more Trek In Name Only than the other. Then, to round it all off, Charlie's struggles for completion end with a look at the ‘Children of Mars' and it all gets a bit sad. Next Episode finally sees us do something we've been threatening for a while as we look at William Shatner's first attempt at a novel as we make the audience finally learn about Tek War!!! Q&A (2:46) The Trouble with Edward (9:09) Ask Not (18:17 Ephraim and Dot (24:47) The Girl Who Made the Stars (30:23) Children of Mars (35:46) Talking points include: We still don't like Ed Sheeran and we never will. Why is America obsessed with Gilbert and Sullivan? Goodness Gracious Me. Miles totally refers to women as females while complaining about men who call women females. As they say in Wisconsin, Ope. Miles once again makes working at Starbucks sound like the bloody Borgias. British Opinions on American Gun Control. How Starfleet Academy decides to do secret tests of character is utterly batshit. The Utopian Federation has NO Human Resources Department. Miles had his phone on and got texted, naughty naughty. Kirk Thatcher is the only Thatcher we stan. Stormzy sounds like someone we would know in Brighton. A song we refuse to listen to, even more than anything from Shearan. Miles' opinion on what is THE WORST Christmas Pop Song and despite their vitriolic reaction to Mariah Carey, it's not her. Live Aid. Children of Men, Dune, Earth, whatever… Yes, Miles has actually been in a fight at school. Better slowed down Bowie songs to use instead of ‘Heroes.' The ‘Believe' advertising campaign for Halo 3. Fortnite… Oh, and a little thing called ‘Star Trek.' Pedant's Corner- ‘Goodness Gracious Me' was a 90s BBC sketch show with an entirely English Asian cast and writers and highlighted the culture clashes of Indian's living in Englad. It would probably be seen as ‘Woke Pandering' by certain people today.

What a week! I've been celebrating the legends behind Goodness Gracious Me while Kej has been witnessing a musical icon at her very best and Sach has got a new found love for a Gujarati queen! Plus pumpkin picking is surely the biggest scam going!! Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to put the 8th December in your diaries for the Brownload's 5th birthday party at Namaste Lounge! It's free entry on guest-list - (email your names to hello@thebrownload.com) Don't worry, Kej will not be on the harmonium but Sach will be on the decks! Let's go!

In this episode we talk to screenwriter turned novelist Suk Pannu, a core writer on shows such as Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No 10. Suk discusses his debut novel Dead and Scone, and the unstoppability of Indian aunties.

There are signs that Israel is preparing for a ground incursion into Gaza. We assess the goals and military capabilities of Israel and Hamas. Also on the programme: Nadia El-Nakla, the wife of Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf, on the anguish of her family trapped inside Gaza. And 25 years since the ground-breaking comedy Goodness Gracious Me, we reflect on its legacy with one of its stars and a young British Asian comedian it inspired.

Fiona Allen is probably best known as a member of Smack the Pony, the Emmy winning sketch show alongside Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips. All three series were nominated for a BAFTA. Her other comedy appearances include in Goodness Gracious Me, the sitcom Happiness alongside Paul Whitehouse, Mock the Week and she was Sandra in the film version of the Viz comic strip The Fat Slags. She has also appeared in many television dramas including Dalziel and Pascoe, Coronation Street, Skins, Waterloo Road and as Michaela Turnbull in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. In 2022, Fiona returned to performing live stand-up comedy and has this year, taken her first solo show, On the Run, to the Edinburgh festival and is currently on tour. Tickets available here! .Fiona Allen is guest number 330 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .For tour tickets, visit - fionaallencomedy.com .Follow Fiona Allen on Twitter @fionaallentweet .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin Jackson has spent his life hurdling one thing or another, be it breaking world records, or down barriers, the Olympian turned broadcaster continues to inspire the next generation of athletes. He's written for The Kumars at No. 42, and Goodness Gracious Me, now Suk Pannu reveals how his 'Asian aunties' inspired his new book 'Mrs Sidhu: Dead and Scone' and why cosy culinary crime may be the next big thing. She's traversed the famous Lands' End to John O' Groats route, climbed Kilimanjaro, and recently completed a 1,000 mile cycle around the coastline of Scotland - all in the memory of her three late children, who sadly all passed away in their 40s, from unrelated causes. But, what sets Mavis apart - is she's 85 years old - and with two hip and knee replacements she has earned the nickname Bionic Grannie Mave. All that plus the Inheritance Tracks of comedian and actor and star of new BBC comedy 'Juice'; Mawaan Rizwan. Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Olly Mann Producer: Ben Mitchell

Nina Wadia OBE is best known from the ground braking sketch show Goodness Gracious Me alongside Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal and Kulvinder Ghir and as Zainab Massood in Eastenders for 6 years. She's also been in the Jasper Carrot sitcom All About Me, 2 Point 4 Children, The Vicar of Dibley, Holby City, Skins, Chambers, Waking the Dead, Citizen Khan, Death in Paradise, Doctor Who, Finding Fatima, Still Open All Hours, Murder in Mind, Doctors and New Tricks. She also been in the films Bend it like Beckham, I Can't Think Straight, Code 46, Sixth Happiness and Namaste London. She was a contestant in the nineteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing and been a presenter on Loose Women. Naina won best comedy performance at the British Soap Awards, as well as best on screen partnership within Nitin Ganatra and in 2013 was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Television award at the Asian Awards.Nina Wadia is guest number 292 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Nina Wadia on Twitter: @Nina_Wadia & Instagram @nina.wadia .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Get this podcast ad-free by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret! Albatross! Scorchio! We're looking for a sketch show to feature on Cracking TV.John pitches Luke The Fast Show, Goodness Gracious Me, Big Train, and Little Britain - but Luke is already minded to commission Monty Python's Flying Circus. Will Luke think John's pitch is Brilliant, or does it have as much life as a Norwegian Blue meaning Luke will tell John to kiss his chuddies?Cracking TV is produced and presented by Luke Sluman and John Furlong.Our rather marvellous theme tune was written and performed by Simon McInerney.Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com.Follow us @crackingtv.Luke & John Cracking TV is an IHOG Factual Entertainment Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hollywood actor Michelle Williams began her career aged 16 on the TV drama Dawson's Creek. Now, at 42, she's starring in Steven Spielberg's new film The Fabelmans, based on his own family. She plays Mitzi, a concert pianist who's put her artistic ambition aside to raise a family, and is struggling to play a supporting role to her computer genius husband. But the crucial relationship portrayed in the movie is the one between Mitzi and her son, Sammy. Michelle joins Anita to explain why she was attracted to the role. There are an estimated 2.1 million people in the UK experiencing self-reported long covid, according to data from the Office for National Statistics which affects women more than men. But in the NHS priorities and operational planning guidance for 2023-24, no mention was made of Long Covid. Dr Binita Kane is a Consultant Respiratory Physician in Manchester. She also has a daughter with long covid and knows the challenges that causes and is worried that Long Covid has been deprioritised. She is joined by Dr Melissa Heightman, clinical lead for Post Covid services at University College Hospital London, and the National speciality advisor with the long covid programme for NHS England. Some outfits grab all the attention. Think Lady Gaga's meat dress, Madonna's Cone bra or J Lo in her plunge neck green Versace dress. Well Monday night saw the return of the ITV dating show Love Island but it was the outfit worn by the new host Maya Jama that got everyone talking. It was sexy, and red, and - you might be surprised to know - crocheted. The person who made it is the young designer Sierra Ndagire who joins Anita. It's been 25 years since Goodness Gracious Me graced our television screens on BBC 2. It was the first comedy sketch show conceived, written and performed by British Asians. Anita Rani chats with the multi-hyphenate artists, Meera Syal and Nina Wadia from the original ensemble cast. They discuss how they birthed a new “Asian Comedy” genre and its role today, getting spotted in a restaurant by George Michael, and some of their infamous sketches that added a new lens to British women.

