BBC Asian Network Schedule Thursday 1 October 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Shades On Mix with DJ Manara—01/10/2026
  DJ Manara goes in the mix.
2. 00:30
  Asian Network's Shades On Mix with DJ Manara—24/09/2026
  DJ Manara goes in the mix.
3. 01:00
  AJD—A brand new All Star Anthems mix
  AJD brings two hours of big tunes and the All Star Anthems mix.
4. 03:00
  Asian Network Punjabi—AJD, Punjabi 360: Spotlighting an influential producer
  AJD spotlights one of the most influential producers in the Punjabi scene.
5. 04:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, with Nikita Kanda
  The best feel-good Bollywood anthems to get you singing!
6. 05:00
  The Everyday Hustle—with Harleen Nottay
  Tips, tricks and inspirational ideas to help work and life with Harleen Nottay
7. 05:30
  The Everyday Hustle—Pre-loved fashion: Saika Waheed from The Tejori
  Saika Waheed tells Harleen Nottay about creating an online platform for pre-loved fashion.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Asian Network Certified Mashups—Zack Knight, Doja Cat and Jonita Gandhi!
  The biggest certified mashups at the Asian Network.
2. 07:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—with Nikita Kanda
  We hit the streets for Poll the People! Can you guess how the public answered?
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—The Vault
  Haroon is playing all the hottest tracks and pulls out a classic from The Vault.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—01/10/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
2. 13:00
  Haroon Rashid—Afternoon fun
  Haroon has all the big tunes, current and classic, to keep you company through the day.
3. 14:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—with Haroon Rashid
  Haroon Rashid plays Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
4. 15:00
  Jaz Singh—01/10/2026
  Big tunes and good vibes!
5. 17:45
  Newsbeat—01/10/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  AJD—01/10/2026
  AJD's ready to get the party started with a huge All Star Anthems Mix and nonstop tunes.
2. 20:00
  Asian Network Punjabi—AJD, 01/10/2026
  Essential Punjabi sounds courtesy of AJD.
3. 21:00
  The Official British Asian Music Chart—with Jasmine Takhar
  Jasmine Takhar counts down your top 20 tracks according to sales, streams and downloads.
4. 22:00
  Bobby Friction—A Live Jam from the archives
  Bobby brings leftfield finds, big musical crossovers and stories behind the records.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—02/10/2026
  Exclusive mixes - and not just for Friday!
2. 00:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—25/09/2026
  Exclusive mixes - and not just for Friday!
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, 25/09/2026
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
4. 04:00
  Asian Network Trending—30/09/2026
  The biggest stories that matter to Asian Network listeners across the UK with Amber Haque.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Trending—30/09/2026
  The biggest stories that matter to Asian Network listeners across the UK with Amber Haque.