BBC Asian Network Schedule Friday 23 May 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—DJ KAJ
  DJ KAJ is on the decks for this week's Love Friday Mix, featuring the biggest tracks!
2. 00:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—DJ Kizzi
  DJ Kizzi gets the party started with non-stop bangers!
3. 01:00
  DJ Limelight—The Request Line opens again!
  Big party bangers from Badshah, Imran Khan, and Stikmatik.
4. 04:00
  Asian Network News Presents—Adolescence - the 'toxic masculinity' debate
  Why is toxic masculinity appealing to some young people?
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Celebrates—Steel Banglez
  Asian Network Celebrates British-Punjabi record producer Steel Banglez.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Asian Network Fresh—Fuad, Afusic and Asha Gold!
  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
  Certified hits only featuring Diljit, Missy, 50 Cent and more. Pure vibes. Turn it up.
4. 11:00
  Haroon Rashid—What's Haroon's biryani chef name?
  Haroon is making a special biryani, but every biryani chef needs a special name
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—Big Weekend begins!
  We're backstage as Radio 1's Big Weekend gets started in Liverpool's Sefton Park.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Interview: Prajakta Koli
  Prajakta Koli, content creator, actress, star of Netflix drama series Mismatched.
3. 14:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—with Haroon Rashid
  Dr Zeus to Rihanna, Alka to Drake, this is your go to spot for the best tunes!
4. 15:00
  The Official Asian Music Chart—with Nayha: A new No.1 or will Pal Pal stay strong?
  Can Afusic's Pal Pal rule for yet another week?
5. 17:00
  Asian Network Certified—with Nayha
  Nayha plays bangers from Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B, hip-hop and more.
6. 17:45
  Newsbeat—Welcome to Liverpool
  The city's Sefton Park hosts Radio 1's Big Weekend, with Tom Grennan headlining on Friday.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Panjabi Hit Squad—Dynamic duo takeover
  It’s a Friday night takeover with the dynamic duo, Dee and Rav!
2. 21:00
  DJ Limelight—Nonstop party bangers
  DJ Limelight soundtracks your Friday night, expect tracks from Imran Khan, Drake & more!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—DJ BalT
  DJ BalT is taking over the Desi Dancefloor Mix this week!
2. 00:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—DJ Dinny
  Good weather and even better vibes with DJ Dinny stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix.
3. 01:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, Heat check
  Manara brings the spiciest tracks from the underground.
4. 04:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, MR SAJ: Rhythm and Raita
  Spicy rhythms, chilled vibes – the perfect musical cool-down from MR SAJ.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network News Presents—Desis on the Dancefloor: The rise of Indo House music
  Amber meets DJs Indo Warehouse and heads to Ibiza to discuss South Asians' dance music.

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