Daliso Chaponda - Citizen Of Nowhere

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0101How It All Began2018050220180509/10 (BBC7)
/22/27 (BBC7)
Both countries have had a long a complicated past. Looking at their history, Daliso is our relationship guidance counsellor, helping us navigate the rocky historical waters between the two places.

A Malawian comedian who grew up all over the world, Daliso straddles cultural divides. He will help us all better understand how to sort out our differences. Or not...

Daliso begins by looking at the origins of the relationship, as he asks how did the UK and Africa first meet?

Written and performed by Daliso Chaponda

The Other Guy ...... James Quinn

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018.

0102The 'haters'2018051620180517 (BBC7)
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Daliso Chaponda looks at the relationship between the UK and Africa.

Both countries have had a long a complicated past. Looking at their history, Daliso is our relationship guidance counsellor, helping us navigate the rocky historical waters between the two places.

A Malawian comedian who grew up all over the world, Daliso straddles cultural divides. He will help us all better understand how to sort out our differences. Or not...

Now, Daliso looks at the people on both sides who don't want the relationship to work.

Written and performed by Daliso Chaponda

The Other Guy... James Quinn

Producer Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018.

0103The Helpers2018051620180523/24 (BBC7)
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Malawian Comedian Daliso Chaponda continues his look at the relationship between the UK and Africa.

The UK and Africa have had a long a complicated past. This series looks at the history of this relationship and Daliso is our relationship guidance counsellor, helping us navigate the rocky historical waters between the two places.

A Malawian comedian who grew up all over the world, Daliso straddles cultural divides. He will help us all better understand how to sort out our differences. Or not...

In this episode, Daliso looks at charities and organisations who want to help the relationship.

Written and performed by Daliso Chaponda

The Other Guy ...... James Quinn

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018.

Daliso Chaponda looks at UK and Africa charities and organisations.

0104 LASTBorder Patrol2018052320180530/31 (BBC7)
/12/17 (BBC7)
The UK and Africa have had a long a complicated past. This series looks at the history of this relationship and Daliso is our relationship guidance counsellor, helping us navigate the rocky historical waters between the two places.

A Malawian comedian who grew up all over the world, Daliso straddles cultural divides. He will help us all better understand how to sort out our differences. Or not...

In this final episode, Daliso talks about the process of immigration.

Written and performed by Daliso Chaponda.

The Other Guy... James Quinn

Theme tune by Lawi

Producer, Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018.

0201Cultural Relativism2019102320191030/31 (BBC7)Malawi's most famous comedian Daliso Chaponda returns for a second series.

The UK and Africa have had a long a complicated past. This series looks at the history of this relationship as well as current issues, with Daliso as our relationship guidance counsellor, helping us navigate the rocky historical waters between the two places.

Episode 1: Cultural Relativism

In this episode, Daliso talks about cultural differences, exploring the complicated topic of cultural relativism and how it is more than just 'agreeing to disagree'.

Writer and performed by Daliso Chaponda

Sebastian... James Quinn

Additional Material... Scott Bennett

Voice of... Dylan Morris

Production Coordinator... Beverly Tagg

This is a BBC Studios Production.

0202Apologies2019103020191106/07 (BBC7)Malawi's most famous comedian Daliso Chaponda returns for a second series.

The UK and Africa have had a long a complicated past. This series looks at the history of this relationship as well as current issues, with Daliso as our relationship guidance counsellor, helping us navigate the rocky historical waters between the two places.

Episode 2: Apologies

In this episode, Daliso talks about the sins of the past and how we atone for them.

Writer and performed by Daliso Chaponda

Sebastian... James Quinn

Additional Material... Scott Bennett

Production Coordinator... Beverly Tagg

This is a BBC Studios Production.

Malawi's most famous comedian, Daliso Chaponda, returns for a second series.

0203Diplomacy2019110620191113/14 (BBC7)Malawi's most famous comedian Daliso Chaponda returns for a second series.

The UK and Africa have had a long a complicated past. This series looks at the history of this relationship as well as current issues, with Daliso as our relationship guidance counsellor, helping us navigate the rocky historical waters between the two places.

Episode 3: ‘Diplomacy

In this episode, Daliso talks about the difficulties of diplomacy in both international relations and in relationships between family and friends.

Sharing his experiences growing up with a father who was a politician and diplomat in Malawi and discussing different diplomatic strategies, Daliso notes the trend towards isolationism and argues that although maintaining relationships can often take a lot of work, ultimately it is worth it, as being single is not all it is cracked up to be.

Episode 3: ‘Diplomacy

0204 LASTLegacy2019111320191120/21 (BBC7)Malawi's most famous comedian Daliso Chaponda returns for a second series.

The UK and Africa have had a long and complicated past. This series looks at the history of this relationship as well as current issues, with Daliso as our relationship guidance counsellor, helping us navigate the rocky historical waters between the two places.

