Asian Network News Presents Episodes Episode guide
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Let's talk about sex
Ankur has an adult discussion on the physical, emotional and safety sides to sex.
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Life after marriage
Getting married is a life goal for many Asians. But what are things REALLY like after?
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Invisible Asians
Ankur hears from Indians from the Caribbean whose stories are not often being told.
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Flying Solo
Ankur chats to British Asians who holiday overseas on their own.
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NHS at 75
Ankur discusses 75 years of the NHS through the eyes of three generations of one family.
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Cricket in Crisis
Ankur hears from those who play the game after a report reveals widespread discrimination.
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Why aren't you married yet?!
Ankur hears from Asians who are under pressure to get married.
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AI - terrific or terrifying?
Ankur asks if it's possible to benefit from artificial intelligence without risks?
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Summer glow
Ankur discusses the best ways to protect our skin and help it look great in the sun.
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Wedding season
Ankur finds out if the cost of living pressures are hitting the wedding industry?
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Kohinoor
Ankur discusses whether Britain should return one of world's largest diamonds to India?
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Trouble in Pakistan
Ankur Desai discusses the unrest in the country.
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Body shaming
Ankur discusses why many Asian women and men continue to be criticised over body shape.
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Mother tongue
Ankur Desai asks if it is important to be able to speak the language of your parents?
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ADHD
Amber Sandhu asks if ADHD info on social media is helpful or misleading?
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Mixed race
Ankur Desai hears why mixed race people are being judged.
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Racial slur
Ankur Desai hears why YouTuber KSI’s racial slur hurt so much.
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How to be a top DJ
Everything you wanted to know about being a master DJ.
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Gambling
Ankur Desai discusses if gambling ads should be banned?
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Colourism
Ankur Desai asks why people with darker skin tones are still being judged in 2023?
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Her sport too
Lots of Asian women want to do sport but don’t. Ankur Desai discusses why.
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Getting ready for Ramadan
Some of you share your Ramadan stories with presenter Ankur Desai.
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Stars of social media
Lil Maz, Tat’heer Fatemah and Salwa Aziz talk to Ankur.
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Gender identity and music
Ankur Desai looks into gender identity in the South Asian music industry.
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Babies
Ankur Desai asks whether we put too much pressure on young couples to have children?
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Lucky girl
Ankur Desai asks if positive thinking can help you get what you want?
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Forgiveness
Ankur Desai discusses how easy or difficult it is to forgive someone who has wronged you.
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Dry January
Ankur Desai talks to some of you about giving up alcohol for a month.
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New Year, New You
Are resolutions a good idea? Ankur Desai finds out what some of you think?
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Review of 2022
Ankur Desai looks back at some of the big stories of the year.