Desi DNA

British body builder Zak Khan
Programme 7

Meet the young men and women who like shaping their bodies to the extreme...delve into the dark side of city life by meeting the people who dare to make their money from the sex industry…delve into the new wave of Asian comic strips and cartoonists … and hit the high notes with music composer Niraj Chag with an exclusive performance.

Presenter Murtz Ali
Extreme Bodies

Murtz meets three incredible people who have taken the idea of looking good and twisted it into an art form, using their bodies as the canvas to pierce, paint, sculpt and scar. 

Presenter Sonia Deol
Sex In The City

Sonia Deol reveals a group of young Asians who aren’t afraid of making a mint from the UK’s sex industry. A desi lap dancer, glamour model and gentlemen’s club manager disclose all.

Comic Book Heroes
Comic Book Heroes

Adil Ray dons his superhero suit and goes in search of two comic fans who have taken their passion to another level by creating Asian cartoon strips with a difference. WHAM! POW! Holy Cow Batman!

Musician Niraj Chag
Niraj Chag

Anita Rani chills out with the London-based artist and composer, and he performs an exclusive Bengali and Hindi version of his track ‘Khwaab’. Prepare to be transported to a melodious musical heaven.

Adil Ray

Adil Ray
Weekdays, 15.00 - 19.00, BBC Asian Network
News, music and entertainment

    Nihal

    Nihal
    Weekdays, 09.00 - 12.00, BBC Asian Network
    Daily discussion and interviews

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