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Nish Kumar introduces a new wave of Asian comedians. He is joined by Tez Ilyas, Emily Lloyd-Saini, Anuvab Pal, Isma Almas and Eshaan Akbar at the iconic City Varieties in Leeds.
Nish Kumar introduces a mix of hilarious stand-up comedians from the iconic City Varieties in Leeds, showcasing a new wave of Asian comedians from the UK and beyond.
The show's five acts include the award-winning Tez Ilyas and Emily Lloyd-Saini, Indian stand-up comedian Anuvab Pal, Bradford-based comic Isma Almas and rising star Eshaan Akbar.
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Mon 26 Jul 202123:50
BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nish Kumar |
| Performer | Eshaan Akbar |
| Performer | Emily Lloyd-Saini |
| Performer | Anuvab Pal |
| Performer | Isma Almas |
| Performer | Tez Ilyas |
| Producer | Adnan Ahmed |
| Producer | Anil Gupta |
| Executive Producer | Steven Canny |
| Executive Producer | Chris Sussman |
| Director | Pati Marr |
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The Big British Asian Summer
A season of programmes across the BBC exploring what it means to be British and Asian.
