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Desi Stories

British Asian community stories, topics and discussion from across local BBC radio.

Local Radio,122 episodes

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Gaz Choudhry: From basketball to TV fame
Paralympian Gaz Choudhry reflects on his career as a celebrated paralympian and actor.
11 Jan 2026,10 mins
Daytimers: Secret parties of 1980's celebrated
Secret daytime parties of the 1980's celebrated in an exhibition called Built by Sound.
07 Jan 2026,4 mins
Muslim Europe: The Untold Story
Author Tharik Hussain captures the forgotten history of Muslims in Europe in book.
06 Jan 2026,4 mins
Rafaqat Ali Khan lends his vocals to "Jis Shey Ka"
Pakistani star Rafaqat Ali Khan brings his vocals to a poem "Jis Shey Ka".
06 Jan 2026,6 mins
Meet the woman behind eco-friendly period underwear
Ruby Raut makes sustainable period pants and campaigns for period awareness.
06 Jan 2026,10 mins
Two British Gentlemen: Bringing people together
British Muslims Christopher and Ben share their story as converts.
23 Dec 2025,8 mins
Her Game Too: Roopa Vyas
Chief Operating Officer Roopa Vyas talks about tackling sexism in football.
23 Dec 2025,9 mins
Waseem Mirza: From journalist to award winning actor
Former TV reporter Waseem Mirza stars in the new Doctor Who spin-off series.
12 Dec 2025,6 mins
No Speak English
Tara Mistry's book reveals experiences of growing up in 1960's Britain.
8 mins
The power of curry leaves
Scientist Gunjita Singh talks about power of the curry leaf.
6 mins
Singer Farhan Saeed is back with a solo album
Pakistani music star Farhan Saeed returns with solo album after leaving band Jal in 2011.
02 Dec 2025,9 mins
Biryani: Pakistani drama explores cousin marraiges
Pakistani drama looks at the tradition of cousin marriage in rural Sindh.
02 Dec 2025,5 mins
Young people tackle hate crime
Young people from faith communities gather to tackle online hate crime and extremism.
02 Dec 2025,5 mins
Kathak: Celebrating Indian dance
Professor Shivani Sharma talks about this form of dance.
02 Dec 2025,4 mins
Dharmendra: Bollywood icon remembered
Tributes paid to Bollwood legend Dharmendra who has died aged 89.
25 Nov 2025,7 mins
Azhar Usman: “America’s Funniest Muslim"
Comedian Azhar Usman talks about his new film The Islamic States of America.
25 Nov 2025,8 mins
Urooj Ashfaq: India's award winning comedy star
Urooj Ashfaq talks about her career as an award-winning Indian stand-up comedian.
25 Nov 2025,8 mins
Sudha Bhuchar: An award winning actress
Award winning actress Sudha Bhuchar reflects on a career in TV film and the arts.
24 Nov 2025,10 mins
Helping British Muslims get married
Naseem Mohammed works in the matchmaking industry.
23 Nov 2025,7 mins
Two Sinners: Bollywood producer helps film maker
Vishal Bhardwaj is the executive producer for Samir Zaidi's directorial debut.
11 Nov 2025,9 mins
Double Truths
Novel tells the story of a man caught between two worlds.
11 Nov 2025,11 mins
Girishh Gopalakrishnan
The Indian music composer who creates tunes for everything from adverts to feature films.
05 Nov 2025,9 mins
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui stars in I'm Not An Actor
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and cast talk about the award winning independent film.
30 Oct 2025,10 mins
SariNaSorry: Celebrating a passion for the sari
Project celebrates the power of the sari.
29 Oct 2025,9 mins
Acclaimed Indian pianist talks about his talent
Anil Srinavasan talks about playing the instrument at the age of just three.
29 Oct 2025,11 mins
Vijay Singh: Achanak and going solo
Singer Vijay Singh from Achanak talks about his career in music.
14 Oct 2025,11 mins
ICC Cricket Womens World Cup 2025: Shachi Pai
Former County cricketer talks about the tournament:
13 Oct 2025,10 mins
Shujaat Husain Khan
Sitarist Shujaat Husain Khan talks to Talat Farooq Awan
10 Oct 2025,12 mins
MILAP: Celebrating 40 years of Indian Culture
Indian Arts and Culture company marks 40 years of work on projects in North of England.
10 Oct 2025,9 mins
Amit Mistry: Life as a Stand-up Comedian
Comedian Amit Mistry talks about his career as a comedian.
03 Oct 2025,10 mins