Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim.
Teztopia
Series 3. Episode 8. Teztopia
In this final episode in the series, Tez realises that he has been so successful that he's changed the world for the better, therefore he has nothing left to say.
Written and performed by Tez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper
A BBC Studios Production
1/3/2019 • 15 minutes, 5 seconds
Mischief
Series 3. Episode 7. Teztopian Society.
In this episode, Tez talks about schemes and pranks.
Written and performed by Tez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper
A BBC Studios Production
12/27/2018 • 14 minutes, 40 seconds
14. Make Christmas Great Again
Series 3. Episode 6. Make Christmas Great Again
Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of TEZ Talks.
In this episode Tez gives his thoughts on Christmas.
Written and performed by Tez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper
A BBC Studios Production
12/20/2018 • 14 minutes, 46 seconds
13. What Are You Looking At?
Series 3. Episode 5. What Are You Looking At?
Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of TEZ Talks.
In this episode Tez talks about confrontations and awkward situations he has found himself in.
Written and performed by Tez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper
A BBC Studios Production.
12/13/2018 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
12. The Elephant in the Room
Series 3. Episode 4. The Elephant in the Room.
Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of TEZ Talks.
In this episode Tez talks about people's attitudes towards animals.
Written and performed by Tez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper
A BBC Studios Production.
12/6/2018 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds
11. There's something about Maidenhead
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
11/29/2018 • 14 minutes, 54 seconds
10. If at first you don't succeed...
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
11/22/2018 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
Timey-Wimey Stuff
Series 3. Episode 1. Timey-Wimey Stuff
Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of TEZ Talks.
In this first episode Tez talks about those moments in life that you would change if you could go back in time.
Written and performed by Tez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper
A BBC Studios Production
11/15/2018 • 14 minutes, 26 seconds
8. Made in Britain
In this final episode of the series Tez talks about what it is like being both Muslim and British at the same time.
Written and performed by Tez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper
A BBC Studios Production.
11/14/2018 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
7. Once you go Asian...
In this episode Tez talks about the assumptions people have about Muslims, especially him and his love life.
Written and performed byTez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper
This is a BBC Studios Production
11/14/2018 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
6. Are youse Muslim and that?
In this episode Tez talks about lack of Asian role models in TV and film and he discusses his feelings about being a role model himself.
Written and performed by Tez Ilyas
Produced by Carl Cooper
A BBC Studios Production
11/14/2018 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
5. Tezifesto
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
11/14/2018 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
4. Tez Commandments
Breakthrough 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.
11/14/2018 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
3. Values
Breakthrough 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.
11/14/2018 • 14 minutes, 41 seconds
2. Community
Breakthrough 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.
11/14/2018 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
1. Integration
Breakthrough 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.