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Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Mar 2019, 10:00 on Asian Network

The Big Debate comes live from the Broadway shopping centre in Bradford, which is part of the ‘We are Bradford’ week across BBC News. Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Amol Rajan

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 21^st Nov 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Amol asks, is it better to marry someone from the same religious background? Plus, comedian Romesh Ranganathan drops by with his mum Shanthi to talk about his tour and DVD. Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Amol Rajan

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 22^nd Nov 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Amol asks, should people who do not live in the UK receive non-emergency NHS treatment? Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Amol Rajan

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 24^th Nov 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Amol asks, is Britain too relaxed about the far right? Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Amol Rajan

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Nov 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Amol Rajan asks whether sex and relationships education should be compulsory in schools. Plus a look back at an Asian Network debate held as part of BBC 100 Women. Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Harjap Bhangal

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 7^th Dec 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Discussion and debate on the big issues affecting British Asians.

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Harjap Bhangal

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 8^th Dec 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Harjap asks what Junaid Jamshed meant to listeners. Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Tulip Mazumdar

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 12^th Dec 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Discussion and debate on the big issues affecting British Asians. Is it disrespectful to speak out against your in-laws? Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Tulip Mazumdar

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 13^th Dec 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Tulip asks, do listeners feel safe on public transport? Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Tulip Mazumdar

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 19^th Dec 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Tulip asks: Should you work while you're grieving? Muslim Pakistani author Haroon Khalid will be talking to Tulip about a book he has written on the first Sikh guru. Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Tulip Mazumdar

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 21^st Dec 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Tulip asks: Are Asian women who are on their period still seen as impure? Romy Gill and Shaheen Peerbhai are on the show to share tips on how to spruce up your Christmas dinner. Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Nihal

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 23^rd Dec 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Discussion and debate on the big issues affecting British Asians.

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Shazia Awan

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Jan 2017, 10:00 on Asian Network

Shazia asks, is it ever acceptable to smack one's child? Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Nihal

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 6^th Jan 2017, 10:00 on Asian Network

Nihal asks listeners for memories of the late actor Om Puri, who passed away today at the age of 66. Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Shazia Awan

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 10^th Jan 2017, 10:00 on Asian Network

Shazia asks, do Asians still expect to marry a virgin? Plus, beauty guru Naveeda Bhatti answers listener questions. Show more

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Nomia Iqbal

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th Jan 2017, 10:00 on Asian Network

Nomia asks, should Indian airlines offer women-only seats? Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Sheetal Parmar

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 3^rd Oct 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Sheetal Parmar asks, has Bollywood's ban on Pakistani actors gone too far? Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Sheetal Parmar

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 4^th Oct 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Discussion and debate on the big issues affecting British Asians.

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Sheetal Parmar

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 5^th Oct 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Sheetal asks, should more mums give away their daughters at their weddings? Also, beauty guru Priti Vyas is in the studio to answer listeners' questions. Show more

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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Sheetal Parmar

Duration: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 6^th Oct 2016, 10:00 on Asian Network

Sheetal asks, how can society stand up against bullying? Also on the show will be chef Kiran Jethwa and the cast from the film 'Gangsters, Gamblers and Geezers'. Show more

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