| 00:00 | 00:00Step into the spotlight with the Bhangra Bounce mix: disco-pop fusion. 00:30Pull up and feel the rhythm with this essential Bhangra Bounce mix!
| 00:00DJ Manara goes in the mix. 00:30DJ Manara brings the heat for the ones who refuse to call it a night!
| 00:00Kabaddi World Cup starts, calls for a ban on first cousin marriage & nasheeds in Ramadan.
| 00:00Amber hears if our communities do better on dealing with the loss of a loved one?
| 00:00Exclusive mixes - and not just for Friday. DJ Manara AKA Queen of Blend is in the mix! 00:30The Love Friday party has started as DJ Nitu drops the heaviest beats and Anthems.
| 00:00DJ GXRJ is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix this week. 00:30DJ Saikat is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix this week.
| 00:00DJ Nitu steps up for this final Pure Spice Takeover and he is going all out!
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| 01:00 | 01:00Bobby spins his special Friction Banger from Manchester singer and producer Joash.
| 01:00Bobby has his weekly update of brand new music on the scene.
| 01:00Bobby keeps you company on your Wednesday evening.
| 01:00Join AJD commemorating Vaisakhi with his Ultimate Playlist.
| 01:00DJ Limelight soundtracks your Friday night party.
| 01:00Pure Spice is going full turbo mode! DJ Manara cranks up the BPM.
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| 02:00 | | | | 02:00Spiritually uplifting and nourishing tracks.
| | | 02:00AJD brings the Saturday night party to the Asian Network.
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| 03:00 | 03:00Amber hears the stories of four amazing women who have been breaking down barriers.
| 03:00The Ultimate Ramadan Playlist with Nadia Ali.
| 03:00The home of new music on BBC Asian Network.
| 03:00Dipps brings you the Ultimate Vaisakhi Playlist.
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| 04:00 | 04:00Asian Network Celebrates British-Indian music producer Rishi Rich.
| 04:00Vallisa shines a special spotlight on actor Fardeen Khan!
| | 04:00Asian Network Celebrates British singer-songwriter Zack Knight.
| 04:00Kabaddi World Cup starts, calls for a ban on first cousin marriage & nasheeds in Ramadan.
| 04:00DJ Nitu is turning up the heat with Beat the heat - a Tamil Treat!
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| 05:00 | 05:00The biggest certified mashups from the Asian Network
| 05:00Listen to a throwback hour packed with global beats courtesy of Vallisa.
| 05:00Amber hears if our communities do better on dealing with the loss of a loved one?
| 05:00The doctor prescribes simple steps to help you feel energised and upbeat.
| 05:00Asian Network Celebrates British rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Mumzy Stranger.
| 05:00Bradford celebrates being City of Culture 2025. Shruti chats to Aisha, Jassa and Hassan
| 05:00Amber hears if our communities do better on dealing with the loss of a loved one?
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| 06:00 | 06:00Unpicking the good, the bad and the potential of AI for employability and small business. 06:30DJ Emmo is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix this week.
| 06:00Wind down and relax with Asian Network Chill.
| 06:00Nonstop Asian Network bangers with Chani Nattan, Rekky & Udit Narayan
| 06:00The biggest certified mashups from the Asian Network.
| 06:00Brand new sounds from the Asian Network.
| 06:006/6How is the biggest day in the Muslim calendar celebrated? 06:30Rahima Aziz from The Aziz Foundation chats about how her faith shapes her side hustle.
| 06:00Join Nileeka for an electrifying mix of Bollywood’s top dance hits! 06:30Celebrate the colours of life through Bollywood’s most iconic tracks with Gagan Grewal.
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| 07:00 | 07:00It’s time to test your memory with the Quiz of Last Week.
| 07:00Wakey, wakey! A topic is Dividing the Nation!
| 07:00Beat the mid-week blues with some Kanda Kaos!
| 07:00Wake up, it’s almost the end of the week!
| 07:00Turn up the volume! It’s time for an All Day Certified Party.
| 07:00Be kind to yourself (and others) with Dr Punam's tips on a compassionate take on life.
| 07:00Nonstop Asian Network bangers with Atif Aslam, Celina Sharma and AP Dhillon
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| 08:00 | | | | | | 08:00Ease into the weekend with Bobby Friction as he guarantees to lift your mood.
| 08:00Bobby Friction celebrates Eid and Mother's Day!
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| 10:00 | 10:00It’s time to turn up the volume! You'll hear music from Sidhu Moose Wala, Rihanna and more
| 10:00Press play to hear BIG tracks from Badshah, Jay Sean and more!
| 10:00Tune into frequencies of the Asian Network to hear hits from Drake, Imran Khan and more!
| 10:00Lock into the Asian Network for genre-blending hits from Jay Sean, Doja Cat and more!
| | 10:00Bobby brings Aitch, Himesh Reshammiya and Sukriti Kakar in Asian Network Certified.
| 10:00Hunterz, Sonu Nigam and Low Steppa from the vault with Bobby Friction.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Kicking off the week with big tunes, Gym Check and plenty of fun chat to keep you company.
| 11:00Haroon's playing a game of Search Party - today the theme is V for Sindhu Vee.
| 11:00Haroon's Blind Ranking South Asian songs that have featured in non-Asian movies.
| 11:00Haroon plays a game of Not the Lunch Club with Sindhu Vee and drops all the big tracks.
| 11:00It's a whole day packed with mixes, the biggest anthems all mixed and meshed up!
| 11:00All the big tunes you love to keep you company on your Saturday morning to afternoon!
| 11:00Take a trip down memory lane with Nileeka Bose as she brings you great Bollywood hits.
