But…Where Are You Really From?

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But…Where Are You Really From?

Meet Eshaan, Sunil and Nim - each week they'll be putting comedic guests through their desi paces. Join them as they answer the pointed question "But...Where Are You Really From?"

  1. 11/19/2020

    Nabil Abdulrashid: Asians Got Talent

    "But…Where are you really from?" is the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today… The #reallyfrom crew chat about their friends, and Sunil and Eshaan reveal their long history together… In the final episode of this series they talk to comedian and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Nabil Abdulrashid. Nabil chats about his Nigerian roots, start in comedy and place in the UK. Producer: Adnan Ahmed BBC Studios Production

    49 min

  2. 11/12/2020

    Emily Lloyd Saini: Pets, Onions and Planning Permission

    "But…Where are you really from?" is the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today… In this episode, Eshaan, Nim and Sunil chat about the asian attitude to pets and find out who knows their onions… Joining them is comedian and actress Emily Lloyd Saini in a wide ranging talk that takes in being mixed race, East Midlands nightclubs, raising a baby and asian toilet techniques… Producer: Adnan Ahmed BBC Studios Production

    48 min

  3. 11/05/2020

    Jassa Ahluwalia: Goras, Goats and Accent Switching

    "But…Where are you really from?" is the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today… In this episode, Eshaan, Nim and Sunil revisit some great falls from their past, chat about Grammar and look at another animal story from India… Joining them is actor and presenter Jassa Ahluwalia, as he talks about growing up as a mixed race kid speaking punjabi in the Midlands and his #bothnothalf campaign. Producer: Adnan Ahmed BBC Studios Production

    53 min

  4. 10/29/2020

    Sharan Dhaliwal : Spelling Bees, Avoiding Aunties and Elephant News

    "But…Where are you really from?" is the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today… In this episode, Eshaan, Nim and Sunil bring in stories from their uni days, look at some Elephant News and have a spelling bee… Joining them is writer and editor of Burnt Roti magazine, Sharan Dhaliwal. Sharan talks about colourism, coming out and avoiding aunties….. Producer: Adnan Ahmed BBC Studios Production

    46 min

  5. 10/22/2020

    Sacha Dhawan: Amitabh, Languages and Front Gardens

    "But…Where are you really from?" is the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today… In this episode, Eshaan, Nim and Sunil chat re home improvements and bring in another story from ‘back home’ . Joining them is actor, Sacha Dhawan, best known as The Master in Doctor Who. Sacha talks about his first steps into show-business; his love for Amitabh Buchan and Alan Bennett and we hear why Chicken Jalfrezi is not really a curry. Producer: Adnan Ahmed BBC Studios Production

    49 min

  6. 10/15/2020

    Ali Official: Devon, Sex Tapes and the Mumbai Police

    "But…Where are you really from?" is back - the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today… In the opening episode of the new series, Eshaan, Nim and Sunil catch up post lockdown and get some useful advice from the Mumbai Police. Joining them is comedy writer, performer and influencer Ali Official. Ali talks about his upbringing as a British-Muslim-Milennial in Devon; the difficulty in tracking down halal meat and finding his feet in comedy. Producer: Adnan Ahmed BBC Studios Production

    47 min

  7. 10/15/2020

    Welcome back to But...Where Are You Really From?

    "But…Where are you really from?" is back - the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today… Join hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel as they discover just how 'Desi' their guest are, through funny and revealing stories… Episodes are released weekly, and guests throughout the series include Ali Official, Sacha Dhawan, Jassa Ahluwalia and Sharan Dhaliwal.

    2 min

  8. 12/05/2019

    Anjli Mohindra: Bodyguard and Cat Filters

    In the final episode of this series the team talk about superstition, cat filters, and chat about desi roots with actress Anjli Mohindra "But...Where Are You Really From?" It's a question that all Asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast we'll use it to explore the roots and history of top notch comedy guests. Join Eshaan, Nim and Sunil as they use this question as a jumping off point into the world of race and identity... Guests in the series include Nihal Arthanayake, Sindhu Vee, Ahir Shah, Kae Kurd and Sadia Azmat.

    49 min
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Meet Eshaan, Sunil and Nim - each week they'll be putting comedic guests through their desi paces. Join them as they answer the pointed question "But...Where Are You Really From?"

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