Desi DNA | |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
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Network | BBC Two |
Release | 2003 |
Desi DNA was a British television show on the BBC [1] covering Desi (North Indian) art, culture and entertainment that launched in 2003 [2] .
In 2004, Desi DNA received the Best Lifestyle Programme award from the Royal Television Society.
The show currently broadcasts on BBC Two and is co-presented by Adil Ray, Anita Rani and Nihal Arthanyake with additional contributions by Nikki Bedi, Sonia Deol, Bobby Friction, Murtz and a number of other presenters. Waheed Khan, Irshad Ashraf and Sangeeta Sehdev have all been directors on the show.
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