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| 12:00 | 12:4525-year-old Abaka Debrah is talking to us after taking this year's prize.
| 12:45Some doctors want it for certain people, as cases of the STI have doubled in ten years.
| 12:45As we hear from the government on what it's doing with the country's cash.
| 12:45Attitudes towards girls and the influences on boys; talking to you about its themes.
| 12:45Skyscrapers collapse and roads crack open after a huge earthquake in south-east Asia.
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| 13:00 | 13:00Haroon is dropping his Rate or Slate reviews of Azaadi on Netflix
| 13:00Haroon chats to actor and comedian Sindhu Vee and plays Not The Lunch Club
| 13:00Ahead of Eid, what are your best gift suggestions?
| 13:00Shalini Pandey of Dabba Cartel drops in, and a Shreya Ghoshal fan is put to the test.
| 13:00It's the All Day Certified Party with big tunes and mixes of the biggest tracks all day.
| | 13:00Dipps brings tracks from Jenny Johal, Jass Bajwa and Nirvair Pannu.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Imran Khan mixed with Rihanna, blended with Badshah and many more. It's throwback classics
| 14:00Anthems from Shazia Manzoor, Jazzy B blended with 2Pac and more in Certified Throwbacks.
| 14:00Bangers from Juggy D, Rischi Rich blended with J Cole, Snoop Dogg and lots more!
| 14:00Hear hits from Kanika Kapoor, J Cole, RFAK, Aamir Khan and many more all mashed together!
| | 14:00Asian Network Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
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| 15:00 | 15:00Turkey protests, Kabaddi World Cup analysis and Ramadan iftaar open kitchen
| 15:00Covid - five years on, Turkey protest reaction, and Nadia Nadim takes on Tyson and Rooney.
| 15:00Ankur hears some of your stories on the cost of living.
| 15:00Keeping you up to date with the biggest tracks, top stories, sport and entertainment news.
| 15:00Can Hanumankind do it again with Run It Up? Tune in to find out more!
| 15:00Amber's back and she’s only gone and had a mortifying mix up!
| 15:00Eid party bangers with Ramzan Miah.
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| 17:00 | | | | | 17:00The party continues with tunes from Diljit Dosanjh, Shreya Ghoshal, PBN, and more. 17:45A win for Dua Lipa as a lawsuit claiming she copied two songs is thrown out of court.
| | 17:00Kan D Man’s here to wish you an Eid Mubarak this Sunday.
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| 18:00 | 18:00Bobby spins his special Friction Banger 'Rolla Rolla'.
| 18:00It's time to rep your ends with Bobby's Zindabad!
| 18:00Can Bobby redeem himself and guess what you're cooking in Friction's Kitchen?
| 18:00AJD starts the party with a mix of Sukha, Celina Sharma and Monsta Boy.
| 18:00It’s a Certified Mix just for you!
| 18:00The ultimate Saturday evening warm-up on BBC Asian Network.
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| 19:00 | | | | | | | 19:00Eelam Tamil dancer and choreographer Usha Jey joins Pritt on the show.
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| 20:00 | 20:00Be kind to yourself (and others) with Dr Punam's tips on a compassionate take on life.
| 20:00Jasmine hears from BBC Introducing Artist of the Week, Jasmine Jethwa - a London artist.
| 20:00DJ Limelight and Kan D Man reflect the sound of young Asian Britain.
| 20:00AJD brings fresh releases from heavyweights Dr Zeus, Tegi Pannu and Sharry Maan.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Ahead of International Women's Day, Dr Punam Krishan is celebrating inspiring women!
| | | 21:00Will Girls Like You track Best Friend hold on to top spot for a third straight week?
| 21:00DJ Limelight soundtracks your Friday night party.
| 21:00When the bass hits just right, and the crowd begs for one more reload.
| 21:00Vallisa celebrates super mums from Bollywood's silver screen!
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| 22:00 | 22:00Tracks to ease you back home.
| 22:00AJD invites you to the world of the rave with 30 minutes of pure up-tempo energy. 22:30AJD brings a 30 minute club-ready All Star Anthems.
| 22:00SMASHBengali and Gura write heartfelt letters to their mums for Mother's Day! 22:30Gura and Jaz talk about first impressions when meeting new people. Plus Jaz has road rage.
| 22:00DJ Limelight serves up another special Shisha Lounge Mix. 22:30DJ Limelight serves up another special Shisha Lounge Mix.
| | | 22:00Vallisa brings you global beats from across the world!
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| 23:00 | 23:00Amber hears if our communities do better on dealing with the loss of a loved one?
| 23:00Asian Network Celebrates Indian singer and lyricist Palak Muchhal.
| 23:00It’s time to get a Spring in your step in this week's Club Hit Squad Mix. 23:30Dee and Rav are spreading the colourful anthems through your speakers and celebrating Holi
| 23:00Wind down and relax with Asian Network Chill.
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