BBC Asian Network Schedule Monday 17 August 2026

Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Punjabi—Bhangra Bounce, The biggest sounds in the scene
  Dipps is back with another Bhangra Bounce Mix, sounds that keep the dancefloor moving.
2. 00:30
  Asian Network Punjabi—Bhangra Bounce, Taken from the EP!
  This week's Bhangra Bounce Mix is Taken from the EP!
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Shankeya
  Shankeya gets you moving out of work mode and settling in to your evening!
4. 03:00
  BBC Introducing on Asian Network with Jasmine Takhar—Kizzi sits in
  Kizzi hears from the BBC Introducing Artist of the Week.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, with Trishala
  The best feelgood Bollywood anthems to get you singing!
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Everyday Hustle—Desi Dictionary: Tanvee Manjure
  Tanvee Manjure tells Harleen Nottay about her creation, the Desi Dictionary.
2. 06:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—South Indian-American DJ Sav
  South Indian-American DJ Sav is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix.
3. 07:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—Summer School
  It's GCSE results day on Thursday, so Nikita's doing Summer School. Don't be late!
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 and plenty of fun chat to keep you company.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—17/08/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Rate or Slate: Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947
  It's a bumper Rate or Slate as Haroon reviews Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947.
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—Jaz is your Rock 'n' Roll Soniye!
  Big tunes and good vibes!
5. 17:45
  Newsbeat—17/08/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
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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—New music favourites with Kizzi
  Discover your new favourite artists, curated by Kizzi sitting in.
3. 22:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Ramzan Miah
  Get motivated with help from the Asian Network!
4. 23:00
  Asian Network Trending—Solar eclipse and an iconic remix
  Solar eclipse beliefs, a Panjabi MC remix and Zainab Jiwa's viral style moment.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Trending—A Summer of Sport
  Elite athletes, rising stars and sporting trailblazers. With Amber Haque.
2. 01:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Saima
  Saima gets you moving out of work mode and settling in to your evening!
3. 03:00
  Bobby Friction—Schooling the Nation on Bally Jagpal Aaja Sohneya
  Bobby Schools the Nation on Aaja Sohneya by Bally Jagpal.
4. 05:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, with Haroon Rashid
  The best feelgood Bollywood anthems to get you singing! From the 90s, 00s, 10s and 20s!

Tuesday 18 August 2026