BBC Asian Network (128k)

BBC Asian Network is a national BBC radio station celebrating British Asian identity, creativity and contemporary culture. Its output connects music and conversation from the UK, South Asia and the wider diaspora, giving listeners a mix that moves between Bollywood, Bhangra, Punjabi sounds, UK garage, R&B, hip-hop, Afrobeats and emerging cross-genre music. The station is not simply a music stream: it also explores the stories, people and ideas shaping British Asian life. Music programming is a major part of the schedule. Asian Network Certified brings together current and classic tracks across Bollywood, Bhangra, UK garage, R&B and hip-hop, while Certified Throwbacks revisits familiar anthems. Dedicated strands such as Asian Network Bollywood, Punjabi-focused programmes, specialist mixes and artist celebrations give individual scenes and musical traditions room to breathe. The station also features new music, guest DJs and mixes from artists and selectors working across the UK and internationally. The presenter line-up includes familiar voices such as Nikita Kanda, Haroon Rashid, Nadia Ali, Jasmine Takhar, Jaz Singh, Kan D Man and other specialist contributors. Shows and presenters can vary across the week, with breakfast, daytime, evening and late-night programming. Check the live BBC schedule for the current day's presenters, programme titles and timings rather than relying on an old listing. Beyond music, Asian Network carries Newsbeat and dedicated discussion, documentary and interview strands. Programmes such as Asian Network Trending and The Everyday Hustle cover subjects relevant to listeners, including community stories, business, identity, entertainment and current affairs. BBC Introducing on Asian Network also helps spotlight emerging artists and new releases. BBC Sounds is the main online destination for live listening and programme discovery. It provides the live stream, schedule, programme pages and selected on-demand episodes, so listeners can catch up when available. The official station website also highlights current shows, features and music coverage. BBC Asian Network is particularly valuable for listeners who want British Asian voices and culture represented alongside a wide-ranging soundtrack. Whether you are looking for Bollywood favourites, Punjabi and Bhangra music, new UK Asian artists, specialist mixes or thoughtful conversation, the station offers a distinctive national service. Use the official schedule to find what is on now and BBC Sounds to listen live or explore available programmes.