The Omid Djalili Show
Series Overview
The Omid Djalili Show was a British sketch comedy/stand-up comedy television show produced by Hat Trick Productions for BBC One. Writing by Omid Djalili, Will Smith, Roger Drew, Ian Stone, Ricky Grover with script editor Steve Punt. The theme tune is a piece of Salsa music called "Amor Verdadero", performed by the Afro-Cuban All Stars. It was first broadcast on 17 November 2007 in the network's primetime Saturday night slot. It is also broadcast in Australia on ABC1, in Denmark on DR2, in Estonia on ETV2 in 2010, in Israel on yes stars Comedy, in Germany on WDR and in Portugal on RTP2. The second series was recorded late 2008, and was first broadcast on 20 April 2009 at 10.35pm on BBC One. The show was axed in 2010.
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2 Seasons • 12 Episodes
30 min per episode
2007 – 2009
Premiered: Sat, Nov 17, 2007
Omid DjaliliLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “Series 2, Episode 6”
In the final episode of the series, Omid talks about drinking, and how Gordon Brown could learn a lot from football managers. Sketches include Henry VIII being caught out for the final time, Scottish film-maker Dirk Monroe gets a surprise visit, and there is a look at Commuting - The Musical.
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The Omid Djalili ShowOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-07
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Omid Djalili Show about?
The Omid Djalili Show was a British sketch comedy/stand-up comedy television show produced by Hat Trick Productions for BBC One. Writing by Omid Djalili, Will Smith, Roger Drew, Ian Stone, Ricky Grover with script editor Steve Punt. The theme tune is a piece of Salsa music called "Amor Verdadero", performed by the Afro-Cuban All Stars. It was first broadcast on 17 November 2007 in the network's primetime Saturday night slot. It is also broadcast in Australia on ABC1, in Denmark on DR2, in Estonia on ETV2 in 2010, in Israel on yes stars Comedy, in Germany on WDR and in Portugal on RTP2. The second series was recorded late 2008, and was first broadcast on 20 April 2009 at 10.35pm on BBC One. The show was axed in 2010.
How many seasons does The Omid Djalili Show have?
The Omid Djalili Show comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Omid Djalili Show?
Key cast members in The Omid Djalili Show include Omid Djalili, Lucy Punch, Mathew Horne, Katherine Jakeways, Anna Crilly.
Who created or directed The Omid Djalili Show?
The Omid Djalili Show was developed and directed by Omid Djalili.