James O'Brien meets Bassem Youssef | LBC

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Published 2024-04-20

In 2011 Bassem Youssef was a little-known heart surgeon in Cairo. A year later, he was hosting his own political satire TV show, Al-Bernameg, drawing in 30 million weekly viewers as he made fun of the Egyptian regime. Bassem's comedy was groundbreaking but it proved too controversial to remain on air. In 2014 he was forced to move to United States, where he has since had to work to re-establish his career in a new language. Now, he's back in the news thanks to an explosive interview with Piers Morgan on the conflict in Gaza, which went viral.

Tickets for his latest tour, The Middle Beast, are available at livenation.co.uk

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All Comments (21)

@PathsOfReason 3 months ago

Thank yiu James for inviting Bassam. Thank you for being professional, brave and real human British.
@hg82met 3 months ago

Bassem is a man with integrity. More of him and less of the gaslighting liars and people associated with special interests.
@staticcouch135 3 months ago

From Texas and I support Palestine. Well done James for this phenomenal interview.
@20luzer52 3 months ago

This man, this gentleman, is so smart not only intellectually but emotionally and culturally. Most importantly he’s also very honest about the world and about people.
@jameswandiba7929 3 months ago

James, you are the man! A big thank you to get Basem onboard! The British public deserves this.
@tracysauvage1351 3 months ago

"The US has the best politicians money can buy" and AIPAC has bought them.
@Stillmorning 3 months ago

Thank you James for interviewing Bassem. Thank you Bassem for your courage and integrity.
@salem.moussa 3 months ago

Both individuals with great amount of integrity and empathy . Really wholesome interview . Thanks James
@ThomasKing19933 3 months ago

Bassem is a very intelligent man. Long live Palestine 🇵🇸
@jamesmcmillan2656 3 months ago

I discovered this man on TikTok thankfully. Free Palestine
@Madlyafrican 3 months ago

Best interview of Bassem yet! No BS of do you condemn hamas. Ive learnt so much from this interview about Bassem as a human being. Thank you James!
@staycalmandreflect5296 3 months ago

Thank you James and Thank you Bassam. Exactly how two grown man should have a conversation.
@mmmfahmy 3 months ago

Bassem is actually much more intelligent than people even give him credit for. His multi cultulareism has helped him really well. He’s done so much for the cause.
@abdihakimmohammed3389 3 months ago

Bassem is one of the few comedians that present reality with comedy. Free Palestine
@deirdremccormack87 3 months ago

I’m seeing Bassem in Dublin on 2nd of May. He is just intelligent and compassionate. 🇯🇴🇮🇪🌻
@phoenix31015 3 months ago

A Masterclass from Bassem 💁‍♂️ Truth always PREVAILS 🇵🇸✊👌
@johnm8503 3 months ago

Bassem shines a light on a topic people have ignored for decades. He does it in an intelligent and hilarious way. Protect this man at all costs.
@Luceeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 months ago

You know some times, you get tired of seeing people doing media rounds... NOT Bassem. I watch every episode!
@sheeny1710 3 months ago

Loved every minute of this interview. Long overdue! Thank you!! Free Palestine. Plus every other oppressed State.
@thereluctantchristian5687 3 months ago

Basseem is a rare gift to humanity; thank you James for this interview