BBC Asian Network Schedule Monday 23 February 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Punjabi—Bhangra Bounce, Dippa Dosanjh Special
  This week’s Bhangra Bounce Mix is an Artist Edition, shining a spotlight on Dippa Dosanjh.
2. 00:30
  Asian Network Punjabi—Bhangra Bounce, The Bhangra Senti Selection
  Dipps sets the mood with the Senti Selection Bhangra Bounce mix.
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Kan D Man: A word beginning with 'Ke'
  Kan D Man plays Final Word!
4. 03:00
  BBC Introducing on Asian Network with Jasmine Takhar—Introducing Arya's track streetlights
  Jasmine hears from the BBC Introducing Artist of the Week, Arya from NW London.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Certified Mashups—Jay Sean, Priya Ragu and Panjabi MC!
  The biggest Certified Mashups from the Asian Network.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Everyday Hustle—Success in PR and events: Anam Mohammed
  Anam Mohammed joins Harleen Nottay to discuss how she set up her own PR and event company.
2. 06:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—K1R4N
  K1R4N is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix and blending the slickest sounds.
3. 07:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—with Nikita Kanda
  Can you guess Nikita's mystery celebrity in Who Are Ya?
4. 10:00
  Asian Network Certified—with Nikita Kanda
  Your daily mix of Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B, hip-hop and more with Nikita Kanda.
5. 11:00
  Haroon Rashid—Alia Bhatt at the BAFTA's
  Kicking off the week with big tunes, Bafta chat & plenty of fun chat to keep you company.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—Bafta winners
  I Swear's Robert Aramayo beats Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet to win best actor.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Rate or Slate
  Haroon chats all things Bollywood and reviews the latest film releases in Rate or Slate.
3. 14:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—with Haroon Rashid
  Asian Network Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
4. 15:00
  Jaz Singh—Sleigh your Monday
  Jaz Singh's asking, who would you have in your celebrity bobsleigh team?
5. 17:45
  Newsbeat—PinkPantheress's Brit
  The Brits are a few days away, but we now know PinkPantheress will go home with a prize.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Vallisa
  Vallisa plays Final Word!
2. 20:00
  Asian Network's New Music Show with DJ Limelight—Exclusive first plays
  Discover your new favourite artists, curated by DJ Limelight!
3. 22:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Sarover Aulja: The Power of Enjoying Your Own Company
  Sarover explores the power of enjoying your own company and embracing your independence!
4. 23:00
  Asian Network Trending—Women's sport, Ramadan & Desi singles finding love
  Cricket star Smriti Mandhana on inspiring women and Muslims preparing for Ramadan.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Trending—Indian matchmaker Sima Aunty on love and marriage
  Reality TV star Sima Taparia on love, marriage and the reality of modern matchmaking.
2. 01:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Nadia Ali: A track beginning with 'Kya'
  Nadia Ali plays Final Word - will she keep the chain going or face a forfeit!
3. 03:00
  Bobby Friction—Ramnik spins Anish Kumar, Manj and Shazia Manzoor
  Ramnik Schools the Nation on A.S Kang and LL Cool Singh's Gidhyan Di Raniye (Loverman Mix)
4. 05:00
  Asian Network Fresh—Simar, Raf Saperra & Zayn!
  Brand new sounds from the Asian Network.

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