BBC Asian Network Schedule Friday 8 May 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—08/05/2026
  Exclusive mixes - and not just for Friday!
2. 00:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—DJ Manara
  DJ Manara's on the decks for this week's Love Friday Mix!
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, Friday nights done right!
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
4. 04:00
  Asian Network Trending—06/05/2026
  The biggest stories affecting Asian Network listeners across the UK. With Amber Haque.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Trending—06/05/2026
  The biggest stories affecting Asian Network listeners across the UK. With Amber Haque.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Asian Network Fresh—08/05/2026
  Brand new sounds from the Asian Network.
2. 07:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—with Nikita Kanda
  It’s the ultimate Breakfast presenter showdown with Nikita vs 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
  Haroon Rashid—Setting you up for the weekend
  Haroon drops the biggest tracks gearing you up for the weekend.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—08/05/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Superfan
  Haroon chats to the biggest stars in the Asian movie scene and plays a game of Superfan.
3. 14:00
  Asian Network Certified—with Haroon Rashid
  Asian Network Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
4. 15:00
  The Official Asian Music Chart—Top 40 countdown with Vallisa
  Vallisa counts down the top 40 songs you've been downloading and streaming all week.
5. 17:00
  Asian Network Certified—with Vallisa
  Your daily mix of Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B, hip-hop and more with Vallisa.
6. 17:45
  Newsbeat—08/05/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Panjabi Hit Squad—08/05/2026
  Dee and Rav set the show right with a Fire 15 Mix and a Club Hit Squad Mix!
2. 21:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, The best start to your weekend!
  MR.O brings Certified energy to Friday nights!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—09/05/2026
  A new DJ is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix and blending the slickest sounds.
2. 00:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—DJ Juicy
  DJ Juicy is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor 30 minute mix this week!
3. 01:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, Spice after dark
  Turn the lights low and the vibes all the way up with DJ Manara on Pure Spice.
4. 04:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, Ajay Music’s Roots & Reloads
  AJAY Music steps up for the Pure Spice Takeover, diving into the sounds that shaped him.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network R&B—06/05/2026
  Nonstop Asian Network bangers!