BBC Asian Network Schedule Monday 12 January 2026

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Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Punjabi—Bhangra Bounce, All the 6s for 2026!
  This week’s Bhangra Bounce mix celebrates the sound of the 6s.
2. 00:30
  Asian Network Punjabi—Bhangra Bounce, Sound of 2025
  This week’s Bhangra Bounce mix is celebrating the standout sounds of the year.
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Vallisa
  Vallisa gets you out of work mode and settling in to your evening!
4. 03:00
  BBC Introducing on Asian Network with Jasmine Takhar—Introducing Nayna Nair’s track Run
  Jasmine hears from the BBC Introducing Artist of the Week, Nayna Nair from London.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Certified Mashups—Diljit Dosanjh, Chainsmokers and Shae Gill
  The biggest certified mashups from the Asian Network with Diljit Dosanjh and Chainsmokers
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Everyday Hustle—Asian Women Mean Business
  Founder of Asian Women Mean Business, Rupinder Kaur joins Harleen to discuss her career.
2. 06:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Manara
  Manara's bringing some house and garage spice to the Desi Dancefloor 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 with A.R. Rahman, Neha Kakkar, Manni Sandhu and lots more!
5. 11:00
  Haroon Rashid—Kicking off the week with big tunes
  Kicking off the week with big tunes, Gym Check and plenty of fun chat to keep you company.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—Protests in Iran
  Sam joins us to tell us about struggling to contact family in Iran, where he's from.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Rate or Slate
  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—Meet your Monday
  Jaz Singh is here to help you face the one thing you’ve been putting off.
5. 17:45
  Newsbeat—FA Cup draw
  After a classic weekend of FA Cup shocks, we hear who the underdogs want to take on next.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Vallisa
  Vallisa gets you moving out of work mode and settling in to your evening!
2. 20:00
  Asian Network's New Music Show with DJ Limelight—Essential listening
  Discover your new favourite artists, curated by DJ Limelight!
3. 22:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Sarover Aujla: Low Motivation? Let's reset with kindness
  Sarover shares gentle resets and feel-good music.
4. 23:00
  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.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Asian Network Trending—Gen Z on 2026
  Gen Z 2026: Hopes, hustle and headspace.
2. 01:00
  Asian Network Evenings—with Nadia Ali
  Nadia Ali gets you out of work mode and settling in to your evening!
3. 03:00
  Bobby Friction—Best of 2025 with Apna Sangeet, Dhee and Sliime
  Bobby Friction spins Live Jams from Nitin Sawhney and Zack Knight.
4. 05:00
  Asian Network Fresh—Naz6m, Arma and Diljit Dosanjh
  Brand new sounds from the Asian Network with Naz6m, Arma and Diljit Dosanjh

Tuesday 13 January 2026