BBC Asian Network Schedule Saturday 22 August 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—British-Punjabi DJ Gunni
  British-Punjabi DJ Gunni is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix.
2. 00:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—British-Bengali DJ Kye
  British-Bengali DJ Kye is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix.
3. 01:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, No Rules
  DJ Manara throws the rulebook out for three hours of unpredictable mixes and blends.
4. 04:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, DJ HV: Saluting the legend Miss Pooja
  DJ HV dedicates this week’s 10 in10 to the legend Miss Pooja
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, with Vallisa
  Valissa brings Bollywood party songs that instantly turn any room into a dancefloor.
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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
  The Everyday Hustle—Sabrina: Being an influencer
  In the second of a two part special, Sabrina discusses being an influencer with Harleen.
3. 07:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Ramzan Miah
  Get motivated with help from the Asian Network!
4. 08:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—with SMASHBengali
  SMASHBengali brings Guess the Gibberish.
5. 10:00
  Asian Network Certified—with SMASHBengali
  SMASHBengali brings Asian Network Certified for your Saturday.
6. 11:00
  Vallisa—Saturday soundtrack sorted
  Vallisa has the ideal soundtrack on a Saturday with big tunes, chat and Sing-Along anthems
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—with Vallisa
  Vallisa plays big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
2. 15:00
  Gura—Saturday Afternoons with Gura
  Gura brings the energy, tunes and fun vibes to your radio!
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Kizzi—Kizzi's keeping you company!
  The ultimate Saturday evening warm-up on BBC Asian Network.
2. 21:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, 22/08/2026
  Lock into Pure Spice with Manara for a high-energy ride of fresh mixes and flawless blends
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Late
1. 00:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, 23/08/2026
  Brand new Asian sounds in the mix.
2. 01:00
  Kizzi—Panjabi Hit Squad with the anthems for your Saturday evening!
  The ultimate Saturday evening warm-up on BBC Asian Network with Panjabi Hit Squad.
3. 04:00
  Asian Network's Club Hit Squad Mix—Quintessential club classics
  Dee and Rav are stepping into the mix and providing the Club Hit Squad experience!
4. 04:30
  Asian Network's Club Hit Squad Mix—MyrchFest Mix!
  Dee and Rav are stepping into the MyrchFest mix.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Celebrates—Sonu Nigam
  Gagan celebrates another amazing Asian artist.