Episode 4 - 'Legacy

In the final episode in the series Daliso discuses legacies and whether we can or should redefine how we are remembered.

Whether it be the legacy of the British Empire or that of an autocratic African leader, Daliso suggests that we should talk about the bad as well as the good, the good as well as the bad. Like burping or breaking wind, it is better out than in.

Writer and performed by Daliso Chaponda

Sebastian ..... James Quinn

Additional Material by Scott Bennett

Production Coordinators Beverly Tagg & Gwyn Davies

Producer Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios Production

0301Blame2021101220211019/20 (BBC7)
Episode 1 - ?Blame

Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda is back with a third series of his Rose D'Or nominated show where he examines divisive global issues.

Over the course the two previous series Daliso has covered colonialism, slavery, political corruption, charity, immigration, cultural relativism, dictators, and how different countries deal with the sins of their past.

In this first episode of the new series, through comedy routines and guest interviews, Daliso will be tackling the subject of - ?Blame'.

Performer - ¦ Daliso Chaponda

Writer - ¦ Daliso Chaponda

Guest - ¦ Tony Vino

Additional Material - ¦ Scott Bennett

Production Coordinator... Mabel Wright

Producer - ¦ Carl Cooper

Theme tune - 'Timalira' by Lawi

This is a BBC Studios Production.

A third series from Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda

Episode 1 ‘Blame

In this first episode of the new series, through comedy routines and guest interviews, Daliso will be tackling the subject of ‘Blame'.

Performer - Daliso Chaponda

Writer - Daliso Chaponda

Guest - Tony Vino

Additional Material - Scott Bennett

Producer - Carl Cooper

0302Tolerance2021101920211026/27 (BBC7)
Episode 2 Tolerance

Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda is back with a third series of his Rose D'Or nominated show where he examines divisive global issues.

Over the course the two previous series Daliso has covered colonialism, slavery, political corruption, charity, immigration, cultural relativism, dictators, and how different countries deal with the sins of their past.

In this second episode of the new series, through comedy routines and guest interviews, Daliso will be tackling the subject of - ?Tolerance'.

Performer - ¦ Daliso Chaponda

Writer - ¦ Daliso Chaponda

Guest - ¦ Jennifer Bilec

Additional Material - ¦ Scott Bennett

Production Coordinator... Mabel Wright

Producer - ¦ Carl Cooper

Theme tune - 'Timalira' by Lawi

This is a BBC Studios Production.

A third series from Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda.

In this second episode of the new series, through comedy routines and guest interviews, Daliso will be tackling the subject of ‘Tolerance'.

Performer - Daliso Chaponda

Writer - Daliso Chaponda

Guest - Jennifer Bilec

Additional Material - Scott Bennett

Producer - Carl Cooper

0303Black History2021102620211102/03 (BBC7)
Episode 3 Black History

Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda is back with a third series of his Rose D'Or nominated show where he examines divisive global issues.

Over the course the two previous series Daliso has covered colonialism, slavery, political corruption, charity, immigration, cultural relativism, dictators, and how different countries deal with the sins of their past.

In this third episode of the new series, through comedy routines and guest interviews, Daliso will be tackling the subject of - ?Black History'.

Performer - ¦ Daliso Chaponda

Writer - ¦ Daliso Chaponda

Guest - ¦ Nabil Abdulrashid

Additional Material - ¦ Scott Bennett

Theme tune - 'Timalira' by Lawi

Production Coordinator... Mabel Wright

Producer - ¦ Carl Cooper

This is a BBC Studios Production.

A third series from Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda

In this third episode of the new series, through comedy routines and guest interviews, Daliso will be tackling the subject of ‘Black History'.

Performer - Daliso Chaponda

Writer - Daliso Chaponda

Guest - Nabil Abdulrashid

Additional Material - Scott Bennett

Producer - Carl Cooper

0304 LASTChange2021110220211109/10 (BBC7)
Episode 4 - ?Change

Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda is back with a third series of his Rose d'Or nominated show where he examines divisive global issues.

Over the course the two previous series Daliso has covered colonialism, slavery, political corruption, charity, immigration, cultural relativism, dictators, and how different countries deal with the sins of their past.

In this first episode of the new series, through comedy routines and guest interviews, Daliso will be tackling the subject of - ?Change'.

Performer - ¦ Daliso Chaponda

Writer - ¦ Daliso Chaponda

Guest - ¦ Sibusiso Mamba

Additional Material - ¦ Scott Bennett

Production Coordinator... Mabel Wright

Producer - ¦ Carl Cooper

Theme tune - 'Timalira' by Lawi

This is a BBC Studios Production.

A third series from Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda.

Episode 4 ‘Change

In this first episode of the new series, through comedy routines and guest interviews, Daliso will be tackling the subject of ‘Change'.

Performer - Daliso Chaponda

Writer - Daliso Chaponda

Guest - Sibusiso Mamba

Additional Material - Scott Bennett

Producer - Carl Cooper

0401Monsters Under The Bed...2023101120231018 (BBC7)Daliso Chaponda is back for a fourth series.

