BBC Asian Network Schedule Friday 9 January 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—MR.O
  MR.O has this week's Love Friday Mix to get you ready for the weekend!
2. 00:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—Dipps Bhamrah
  Dipps Bhamrah has this week's Love Friday Mix to get you ready for the weekend!
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, Welcoming 2026 with Certified energy!
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
4. 04:00
  Asian Network Trending—The latest on Shamima Begum & Babbulicious on performing at Mamdani's inauguration
  The latest on Shamima Begum & Babbulicious on performing at Mamdani's inauguration.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Trending—Gen Z on 2026
  Gen Z 2026: Hopes, hustle and headspace.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Asian Network Fresh—Naz6m, Arma and Diljit Dosanjh
  Brand new sounds from the Asian Network with Naz6m, Arma and Diljit Dosanjh
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
  Your daily mix of Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B, hip-hop and more with Nikita Kanda.
4. 11:00
  Haroon Rashid—Love January: AP Pistol
  Haroon gears you up for the weekend and AP Pistol drops a fire mix for Love January.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—Sound of 2026
  Skye Newman's called one of the UK's "most exciting new artists" as she wins the award.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Interview: Rashmeet Kaur
  Haroon chats to musician Rashmeet Kaur, the singer of Nadiyon Paar and Thumkeshwari!
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: Can the Sabri Sisters & Asim Azhar top the chart again?
  Meri Zindagi Hai Tu was No.1 last week, can it keep its crown position? Nayha reveals all.
5. 17:00
  Asian Network Certified—with Nayha
  Get ready to lose yourself in the music with the most sublime mixes to make you go wild.
6. 17:45
  Newsbeat—A Traitors rivalry
  Tensions ran high in The Traitors castle last night. Whose team are you on?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Panjabi Hit Squad—From bonfire to bassline
  Dee and Rav are about to light up the airwaves and your speakers celebrating Lohri!
2. 21:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, Big party energy!
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Ruuz
  Ruuz is stepping into the first Desi Dancefloor Mix of 2026 with pure heat from London.
2. 00:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Panjabi Hit Squad
  Panjabi Hit Squad are stepping into the mix and ready to soundtrack your speakers!
3. 01:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, No surrender, three hour blender
  NO resolutions, just restorative music and the wickedest blends
4. 04:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, RUUZ: Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afro house with a Desi twist
  RUUZ is stepping into The Pure Spice Takeover hotseat for October!
5. 05:00
  Asian Network R&B—Jay Sean, Pritt and Shubh!
  Nonstop Asian Network bangers!