Month: December 2025

BBC Asian Network’s One More Laugh is returning to London this January with a night showcasing new comedy talent.

The live show takes place at the BBC Radio Theatre on Friday 30 January this year at 7:30pm.
The event will be hosted by comedian and content creator Dinesh Nathan, who previously appeared at the network’s comedy night last year. Dinesh said he is pleased to be returning, adding that he is “buzzing to host One More Laugh” and that he is delighted to be trusted with the role again.
The evening will feature Ajay Rose, Dane Buckley, NJ Patel and Samira Banks performing in alphabetical order. All four have received recognition on the UK comedy circuit, including finals and runner-up places in recent national competitions. DJ Kizzi from BBC Asian Network will also provide a live set during the event.
Ahmed Hussain, Head of Asian Network, said the show aims to highlight the range of British Asian comedy and continue welcoming a broad audience. He said the rebrand from Asian Network Comedy to One More Laugh gives the station a chance to present the humour and experiences that matter to listeners.
The 18 plus audience can apply for free tickets through the BBC Shows and Tours website until Monday 15 December at 8:30am. The programme will be available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds after the live event, allowing more listeners to watch or hear the performances.
One More Laugh builds on the network’s long running support for new comedians and offers them a platform to reach audiences across the UK.

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Starpoint Radio is preparing to celebrate forty years on the airwaves with an anniversary party in South London.

The event takes place on Saturday 13 December this year at Soul Fez Nightclub in Putney, bringing together DJs, guests and supporters connected to the station’s long history.
The station began broadcasting in 1985 and grew from London’s black soul music movement, giving airtime to artists and genres that were not being widely heard on other outlets. Its early programmes reflected the rapid rise of jazz funk and soul during the eighties and helped shape the culture surrounding those scenes.
Starpoint was created by Carl Barrington-Webster, who wanted to offer a radio service centred on the music he loved. Carl later expanded the brand through themed events and trips, building a loyal community around the station’s output.
In the mid-eighties the station was heard across areas including Beckenham, Wimbledon, Croydon and Brixton, where it gained a reputation for championing black soul music. Supporters of the time recall how Starpoint’s programmes provided something different from the mainstream, both in sound and perspective.
The station now broadcasts online with a daily schedule covering soul, jazz, R and B, old skool, club classics, rare soul, groove and funk, presented by a team of experienced DJs. Its current plans include exploring opportunities to reach listeners across South London on DAB plus.
Anniversary organisers say they would like to hear from anyone involved with the station’s journey since 1985. A spokesperson added that the evening in Putney will feature “a top line-up of DJs, special guests and more” as part of the celebrations.

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