BBC Asian Network Schedule Friday 23 January 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—23/01/2026
  Exclusive mixes - and not just for Friday!
2. 00:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—DJ Nitu
  DJ Nitu has this week's Love Friday Mix to get you ready for the weekend!
3. 01:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—DJ KAJ
  DJ KAJ is on the decks for this week's Love Friday Mix, featuring the biggest tracks!
4. 01:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—DJ Manara
  Exclusive mixes - and not just for Friday. DJ Manara AKA Queen of Blend is in the mix!
5. 02:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—Kizzi
  Kizzi is on the decks for the Love Friday Mix!
6. 02:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—DJ Nitu
  The Love Friday party has started as Dj Nitu, drops the heaviest beats and Anthems.
7. 03:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—Kades
  Kades has the Love Friday Mix to get you hyped for Asian Network Certified!
8. 03:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—Virdi Mazaria
  Virdi Mazaria is on the decks for the Love Friday Mix.
9. 04:00
  Asian Network Trending—21/01/2026
  The biggest stories affecting Asian Network listeners across the UK.
10. 05:00
  Asian Network Trending—Polar Preet: Pushing limits to the Ends of the Earth
  Polar Preet: Pushing limits to the Ends of the Earth
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Asian Network Fresh—23/01/2026
  Brand new sounds from the Asian Network.
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—Setting you up for the weekend with a Love Friday Mix from DJ Kye
  Setting you up for the weekend with a Love Friday Mix from DJ Kye
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—23/01/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Superfan
  Haroon chats to the biggest stars in the Asian movie scene and plays a game of Superfan.
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
  Who will be moving up or down the charts this week? Tune in to find out more!
5. 17:00
  Asian Network Certified—with Nayha
  Your daily mix of Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B, hip-hop and more with Nayha.
6. 17:45
  Newsbeat—23/01/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Panjabi Hit Squad—Bollyhood mixtape
  Dee and Rav are throwing the ultimate party. Bollyhood, where Bollywood meets hip-hop!
2. 21:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, Friday night energy!
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Aiks
  Aiks is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix from London and dropping big sounds.
2. 00:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Ramnik
  Ramnik is stepping into the Mix and bringing the UKG and Panjabi heat from Slough!
3. 01:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, The Realm
  Manara's back with three hours of bouncy club tunes, immortal throwbacks and dance music.
4. 04:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, Dav Juss: Hot and heavy
  Dav Juss is turning up the temperature this week and it’s your OFFICIAL summertime party!
5. 05:00
  Asian Network R&B—Jernade Miah, Jay Sean and Saloni
  Nonstop Asian Network bangers with Jernade Miah, Jay Sean and Saloni

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