BBC Asian Network Schedule Saturday 18 April 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—London-based DJ Ishu
  Ishu is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix and repping London with the slickest blends.
2. 00:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Aiks
  Aiks is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix from London and dropping big sounds.
3. 01:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, Garage Casanova
  Manara’s back bringing you three hours of UKG and house layered with Desi flavour.
4. 04:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, Rap Radar with Anj Kay
  Anj Kay gets into her rap bag for her second Pure Spice Takover!
5. 05:00
  Asian Network R&B—Zack Knight, OMY and SHVVN!
  Nonstop Asian Network bangers!
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Everyday Hustle—Inspiring generations: Tandy Virdee
  Tandy Virdee tells Harleen Nottay how he and his sons created a new brand during Covid.
2. 06:30
  The Everyday Hustle—Pop-up to permanent restaurant: Sabzi
  Father and son entrepreneurs, Gary and Steven tell Harleen Nottay about their restaurant.
3. 07:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Kiran Morjaria: Small habits
  Start small, stay consistent - build habits that stick and become your best self.
4. 08:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—with SMASHBengali
  SMASHBengali takes charge with huge tunes from Bilal Saeed, Roach Killa and Zulekha.
5. 10:00
  Asian Network Certified—with SMASHBengali
  SMASHBengali turns DJ Smash with 60 minutes of tunes from Bohemia, CKay and Tru-Skool.
6. 11:00
  Vallisa—Will you be Lost in Bollywood?
  Can you guess the movie from our cryptic commentary or will you be Lost in Bollywood?
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—with Vallisa
  Throwbacks in the mix from AS Kang to Ashanti, Bally Sagoo to Beyonce - it's Certified!
2. 15:00
  Gura—Good intentions, but backfired?
  Has there been a time where you’ve done something nice and it backfired?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Kizzi—Saturday night anthems with Kizzi
  The ultimate Saturday evening warm-up on BBC Asian Network.
2. 21:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, Spinning out
  Manara's in with a cruise through deep selections, club classics and British legends.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, with Anj Kay: More energy, more passion!
  Anj Kay kicks off her third Pure Spice Takeover with more energy, more passion!
2. 01:00
  Kizzi—Your Saturday just got better!
  The ultimate Saturday evening warm-up on BBC Asian Network.
3. 04:00
  Asian Network's Club Hit Squad Mix—Manara's Desi Warehouse Rave
  DJ Manara steps into the Mix for 30 minutes and she’s bringing nothing but spice.
4. 04:30
  Asian Network's Club Hit Squad Mix—Golden era of 2010–2020
  Panjabi Hit Squad are taking you straight back to the golden era of 2010–2020 in this mix.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Celebrates—Karan Johar
  Gagan Grewal presents a special tribute to the iconic filmmaker Karan Johar!