David Baddiel

“I wrote The Infidel for three reasons.

1. I’ve always been a fan of life-swap comedy (Big, Trading Places etc)
2. I think that people are terrified about race and religion, especially issues surrounding Muslims and Jews, and when people are terrified, what they really should do is laugh, and…
3. I love Omid Djalili and his big funny face. I’m hoping that people recognise that underneath the comedy, the message of the film is one of mutual tolerance: if not, I’m hoping to find a new identity.”
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David is a comedian, novelist, columnist and screenwriter. He first found fame in the UK in the early 90s, for the BBC radio and TV series, THE MARY WHITEHOUSE EXPERIENCE. Since then his TV shows have included NEWMAN AND BADDIEL IN PIECES, FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE and BADDIEL AND SKINNER UNPLANNED.

With Rob Newman, in 1993, he became the first comedian to play Wembley Arena. With Frank Skinner and The Lightning Seeds, he had a three-times No. 1 Single with the song, Three Lions. He has written three novels, Time For Bed, Whatever Love Means, and The Secret Purposes. Most recently, he created and hosted a Radio 4 comedy discussion programme, HERESY, and in November 2007, BBC1 screened his documentary, BADDIEL AND THE MISSING NAZI BILLIONS.

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Channel 4 interviews David Baddiel behind-the-scenes of ‘The Infidel’. To read the full interview click here. Watch the interview below.