David Baddiel on South Africa, Comedy, Memory and Family

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In this episode of Pagecast, acclaimed journalist Gus Silber interviews the brilliant David Baddiel during his visit to South Africa for the 2025 Jewish Literary Festival.

David Baddiel is a British comedian, bestselling author, and cultural commentator known for his sharp wit and thought-provoking works like Jews Don’t Count.

His latest work is a deeply personal memoir called My Family. The book is a candid, moving, and often hilarious exploration of Baddiel’s North London childhood, his mother’s extraordinary journey from Nazi Germany, her unconventional passions, and his father’s battle with dementia. Discover how Baddiel weaves comedy and poignancy into family history, memory, and identity, and hear his insights on what it means to be Jewish today.

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8 May 2025 English South Africa Books · Society & Culture

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