London Sounds Eastern

London Sounds Eastern was one of the most popular ethnic minority radio programs on the BBC.

London Sounds Eastern created broadcasting history in the United Kingdom: it was the first ever Asian programme in English, on the BBC.

Among those who sought advice on a career in radio was the BBC TV Presenter George Alagiah.

A whole host of Asian stars were featured - Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Usha Uthup, Ravi Shankar, Pandith Amaradeva, Asian actress Jamila Massey and her husband the writer Reginald Massey, Clarence Wijewardene, Annesley Malewana, Mignonne Fernando, Nimal Mendis, The Gypsies, Desmond de Silva were some of the South Asian stars on 'London Sounds Eastern.'

Ravi Shankar was among the celebrities interviewed by Vernon Corea for London Sounds Eastern.