BBC Asian Network Schedule Monday 5 October 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Punjabi—Bhangra Bounce, Next Level Nostalgia
  This week’s Bhangra Bounce Mix brings another edition of Next Level Nostalgia.
2. 00:30
  Asian Network Punjabi—Bhangra Bounce, Bhangra on the Menu
  How many food references can you spot in this week's Bhangra On The Menu?
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
  Asian Network Certified Mashups—11/12/2025
  Non-stop Bollywood, Bhangra, R&B, hip-hop and more.
5. 04:00
  Asian Network Certified—18/12/2025
  Non-stop Bollywood, Bhangra, R&B, hip-hop and more.
6. 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—Ajay Cheema: Personal fitness
  Ajay Cheema tells Harleen about how he went from working in banking to becoming a PT.
2. 06:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—DJ Kiks
  British DJ Kiks is stepping into the mix and blending the slickest sounds.
3. 07:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—Who Are Ya?
  Nikita's getting you guessing her mystery celebrity in Who Are Ya!
4. 10:00
  Asian Network Certified—Ammy Virk, Joy Crookes and Asim Azhar!
  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—05/10/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Rate or Slate: Drishyam: The Conclusion
  Haroon reviews Drishyam: The Conclusion in Rate or Slate, which stars Ajay Devgn and Tabu.
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—The Jaz Singh Dating Verification Service
  Jaz is asking what should dating apps really verify about potential matches?
5. 17:45
  Newsbeat—05/10/2026
  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—Exclusive first plays
  Discover your new favourite artists, curated by DJ Limelight!
3. 22:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Ramzan Miah
  Get motivated with help from the Asian Network!
4. 23:00
  Asian Network Trending—Women Protest in India
  Anger on the streets of Delhi after a string of alleged sexual assaults made headlines.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Trending—Doaa Shayea on strength, beauty and acceptance
  The Para-powerlifter reflects on embracing difference and refusing to disappear
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 Homelands by Nitin Sawhney
  Bobby Friction Schools the Nation on Homelands by Nitin Sawhney.
4. 05:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, with Natasha Retnasingam
  Natasha serves up Bollywood romance, party anthems and modern favourites.

Tuesday 6 October 2026