Desi Stories

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

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Friday: A magazine created for Muslim women
Graphic Designer Sadaff Rangrez is the founder of the magazine, Friday.
23 Jun 2026,11 mins
Women's T20: Tournaments can change perceptions
ECB Diverse Communities Manager Sabah Hamed talks about opportunities for girls.
22 Jun 2026,4 mins
Women's T20: England are growing the game as a team
Grassroots cricket champion Salma Bi talks about role models in the game.
22 Jun 2026,5 mins
Women's T20: Competition will dictate the growth of game
Commentator Annesha Ghosh explains how India's success can benefit others.
22 Jun 2026,10 mins
Women's T20: England brings excellent exposure
Club cricketer Richa Bhalla on why hosts put on a good show.
21 Jun 2026,8 mins
Women's T20: Cricket offers a great career option
Former Warwickshire player Dr Samara Afzal talks about the joy of the game.
21 Jun 2026,8 mins
Unbreakable: A story of defiance and survival
Author Jag Singh recalls childhood memories from the 1970's and 1980's.
18 Jun 2026,8 mins
From forced marriage to business success
Entrepreneur Sofia Hadid talks about rebuilding life after an abusive marriage.
11 Jun 2026,9 mins
Monos: A faith led business network
Founder Aisha Ansari talks about her faith based business network.
05 Jun 2026,11 mins
Sanjee de Silva: Reading really does matter
Award winning author Sanjee de Silva talks about how books can boost mental health.
01 Jun 2026,5 mins
Channel 4 drama explores the “Honeytrap Murder”
TV drama is based on the 2011 killing of 21-year-old Gagandip Singh.
28 May 2026,12 mins
AI: How do keep on top of it?
Author Rahim Hirji talks about how to thrive in the AI world.
28 May 2026,6 mins
Poet calls for better self-care
Poet Hussain Manawer wants people to prioritise their mental well being.
21 May 2026,6 mins
FC Peterborough: A football success story
FC Peterborough secure major promotion
21 May 2026,7 mins
Award winning TV Director shares success story
Emmy award winner Shaheen Baig has cast some of the biggest shows on screen.
21 May 2026,7 mins
Read Between the Lies
Author Vaseem Khan talks a campaign to spot fraud.
12 May 2026,5 mins
From Sikh devotional music to Bhangra
Music producer Raman Siayn talks about his career.
12 May 2026,8 mins
Nish Kumar to tour in 2026
Comedian Nish Kumar takes his show across the UK.
12 May 2026,8 mins
The Forgotten Army remembered
Antony Metcalfe from the Royal British Legion speaks about the Indian Army in WW2.
12 May 2026,7 mins
The Forgotten Army
Exhibition highlights the role of the Indian Army in WW1 and WW2.
06 May 2026,6 mins
Ameya Dabli: The banker-turned-singer
Ameya Dabli worked in finance before a classical music career.
06 May 2026,5 mins
Cyber security to Indian Classical music
Cyber security expert Rahul Trivedi talks about his passion for music.
30 Apr 2026,10 mins
Debut British Asian novel receives rave reviews
Author Manish Chauhan's novel Belgrade Road is set around Belgrave Road in Leicester.
30 Apr 2026,8 mins
The Dad Project Chapters
Founder Naroop Jhooti tackles mental health through project.
21 Apr 2026,8 mins
Syed Ahmad Raza: The British Pakistani stand up
Comedian Syed Ahmad Raza is known to millions as OoperWalayBhai.
21 Apr 2026,8 mins
Missy D urges people to sign up to donate organs
Broadcaster Missy D says joining it saved her life.
21 Apr 2026,9 mins
Asha Bhosle: Bollywood icon remembered
Memories of Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle.
15 Apr 2026,5 mins
Maya's World
Author Sharika Chauhan turns her travels into childrens books.
15 Apr 2026,7 mins
Nathan Nagel: My journey as a Muslim revert
Business leader Nathan Nagel talks about becoming a Muslim revert.
15 Apr 2026,9 mins
Remembering Asha Bhosle
Singer Apache Indian talks about iconic Bollywood playback singer.
14 Apr 2026,4 mins