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What is BBC Asian Network?
BBC Asian Network is the home of new British Asian music, Bollywood, Punjabi and South Asian entertainment, news and debate for young British Asians. It broadcasts from Birmingham.
Weekdays start with Asian Network Breakfast with Nikita Kanda from 7 to 10am. On Friday afternoon Hawa presents The Official Asian Music Chart, and on Sunday you can hear Bollywood and Punjabi shows.
BBC Asian Network schedule and shows
| Show | When |
|---|---|
| Asian Network Breakfast with Nikita Kanda | Mon–Fri, 7–10am |
| Haroon Rashid | Mon–Thu, 11am–3pm |
| AJD | Mon–Thu, 3–5:45pm |
| Asian Network Evenings with Kan D Man | Mon–Thu, 6–8pm |
| The Official Asian Music Chart with Hawa | Fri, 3–5pm |
| Asian Network Bollywood with Gagan Grewal | Sun, 11am–1pm |
| Asian Network Punjabi with Dipps Bhamrah | Sun, 1–3pm |
| Bobby Friction | Sun, 9–11pm |
Updated in October 2026. Times and presenters may change; UK time.
BBC Asian Network frequency: AM and DAB
| Area | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1458 AM |
| Wolverhampton | 828 AM |
| Leicester | 837 AM |
| Peterborough | 1449 AM |
You can also listen to BBC Asian Network on DAB digital radio (BBC National DAB (12B)).
How to listen to BBC Asian Network online
Open this page on your computer, phone or tablet and start the player. You do not need an app or an account. In the car you can connect your phone to the car stereo via Bluetooth.
Frequently asked questions
Who presents Asian Network Breakfast?
Nikita Kanda, Monday to Friday from 7 to 10am.
Where can I hear BBC Asian Network?
On national DAB, on medium wave in parts of the Midlands, on TV and online.
Contact BBC Asian Network
- Address: BBC Asian Network, The Mailbox, Birmingham B1 1RF
- Website: bbc.co.uk
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