BBC Asian Network Schedule Monday 19 October 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Punjabi—Bhangra Bounce, Jasmine Sandlas
  This week’s Bhangra Bounce Mix is a special Artist Edition celebrating Jasmine Sandlas.
2. 00:30
  Asian Network Punjabi—Bhangra Bounce, Punjabi 26 So Far
  This week’s Bhangra Bounce Mix is Punjabi 26 So Far!
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Vallisa
  Vallisa gets you moving out of work mode and settling in to your evening!
4. 03:00
  BBC Introducing on Asian Network with Jasmine Takhar—Introducing...
  Jasmine hears from the BBC Introducing Artist of the Week.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, Vallisa's nostalgic anthems
  Vallisa brings a soundtrack for Bollywood baddies who can sing every lyric to every song.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Everyday Hustle—Washing Machine Project
  Navjot Sawhney chats to Harleen Nottay about his work with The Washing Machine Project.
2. 06:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—South Indian-American DJ Sav
  DJ Sav is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix and blending the slickest sounds.
3. 07:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—Can you guess what Prince William's favourite starter is?
  Nikita caught up with Prince William, and he revealed his favourite Indian starter...
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—Kicking off the week with big tunes
  Kicking off the week with big tunes, your weekend in three and plenty of fun chat!
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—Protests in France
  We explain why people are taking to the streets in France, and across Europe.
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
  Haroon Rashid plays Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
4. 15:00
  Jaz Singh—Half Term Hustlers
  Jaz spotlights all the half term hustlers who are making their pocket money their own way.
5. 17:45
  Newsbeat—Apu's new voice
  A classic character from The Simpsons has got his voice back.
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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—All the best new South Asian tracks from the week in one place!
  Discover your new favourite artists, curated by DJ Limelight!
3. 22:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Aina - You’re Never Too Old
  Aina explores why it’s never too late to try something new and chase your dreams.
4. 23:00
  Asian Network Trending—The Harmanpreet era: Inspiring the next generation of women in cricket
  Teen cricketer Anika Desai and former player Shachi Pai on Harmanpreet Kaur’s legacy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Trending—Navratri: Faith, family and friendship
  Four young Hindus share what Navratri means to them.
2. 01:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Nadia Ali
  Nadia Ali gets you moving out of work mode and settling in to your evening!
3. 03:00
  Bobby Friction—Schooling the Nation on Most Wanted by AP Dhillon and Gurinder Gill
  Bobby Schools the Nation on Most Wanted by AP Dhillon and Gurinder Gill.
4. 05:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, Gagan Grewal's crowd favourites
  Gagan has a nonstop Bollywood party with songs that guarantee nobody will stay sitting!

Tuesday 20 October 2026