NonCensored is a weekly round up of Harriet Langley-Swindon's very popular, very real daily radio show, completely non-Censored (but with all of the rubbish edited out). This week Senior Economics Editor Eshaan Akbar explains an absolutely risk-free way for Harriet and Producer Martin - and you, the listener - to protect themselves from the financial turmoil of the next few years (use the code Akbar53 at the checkout). We also have Conservative MPs Jake Andrews and Andrew Jakes who dispel the allegations about bullying in Westminster, and friend of the show Nadine Dorries tells Harriet everything about her new book which will set the record straight about how Boris Johnson did nothing wrong. There's also an extended interview with actor and writer Sanjeev Bhaskar, who talks about the lack of diversity in the cast of Goodness Gracious Me, whether the Queen could do accents, and why Unforgotten isn't as funny as the Kumars At Number 42. Thanks to Rosie Holt (@RosieIsAHolt), Brendan Murphy (@NotMurphy), Eshaan Akbar (@EshaanAkbar), Larry Budd (@larrybudd1), Paul Dunphy (@mrpauldunphy), Sooz Kempner (@soozuk), Sanjeev Bhaskar (@TVSanjeev) and Ed Morrish. Larry and Paul, collectively, can be found at @larryandpaul. Show photography by Karla Gowlett (photoperspective.co.uk) and show design by Chris Barker (chrisbarkerprints.co.uk). Music and jingles by Paddy Gervers & Rob Sell (torchandcompass.com). NonCensored is a Lead Mojo production (leadmojo.co.uk). 

"What's your favourite speech?" We're back for a second series! And kicking us off is the sublimely talented Joanna Vanderham (Emmy Award winning The Runaway, BBC's The Control Room and Paradise, What Maisie Knew, The Boy with the Topknot). Joanna discusses Penelope Skinner's translation of Alexei Arbuzov's 'The Promise'. What made her audition for the play so unique, why does she appreciate her time at Royal Welsh College so much and how does it feel when a writer creates a brand new monologue especially for you? Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include Goodness Gracious Me's Sanjeev Bhaskar, Olivier award winning director Sir Richard Eyre and Blackadder's Tim McInnerny. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht ** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout ** Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/ A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

Theatre royalty Sir Richard Eyre joins the show to discuss Shakespeare's King Lear, in particular the ‘Come, let's away to prison' speech. Why does he believe it's the most beautiful language in all of Shakespeare? Who did it best: Ian Holme or Anthony Hopkins? Do actors need to have experienced something to act it? And do you really acquire wisdom and ease in older age? Richard and Lucy get into it all in this deep-dive episode into the joys and curses of Shakespeare, directing and the theatre industry. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include Goodness Gracious Me's Sanjeev Bhaskar, Blackadder's Tim McInnerny and James Bond's Toby Stephens. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht ** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout ** Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/ A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

Sanjeev Bhaskar is a national treasure, first shooting to fame with his comedy gold: Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No. 42. Now best known for his long-standing role in Unforgotten, in this episode he takes the opportunity to discuss Ayub Khan Din's massively popular play East in East. Lucy and Sanjeev chat about his journey with understanding Shakespeare, how he learnt to access stories that were removed from his cultural background as a young boy and just why East is East cracked the mainstream market so successfully. With shout-outs to Yasmina Reza's Art, Michael Attenborough and Paul Schofield, this chat is a sumptuous journey through theatre history that eventually winds its way towards a conversation about incredible screen work and what was so remarkable about Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator climax. Hosted by Lucy Eaton, theatre producer and West End & screen actress best known for her role as Lucy in hit comedy ‘Staged'. Other episodes include Blackadder's Tim McInnerny, James Bond's Toby Stephens and Olivier award winning writer Jack Thorne. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @PodHearMeOut, and watch visual clips from the show on our Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/3l7vRht ** Join the family by becoming a Hear Me Out Patreon! www.patreon.com/podhearmeout ** Now in the Top 10 theatre podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/theatre_podcasts/ With huge thanks in this episode to the Charlie Chaplin estate who provided us with a clip from The Great Dictator: Charles Chaplin - The Great Dictator © Roy Export SAS A Lucy Eaton Productions podcast.

In this episode we welcome guests Wavey, Kim And D of 'Not Everyday Podcast' podcast and discuss: • The death of unarmed Chris Kaba by police • The potential for trouble due to lack of police response • The retirement of Serena Williams • Who the best sportsperson in the world is • If someone like Serena Williams is an influence to Black British woman • The Real McCoy and Goodness Gracious Me and the number of Black programs back in the day • The death of Queen Elizabeth • The ascension to the throne of King Charles • The in/acceptability of jokes against and hatred of the Queen • The floppage of the Queens children • Hushpuppi getting only 11 years for assisting police • Marrying someone for papers and our judgement of that • AITA for bringing my cheap sister in law's purse to dinner secretly Connect with us at & send your questions & comments to: #ESNpod so we can find your comments www.esnpodcast.com www.facebook.com/ESNpodcasts www.twitter.com/ESNpodcast www.instagram.com/ESNpodcast @esnpodcast on all other social media esnpodcast@gmail.com It's important to subscribe, rate and review us on your apple products. You can do that here... www.bit.ly/esnitunes

Welcome to Dane Baptiste Questions Everything, a podcast where comedian Dane Baptiste, producer Howard Cohen and a special guest take turns posing questions that just need answering. On episode 176 we chat to legend Nina Wadia about her time on Goodness Gracious Me, why it's healthy to take away technology from your children and whether you can really reach a peak in your career. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and beyond. #QuestionEverything @DBQEPodcastDane Baptiste Questions Everything, this has been an Insanity Podcasts production.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/danebaptistequestionseverything. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak to dynamic power couple Natalie and Hamza about their journeys from Acting to Writing/Directing, dismantling South Asian stereotypes and embracing the mess of who we are as people. Natalie Perera is British actor and writer. She trained in Classical Acting at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Natalie has written four short films, two of which have been award-winning, Arts Council-funded and selected for a BAFTA-qualifying festival. She has also written a feature film and is currently co-writing a sitcom. As an actor, Natalie played a major supporting role in Swiss-German feature, Der Koch and featured as the lead in hit Caribbean musical, Bazodee. Natalie has gone on to study Clowning and has featured in online comedies from Jack & Dean and Hot Pepper. Natalie co-created Sketchy Ones with an aim to play a range of bold, messy South Asian female characters - something rarely seen on British TV. Hamza Jeetooa is British actor, writer and filmmaker who trained in Screen Acting at The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. He has played leading and supporting roles in TV shows including Zomboat!, Luther and Doctor Who. Hamza was nominated for an EE ACTA award for Best Actor for his leading role in BBC iPlayer romcom, My Jihad. As a filmmaker, he has been a part of producing and directing award-winning, Arts Council-funded and BAFTA-longlisted short films. Hamza's love of performing began in secondary school where he would watch Goodness Gracious Me and then tirelessly reenact characters for his friends the next day.

