Thousands of Asians who were expelled from Uganda in 1972, settled in the UK and many made Leicester their home.
Their arrival in the East Midlands helped to shape its identity and now Leicester plays host to the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India.
Nisha Popat was nine-years-old when she arrived in the city with her family who later opened up a restaurant in the area that became known as the Golden Mile. Reena Stanton-Sharma spoke to her about moving there in the 70s as a child.
This programme contains descriptions of racial discrimination.
Caption: Nisha Popat at the Bobby's deli counter Credit: Nisha Popat
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