Comedian and performer Hossan Leong was one of the first to use Singlish, the English-based patois spoken in Singapore, on stage. He also tells Sharanjit how he kept making the country smile, even while he was recovering from a life threatening illness.
Presenter: Sharanjit Leyl Producer: June Christie and Alice Gioia
Picture: Hossan Leong Credit: BBC/Alice Gioia
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