Sanjeev Bhaskar, star of The Kumars at No. 42, Goodness Gracious Me and Unforgotten is the guest on this episode of My TV Years from TV Choice. Why could Sanjeev never miss an episode of Star Trek? How did he & his family respond to depictions of Indian characters on TV in the 1970s? And which TV star did Sanjeev embarrass himself in front of as a teenager, so much so that he still cringes at it to this day? All these questions and more will be answered. So without further ado, please welcome your host, Mel Giedroyc…

Sanjeev Bhaskar is an actor, writer and comedian best known for creating, writing and staring in the BBC2 sketch show Goodness Gracious Me and the sitcom The Kumars at No. 42. As an actor he plays DI Sunny Khan in Unforgotten and was in the films Paddington 2 and Yesterday by Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle. On stage he played King Arthur in Spamalot in the West End. Sanjeev Bhaskar is guest 164 on My Time Capsule and he chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Sanjeev Bhaskar on Twitter: @TVSanjeev .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by Matthew Boxall .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nina Wadia is a mum, an actress, a comedian and an all-round brilliant British talent!  Raised in India but now a Londoner, she made her name in the hit sketch show: Goodness Gracious Me but has gone on to star in Eastenders as well as big screen projects.  After showing us her moves on the telly for Strictly Come Dancing, she raised a huge amount of money for her chosen charity on the Gary Linekar game show: Sitting On a Fortune. So how does she do it? Be a mum, be a wife and navigate her way through show business! Clearly it's not been easy and Nina is very open about that in this chat!  We all face hurdles, obstacles and challenges - but Nina has achieved huge amounts of success and is still striving for more! I want this podcast to give you (and me) a little slice of the “Nina Wadia magic”

The MSG Pod: Episode 009 - Sanjeev Bhaskar - CHRISTMAS SPECIALIt's the 2021 MSG Pod Christmas Special with TV star and national treasure Sanjeev Bhaskar! As well as festive frolics, we discuss the cultural impact of Goodness Gracious Me, his acclaimed drama series Unforgotten (and DI Sunny's infamous backpack), the forthcoming Sandman Netflix show, what it's really like to work with Paddington, his unlikely friendships with Roger Moore, Hugh Jackman and Alan Alda, Spamalot, what it means to be British, and our favourite lockdown TV (spoiler: it's Ted Lasso).Plus MiMi convinces Sanjeev to deep-fry salad and start an unboxing channel on YouTube.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from The MSG Pod!Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/theMSGpodWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/TheMSGpodTweet: @TheMSGpodInstagram: @TheMSGpodHosted, edited and produced by @meemalee. Guest star @TVSanjeev. Music by @dblackguitar and produced by @vellumhill. Artwork by @meemalee.If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. This is an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!#MSGpod #TheMSGpod

The creative force behind the documentary ‘The Problem with Apu,' comedian Hari Kondabolu, is on the show this week. Hari discusses a composite of media in which he saw parts of himself in growing up, but never the full picture. Here are just a few of the titles mentioned – Harold & Kumar, Office Space, the comedian Stewart Lee, and the BBC show Goodness Gracious Me. But that only scratches the surface. Plus, at the end of the program, Jordan elaborates on the need for better video game movies like ‘Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.'Please consider financially supporting the show HEREIf you haven't seen The Problem with Apu – it's phenomenal!With Jordan Crucchiola and Hari Kondabolu.

Matt Lucas calls him "the Godfather of TV comedy" and he's certainly got one of the most impressive CV's in the industry. Since joining the BBC in 1980, he's been instrumental in producing the very best of British sketch comedy including A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Smith and Jones, French and Saunders, This Morning with Richard Not Judy, Little Britain and The League of Gentlemen. As a head honcho at the Beeb, he brought The Vicar of Dibley, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Goodness Gracious Me, Absolutely Fabulous, The Thick of It and The Office to our screens. He also produced (and had a small role in) series 3 of Bottom. It's Jon Plowman! Over Plowman's lunch, Jon tells us about how he started in the industry, his time winging it as a reporter, having his arm broken by Rik Mayall in Texas, accidentally destroying pianos live on Wogan, warming up audiences, working with French and Saunders, being directed by Mel Smith, taking over producing duties on Bottom series 3, working with Rik and Ade, clowning and cartoon violence, building ferris wheels in studios, working with Jon Stewart in America, turning down Sacha Baron Cohen, commissioning The Office, comedy vs drama and bringing Ab Fab to TV. The conversation took place over Zoom so please forgive the occasional connection drop out. The book "Talking Bottom: A guide to the cult sitcom" can be found to order at: https://unbound.com/books/bottom/

Sanjeev Kohli is an actor, comedian, and writer, best known for his role as shopkeeper Navid Harrid in the BBC sitcom Still Game, Ramesh Majhu in the radio sitcom Fags, Mags and Bags and A.J. Jandhu in the BBC Scotland soap opera River City. Since 2019, Kohli has hosted his own television talk show Sanjeev Kohli's Big Talk, on the BBC Scotland channel. As a writer he's written for Goodness Gracious Me and The Big Breakfast and has stared in Look Around You, Fresh Meat, The IT Crowd, Cold Feet and the film Stand & Ollie. Sanjeev Kohli is guest number 129 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Sanjeev Kohli on Twitter: @govindajeggy .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by Matthew Boxall .Social media support by Harriet Stevens .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emma Kennedy is an actor, comedy writer and author. As an actor, she has appeared in Goodness Gracious Me, This Morning With Richard Not Judy (with her fellow Oxford Revue members Richard Herring & Stewart Lee), Jonathan Creek and People Like Us. As a writer she's written numerous books in including How To Bring Up Your Parents and The Tent, The Bucket and Me which was also adapted, by Emma, into a six-part BBC TV series called The Kennedys staring Katherine Parkinson. Emma won Celebrity MasterChef in 2012. Emma Kennedy is guest number 106 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Emma Kennedy on Twitter: @EmmaKennedy .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by Matthew Boxall .Social media support by Harriet Stevens .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest today is an award-winning comedian, actor and broadcaster - best known for TV shows such as The Kumars at No:42, Goodness Gracious Me and Unforgotten. I am talking today with Sanjeev Bhaskar. The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

In a packed series finale, Poppy and Rubina are joined by former EastEnders and Goodness Gracious Me star, Nina Wadia. They also take on the challenges they set themselves over the course of the series and discuss the topic of 'What Will People Say?' If you're an Asian who is going to have sex, you have to worry about those four words and for Poppy and Rubina the impact of what the community around them may say has impacted their lifestyles. Nina Wadia also talks about the importance of sex in her life, her first time, an elusive orgasm and what has become the bane of her life, the dreaded aubergine!

