BBC Asian Network Schedule Friday 23 October 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—23/10/2026
  
  Exclusive mixes - and not just for Friday!
2. 00:30
  
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—16/10/2026
  
  Exclusive mixes - and not just for Friday!
3. 01:00
  
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, 16/10/2026
  
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
4. 04:00
  
  Asian Network Trending—21/10/2026
  
  The biggest stories that matter to Asian Network listeners across the UK with Amber Haque.
5. 05:00
  
  Asian Network Trending—21/10/2026
  
  The biggest stories that matter to Asian Network listeners across the UK with Amber Haque.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Asian Network Fresh—23/10/2026
  
  Brand new sounds from the Asian Network.
2. 07:00
  
  Asian Network Breakfast—with Kan D Man
  
  It’s the ultimate Breakfast presenter showdown with Kan D Man vs Smash!
3. 10:00
  
  Asian Network Certified—with Kan D Man
  
  Your daily mix of Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B, hip-hop and more with Kan D Man.
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—23/10/2026
  
  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—with Haroon Rashid
  
  Asian Network Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
4. 15:00
  
  The Official Asian Music Chart—with Nayha
  
  Who will be moving up or down the charts this week? Tune in to find out more!
5. 17:00
  
  Asian Network Certified—with Nayha
  
  Your daily mix of Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B, hip-hop and more with Nayha.
6. 17:45
  
  Newsbeat—23/10/2026
  
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Panjabi Hit Squad—Celebrating British Asian anthems
  
  Dee and Rav bring you UK Massive and your ultimate Road Trip soundtrack!
2. 21:00
  
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, 23/10/2026
  
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—A new DJ is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix
  
  A new DJ is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix and blending the slickest sounds.
2. 00:30
  
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—A new DJ is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix
  
  A new DJ is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix and blending the slickest sounds.
3. 01:00
  
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, 17/10/2026
  
  Lock into Pure Spice with Manara for a high-energy ride of fresh mixes and flawless blends
4. 04:00
  
  Pure Spice—Takeover, 18/10/2026
  
  Brand new Asian sounds in the mix.
5. 05:00
  
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, Bollywood romance meets dancefloor anthems with Nadia Ali
  
  Nadia brings you Bollywood romance meets big dancefloor anthems