Adil Ray – "Exposed: Groomed For Sex". Meanwhile, in 2011 Ray continued his venture into comedy including the radio pilot 'Sparkhill Sound' that broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 12 May 2011. A community radio station set in Birmingham. Ray was both writer and performer alongside Anil Gupta (writer), Gary Pillai and Vineeta Rishi (cast). In 2015, Ray guest presented three episodes of "The One Show" alongside Alex Jones. In October 2011, Ray performed the co-written comedy "Citizen Khan" at the BBC Salford Sitcom Showcase, centred on Ray's comedy creation Mr Khan and his long suffering family. Commissioned as a BBC One
Adil Ray by Anil Gupta and Richard Pinto ("The Kumars at No 42", "Goodness Gracious Me") with Adil Ray. Adil is a keen cricket fan and supports local team Warwickshire and the country of his father's origin, Pakistan. Adil is also a fan of Aston Villa F.C.. In January 2013, Ray was nominated for the Arts and Culture Awareness award at the British Muslim Awards. Ray was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting. Adil Ray Adil Ray, (born 26 April 1974) is a British actor, comedian and radio and