Extraordinary British Asian women

To mark International Women’s Day, Amber Haque presents a special episode, celebrating some of the extraordinary British Asian women who’ve shared their stories on the show.

From record-breaking explorer Preet Chandi, the first woman of colour to reach the South Pole solo and unsupported, to women speaking out about forced marriage and alcoholism, Amber reflects on some of the most powerful and inspiring conversations she's had on the show so far.

There’s insight from Nomia Iqbal, the journalist who took British Asian representation to the White House as the BBC’s North America Correspondent. We also hear from two women who've pushed sporting boundaries, heavyweight boxer Malaika Atique and footballer Amanprit Kaur Dosanj - the first British Asian player to represent England at any level.

The biggest stories affecting Asian Network listeners across the UK. With Amber Haque.

Produced in Birmingham by Samsaara Productions for BBC Asian Network.