In the early 00’s, Bhangra, due to the increasing population of South Asians and the popularity of the internet, became more widespread in the UK, which influenced BBC Radio One to introduce a Bhangra show, presented by Bobby Friction and DJ Nihal in late 2002. The Bhangra show was first shown late night around 3am, which Peel once asked Bobby Friction to give a copy of his show to listen to, as he felt it was too late for his bedtime. After Peel’s death, Bobby Friction on John Peel’s Day in 2005 paid the following tribute: