Tez Ilyas is one of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, an author and an activist.
The guy is also one of a new generation of British Muslims who are public and proud about their heritage. This is all explored in his new book 'The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3/4'.
You'll have seen Tez on Live at The Apollo (BBC Two), The Last Leg (C4), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Live From the BBC (BBC Two), The Chris Ramsey Show (Comedy Central), Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three), Roast Battle (Comedy Central) and The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (C4). Tez’ Channel 4 comedy Blap Bounty is the most watched show in the strand’s 10 year history.
In this conversation we explore his life, have a laugh and all of that but the thrust of the conversation is to explore what Muslims get from going to mosque. What are the different practices? What does he get from them? How do they make him feel? In a country that is culturally Christian the ins and outs of Muslim life are relatively unknown.
This conversation is a companion to our interview with Liz Oldfield called 'What Do People Actually Get From Church'.
Running Order
This event combines deep insight with joyful activities that energise and refresh. We start with 15 minutes of revitalising practices: movement, song, meditation and whatever else seems right.
We might be in our homes but we can still celebrate life by bellowing out a tune or two! After that we'll dig into big questions with our great guest. Then there'll be time for a few questions.
8 pm - 8.15 pm (UK time) - welcome, movement, song, meditation
8.15 pm - 9.05 pm (UK time) - fascinating interview
9.05 pm - 9.15 pm (UK time) - audience questions
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The community meets twice a month in Support Teams that provide accountability and inspiration, and are places to discuss idea that are vital to the modern age. It's also a deep evidence-based methodology, that has been put into practice in communities and organisations across the world.
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