BBC Asian Network Schedule Monday 5 January 2026

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Celebrates—Karan Johar
  Gagan Grewal presents a special tribute to the iconic filmmaker Karan Johar!
2. 01:00
  Asian Network R&B—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems
  The best feel-good Bollywood anthems to get you singing!
3. 03:00
  Asian Network Trending—Asian women's football
  Two trailblazers in Asian women's football share their inspiring journeys.
4. 04:00
  Asian Network Certified—B21, Ciara and Kaur B
  The biggest certified mixes from the Asian Network.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Certified—Jay Sean, Alka Yagnik and Avicii
  100% Asian Network Certified bangers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Everyday Hustle—Entrepreneur motivation
  Harleen Nottay hears from her best guests to get you motivated to become an entrepreneur.
2. 06:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Panjabi Hit Squad
  Are you are ready to rave? This week it's your favourite UK Garage anthems in the mix!
3. 07:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—with Nikita Kanda
  Begin your week listening to Asian Network Breakfast with Nikita Kanda!
4. 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.
5. 11:00
  Haroon Rashid—Love January!
  Kicking off the week with big tunes, plenty of fun chat and a mix from DJ Limelight!
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—Venezuela & the US
  What’s happening in Venezuela in South America and why is the US involved?
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Rate or Slate: Ikkis and Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri
  Haroon chats all things Bollywood and reviews the latest film releases in Rate or Slate.
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
  Jaz Singh—Monday meets Love January!
  Jaz is here to help you kickstart your week with a Love January Mix from Junglebandi!
5. 17:45
  Newsbeat—Nancy, Amorim sacked
  Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after 8 games as Manchester United fire Ruben Amorim.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Vallisa
  Vallisa gets you out of work mode and settling in to your evening!
2. 20:00
  Asian Network's New Music Show with DJ Limelight—New year, new music!
  The home of new music on BBC Asian Network.
3. 22:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Trishala Lakhani: Goal setting
  Trishala Lakhani helps you set goals, find your 'why' and start the new year strong.
4. 23:00
  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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Late
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Certified—Mumzy Stranger, Jenny Johal and So Solid Crew
  The biggest certified mixes from the Asian Network.
2. 01:00
  Asian Network Certified Mashups—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems
  The best feel-good Bollywood anthems to get you singing!
3. 03:00
  Bobby Friction—A live jam from the Swet Shop Boyz
  Press play with Bobby Friction for a two-hour journey of global beats.
4. 05:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—Jay Sean, Dr Zeus, Mariah Carey and more...
  Asian Network Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!

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