January 2025 is set to be a big month for the world of comedy with the return of BBC Asian Network Comedy’s exciting live show at the BBC Radio Theatre, London on Friday 31 January 2025, 7.30pm and will be broadcasted after the event, on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
Hosting the night will be Asian Network’s very own Nikita Kanda and SMASHBengali alongside a cracking line-up of the UK’s hottest comedians including:
- Fatiha El-Ghorri, comedian, writer and ‘Best Debut Show’ winner at 2023’s Leicester Comedy Festival
- Dinesh Nathan, stand-up comedian and content creator
- Bas Rahman, London comedy circuit regular and former Never Mind The Buzzcocks writer
- Shalaka Kurup, Roast Battle UK Champion 2024 and West End New Act of the Year 2023
If that wasn’t enough, the show will also have a live DJ set from BBC Asian Network’s DJ Kizzi.
“I’m thrilled to be performing at Asian Network Comedy in London for a night of laughter alongside all the other brilliant comedians! Expect a night full of laughs to help chase away those January Blues…” – Fatiha El-Ghorri, Comedian
“I’m so excited that Asian Network Comedy is back! The line-up is wicked, and I can’t wait to host it with my breakfast brother SMSAHBengali. It’s always such a fun feel good night and of course full of belly laughs!” – Nikita Kanda, BBC Asian Network Radio Presenter
“Asian Network Comedy has a strong history of supporting emerging South Asian talent, including stars like Romesh Ranganathan, Nish Kumar, Mawaan Rizwan, Sindhu Vee, Guz Khan and many more household names, so I’m delighted be championing these promising voices. It’s going to be a brilliant event kicking off with DJ Kizzi getting the party started!” – Ahmed Hussain, Head of BBC Asian Network
The show will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds after the event launches, so get ready to turn your living room into your own personal comedy-turned-nightclub!
