Comedian Zakir Khan has amassed a global following of millions since Comedy Central lauded him India’s Best Stand-Up.

Ahead of his two performances at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Khan sat down with The Early Edition host Stephen Quinn in front of a live studio audience at CBC Vancouver on Thursday, October 2.

Grab some chai and enjoy the comedy and culture! Watch the exclusive interview on demand on our CBC British Columbia YouTube page. 

On October 18, join CBC's Michelle Eliot as guest host of the 2025 Big Sisters Soirée Gala – a one-of-a-kind gala event bringing community members together to experience the transformative influence of mentorship at The Westin Bayshore. 

Celebrating 65 years of mentorship, CBC is thrilled to partner with the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland – a non-profit organization committed to nurturing life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential in youth. 
 

Dive into a family unraveling dark secrets with the new documentary, Don't Come Upstairs, and satisfy your cravings with a culinary adventure of Canada on Locals Welcome, where we discover how food unites us all.

The aprons are ready and the competition is heating up with the return of The Great Canadian Baking Show.
 

If you're looking for a gripping true-crime story, The Psychic Swindle uncovers one of history's longest-running cons.

And for legal eagles and legal beagles among us, the new podcast See You in Court tells the stories behind the legal battles that changed Canada and the people who made it happen.
 

Find all this and more in our Top 5 picks for October here.