BBC Asian Network Schedule Thursday 22 October 2026

Schedule

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On air
Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Shades On Mix with DJ Manara—Hidden Frequencies
  Manara takes you beyond the main room with underground sounds, deeper energy and vibes.
2. 00:30
  Asian Network's Shades On Mix with DJ Manara—Beats and Blends
  DJ Manara gives you 30 minutes of Pure Spice energy.
3. 01:00
  AJD—Sanjoy, Sickick and Shreya Ghoshal
  AJD spins big tracks from CAPS, Sickick, Sanjoy, Shreya Ghoshal and Roach Killa.
4. 03:00
  Asian Network Punjabi—AJD, Punjabi 360 - The sounds of the US
  AJD heads stateside, exploring the relationship between Punjabi hits and American culture.
5. 04:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, with Haroon Rashid
  The best feel-good Bollywood anthems to get you singing and dancing for an hour!
6. 05:00
  The Everyday Hustle—Ajay Cheema: Personal fitness
  Love is Blind contestant and entrepreneur Ajay continues his chat with Harleen Nottay.
7. 05:30
  The Everyday Hustle—Events business: Gurmej Singh Pawar
  Gurmej Singh Pawar tells Harleen Nottay about creating his own events business.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—Outkast, Shreya Ghoshal & Imran Khan and more...
  Asian Network Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
2. 07:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—Cake, Cake, Cake!
  It's a very sweet morning as Kan D Man wants to crown the best cake flavour!
3. 10:00
  Asian Network Certified—with Kan D Man
  Your daily mix of Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B, hip-hop and more with Kan D Man.
4. 11:00
  Haroon Rashid—Dhurandhar Fun and The Vault
  Haroon is playing all the hottest tracks and pulls out a classic from The Vault.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—Fernandes and Carrick
  The Manchester United captain questions boss Michael Carrick after another loss.
2. 13:00
  Haroon Rashid—The best music, chat and laughs
  Haroon has all the big tunes, current and classic, to keep you company through the day.
3. 14:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—with Haroon Rashid
  Haroon Rashid plays Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
4. 15:00
  Jaz Singh—Ajay Music Love Friday Mix
  It's almost Friday and Jaz brings weekend energy with a Love Friday Mix from Ajay Music!
5. 17:45
  Newsbeat—Mercury Prize 2026
  We're on the red carpet in Newcastle as the stars arrive for this year's Mercury Prize.
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Evening
1. 18:00
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  AJD—S.A.M, H33RA, BombayMami
  AJD has the soundtrack sorted with two hours of big tunes and party favourites.
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2. 20:00
  Asian Network Punjabi—AJD, Punjabi 360 - The sound of India
  AJD selects seven influential tracks that capture the evolution of Punjabi music in India.
3. 21:00
  The Official British Asian Music Chart—with Jasmine Takhar: Will Rekky's track Pulling Up remain on top?
  Will Rekky and Twin S's track Pulling Up remain on the top spot for the eighth week?
4. 22:00
  Bobby Friction—Live Jam from Prabh Deep
  Bobby brings two hours of South Asian sounds with Rashmeet Kaur, Karan Aujla and Maanu.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—DJ AXJ
  DJ AXJ jumps on the decks for this week's Love Friday Mix!
2. 00:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—Dipps Bhamrah
  Dipps Bhamrah is getting us warmed up for Asian Network Certified with an old school mix!
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, MR.O soundtracking your Friday night party with tracks from Drake, Sliime and Jasmine Sandlas!
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
4. 04:00
  Asian Network Trending—A shooting in Mumbai
  The attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff raises fresh concerns about organised crime.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Trending—DEEP DIVE: Setting the stage for everyday Muslim stories
  A love story is coming to Leeds, which just happens to be a Muslim one.