BBC Nowruz 1404 is a special Iranian cultural broadcast produced by BBC Farsi to mark the Persian New Year of 1404, bringing together music, poetry, storytelling, and seasonal traditions in a celebratory program designed for Farsi-speaking audiences around the world.
What is BBC Nowruz 1404 about?
As the ancient solar calendar turns and spring arrives, BBC Farsi gathers its audiences for a landmark Nowruz broadcast. The program weaves together performances, cultural segments, and conversations that honor the enduring customs of the Persian New Year — from the Haft-Seen table and spring cleaning rituals to seasonal poetry and family reunion traditions. Rooted in a heritage stretching back thousands of years, the broadcast reflects on what Nowruz means to Iranians living far from home, offering warmth and connection at the most meaningful moment of the Persian year. The result is a live celebration that feels both rooted in tradition and relevant to a diaspora audience.
Cast & crew
BBC Nowruz 1404 is a BBC Farsi production. As a broadcast special, no single director or lead cast is credited in available records. The program draws on BBC Farsi's established team of presenters, cultural correspondents, and guest contributors who specialize in Persian language and culture.
Context & significance
Nowruz — the Persian New Year falling on the spring equinox — is the most important cultural celebration for Iranians worldwide, observed by millions across Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and the broader diaspora. For Iranians living outside their homeland, Nowruz carries particular emotional weight: it is a moment to reconnect with family, language, and memory across distance. BBC Farsi has long served as a trusted voice for Persian-speaking communities globally, and its annual Nowruz specials have become a reliable part of how the diaspora marks the occasion — offering a shared screen around which scattered families can gather, at least in spirit.
Where & how to watch
BBC Nowruz 1404 is available on K-Time with Persian audio. Watch it on your TV, computer, or phone — no VPN needed, no extra download, and no geo-blocking. Start watching with a K-Time subscription and cancel anytime.