BBC Asian Network Schedule Thursday 13 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Asian Network's Shades On Mix with DJ Manara—13/08/2026
  
  DJ Manara goes in the mix.
2. 00:30
  
  Asian Network's Shades On Mix with DJ Manara—Vibes After Hours
  
  DJ Manara in the mix with the perfect late night soundtrack.
3. 01:00
  
  AJD—Badshah, Priya Ragu and Naz6m
  
  Whether you're in the car, at the gym or at home, AJD has you covered with big tunes.
4. 03:00
  
  Asian Network Punjabi—AJD, Beyond Bhangra: UK Garage
  
  AJD deep dives into how UK Garage has influenced generations of Punjabi artists.
5. 04:00
  
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, with Nileeka
  
  The best feelgood Bollywood anthems to get you singing!
6. 05:00
  
  The Everyday Hustle—Sabrina: Being an influencer
  
  In the second of a two part special, Sabrina discusses being an influencer with Harleen.
7. 05:30
  
  The Everyday Hustle—Organic tea: Jaspreet Kalley
  
  Jaspreet Kalley tells Harleen Nottay about how she juggles her business and home life.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—Destiny’s Child, A.R. Rahman and more...
  
  Asian Network Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
2. 07:00
  
  Asian Network Breakfast—Want to come to Asian Network Certified in Birmingham? Here's how!
  
  Want to go to this year's Asian Network Certified in Birmingham? Nikita has the details!
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 with Zaara
  
  Haroon and Asian Network Represents Zaara take a trip down to The Vault.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  
  Newsbeat—13/08/2026
  
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
2. 13:00
  
  Haroon Rashid—Soundtracking your afternoon
  
  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
  
  Vallisa—Thursdays are the new Love Friday with DJ Limelight and Vallisa!
  
  Thursdays are the new Love Friday with DJ Limelight and Vallisa!
5. 17:45
  
  Newsbeat—13/08/2026
  
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  AJD—DJ Harpz sits in to start the party
  
  DJ Harpz steps in for AJD with big tracks for your drive home, workout or kitchen disco.
2. 20:00
  
  Asian Network Punjabi—AJD, Beyond Bhangra - The sounds of Rock
  
  DJ Harpz explores how Punjabi music is bringing out its guitar riffs.
3. 21:00
  
  The Official British Asian Music Chart—with Kizzi
  
  Kizzi counts down your top 20 tracks according to sales, streams and downloads.
4. 22:00
  
  Bobby Friction—Schooling the Nation on Timbaland and Magoo Indian Flute
  
  Bobby Friction spotlights Star.One and DJ BalT plus Schools the Nation on Indian Flute.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—Kades
  
  Kades jumps on the decks for this week's Love Friday Mix!
2. 00:30
  
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—DJ Limelight
  
  DJ Limelight is bringing the vibes for this week's Love Friday Mix!
3. 01:00
  
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, Your Friday night party on Asian Network!
  
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
4. 04:00
  
  Asian Network Trending—12/08/2026
  
  The biggest stories that matter to Asian Network listeners across the UK with Amber Haque.
5. 05:00
  
  Asian Network Trending—A Summer of Sport
  
  Elite athletes, rising stars and sporting trailblazers. With Amber Haque.