Episode 1 - Monsters Under The Bed.

Since his last series, Daliso has become a British citizen and is looking forward to talking about anything other than being a migrant. To prove he's no longer a 'Citizen of Nowhere', he's decided to write silly jokes about animals, Hobbits, and monsters under the bed! But Daliso soon realises that he won't get to truly enjoy his spoils just yet, because anti-immigrant sentiment has become unavoidable - In fact, what Daliso really finds in his first show since becoming a Brit is that those monsters under the bed have started to crawl out and take on a different meaning altogether.

Seeking advice from his father, a former refugee who worked for the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees before returning to Malawi and becoming a politician, he gets his expert opinion on the current migrant crisis and gets to the bottom of whether his dad really did try to ban farting in Malawi.

In addition to stand-up comedy, Daliso is also a prolific fiction writer. He has published science fiction, murder mysteries and fantasy fiction in numerous magazines and anthologies. He is currently working on his new novel and a children's book.

A fourth series from Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda. 1/4

Since his last series, Daliso has become a British citizen and is looking forward to talking about anything other than being a migrant. To prove he's no longer a 'Citizen of Nowhere', he's decided to write silly jokes about animals, Hobbits, and monsters under the bed! But Daliso soon realises that he won't get to truly enjoy his spoils just yet, because anti-immigrant sentiment has become unavoidable - ¦ In fact, what Daliso really finds in his first show since becoming a Brit is that those monsters under the bed have started to crawl out and take on a different meaning altogether.

Daliso Chaponda is back for a fourth series of his funny, informative and thought provoking Rose D'Or nominated show. 1/4

0402'... So I Decided To Date An Ai...'2023101820231025 (BBC7)Episode 2 - 'So I decided to date an AI

Unlucky in love, Daliso tries dating an AI. In this second episode Daliso takes us on a journey through his relationship history whilst sharing his thoughts on how technology and Artificial Intelligence are changing our lives.

In addition to stand-up comedy, Daliso is also a prolific fiction writer. He has published science fiction, murder mysteries and fantasy fiction in numerous magazines, and anthologies. He is currently working on his new novel and a children's book.

A fourth series from Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda.

Daliso Chaponda is back for a fourth series of his funny, informative and thought-provoking Rose D'Or-nominated show.

0403Comfort The Disturbed And Disturb The Comfortable...2023102520231101 (BBC7)Episode 3 - 'comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable

After experiencing the threat of arrest for a joke he once made about Malawi, and as he sometimes gets in trouble for talking about certain topics, this week Daliso is contemplating attitudes towards censorship and freedom of speech, and he's trying to work out where he stands. He gives examples of the kind of things that have caused controversies in the past and asks the audience what they think.

Daliso Chaponda shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent, making it to the final of the 2017 series and establishing himself a firm favourite with the judges and the British public. He became a Facebook and YouTube star amassing over 200 million views of his performances. He's also appeared on the Royal Variety Performance.

In addition to standup comedy, Daliso is also a prolific fiction writer. He has published science fiction, murder mysteries and fantasy fiction in numerous magazines, and anthologies. He is currently working on his new novel and a children's book.

A fourth series from Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda.

In addition to stand-up comedy, Daliso is also a prolific fiction writer. He has published science fiction, murder mysteries and fantasy fiction in numerous magazines, and anthologies. He is currently working on his new novel and a children's book.

A fourth series of Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda's funny, informative and thought-provoking Rose D'Or-nominated series about the challenges of being a Citizen of Nowhere.

0404 LAST'...i've Started Writing A Will...'2023110120231108 (BBC7)Episode 4 - '...I've started writing a will...

A family discussion about his father's health gets Daliso contemplating his own mortality, so in this final episode he leaves us with his thoughts on ageing, how he'd like to be remembered and what he'll leave behind. He chats to the audience about debt and thinks of ingenious ways to clear his own arrears. And, heartened by his father finally accepting, and even encouraging his career choice, he ends the series with an inspiring speech.

Production Co-Ordinator... Katie Baum

Daliso Chaponda shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent, making it to the final of the 2017 series and establishing himself a firm favourite with the judges and the British public. He became a Facebook and YouTube star amassing over 200 million views of his performances. He's also appeared on the Royal Variety Performance.

In addition to standup comedy, Daliso is also a prolific fiction writer. He has published science fiction, murder mysteries and fantasy fiction in numerous magazines, and anthologies. He is currently working on his new novel and a children's book.

A fourth series from Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda.

In addition to stand-up comedy, Daliso is also a prolific fiction writer. He has published science fiction, murder mysteries and fantasy fiction in numerous magazines, and anthologies. He is currently working on his new novel and a children's book.

Daliso Chaponda is back for a fourth series of his funny, informative and thought provoking Rose D'Or nominated show.