BBC Asian Network is bringing its Comedy Night to London

BBC Asian Network Comedy returns with another exciting live show at the BBC Radio Theatre, London on Friday the 31st of January 2025, 7.30pm.

The night will feature an incredible line-up, hosted by Asian Network’s Nikita Kanda and SMASHBengali. Audiences can expect an evening packed with laughter and entertainment provided by some of the UK’s hottest comedians including:

• Fatiha El-Ghorri, comedian, writer and ‘Best Debut Show’ winner at 2023’s Leicester Comedy Festival
• Dinesh Nathan, stand-up comedian and content creator
• Bas Rahman, London comedy circuit regular and former Never Mind The Buzzcocks writer
• Shalaka Kurup, Roast Battle UK Champion 2024 and West End New Act of the Year 2023

The show will also feature a live DJ set from BBC Asian Network’s very own, DJ Kizzi.

Tickets to the 18+ event are free of charge and are available to apply for now, until Monday 16 December, 8.30am, through the BBC Shows & Tours website. The show will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds after the event.

Fatiha El-Ghorri says: “I’m thrilled to be performing at Asian Network Comedy in London for a night of laughter alongside all the other brilliant comedians! Expect a night full of laughs to help chase away those January Blues…”

Nikita Kanda says: “I’m so excited that Asian Network Comedy is back! The line-up is wicked, and I can’t wait to host it with my breakfast brother SMSAHBengali. It’s always such a fun feel good night and of course full of belly laughs!”

SMASHBengali says: “I disappointed my parents by not being able to become a doctor…so I’m hoping this night counts towards the imaginary medicine degree I keep telling them I’m doing because you know what they say, laughter is the best medicine. Looking forward to hosting the night with Nikita, grab your tickets. It’s not one to miss!”

Ahmed Hussain, Head of BBC Asian Network says: “I’m really excited that we’re bringing Asian Network Comedy back to London for a night of non-stop laughter from some of the finest up-and-coming names in UK comedy. 

Asian Network Comedy has a strong history of supporting emerging South Asian talent, including stars like Romesh Ranganathan, Nish Kumar, Mawaan Rizwan, Sindhu Vee, Guz Khan and many more household names, so I’m delighted be championing these promising voices. It’s going to be a brilliant event kicking off with DJ Kizzi getting the party started!”