BBC Asian Network Schedule Saturday 17 January 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Ramnik
  Ramnik is stepping into the Mix and bringing the UKG and Panjabi heat from Slough!
2. 00:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Ruuz
  Ruuz is stepping into the first Desi Dancefloor Mix of 2026 with pure heat from London.
3. 01:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, The Pleasure Principle
  Manara's in the mix for 3 hours of club cuts, fiery Asian bops and the sweetest vocals.
4. 04:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, Ramnik: U K Ji
  In for another week of Pure Spice Takeover, Ramnik presents U K Ji.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network R&B—Zack Knight, Arjun and Shubh
  Nonstop Asian Network bangers with Zack Knight, Arjun and Shubh
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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
  The Everyday Hustle—2025 top takeaways
  Harleen Nottay looks at what her top takeaways have been for running your own business.
3. 07:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Sarover Aujla: Low Motivation? Let's reset with kindness
  Sarover shares gentle resets and feel-good music.
4. 08:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—with SMASHBengali
  SMASHBengali takes charge of your Saturday with big tunes!
5. 10:00
  Asian Network Certified—with SMASHBengali
  SMASHBengali turns DJ Smash with Amit Mishra, Jasmine Sandlas, Calvin Harris and Eminem!
6. 11:00
  Vallisa—Soundtrack your Saturday
  Soundtrack your Saturday with big tunes, certified mashups and brainteasers!
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—with Vallisa
  Certified Throwbacks from Britney Spears to Babbu Maan, Pitbull to PBN - in the mix!
2. 15:00
  Gura—Shankeya sits in
  Two weeks into January… have you already ditched your resolutions?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  DJ Kizzi—Saturday night anthems
  The ultimate Saturday evening warm-up on BBC Asian Network.
2. 21:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, The Realm
  Manara's back with three hours of bouncy club tunes, immortal throwbacks and dance music.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, Dav Juss: Hot and heavy
  Dav Juss is turning up the temperature this week and it’s your OFFICIAL summertime party!
2. 01:00
  DJ Kizzi—Nonstop party bangers
  The ultimate Saturday evening warm-up on BBC Asian Network.
3. 04:00
  Asian Network's Club Hit Squad Mix—Panjabi classics celebrating Lohri
  Dee and Rav are coming in strong with Panjabi classics to celebrate Lohri!
4. 04:30
  Asian Network's Club Hit Squad Mix—Asian Afrobeat
  Dee and Rav are stepping into 2026 with an Asian Afrobeat mix.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Celebrates—Akshay Kumar
  Join Gagan Grewal as Asian Network Celebrates the one and only Akshay Kumar!