27-02-2025
BBC Asian Network celebrates Ramadan with new series and new host of Not Even Water
Asian Network's Ramadan podcast returns for its fourth series.
Returning to the station after her success in Asian Network Comedy, comedian and writer Fatiha El-Ghorri will kick off the Ramadan festivities hosting the new series of Not Even Water, a fun and judgement free podcast for everyone about the month of fasting for Muslims.
This series, Fatiha will be joined by an array of guests, including Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, comedians Shabaz Ali and Muhsin Yesilada and content creators Sebinaah and Nadoosh to discuss faith, fasting and everything about Ramadan.
Fatiha El-Ghorri says: 'I am thrilled to be hosting the new series of Asian Network's Not Even Water. I'll be joined by some fantastic guests, and I can't wait to sit down with them, discuss what Ramadan and faith means to us and answer some burning questions about Ramadan.'
Marking Eid, a special finale episode of Not Even Water will be recorded at Common Space in Bradford on Tuesday 25 March, in front of a live audience. Not Even Water Live is in partnership with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
Tickets are free of charge and are available to apply for now, until Sunday 9 March, through the BBC Shows and Tours website. The episode will also be available to listen to on BBC Sounds after the event.
Ahmed Hussain, Head of Asian Network, says: 'Not Even Water is an integral part of Asian Network's programming and really is a podcast for everyone, so I am delighted that it is returning. Fatiha is a brilliant comedian and I know she, and the guests, are going to bring something fresh and exciting to the series.'
Not Even Water is available now on BBC Sounds with a new episode airing weekly
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