Today, I’m joined by the much loved actor and comedian, Sanjeev Bhaskar. Following a late arrival into comedy, Sanjeev was catapulted to stardom in the comedy series Goodness Gracious Me, and later The Kumars at No. 42, both bringing the British Asian experience to the masses to international acclaim. This success, which has led to decades of movie and TV roles, has taken Sanjeev all over the world. India, of course, is a big feature today - Sanjeev has filmed documentaries and written books about the country, where some of his family still live. From Delhi and Rajasthan to Shimla and Darjeeling, Sanjeev paints a wonderful picture of such a diverse and exciting country. He transports us to the American city he first fell in love with, his European all time favourite and we chat about the new season of his hit ITV show Unforgotten, which is back for its fourth season.Destination Recap:Delhi, IndiaKarnal, IndiaNew York, USAAmalfi, ItalyRajasthan, India Shimla, India Darjeeling, India Ellora, India Vesuvius, ItalyPompei, ItalyRome, ItalyAustralia Paris, France New ZealandUnforgotten Season 4 airs on Monday nights on ITV at 9pm. If you’re enjoying the podcast, then it would wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. To hear future episodes as soon as they are released just search for The Travel Diaries on your podcast app of choice, and hit subscribe. To find out who’s joining me on next week’s episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I’m @hollyrubenstein - I’d love to hear from you. If you can’t wait until then, there’s always the first three seasons to catch up on, from Michael Palin to Rick Stein, and Sir Ranulph Fiennes to Dev Patel. Thank you so much for listening, and I’ll be back next week.A big thank you to Citalia for their support of today’s podcast. You can discover the real Italy with Citalia, the UK’s leading Italian holiday specialists.And thank you to Fujifilm for their support too. Book in your free trial with the Fujifilm X-S10 here. Today’s episode was recorded during the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown. It was produced by Holly Rubenstein. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Gaby chats to the brilliant comedian, actor and writer Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE. He talks about creating the ground-breaking TV show ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ with his equally talented wife Meera Syal, plus ‘The Kumars at No. 42’ and the importance of seeing representation on screen. They talk about the hugely successful drama ‘Unforgotten’ with Nicola Walker which is available on ITV, ITV Hub and the first three seasons on Netflix. He shares what it was like to film a bedroom scene with Anna Friel and Ray Winstone! Plus, his friendship with musician Nitin Sawhney, a shared love for Donny Osmond and an unmissable story of how the flip of a coin changed his life forever…   Produced by Cameo Productions (https://www.cameopro.com/) , music by Beth Macari.    Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter @gabyroslin (https://www.instagram.com/gabyroslin/?hl=en) #thatgabyroslinpodcast (https://twitter.com/hashtag/thatgabyroslinpodcast?src=hashtag_click)   For more information on the sponsor of this episode:   Grass and Co. - Find your calm 25% OFF, plus free shipping at: http://www.grassandco.com/GABY Use discount code: GABY at checkout.

Samira Ahmed speaks to the actor, comedian and writer Meera Syal. They speak about her life and career from growing up in a Punjabi household to pioneering comedy with Asian actors on the BBC through hit shows such as Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No.42. If you enjoy this podcast, we would love to know what you think. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.BUY TICKETS TO ATTEND OUR EXCLUSIVE LIVE RECORDING OF HOW I FOUND MY VOICE WITH SATIRIST IAN HISLOP AT 6PM ON 14 APRIL 2021:https://www.intelligencesquared.com/events/ian-hislop-on-his-life-career-and-the-power-of-satire/How I Found My Voice is an Intelligence Squared podcast that explores how some of the world's greatest artists and thinkers became such compelling – and unique – communicators. The Executive Producer is Farah Jassat.Follow us on Twitter for updates of upcoming episodes @intelligence2 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/howifoundmyvoice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we talk to the incredible Meera Syal about being a parent to two kids of different ages and how each one presented new challenges and ways of being a parent. She talks about raising one as a single parent and another as a boy. She talks about her childhood in the Midlands and the world of imagination she built for herself, about role models in the industry and the impact of her work through the years, whether it be Goodness Gracious Me or her novel Anita And Me. She offers advice and solace in this episode that would have made Nikesh's mum proud!.Meera Syal is the star of so many seminal shows from Goodness Gracious Me to The Kumars At Number 42 to Broadchurch to The Split and more. She is the author of the novels Anita And Me and Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee! Nikesh is a writer and editor, the author of 'Brown Baby'. Buy a copy of Brown Baby here: https://linktr.ee/nikeshshuklaHow do we raise our kids with joy and wonder in uncertain and – let's face it – increasingly bleak times?This is the question explored in weekly podcast Brown Baby, hosted by writer (and dad of two) Nikesh Shukla. Inspired by his forthcoming memoir, Brown Baby: A Memoir of Race, Family and Home, each week Nikesh invites fellow parents of brown babies - writers, musicians, chefs, comedians, actors and more - to talk about their parenting journeys and the highs and lows they've experienced along the way.A frank, funny and poignant look at parenting, Brown Baby will spark honest, self-effacing conversation about how we tell our kids about the world. Featuring parenting fails, plus the best (and worst) advice Nikesh and his guests have ever received, this is the comforting, uplifting podcast for anyone who's ever found themselves searching for answers in a sleep-deprived Google hole.Buy Brown Baby: https://linktr.ee/nikeshshuklaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/brown-babySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/brown-baby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You Don't Love Me Podcast is life from the perspective of a gay South Asian couple. In this episode we had the honour of interviewing the legendary Nina Wadia. She talked to us about her upbringing and how she got into acting. Nina also spoke to us about ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ and ‘Eastenders’ as well as the incredible charity work she has committed to. Instagram- @youdontlovemeboys Twitter- @YDLMboys Email- youdontlovemeboys@outlook.com

