BBC Asian Network Schedule Thursday 29 October 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Shades On Mix with DJ Manara—29/10/2026
  DJ Manara goes in the mix.
2. 00:30
  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.
3. 01:00
  The Ultimate Playlist—Diwali, The Ultimate Diwali Playlist with Karenjeet
  Commonwealth powerlifter Karenjeet Kaur Bains with her Ultimate Diwali Playlist!
4. 02:00
  The Ultimate Playlist—Diwali, The Ultimate Diwali Playlist with Sid Sriram
  Listen to Sid Sriram's Ultimate Diwali Playlist on BBC Asian Network.
5. 03:00
  The Ultimate Playlist—Diwali, The Ultimate Diwali Playlist with Saloni
  Saloni shares her Ultimate Playlist on BBC Asian Network.
6. 04:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, Romance, anthems and timeless classics with Saima
  Saima serves up Bollywood romance, dancefloor anthems and timeless classics
7. 05:00
  The Everyday Hustle—Washing Machine Project
  Navjot Sawhney chats to Harleen Nottay about his work with The Washing Machine Project.
8. 05:30
  The Everyday Hustle—Combining cultures: Chandani
  Harleen Nottay is joined by Chandani to discuss how she's founded her own biscuit brand.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—Miss Pooja, Mumzy Stranger, So Solid Crew and more...
  Asian Network Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
2. 07:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—with Nikita Kanda
  We hit the streets for Poll the People! Can you guess how the public answered?
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
  Haroon Rashid—Interview: Asim Azhar chats about his hit songs Aarzu, Meri Zindagi Hai Tu and Regardless
  Haroon sits down with Pakistani music sensation Asim Azhar to chat about his hit songs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—29/10/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, with Haroon Rashid
  The best feel-good Bollywood anthems to get you singing, from the 90s, 00s, 10s and 20s!
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—Halloweekend Energy with Kan D Man!
  It's almost Halloween and Kan D Man is bringing a spooky Love Friday Mix from DJ AXJ!
5. 17:45
  Newsbeat—29/10/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  AJD—Troyboi, Raf Saperra and Jonita Gandhi
  AJD spins big tracks, unexpected switches and plenty of moments.
2. 20:00
  Asian Network Punjabi—AJD, Punjabi 360 - The future of the UK
  AJD puts the spotlight on the UK artists shaping the future sound of Punjabi music.
3. 21:00
  The Official British Asian Music Chart—with Jasmine Takhar
  Jasmine Takhar counts down your top 20 tracks according to sales, streams and downloads.
4. 22:00
  Bobby Friction—Schooling the Nation on Dhoor by Manak-E
  Bobby Schools the Nation on Manak-E’s Dhoor.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—30/10/2026
  Exclusive mixes - and not just for Friday!
2. 00:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—DJ AXJ
  DJ AXJ jumps on the decks for this week's Love Friday Mix!
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, MR.O soundtracking your Friday night party on Asian Network Certified
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
4. 04:00
  Asian Network Trending—28/10/2026
  The biggest stories that matter to Asian Network listeners across the UK with Amber Haque.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Trending—28/10/2026
  The biggest stories that matter to Asian Network listeners across the UK with Amber Haque.

Friday 30 October 2026