Desi Download

Desi Download

Talat-Farooq Awan presents a pick of the week from BBC Local Radio Asian community programmes. News, views and a celebration of the cultural life of Asian people across England, all told in their own words. Desi Download is available every Wednesday and episodes are approximately 25 minutes.

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  • Episodes available for:
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Recent episodes (4)

  • Weds 8th February 2012

    Wed, 8 Feb 12

    Duration:
    28 mins

    Available:
    28 days remaining

    Reaction to a group of men convicted of terrorism, Pakistan’s relationship with the Taliban and how good are you at haggling ?

    Download 13MB (right click & "save target as / link as")

  • with Talat Farooq Awan Weds 01-02-12

    Wed, 1 Feb 12

    Duration:
    26 mins

    Available:
    21 days remaining

    Opposition to the planned EDL march grows,taxi drivers take a stand against mobiles, plus new Bollywood actress makes her debut.

    Download 12MB (right click & "save target as / link as")

  • Desi Download with Talat-Farooq Awan 24 Jan 12

    Wed, 25 Jan 12

    Duration:
    31 mins

    Available:
    14 days remaining

    In memory of Anuj Bidve, the legacy of sporting icon Muhammad Ali, and can Sharia law really work in today’s society?

    Download 14MB (right click & "save target as / link as")

  • Desi Download with Talat Farooq Awan. 18 Jan 12

    Wed, 18 Jan 12

    Duration:
    30 mins

    Available:
    7 days remaining

    Are men tackling the issue of forced marriage enough? The BBC wins the right to broadcast a TV interview with detainee Babar Ahmad, and much more with our new presenter Talat Farooq Awan…

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