BBC Asian Network TV Guide — Saturday, 16 May 2026

Browse the full BBC Asian Network TV guide for Saturday, 16 May 2026. 15 programmes listed , including 2 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 30m

Desi Dancefloor Mix

Panjabi Hit Squad deliver a special Desi Dancefloor Mix. Produced in Birmingham by Glenvale Media for BBC Asian Network.

00:30 30m

Desi Dancefloor Mix

A new DJ is stepping into the Desi Dancefloor Mix and blending the slickest sounds. Wherever you are, hit play on the BBC Sounds app or download it and take the vibes with you. Produced in Birmingham by Glenvale Media for BBC Asian Network.

01:00 3h

Pure Spice with DJ Manara

Brand new Asian sounds from the Queen of the Blend. Produced in Birmingham by Glenvale Media for BBC Asian Network.

04:00 1h

Pure Spice-The Takeover

Brand new Asian sounds in the mix. Produced in Birmingham by Glenvale Media for BBC Asian Network.

05:00 1h

Asian Network R&B Anthems

Nonstop Asian Network bangers!

Morning

06:00 30m

The Everyday Hustle

with Harleen Nottay

Tips, tricks and inspirational ideas to help you work smarter and make your life easier.

06:30 30m

The Everyday Hustle

with Harleen Nottay

Tips, tricks and inspirational ideas to help you work smarter and make your life easier.

07:00 1h

Asian Network Motivation

Get motivated with help from the Asian Network! Produced in Birmingham by Voxwave for BBC Asian Network.

08:00 2h

Asian Network Breakfast

with Hawa

Hawa takes charge of your weekend wake-up. Produced in Birmingham by Glenvale Media for BBC Asian Network.

10:00 1h

Asian Network Certified

with Hawa

Hawa turns DJ Smash with the biggest mixes! Produced in Birmingham by Glenvale Media for BBC Asian Network.

11:00 3h

Vallisa

Music, chat and entertainment from the world of Bollywood and the UK with Vallisa. Produced in Birmingham by Voxwave for BBC Asian Network.

Daytime

14:00 1h

Asian Network Certified Throwbacks

with Vallisa

Asian Network Certified Throwback bangers. Big anthems and tunes you haven't heard in ages! From Bollywood, Bhangra, hip-hop, R&B, UK garage and British Asian beats all mashed up!

15:00 3h

Gura

Gura brings the energy, tunes and fun vibes to your radio! Produced in Birmingham by Glenvale Media for BBC Asian Network.

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 3h

DJ Kizzi

Kizzi's got the vibes for your Saturday!

Kizzi soundtracks your Saturday nights with the biggest and best tunes, Asian anthems and mixes. Test your music knowledge with Finish the Lyric and let us know what you're up to for Soundtrack Selector! Plus, you'll get to gear up for your evening with the Weekend Anthem and House Party Mix. To listen on most smart speakers just 'ask BBC Sounds to play Kizzi'. Produced in Birmingham by The Resonate Agency for BBC Asian Network.

21:00 3h