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Asian Network Presents

Meera Syal's Asian Comedy Night

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on Asian NetworkLatest broadcast: on Asian Network

Continuing the special celebration of British Asian stand up comedy including performances from the Asian Provocateurs, Mickey Sharma, Shazia Mirza, Imran Yusuf, Humza Badman, Kulvinder Ghir, Hyde Panesar & Pakistan's first stand up conedian Sami Shah.

Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre earlier this year, Meera Syal's Asian Comedy Night is a unique, one-off event to celebrate British Asian comedy movement and the critical contribution it's made to the British creative and cultural landscape.

Presented by Meera Syal and BBC Asian Network's Breakfast presenter Tommy Sandhu, the final part includes highlights from the evening, showcasing the very best in Asian comedic talent. Performers include much loved comedians like Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee Imran Yusuf, Shazia Mirza ("Clever, ground-breaking and very funny" Evening Standard), stand-up from Goodness Gracious Me star Kulvinder Ghir, and Mickey Sharma ("biting comedy with a backbeat and soul" Eastern Eye).

The evening also showcases rising stars including YouTube sensation Humza Badman and Pakistan's first stand up comedian Sami Shah ("brings the funny" Daily Times, "sarcastic, acerbic, disrespectful thug" Anonymous Internet Troll). Show less

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