BBC Asian Network's 'One More Laugh' Comedy Night Returns to London

Get ready for a night of laughter as BBC Asian Network's popular comedy event, formerly known as Asian Network Comedy, makes its return to London. Renamed 'One More Laugh', the show promises to banish the January blues with a vibrant showcase of British Asian humour.

Key Takeaways

• The event, rebranded from Asian Network Comedy to 'One More Laugh', will take place on Friday, 30 January 2026, at the BBC Radio Theatre in London.

• Hosted by comedian Dinesh Nathan, the night will feature a lineup of talented up-and-coming comedians and a DJ set.

• Tickets are free and applications are open until 15 December 2025, with the show also available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds post-event.

A Night of British Asian Comedy

The 'One More Laugh' show is set to entertain audiences at the BBC Radio Theatre, London, on Friday, 30 January 2026, starting at 7:30 pm. This rebranding aims to continue welcoming all audiences while celebrating and reflecting the diversity of British Asian humour and comedy.

Featured Comedians and Host

Leading the evening as host is Dinesh Nathan, a comedian and content creator who previously performed at the event in 2025. Audiences can anticipate an evening filled with entertainment from a selection of the UK's most promising comedic talents. The lineup includes:

• Ajay Rose: A BBC New Comedy Award Finalist, content creator, and a regular on the London comedy circuit.

• Dane Buckley: An award-winning comedian and writer, host of the 'Welcome to Hell' podcast, a finalist for the BBC New Comedy Awards 2024, and noted as potentially the world's only Irish, Indian, gay comedian.

• NJ Patel: The runner-up of The Stand-Up Club’s New Comedian Competition 2024.

• Samira Banks: Winner of ‘So You Think You’re Funny?’ in 2023 and a finalist for Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year.

Adding to the atmosphere, BBC Asian Network’s DJ Kizzi will provide a live DJ set.

Ticket Information and Availability

This is an 18+ event, and tickets are available free of charge. Applications are open now and will close on Monday, 15 December 2025, at 8:30 am. Interested attendees can apply for tickets through the BBC Shows and Tours website. For those unable to attend in person, the show will be made available for viewing on BBC iPlayer and listening on BBC Sounds following the event.

Ahmed Hussain, Head of Asian Network, expressed his enthusiasm for the show, stating, "I’m really looking forward to our One More Laugh show in London in January. We want to continue to welcome all audiences whilst still celebrating and reflecting the vibrancy and diversity of British Asian humour and comedy so rebranding our already popular Asian Network Comedy offers a great opportunity to do this." He added, "I’m looking forward to a night of non-stop laughter from some fantastic up-and-coming comedians who I am certain will provide some fresh, funny and relatable content that reflects the lives and experiences of our audience and beyond."

Dinesh Nathan also shared his excitement: “I’m buzzing to host One More Laugh. I did the show before and it was a lot of fun, so I’m delighted they’ve trusted me to come back and will try not to ruin it.”

Further details regarding the line-up, ticket terms and conditions, and more information can be found on the dedicated One More Laugh page.

Sources

• BBC Asian Network’s popular comedy night returns to London, BBC.