In this episode I have the amazing Anil Desai, we meet a few years back while performing at the same event in London. Since Anil performed his awe-inspiring and record-breaking ‘52 impressions in 5 minutes’ routine in 2009, he has toured in over 30 countries performing on many of the world’s best stages in India, Slovenia, Indonesia, Singapore, Switzerland, South Africa, Montenegro, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Belgium, Lebanon, Australia and New Zealand to name a few - helping him become one of the best comedian impressionists to emerge from the UK performing on the international circuit. Along the way, his solo shows ‘Stand Up Chameleon’, “Hey, Impressions Guy!”, ‘Night at the Movies’ and ‘Impressions of a Hindude’ have garnered rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne, Sydney & New Zealand international Comedy Festivals, Perth Fringe World, and Bulmer’s International Comedy festival in Ireland. He has also appeared at some of the UK’s biggest music festivals incl. Latitude, Bestival, Splendour Fest, and Chilli Fest since 2010 In recent years he has become a Punchliner Comedy Club regular for Carnival Cruises in Europe, Australia & the Pacific Islands Alongside the comedy career, for the past two decades, Anil continues to work as a professional actor in notable British Film, Television, Radio and Theatre productions. His break into comedy came when he was cast as a regular in BBC2’s multi award winning Goodness Gracious Me series featuring Meera Syal and Sanjeev Basker. In late 2018 he can be seen in ITV’s brand new impressions-based panel show series The Imitation Game alongside Rory Bremner, Alexander Armstrong and Debra Stephenson, and voicing various characters on CBBC’s Animal TV. His corporate and commercial clients incl. Amazon Prime, PWC, Bernardo’s, Ford, Sky Movies, Unilever, Disney, Dixons, and Jaguar amongst numerous others. Links to videos we talked about 52 impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3zmuU7ncd0 Heckler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVL2cvulyFk Social Media: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @anildesaicomic Website: www.anildesai.com I love working with successful business owners so they can master Influence, develop tactical empathy and Persuade with Impact. I am the Prove it Guy #theproveitguy. Become Your Hero. Follow along: https://linktr.ee/theproveitguy Liam O'Neill The Prove-It Guy Limitation Is A Mirage "Give Me One Hour And I Will Give You A New World"

Nina Wadia reveals all about playing Zainab Masood on Eastenders in Episode 2 of Soap From The Box. Nina shares behind the scenes insights about working on Albert Square, getting to know the star studded cast and the tricks of the trade when it comes to eating prop food! Re-live some of Nina’s great moments on Eastenders here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wviT7U76c1MThe chat covers her work on Goodness Gracious Me, Still Open All Hours, Vicar of Dibley, Bollywood and having a crush on Guy Ritchie while filming Aladdin. The conversation also explores ethnic representation on Eastenders and some of the experiences of the character Zainab.If any of these issues have affected you, you can find information and support here:Muslim Women Network http://www.mwnuk.co.uk/Muslim Youth Helpline https://www.myh.org.uk/—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Lee Salisbury is a Series Producer & Director who worked in Continuing Drama for over 10 years.Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyThanks to Rosie Baker-Smith for her social media help and Orla McKibbin for her press help.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox

Yes she's a writer of *breathes in* TV comedy series's (her own and other people's), drama, animation, children's books, memoirs, novels, programme guides and plays but she's also won Masterchef and Mastermind. And she has some very useful advice to writers starting out. Clips performed by: Keith Wickham, Leah Marks, Emma Clarke, Beth Chalmers and Toby Longworth. Emma Kennedy wears many hats. Having trained in and practised law (a hat she then discarded) she has gone on to be an actor, novelist, comedy writer, producer, playwright, presenter, winner of TV competitions and Queen of Lego. You will recognise her face from her roles in TV comedies such as The Smoking Room and Goodness Gracious Me, or from her work with Mel & Sue, or even from her presenting on Comic Relief.  And you'll know her voice from countless Radio 4 shows and podcasts, in particular her work with Richard Herring. Her second book The Tent, The Bucket And Me was turned into TV series The Kennedys. She's written 10 other books, including three for children that feature her character Wilma Tenderfoot. For children's television her writing CV includes episodes of Dangermouse, Strange Hill High and Waffle The Wonderdog, and after the success of her fiction thriller for adults The Things We Left Unsaid last year, a second novel, The Time Of Our Lives is due out next Spring. Episode show notes and more details:  offcutsdrawer.com/emma-kennedy/ Listen to us on whichever podcast app you prefer:  https://offcutsdrawer.com/insta-links/ or if you don't usually listen to podcasts you can hear all the episodes here: offcutsdrawer.com/episodes/

Giggle along with this brilliantly intelligent comedian and actor Sanjeev Bhaskar as he covers many subjects including kindness, love, movies, television and struggles. Hosted by Bronwen Murphy.

James and Dave update on sitcom news (including jingle), then a fascinating insight into how The Office came about from producer Anil Gupta, and more tales of TV mayhem from Anil and Richard Pinto, the writer-producer team that gave you Goodness Gracious Me, Citizen Khan and more.

A great interview with the writer-producer team behind Goodness Gracious Me, Citizen Khan, The Kumars and more - and we haven't even got to The Office yet.

On this week’s Broadcast Newswrap, we’ve got exclusive audio from insight editor Jesse Whittock’s interview with Misadventures’ Romesh Ranganathan, who talks diversity progression and his love for Goodness Gracious Me. Meanwhile, senior reporter Max Goldbart joins host international editor John Elmes to dive deep into the BBC’s £100m diverse and inclusive content fund, while John is on hand to give listeners the lowdown on our brand new Broadcast Distributors ShowcaseAll that, plus ‘what we’ve been watchin’, on this week’s Broadcast Newswrap Music: The Vendetta by Steffan Kartenberg. Licensed by Creative Commons

We're so excited for this week's Paddington 2 companion podcast as we got the chance to chat to actor, writer and overall cinema fan Sanjeev Bhaskar. Sanjeev played Dr. Jafri in the film and has a fantastic career across film, television and radio - he broke new ground with his TV shows Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at Number 42. We covered all manner of subjects: immigration and representation, changing the notion of "their stories" to "our stories", his love of films and which ones he showed his son growing up and, of course, some of his best memories from making Paddington 2. Also on the pod this week is Josh Hallam from Help Refugees, who brought Paddington's themes of integrating immigrants and refugees to life through his real-world examples and experiences working to assist those searching for a better life in a new place. LINKS: Riz Ahmed's "Where You From" conversation with Guz Khan and Hasan Minhaj:  https://bit.ly/3dBRS3R Riz Ahmed's short film "The Long Goodbye": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzz50xENH4g Help Refugees: https://helprefugees.org/uk/ Follow Travelling Symphony: Instagram @TSMovieClub Twitter @TSMovieClub

Cet épisode est un réup de l'émission enregistrée cet été. Jérôme partage avec vous ses souvenirs de l'Angleterre et de l'Ecosse des années 90. Ca parle Celtics, Page 3, Pop, Sheffield, Trainspotting et tellement de choses que je ne peux les lister !

