BBC Asian Network Schedule Friday 14 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Asian Network Fresh—14/08/2026
  
  Brand new sounds from the Asian Network.
2. 07:00
  
  Asian Network Breakfast—with Nikita Kanda
  
  We're kicking off the weekend with a Love Friday Mix from Kades!
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
  
  Haroon drops the biggest tracks gearing you up for the weekend.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  
  Newsbeat—14/08/2026
  
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
2. 13:00
  
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, with Haroon Rashid
  
  The best feel-good Bollywood anthems to get you singing, from the 90s, 00s, 10s and 20s!
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—with Hawa
  
  Hawa counts down the top 40 songs you've been downloading and streaming all week.
5. 17:00
  
  Asian Network Certified—with Hawa
  
  The ultimate Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B, and hip-hop mash up with Hawa.
6. 17:45
  
  Newsbeat—14/08/2026
  
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Panjabi Hit Squad—Jet Setter Celebrations
  
  Dee & Rav salute the jet setters! What's the soundtrack to your summer holiday?
2. 21:00
  
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, Kizzi sits in
  
  Kizzi sits in, bringing the energy to Friday night!
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—British-Bengali DJ Kye
  
  British-Bengali DJ Kye is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix.
2. 00:30
  
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—British-Pakistani DJ Haashim
  
  British-Pakistani DJ Haashim is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix.
3. 01:00
  
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, Spice Sessions
  
  DJ Manara takes you through three hours of pure flavour with Spice Sessions.
4. 04:00
  
  Pure Spice—Takeover, Bhangra Blends!
  
  DJ HV goes in the mix highlighting some of the best Bhangra edits and blends!
5. 05:00
  
  Asian Network Bollywood—Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems, with Saima
  
  The best feel-good Bollywood anthems to get you singing!