BBC Asian Network Schedule Monday 18 May 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Punjabi—Bhangra Bounce, Big Wedding Hype
  The Bhangra Bounce Mix is all about Big Wedding Hype.
2. 00:30
  Asian Network Punjabi—Bhangra Bounce, Bhangra Pop Fusion
  This week’s Bhangra Bounce Mix delivers 30 minutes of Bhangra Pop Fusion.
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Vallisa
  Vallisa plays Final Word!
4. 03:00
  BBC Introducing on Asian Network with Jasmine Takhar—Introducing Sahib Samra's track 1 Day
  Jasmine hears from the BBC Introducing Artist of the Week, Sahib Samra from west London.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Certified Mashups—Jay Sean, Nora Fatehi and Bruno Mars!
  The biggest Certified Mashups from the Asian Network.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Everyday Hustle—South Asian dance choreographer: Sonia Sabri
  Sonia Sabri, who runs her own South Asian dance and music company, joins Harleen Nottay.
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—Nikita catches up with Jay Sean!
  Can you guess Nikita's mystery celebrity in Who Are Ya? Plus Jay Sean joins Nikita!
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—Positive Affirmations
  Haroon kicks off the week with positive affirmations to get you started in the best way.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—SNL UK cast
  Some of the Saturday Night Live UK cast chat to Newsbeat as the show's first series ends.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Bumper Edition of Rate or Slate
  In Rate or Slate, Haroon reviews Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, The Traitors India and Dhurandhar.
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
  Kan D Man—Kan D Man’s Monday Motivation
  It’s Monday, but the Kan D Man is here with your Monday Motivation!
5. 17:45
  Newsbeat—Aaron Rai
  The golfer becomes the first Englishman in over 100 years to win the PGA Championship.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Vallisa
  Vallisa gets you moving out of work mode and settling in to your evening!
2. 20:00
  Asian Network's New Music Show with DJ Limelight—Tyler Lewis joins the show!
  Discover your new favourite artists, curated by DJ Limelight!
3. 22:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Kiran Morjaria: Hooked - Why our attention is failing and our phones are winning
  Kiran explores dopamine, scrolling and phone habits, with tips to reclaim focus and reset.
4. 23:00
  Asian Network Celebrates—Jay Sean
  Join Jaz Singh as he pays tribute to the global R&B sensation Jay Sean!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Trending—Malala's brother Khushal on fleeing the Taliban and facing the manosphere
  Malala Yousafzai's brother Khushal on fleeing Pakistan and helping young men.
2. 01:00
  Asian Network Trending—Ricky Reel: A family's 30 year fight for answers
  A family's 30 year fight for answers after what they believe was a racist attack.
3. 02:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Kiran Morjaria: The confidence myth
  Real talk on confidence, growth and mindset with Kiran Morjaria.
4. 03:00
  Bobby Friction—A Live Jam from The Nooran Sisters
  Bobby Friction drops a Live Jam from The Nooran Sisters.
5. 04:00
  Asian Network Celebrates—Panjabi MC
  Bobby Friction hosts Asian Network Celebrates Panjabi MC.
6. 05:00
  Asian Network Fresh—Raj Hayre, Miss Pooja and Dhee!
  Brand new sounds from the Asian Network.

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