BBC Asian Network Schedule Friday 20 February 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—Ramnik
  Ramnik has this week's Love Friday Mix to get you ready for the weekend!
2. 00:30
  Asian Network's Love Friday Mix—DJ SHRAII
  DJ SHRAII has this week's Love Friday Mix to get you ready for the weekend!
3. 01:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, MR.O is soundtracking your Friday night party!
  MR.O brings the energy to Friday nights!
4. 04:00
  Asian Network Trending—18/02/2026
  The biggest stories affecting Asian Network listeners across the UK. With Amber Haque.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Trending—18/02/2026
  The biggest stories affecting Asian Network listeners across the UK.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Asian Network Fresh—20/02/2026
  Brand new sounds from the Asian Network.
2. 07:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—with Nikita Kanda
  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—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—20/02/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
2. 13:00
  Asian Network Bollywood—Haroon Rashid, Superfan
  Haroon chats to the biggest stars in the Asian movie scene and plays a game of Superfan.
3. 14:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—with Haroon Rashid
  Asian Network Certified Throwback bangers! Big anthems you haven't heard in ages!
4. 15:00
  The Official Asian Music Chart—The Top 40 countdown
  Nayha reveals the songs you've been downloading and streaming this week.
5. 17:00
  Asian Network Certified—with Nayha
  Your daily mix of Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B, hip-hop and more with Nayha.
6. 17:45
  Newsbeat—20/02/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Panjabi Hit Squad—The next episode
  Dee and Rav set the show right with a Fire 15 Mix and a hip-hop Club Hit Squad Mix!
2. 21:00
  Asian Network Certified—MR.O, AJD sits in
  AJD in the mix on Asian Network Certified!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—Henna
  Henna is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix and blending the slickest sounds.
2. 00:30
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—SAIKAT
  SAIKAT is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix and blending the slickest sounds.
3. 01:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, Viva Forever
  Roses are dead, Violets ain’t blue, Manara says the music sounds better with YOU!
4. 04:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, DJ Ishu's disco and global sounds special
  DJ Ishu jumps on the decks for a blend of Asian beats mixed with disco and global sounds.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network R&B—18/02/2026
  Nonstop Asian Network bangers!