BBC Asian Network Schedule Saturday 21 February 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Desi Dancefloor Mix—DJ SHIVXNI
  DJ SHIVXNI is taking over the mix this week!
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!
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Morning
1. 06:00
  The Everyday Hustle—South Asian dance choreographer: Sonia Sabri
  Sonia Sabri, who runs her own South Asian dance and music company, joins Harleen Nottay.
2. 06:30
  The Everyday Hustle—Jashaan Gill
  Jashaan Gill talks to Harleen Nottay about how he headlined New York Fashion Week.
3. 07:00
  Asian Network Motivation—with Sarover Aulja: What Happens When Life Doesn’t Go To Plan?
  Life doesn’t always follow the script. Sarover opens up on reinvention and finding purpose
4. 08:00
  Asian Network Breakfast—with Bobby Friction
  Bobby Friction wakes you up the right way with a game of Guess the Gibberish.
5. 10:00
  Asian Network Certified—with Bobby Friction
  Bobby Friction spins Amrit Maan, Raool, FAYDEE and Raja Kumari in Asian Network Certified.
6. 11:00
  Vallisa—Can you crack the Popcorn Puzzle?
  Vallisa has got big tunes for your Saturday, plus can you crack the Popcorn Puzzle?
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Afternoon
1. 14:00
  Asian Network Certified Throwbacks—with Vallisa
  Lady Gaga to Lata Mangeshkar, Gupsy Aujla to Gwen Stefani - Throwbacks in the mix!
2. 15:00
  Gura—Shankeya sits in: Acts of kindness and giving back
  Shankeya sits in and in the spirit of Ramadan, what weekly good deeds do you practise?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  DJ Kizzi—AJD sits in
  AJD sits in for Kizzi with your ultimate Saturday evening warm-up on BBC Asian Network.
2. 21:00
  Pure Spice—DJ Manara, Roll with it
  Pay close attention, Manara’s taking you to another dimension.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Pure Spice—Takeover, DJ Ishu’s Garage and Grime
  DJ Ishu gets into her Garage and Grime bag for this week’s Pure Spice Takeover.
2. 01:00
  DJ Kizzi—Valentine's vibes for your Saturday!
  The ultimate Saturday evening warm-up on BBC Asian Network.
3. 04:00
  Asian Network's Club Hit Squad Mix—A Valentine's Mix
  Love is in the air… and so is the bass. Dee and Rav are setting the mood this Valentine’s.
4. 04:30
  Asian Network's Club Hit Squad Mix—Heavy hitters!
  Panjabi Hit Squad are bringing the ultimate face-off UK vs US.
5. 05:00
  Asian Network Celebrates—Sridevi
  Gagan Grewal pays tribute to the legendary Sridevi!