BBC Asian Network Schedule Friday 19 December 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—Dipps Bhamrah
  Dipps Bhamrah has this week's Love Friday Mix to get you ready for the weekend!
2. 00:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—DJ Timmyy
  DJ Timmyy has this week's Love Friday Mix to get you ready for the weekend!
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, Your ultimate Friday night party on Asian Network!
  Kades and MR.O bring the energy to Friday nights!
4. 04:00
  Asian Network Trending—Reporting America: Behind the scenes at the White House and Air Force One
  Reporting America: Nomia Iqbal on interviewing President Trump and flying on Air Force One
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Trending—Saving Mum: Breaking the silence on alcohol addiction
  A daughter confronts her mum’s alcohol addiction, breaking decades of silence and stigma.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Asian Network Certified Mashups—Arijit Singh, Destiny's Child and Anirudh Ravichander!
  Hear your favourite Christmas songs mashed up with the biggest Asian Beats.
2. 07:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—with Nikita Kanda
  It’s the final Nikita vs Smash of the year! Who will be the ultimate breakfast champion?
3. 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.
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—Sports Personality
  As Rory McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Newsbeat is on the red carpet.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Superfan: Salman Khan
  The Bhaijaan of Bollywood, Salman Khan turns 60 so we're testing a fan in Superfan.
3. 14:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—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 No.1 this week?
  Can Karan Aujla keep his crown? Will Dhurandhar lead the way? Nayha reveals all.
5. 17:00
  Asian Network Certified—with Nayha
  Non stop bangers from the biggest artists with the best songs.
6. 17:45
  Newsbeat—Paul v Joshua
  Boxing Day's coming early this year, as Jake Paul fights Anthony Joshua in the US.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Panjabi Hit Squad—Festive flavours
  Dee and Rav bring the festive flavours this week.
2. 21:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, Your Friday night just got better!
  Kades and MR.O bring the energy to Friday nights!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Panjabi Hit Squad
  Panjabi Hit Squad are stepping into the mix and ready to soundtrack your speakers!
2. 00:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Manara
  Manara's bringing some house and garage spice to the Desi Dancefloor Mix!
3. 01:00
  Pure Spice—MR.O sits in
  MR.O brings you music, mixes and edits for your Saturday night.
4. 04:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, Noudle: Welcome to Noudle's house
  Noudle steps up and gets the party started for December’s Pure Spice Takeover.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Trishala Lakhani: Confidence
  Trishala Lakhani explores real confidence, her journey and how music can lift your mindset