BBC Asian Network Schedule Friday 9 October 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—Panjabi Hit Squad
  Panjabi Hit Squad jump on the decks for this week's Love Friday Mix!
2. 00:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—Anj Kay
  Get ready for the weekend with this week's Love Friday Mix from Anj Kay!
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, MR.O's on the decks for your ultimate Certified party!
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
4. 04:00
  Asian Network Trending—7 October: Three years on
  Three years after 7th October, remembering those killed and the devastation that followed.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Trending—DEEP DIVE: Warzone reporting from the frontline
  The BBC's Lyse Doucet on life and work in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Gaza and beyond.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Asian Network Fresh—G.Sidhu, Reyan and Chani Nattan!
  Brand new sounds from the Asian Network.
2. 07:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—Nikita v Smash chaos!
  It’s the ultimate Breakfast presenter showdown with Nikita v Smash!
3. 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.
4. 11:00
  Vallisa—Setting you up for the weekend
  Vallisa drops the biggest tracks gearing you up for the weekend.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—ADHD and autism
  A new report says there's a risk some people could be diagnosed when they shouldn't.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, with Vallisa
  The best feel-good Bollywood anthems to get you singing, from the 90s, 00s, 10s and 20s!
3. 14:00
  Asian Network Certified—with Vallisa
  Asian Network Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
4. 15:00
  The Official Asian Music Chart—with Nayha
  Nayha counts down the top 40 songs you've been downloading and streaming all week.
5. 17:00
  Asian Network Certified—with Nayha
  Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B, and hip-hop mixes with Nayha.
6. 17:45
  Newsbeat—Ayra Starr
  Bringing Afrobeats to one of the NFL's iconic half-time shows.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Panjabi Hit Squad—Love is in the air
  Dee and Rav are set to soundtrack your date night. What's your favourite love song?
2. 21:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, Certified energy with MR.O!
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Leeds-based DJ HV
  DJ HV is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix and blending the slickest sounds.
2. 00:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—South Indian-American DJ Sav
  DJ Sav is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix and blending the slickest sounds.
3. 01:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, In The Zone
  Manara has your evening covered with desi classics, club bangers and house vibes!
4. 04:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, DJ HV Salutes Drake!
  DJ HV is in the mix again for yet another big Pure Spice Takeover!
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, Nostalgia and feel-good favourites with Nadia Ali
  Nadia Ali serves up Bollywood romance, nostalgia and feel-good favourites.