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0101Integration20160817Breakthrough comedian Tez Ilyas presents a show for everyone interested in - or interested in becoming - a British Muslim. Everything you need to know is here - the do's, don'ts, and avoid-or-you'll-be-arresteds. Simultaneously a hilarious, joyous celebration of British-Muslim life - and a subversive, thoughtful satire on society's attitudes to Islam.

In this episode, Tez looks at 'Integration', a word that's often used in the context of Muslims in the UK. How can Muslims integrate better? And who says they don't at the moment? And more importantly, what's Marks & Spencer or hipster beards got to do with it? Tez explains all...

About Tez

Blackburn-born Tez Ilyas started performing comedy in 2010 and has appeared in eight competition finals including the BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. He has recently appeared on the Now Show on Radio 4, as well as having performances on BBC1, BBC 3, E4, and BBC iPlayer, following his hugely critically-acclaimed debut Edinburgh show.

Producer: Sam Bryant

A BBC Studios Production.

Comedian Tez Ilyas's show for everyone interested in British Muslims - or in becoming one.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0102Community20160824Breakthrough comedian Tez Ilyas presents a show for everyone interested in - or interested in becoming - a British Muslim. Everything you need to know is here - the do's, don'ts, and avoid-or-you'll-be-arresteds. Simultaneously a hilarious, joyous celebration of British-Muslim life - and a subversive, thoughtful satire on society's attitudes to Islam.

In this episode, Tez looks at 'Community'. It seems from the news, all Muslims belong to the 'Muslim Community' - but what is this mysterious organisation? Who runs it? What does it do? And does Nadiya from Bake Off speak for them all? Tez gets to the bottom of it...

About Tez

Blackburn-born Tez Ilyas started performing comedy in 2010 and has appeared in eight competition finals including the BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. He has recently appeared on the Now Show on Radio 4, as well as having performances on BBC1, BBC 3, E4, and BBC iPlayer, following his hugely critically-acclaimed debut Edinburgh show.

Producer: Sam Bryant

A BBC Studios Production.

What is this mysterious organisation called the 'Muslim Community'? Tez investigates.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0103Values20160831Breakthrough comedian Tez Ilyas presents a show for everyone interested in - or interested in becoming - a British Muslim. Everything you need to know is here - the do's, don'ts, and avoid-or-you'll-be-arresteds. Simultaneously a hilarious, joyous celebration of British-Muslim life - and a subversive, thoughtful satire on society's attitudes to Islam.

In this episode, Tez looks at 'British Values'. Recent legislation means we're all obliged to know about British Values to avoid the path to extremism... but what are British Values? Who decides them? And does Benidorm hold the answer? Tez explains all...

About Tez

Blackburn-born Tez Ilyas started performing comedy in 2010 and has appeared in eight competition finals including the BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. He has recently appeared on the Now Show on Radio 4, as well as having performances on BBC1, BBC 3, E4, and BBC iPlayer, following his hugely critically-acclaimed debut Edinburgh show.

Producer: Sam Bryant

A BBC Studios Production.

What are British values? Who decides them? Does Benidorm hold the answer? Tez explains all

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0104Tez Commandments20160907Breakthrough comedian Tez Ilyas presents a show for everyone interested in - or interested in becoming - a British Muslim. Everything you need to know is here - the do's, don'ts, and avoid-or-you'll-be-arresteds. Simultaneously a hilarious, joyous celebration of British-Muslim life - and a subversive, thoughtful satire on society's attitudes to Islam.

In the final episode, Tez rounds up all his remaining advice on being a British Muslim in a handy cut-out-and-keep guide. From instruction on confidence building, to advice on limb replacement, simply follow the Tez Commandments...

About Tez

Blackburn-born Tez Ilyas started performing comedy in 2010 and has appeared in eight competition finals including the BBC New Comedy Award and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year. He has recently appeared on the Now Show on Radio 4, as well as having performances on BBC1, BBC 3, E4, and BBC iPlayer, following his hugely critically-acclaimed debut Edinburgh show.

Producer: Sam Bryant

A BBC Studios Production.

Tez rounds up all his remaining advice on being a British Muslim.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

025. Tezifesto2018012420190717 (R4)Tez Ilyas returns for a second series of TEZ Talks.

In this first episode Tez talks about moving back home to Blackburn and discusses class differences and social mobility before announcing his candidacy for Prime Minister.

Written and performed by Tez Ilyas

Produced by Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios Production

Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a second series of Tez Talks.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

Tez Ilyas returns for a second series of TEZ Talks.

In this first episode Tez talks about moving back home to Blackburn and discusses class differences and social mobility before announcing his candidacy for Prime Minister.

Written and performed by Tez Ilyas

Produced by Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios Production

Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a second series of Tez Talks.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

026. Are youse Muslim and that?20180131Comedian Tez Ilyas talks about lack of Asian role models in TV and film.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

026. Are youse Muslim and that?2018013120190724 (R4)Comedian Tez Ilyas talks about lack of Asian role models in TV and film.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

027. Once you go Asian...20180207Tez talks about the assumptions people have about Muslims, especially him.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

027. Once you go Asian...2018020720190731 (R4)Tez talks about the assumptions people have about Muslims, especially him.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

028. Made in Britain20180214Tez talks about what it is like being both Muslim and British at the same time.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

028. Made in Britain2018021420190807 (R4)Tez talks about what it is like being both Muslim and British at the same time.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0310. If at first you don't succeed...20181122

Series 3. Episode 2. If at first you don't succeed.

Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of TEZ Talks.

In this episode Tez talks about things in life which sometimes don't work out how we hoped. And he discusses an awful campaign perpetrated against the Muslim community.

Written and performed by Tez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios Production

Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of Tez Talks.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0310. If at first you don't succeed...2018112220190821 (R4)

Series 3. Episode 2. If at first you don't succeed.

Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of TEZ Talks.

In this episode Tez talks about things in life which sometimes don't work out how we hoped. And he discusses an awful campaign perpetrated against the Muslim community.

Written and performed by Tez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios Production

Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of Tez Talks.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0311. There's something about Maidenhead20181129

Series 3. Episode 3. There's something about Maidenhead.

Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of TEZ Talks.

In this episode Tez talks about communication mishaps. He discusses messages people have sent to the wrong person and tells us about the worst gig he has ever had and how he managed to make it even worse.

Written and performed by Tez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios Production

Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of Tez Talks.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0311. There's something about Maidenhead2018112920190828 (R4)

Series 3. Episode 3. There's something about Maidenhead.

Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of TEZ Talks.

In this episode Tez talks about communication mishaps. He discusses messages people have sent to the wrong person and tells us about the worst gig he has ever had and how he managed to make it even worse.

Written and performed by Tez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios Production

Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of Tez Talks.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0312. The Elephant in the Room20181206Tez Ilyas talks about people's attitudes towards animals.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0312. The Elephant in the Room2018120620190904 (R4)Tez Ilyas talks about people's attitudes towards animals.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0313. What Are You Looking At?20181213Tez talks about confrontations and awkward situations he has found himself in.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0313. What Are You Looking At?2018121320190911 (R4)Tez talks about confrontations and awkward situations he has found himself in.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0314. Make Christmas Great Again2018122020191224 (R4)Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.
03Teztopia20190103Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.
03Teztopia2019010320190925 (R4)Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.
0301Timey-Wimey Stuff20181115Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of Tez Talks.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0301Timey-Wimey Stuff2018111520190814 (R4)Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of Tez Talks.

Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.

0307Mischief20181227Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.
0307Mischief2018122720190918 (R4)Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.