Broadcaster
More than 100 TV and radio appearances on over 50 stations worldwide – and an in-house broadcaster for the BBC.
In demand
Regular appearances on the BBC - including as a documentary presenter - adding to well over 100 TV and radio appearances, on more than 50 stations worldwide, and in 3 languages.
Expanding horizons
Public appearances and international speaking tours for diverse audiences, from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre to TEDx to the International Arab Film Festival.
Unique insight
Offering consultancy to BBC Arts, BBC Drama, BBC Radio, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Museums Trust, British Muslim Heritage Centre, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and the Shakespeare Institute.
Experience and expertise
Islam's work with international media and press has been varied and diverse.
As well as offering regular expert opinion, he is a "BBC New Generation Thinker".
He has presented documentaries on BBC TV and Radio, and appeared on such networks as the History Channel and Netflix.
" Issa powerfully brings the personal, the literary and the political together as he challenges us to expand our literary and cultural horizons"
TEDx review