This is Episode 76 of the State of the Theory Podcast. Politics. Power. Popular Culture. And other stuff, probably. In this series, we’re like super nerdy philosophical DJs: mashing up Serious Academic Questions with the most topical news and trends in pop culture. Each week, we’ll tackle a new topic and collide it with ‘critical theory’ (we’re pretty loose with our definitions, though, so expect the unexpected). Our aim is to destroy the stuff we know, explore the stuff we don’t and unsettle everything we think we know about the world. We take the obvious, the commonsensical, the certain, and then we rip it all to shreds. We are your theory doctors and we are always on call. This week we are excited by the return of “Spitting Image” (https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/sep/28/spitting-image-returns-chaotic-times-trump-putin-zuckerberg) and think about what makes effective satire. What is the relationship between satire and time, and why does some satire age well, while others don’t? What is the point of satire anyway? You can watch the “Going for an English” sketch from “Goodness Gracious Me” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huSP7PtctC4 You can watch the “Delhi Mail” sketch from “Goodness Gracious Me” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7nU2a23m9o You can listen to “The Post 9/11 Blues” by Riz MC here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKTsJpfC0IQ You can listen to “Send the Marines” by Tom Lehrer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFvxqQTh3m4 You can listen to “National Brotherhood Week” by Tom Lehrer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgASBVMyVFI You can watch “Black Jeopardy” with Tom Hanks on “Saturday Night Live” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7VaXlMvAvk Our theme music is "The Face of God" by The Agrarians (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Agrarians/The_Jovial_Shepherd/The_Face_of_God) State of the Theory is brought to you by Hannah Fitzpatrick (@drhfitz) and Anindya Raychaudhuri (@DrAnindyaR) Find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/stateofthetheorypodcast) or Tweet us @TheoryDoctors

Who Is Anil Desai: Anil Desai started in comedy with the sketch group The Giant Pineapple Boys, who performed at the Edinburgh festivals from 2001 to 2004. He then went on to host The Late Show Spank! On the fringe and created comedy characters Rajesh: Bollywood Lounge singer and Candice the Fluffer Girl. He is best known as an impressionist and has performed several solo shows in various international festivals to showcase his talents. He is also an actor, having appeared in Goodness Gracious Me, Doctors and The Bill among others. Who is Bruce Lee: Lee Jun-fan, known professionally as Bruce Lee, was a Hong Kong-American actor, director, martial artist, martial arts instructor, and philosopher. Bruce Lee remains the greatest icon of martial arts cinema and a key figure of modern popular media. Had it not been for Bruce Lee and his movies in the early 1970s, it's arguable whether or not the martial arts film genre would have ever penetrated and influenced mainstream North American and European cinema and audiences the way it has over the past four decades. 

This week, I welcome the multi-talented Meera Syal to the podcast: actor, comedian, playwright, novelist, producer and, most notably, sister-of-my-friend-Rajeev. Meera first came to prominence when she co-wrote and starred in the award-winning BBC comedy series Goodness Gracious Me and was Bafta-nominated for her later role in The Kumars at Number 42. She, along with her husband Sanjeev Bhaskar, almost single-handedly reinvented British-Asian comedy, taking it from the stereotypical and lazy racist tropes of old and bringing it brilliantly into the mainstream (I mean, who can forget the hilarious 'Going for an English' sketch? If you haven't seen it, YouTube it now). Meera joins me to talk about failing at maths (and having a bigoted teacher), failing to live up to her parents' expectations of her, failing at auditions (and hating them), failing to raise her second child how she wanted and instead getting obsessed with a rigid regime rather than following her own maternal instincts. Along the way, we discuss ageing, race, school, womanhood, ice-cream vans and embarrassing smear tests. Yes, really. * I am thrilled to be taking How To Fail on tour around the UK in October, sharing my failure manifesto with the help of some very special guests. These events are not recorded as podcasts so the only way to be there is to book tickets via www.faneproductions.com/howtofail *  The Sunday Times Top 5 bestselling book of the podcast, How To Fail: Everything I've Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong by Elizabeth Day, is out now and is available here. * How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted by Elizabeth Day, produced by Chris Sharp and Naomi Mantin and sponsored by Teatulia. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com *  Social Media: Elizabeth Day @elizabday Meera Syal @meerasyal Chris Sharp @chrissharpaudio Naomi Mantin @naomimantin Teatulia @TeatuliaUK    

Anil Gupta is the comedy genius behind hit shows like Goodness Gracious Me, The Kumars at No. 42 and Citizen Khan. In an exclusive Gupshup, with DESIblitz Anil talks more about writing for TV and making people laugh.

Sanjeev Bhaskar is a British comedian, actor, documentarian and broadcaster, he best known for his work in the BBC Two sketch comedy series Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No. 42 as well as documentary series 'India with Sanjeev Bhaskar' and Bollywood and Beyond. Most recently Sanjeev has been none for his role as DI Sunny Khan in Unforgotten and is currently the Chancellor of the University of Sussex.Jim and Giles met with Sanjeev at Acast studio and started by talking about Sanjeev's lifelong love of The Beatles and how a lot of us consume music differently these day, rarely listening to full albums.Sanjeev explains his late arrival into comedy having studied marketing at university and after experiencing a dark period in his professional life he decided to pursue comedy and live performance.We discuss the power of the creative journey and how that is why we often do what we do, not the end goal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nitin Sawhney is a composer, musician and producer working in the worlds of music, film, video games, dance and theatre. He has released 10 studio albums, scored over 50 films and television programmes, and is known for his collaborations, with musicians and artists including Paul McCartney, Akram Khan, John Hurt and Andy Serkis. He was born in 1964 to parents who had emigrated from North India the previous year to work in the UK. His father was a chemical engineer while his mother taught English and later worked at the post office in their home town of Rochester. Nitin showed early musical promise when he took up the piano aged five, later also learning flamenco guitar, sitar and tabla. He was bullied at school at a time when the National Front was gaining traction and music became his sanctuary. After abandoning a law degree at Liverpool and completing an accountancy course in Hertfordshire, he became financial controller of a hotel, before leaving to become a full time musician. While at college, he met Sanjeev Bhaskar and formed a comedy duo with him which would become the radio and TV series, Goodness Gracious Me. His breakthrough came with his fourth album, released in 1999, entitled Beyond Skin, which was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. Since then, his career has been in the ascendant: he has established himself as one of the most versatile composers for film, scoring pictures like Midnight’s Children and television programmes including the BBC’s Human Planet series. He received the Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. BOOK CHOICE: The Fabric of Reality by David Deutsch LUXURY ITEM: Desalinating bottle CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Mustt Mustt (the Massive Attack remix) by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Cathy Drysdale

Tiff Stevenson talks to The Mash Report’s NISH KUMAR about all sorts.  Obviously Brexit and Trump, of course that Piers Morgan, and whether TV political satire/ commentary can really make a change. They chat a bit about Goodness Gracious Me and make particular reference to this classic sketch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDXrhkm4sEI If you don’t get the Mark Watson reference towards the start, it’s about this kind of stuff…  https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2019/01/16/42086/mark_watson_announces_a_marathon_show_%E2%80%93_and_marathon_podcast_series Plus, if you want to get deep on the Piers/Nish beef here is a good place to start:   https://www.chortle.co.uk/punching-ups/2017/12/15/38703/piers_morgan_calls_out_billy_big_balls_nish_kumar Yes there are swears

This week, James O'Brien is joined by comedian, actor and writer, Sanjeev Bhaskar, who is best known for his roles in Goodness Gracious Me, The Kumars and Porters. He discusses growing up in UK in an Asian family in London and navigating self identification as he grew up. Full Disclosure is an in depth interview series chatting to the world's most fascinating people, hosted by James O'Brien. Rate and subscribe on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and connect with James on Twitter: @mrjamesob

