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A selection of the UK's finest Asian comedians, hosted by Nish Kumar.

A selection of the UK's finest Asian comedians, hosted by Nish Kumar. Filmed at the iconic Leeds City Varieties, this new wave of comedic talent share an exciting and diverse voice

The Big Asian Stand Up

Nish Kumar

Eshaan Akbar

Emily Lloyd-Saini

Anuvab Pal

Isma Almas

Tez Ilyas

Adnan Ahmed

Anil Gupta

Steven Canny

Chris Sussman

Pati Marr

The Big Asian Stand-Up: Episode 1

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17/08/2018

Episode 1

BBC Two - The Big Asian Stand-Up, Episode 1

Nish Kumar introduces some of the finest Asian comedians from the UK and beyond.

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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