Shappi Khorsandi fled Iran as a child, became one of Britain’s best-known comedians, earned an honorary doctorate, and later became a therapist. Paul Chowdhry sits down with her for a funny, emotional and brutally honest conversation about escape, reinvention, comedy, trauma and healing.

She risked everything.

In this episode of Paul Chowdhry: Don’t Ask Me That!, Paul sits down with Valeria Vulpe for a candid conversation about leaving Moldova, starting again in Britain, identity, sacrifice, survival and the choices that can change your life forever.

Valeria opens up about the reality behind her journey — and the questions most people are too scared to ask.

Dr Parvinder Shergill joins Paul Chowdhry for a fearless, funny and unfiltered conversation on Don’t Ask Me That.

Actress, filmmaker and NHS psychiatrist, Parvinder brings a rare mix of comedy, insight and real-world experience as she and Paul get into identity, mental health, acting, family pressure, and the uncomfortable questions people usually avoid.

In this episode of Don’t Ask Me That!, Paul Chowdhry sits down with Harjap Singh Bhangal, known as the Immigration Guru, for a powerful discussion on the Henry Novak murder case and the way it was reported in the media.

The conversation looks at why the word “Sikh” became part of the headline, how communities can be framed by the news, and the wider impact this has on British Sikhs, immigration, identity and public perception in the UK.

A serious, honest and thought-provoking conversation about crime, media language and what happens when one headline affects an entire community.

Paul Chowdhry takes Don't Ask Me That! out of the studio and into the heart of the Unite The Kingdom Rally.

Recorded live in front of a passionate crowd in London, Paul dives into the biggest conversations shaping Britain today—identity, culture, politics, free speech, immigration, media narratives, and everything in between.

This episode sees Paul joined by Derek Chisora. A wild chat that goes into his most recent fight with Deontay Wilder, life in and out of the ring, and why he’d quite like Paul to be his father.

This episode sees Paul joined by Judi Love. She fires back at some of Paul’s hardest questions, looks back on how she’s blown up on TV, and talks about preparing for some of the biggest gigs of her career.

This episode sees Paul joined by Fatiha El-Ghorri. She reflects on growing up in the East End of London, shares what life was like before stand-up, and talks about taking her new tour on the road.

This episode sees Paul joined by Shane Todd. He talks about his rise in stand-up, hosting one of the biggest podcasts in Northern Ireland and touring with Kevin Hart.

This episode sees Paul joined by Charlie Higson. He looks back on his iconic work on The Fast Show, shares the story of how he once came out of Stephen Fry’s closet, and reflects on the backlash that he received for turning Bond woke.