The Guilty Feminist and Amnesty International present The Secret Policeman’s Podcast Live – part two Recorded 24-25 August 2018 at the Edinburgh Playhouse. Released 18 October. Edited by Tom Salinsky. Recorded by Garry Boyle. Photos by Malcolm McCurrach. Thanks to Chris and Amy at Phil McIntyre Entertainments for all their help and support and everyone at the Edinburgh Playhouse. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is a British mum serving a five-year prison sentence in Iran - but she hasn’t committed any crime. She was recently released on a three day leave from prison to visit family - but has now, crushingly, been returned to prison. She has done nothing wrong. Help secure her freedom by signing our petition now. 00:00 Introduction from Deborah Frances-White @deborahfw 01:04 Sara Pascoe @sarapascoe 06:07 Ruby Wax and Juliet Stevenson @rubywax @Juliet945600 19:43 Phill Jupitus 26:41 Going for an English written by Sharat Sardana and the cast of Goodness Gracious Me. Performed by Kulvinder Ghir, Himesh Patel, Nish Kumar, Sindhu Vee, Bisha K Ali and Thom Tuck @kulvinderghir @himeshjpatel @mrnishkumar @sindhuvfunny @bishakali @turlygod 35:12 Deborah Frances-White 40:50 Shappi Khorshandi @shappikhorshandi 50:06 Kemah Bob @kemahsvoice 55:16 Jen Brister @jenbrister 1.01:41 Sindhu Vee @sindhuvfunny 1.09:27 Steve Ali @Steveali_ 1.21:28 Rose Matafeo @rosematafeo 1.29:20 Jessica Fostekew @jessicafostekew 1.36:55 Grace Petrie: Black Tie @gracepetrie Part one was released on 11 October. www.amnesty.org.uk • www.guiltyfeminist.com

Elwood and Lackey are here for another monthly dose of Cult TV goodness which on this episode is a double dip of 90's brit comedy opening with Goodness Gracious Me were there is an invitation to take you out for an English, meet the one million Rupee man and discover that you can solve any issue with a small aubergine.  Finally its time to hit the streets for a shock expose of the UK drugs scene, as comedy anarchist Chris Morris' faux current affairs show tackles the subject of drugs in his always unique way.  All this plus making sense of Westworld, English eating habits and the decline of Law and Order: Special Victims ... plus much more.

Elwood and Lackey are here for another monthly dose of Cult TV goodness which on this episode is a double dip of 90's brit comedy opening with "Goodness Gracious Me" were there is an invitation to take you out for an English, meet the one million Rupee man and discover that you can solve any issue with a small aubergine. Finally its time to hit the streets for a shock expose of the UK drugs scene, as comedy anarchist Chris Morris' faux current affairs show tackles the subject of drugs in his always unique way. All this plus making sense of Westworld, English eating habits and the decline of Law and Order: Special Victims plus much more!!

Ben and Garth review the Wikipedia page for Dystopia. In Dystopic world Big Brother is more than a TV show. 1984, Solent Green, Matrix, Robo Cop, Hunger Games , The Day After Tomorrow, gangster movie sequels, Jake Gyllenhaal was in Prince of Persia and he should never forget it. Mundine and Shaq rap, offers in the twilight zone and the chicken apocalypse. Goodness Gracious Me stocking up on toilet paper is safe as a pack of dingos and Avatar was in papyrus font. Cornflakes at the Mason HQ and mermaid lovin’. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dystopia Humour Door Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumourDoor Humour Door YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5ucoBBUNfpjLfc0EWM0ww Theme: I Live For The Bass Drum - DJ S3rl https://djs3rl.com/song/i-live-for-the-bass-drum

Reni Eddo-Lodge looks back to a time some considered post-racial Britain. This episode features Operation Black Vote's [Simon Woolley](https://www.theguardian.com/profile/simonwoolley), former television commissioner and activist [Farrukh Dhondy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farrukh_Dhondy) and Actress/Writer [Meera Syal](https://twitter.com/MeeraSyal). Join the conversation using [#AboutRacewithReni](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23AboutRacewithReni&src=tyah) Fully-linked transcript and episode can be found at [AboutRacePodcast.com](https://www.aboutracepodcast.com/) Some reference links below. [Operation Black Vote](http://www.obv.org.uk/) [Jon Daniel Obituary and OBV Posters](http://www.obv.org.uk/news-blogs/jon-daniel-rip) [Desmonds Watch Online](http://www.channel4.com/programmes/desmonds) (UK only) [The Bandung File](http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tv/id/1303360/) [Goodness Gracious Me](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137305/) [BBC White Season Trailer](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4n8oc) Follow the team on twitter. Host Reni [@ReniReni](https://twitter.com/renireni) Producer Renay [@RenayRich](https://twitter.com/RenayRich) Researcher Rez [@RezMarino](https://twitter.com/RezMarino) Composer Matshidiso [@Matshidisomusic](https://twitter.com/matshidisomusic) Artwork/Images Kevin [@KevinMorosky](https://twitter.com/Kevinmorosky) Thanks for listening.

Here we are again. Thanks for coming on board! Episode 11 is here and this week, Craig & Producer Griff travel to London meet up with the mighty SANJEEV BHASKAR. We talk, drink tea and eat some very delicious cake provided to is by Sanjeev's lovely wife MEERA SYAL (massive shout to Meera, that was some banana bread!) You'll know Sanjeev from his groundbreaking work in Goodness Gracious Me, The Kumars At Number 42 and most recently Unforgotten. We're thrilled that Sanjeev wanted to come and have a TSP natter. Again, it's a very honest chat and one in which Sanjeev certainly doesn't hold back. There's laughs, of course, but also some very touching stories of childhood and the tensions he experienced growing up. All in all, it's another banger and we couldn't be more proud to have him on.We really hope you enjoy. Big love, Craig & Producer Griff. Facebook- search 'Two Shot Podcast' Twitter- @twoshotpod Instagram- @twoshotpod If you've enjoyed listening then please click through to https://www.patreon.com/twoshotpod to make a donation to the running costs of the show. You'll get bonus pictures, video and audio in return. Nice one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the penultimate episode before the AI Desi Podcast is 2 years old Gags Tandon and Harinder Singh bring to you a very special episode. This week they welcome Sanjeev Bhaskar, renowned for his comedy roles in Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No 42, but what you may not have known is that he's also a huge, huge Liverpool fan! Gags and Harinder speak to him about how he started into comedy, how he became a Liverpool fan and then the current Liverpool set up and Klopp! All this and more on a very special episode of Desi! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Remember #frankoceanwatch? Well Gena didn’t just see Frank Ocean, but she spoke to him and told him to have a great time in Paris. In this episode, we talk all things TV and diversity, both homeside and stateside. With shows like Luke Cage, Atlanta and Ackee and Saltfish arriving on the scene, we discuss whether the golden age of diverse TV has returned and why it matters. We also pay homage to Trouble, Desmond’s, Goodness Gracious Me and Three Non-Blondes and their role in opening the British spectrum of comedy to including people of colour in not only consuming comedy but creating laughs too. Song: “Bebe” by JeauxSmeaux Show notes on our tumblr at wellblactually.tumblr.com

