The guests on this week's run of Richard Osman's House of Games are Fatiha El-Ghorri, Patrick Grant, Mr Motivator and Lauren Oakley.
If you don't know who comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri is where have you been recently and what have you been watching? She is fast-becoming a familiar face on TV having appeared on Taskmaster and Live at the Apollo among other high profile comedy shows.
And the hijab-wearing British muslim is about to have an even higher profile.
This Valentine’s Day, BBC Radio 4 will air her self-penned comedy special on the highs and lows of searching for love. In A Match Made Inshallah the 42-year-old, twice-divorced stand-up is ready to date - and she wants us all to be her wingman. Mixing stand-up, commentary, and the actual date itself, we will hear Fatiha’s deepest thoughts, hopes, dreams, and judgements as we join her every step of the way through the dating minefield.
And talking of dates, she has also just announced the dates of her first UK tour. Cockney Stacking Doll will run across 11 UK shows from 25th April – 7th June 2026, including a big London date at Leicester Square Theatre on Saturday 23rd May (3.30pm). Tickets for the tour are on sale now. Link here.
Expect strong language, stereotype-smashing comedy from this unfiltered stand-up who is never afraid to speak her mind. There will, however, also be family-friendly afternoon shows where she says that she will not be swearing.
Fatiha said: “Nothing to see here, just little ol’ me going on TOUR! When I first started doing comedy, I really never thought this would be on the cards. The fact I’m about to head out on my first ever stand-up tour around the UK is absolutely wild, really exciting and (I won’t lie) – a little bit scary! I’ve got so much to tell you – I can’t wait.”
But first of all there's the pressing business of taking part in Richard Osman's House of Games. Will she keep up the strong showing of comedians on the show and win a travel wheelie suitcase with Richard Osman's face on it? It could be handy on tour.
Richard Osman's House of Games, Monday, February 2 - Friday, February 6, 6pm, BBC Two.
Picture Credit: BBC/Remarkable TV/Graeme Hunter
