60 Years of South Asian Programming at the BBC
Celebrate six decades of stories, culture and creativity from British South Asians.
Diwali—Celebration Kitchen
Matt Tebbutt looks ahead to the celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights.
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08/12/2004—Desi DNA
Magazine programme on the rise and success of popular Asian arts, lifestyle and culture.
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Punjab—Madhur Jaffrey's Flavours of India
A visit to the Punjab reveals the secrets of tandoori cooking.
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Episode 1—Goodness Gracious Me, Series 1
Highlights include life with the Coopers and nightclubbing with the Bhangramuffins.
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20 Years Innit!—Goodness Gracious Me
Ten of the best-loved sketches are put to a viewers' vote.
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South Asian Music at the BBC
Asian Network DJ Bobby Friction shares his love and knowledge of South Asian music.
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Nai Zindagi Naya Jeevan
Another chance to see a programme from the series for Hindi and Urdu-speaking viewers.
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Episode 1—A Suitable Boy, Series 1
In newly independent India, Lata Mehra defies her mother’s wish to choose her a husband.
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Brothers in Trouble—Screen Two
Drama about a group of illegal Pakistani immigrants in a boarding house in 1960s England.
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Episode 1—Citizen Khan, Series 1
The Khan family are preparing for Shazia's wedding - has Mr Khan booked the mosque?
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Sikh Boxing Warriors
Sikh coach Pops helps his community through boxing at the MLSS Boxing Academy.
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Meera Syal: A Trip Through the Archives - Network East
Meera Syal takes an affectionate look back at the Asian programmes she grew up watching.
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Cake—Juice, Series 1
Jamma’s promotion is overshadowed by his parents and a surprising confession from Guy.
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Bombay Dreams—India with Sanjeev Bhaskar
Sanjeev Bhaskar begins his Indian journey in Mumbai, the nation's financial capital.
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Bagpuss—Man Like Mobeen, Series 1
Mobeen receives a visit from armed police, but will he snitch on the real culprit?
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London 2025—One More Laugh
Comedy from Fatiha El-Ghorri, Dinesh Nathan, Bas Rahman and Shalaka Kurup.
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Uganda—The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, Series 4
Rom is taunted by chimps, risks his life in rapids and gets drunk on bananas in Uganda.
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Love + Hate
A love story set across the racial frontline in a town in northern England.
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Amol Rajan Goes to the Ganges
Amol Rajan makes a personal pilgrimage to the largest religious festival in history.
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Make Yourself at Home
Another chance to see the first episode of the series for viewers from India and Pakistan.
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Episode 1—Virdee, Series 1
Harry’s desperate search for a missing teen tempts him to cross a dangerous line.
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