Libby Purves meets actor and writer Meera Syal; writer and director James Runcie; former soldier Elliot Ackerman and Philip Hoare, author, broadcaster and whale chaser. Philip Hoare is a writer and broadcaster. He narrates Chasing the Whale, a show inspired by the 19th century journeys of whaling ships from Britain to the South Seas. Philip's stories delve into the log books of history to tell of the dangers and hardships endured by the crews on their epic voyages. The author of the award-winning Leviathan and the Whale, he also recalls his own memories of swimming alongside whales. Chasing the Whale is on tour. James Runcie is a writer, director and filmmaker. He is the author of The Grantchester Mysteries series about full-time priest and part-time detective, Sidney Chambers. Inspired in part by his father, the former Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie's experiences, the series is set in the 1950s. James is visiting professor at Bath Spa University. The second series of Grantchester, based on The Grantchester Mysteries, is on ITV with James Norton as Sidney Chambers. Sidney Chambers and The Problem of Evil is published by Bloomsbury. Elliot Ackerman is an author who spent eight years in the US military as an infantry and special operations officer. He served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and is the recipient of the Silver Star, the Bronze Star for Valor and the Purple Heart. His novel Green on Blue tells the story of an Afghan boy who joins a US-funded militia after his parents are killed and who finds himself trapped in a savage and complex war. Green on Blue is published by Daunt Books. Meera Syal CBE is an actor and writer. Her third novel, The House of Hidden Mothers, deals with the themes of late parenthood and surrogacy. Her first novel Anita and Me is based on her life growing up in Wolverhampton and is now a national curriculum set text. She has starred in the TV series The Kumars at No. 42 and Goodness Gracious Me. Her theatre work includes Beatrice in the RSC's Much Ado About Nothing and Zehrunnisa in David Hare's play, Behind the Beautiful Forevers at the National Theatre. She is appearing with Kenneth Branagh's theatre company as the nurse in Romeo and Juliet at London's Garrick Theatre. The House of Hidden Mothers is published by Black Swan. Producer: Paula McGinley.

The Indian cuisine has long since been an integral part of the British identity. But what if a Brit wants to go for a curry in Cologne, Germany? Listen to a humorous take on Indian food and some first-hand restaurant recommendations.

ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat," based on Eddie Huang's memoir of the same name, premiered last week on a wave of hype. This is the first Asian-American sitcom since Margaret Cho's "All American Girl." What took so long? In this episode of Micropolis, we consider the long, fraught history of Asians in TV (not including the excellent "Goodness Gracious Me," below), and why ethnic sitcoms are generally problematic.  But as NYU's Charlton McIlwain argues, we could be at a turning point. The Big 3 networks are now scrambling to make up for lost audiences, and are essentially telling minorities: "Tell me what you want, and we'll do our best to give it to you, because we need you really much more than you need us."

The Frequency of Laughter is a six-part history of radio comedy, covering 1975-2005, presented by journalist and radio fan Grace Dent. In each episode she brings together two figures who were making significant radio comedy at the same time, and asks them about their experiences. This is a conversational history that focuses on the people who were there and the atmosphere within the BBC and the wider comedy world that allowed them to make great radio - or not. This penultimate edition features producer Paul Schlesinger, who spent the late 1990s making shows such as the Sunday Format, People Like Us and Absolute Power before leaving to make television, returning in 2005 to become Head of Radio Comedy; it also features Meera Syal whose Radio 4 sketch show Goodness Gracious Me was the first British Asian comedy hit, later transferring to BBC Two. Grace asks them about the atmosphere within the Radio Comedy department and the attitude of TV Comedy department towards it; they discuss the BBC's reaction to the wide range of Black and Asian talent breaking through; and they discuss what it is about media parodies that works so well on radio. The Frequency of Laughter is presented by Grace Dent, a journalist for The Independent, and is a BBC Radio Comedy production. Presenter ... Grace Dent Guest ... Paul Schlesinger Guest ... Meera Syal Interviewee ... Andrew Caspari Interviewee ... Peter Fincham Producers ... Ed Morrish & Alexandra Smith.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is Sanjeev Bhaskar. A writer, comic and actor, Sanjeev has brought the British Asian experience into mainstream comedy with his television programmes Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No 42. Despite initial worries from the broadcasters, both attracted a loyal following and great critical acclaim.This represented a turn-around in Sanjeev's fortunes: aged 30, he had been unemployed, single, depressed and living at home. Now he is enjoying great success professionally and is one half of a golden couple of entertainment - he is married to fellow writer and performer Meera Syal. "At times," he says, "it's felt like living someone else's life. But I'm not going to give it back to whoever owns it legitimately."[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: The Waters of March by Susannah McCorkle Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Luxury: A grand piano.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is Sanjeev Bhaskar. A writer, comic and actor, Sanjeev has brought the British Asian experience into mainstream comedy with his television programmes Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No 42. Despite initial worries from the broadcasters, both attracted a loyal following and great critical acclaim. This represented a turn-around in Sanjeev's fortunes: aged 30, he had been unemployed, single, depressed and living at home. Now he is enjoying great success professionally and is one half of a golden couple of entertainment - he is married to fellow writer and performer Meera Syal. "At times," he says, "it's felt like living someone else's life. But I'm not going to give it back to whoever owns it legitimately." [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: The Waters of March by Susannah McCorkle Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Luxury: A grand piano.

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the actor and writer Meera Syal. She was born in the sixties after her parents had immigrated here from the Punjab and brought up in Essington, a Staffordshire mining village five miles north east of Wolverhampton. She studied English and Drama at Manchester University. Her one woman show One Of Us went to the Edinburgh Festival where she was spotted by a director from the Royal Court Theatre in London and offered an immediate equity card. Meera gave up her academic plans and moved to London to act in the theatre. She wrote and starred in 'My Sister Wife' for BBC2 and moved on to write and perform in the popular Goodness Gracious Me and to play the flirtatious granny in the Kumars at Number 42. She has written the script for the London musical Bombay Dreams which will be going to Broadway.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Young, Gifted and Black by Bob and Marcia Book: Hindi-English dictionary Alternative to Bible: Bhagvadgita - ancient Hindu text Luxury: A piano

Sue Lawley's castaway this week is the actor and writer Meera Syal. She was born in the sixties after her parents had immigrated here from the Punjab and brought up in Essington, a Staffordshire mining village five miles north east of Wolverhampton. She studied English and Drama at Manchester University. Her one woman show One Of Us went to the Edinburgh Festival where she was spotted by a director from the Royal Court Theatre in London and offered an immediate equity card. Meera gave up her academic plans and moved to London to act in the theatre. She wrote and starred in 'My Sister Wife' for BBC2 and moved on to write and perform in the popular Goodness Gracious Me and to play the flirtatious granny in the Kumars at Number 42. She has written the script for the London musical Bombay Dreams which will be going to Broadway. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Young, Gifted and Black by Bob and Marcia Book: Hindi-English dictionary Alternative to Bible: Bhagvadgita - ancient Hindu text Luxury: A piano