BBC Asian Network Schedule Friday 17 April 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—MR.O
  
  MR.O jumps on the decks for this week's Love Friday Mix!
2. 00:30
  
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—AS Kullar
  
  AS Kullar is on the decks for this week's Love Friday Mix!
3. 01:00
  
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, MR.O soundtracking your Friday night party!
  
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
4. 04:00
  
  Asian Network Trending—Asha Bhosle’s legacy, marking Vaisakhi and a fight for answers
  
  Fans pay tribute to Asha Bhosle, Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi and a family fights for answers.
5. 05:00
  
  Asian Network Trending—Malala's brother Khushal on fleeing the Taliban and facing the manosphere
  
  Malala Yousafzai's brother Khushal on fleeing Pakistan and helping young men.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Asian Network Fresh—Sukha, Afusic and Karam Brar!
  
  Brand new sounds from the Asian Network.
2. 07:00
  
  Asian Network Breakfast—Smash v Nikita - who will win?
  
  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—The Apprentice debrief
  
  Haroon debriefs The Apprentice final and it's Zayn's album release day!
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  
  Newsbeat—Zayn's new album
  
  After weeks of waiting, Konnakol is out. Fans Aurealia and Adz give us their reaction.
2. 13:00
  
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Asha Bhosle interview from the archive
  
  Haroon plays an Asha Bhosle interview from the archive and a game of Superfan.
3. 14:00
  
  Asian Network Certified—with Haroon Rashid
  
  Asian Network Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
4. 15:00
  
  The Official Asian Music Chart—Top 40 Coutdown
  
  Vallisa counts down the top 40 songs you've been downloading and streaming all week.
5. 17:00
  
  Asian Network Certified—with Vallisa
  
  Cross genre mixes from Bollywood, Bhangra, UK Garage, R&B, and Hip-Hop. Turn it up!
6. 17:45
  
  Newsbeat—Arvid Lindblad's on!
  
  The youngest ever British F1 driver talks racing, fashion, and advice from Verstappen.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Panjabi Hit Squad—Asha Bhosle tribute
  
  Dee and Rav step into the mix with a special tribute celebrating Asha Bhosle.
2. 21:00
  
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, Certified energy with MR.O!
  
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
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Late
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!