BBC Asian Network TV Guide — Sunday, 18 October 2026

Browse the full BBC Asian Network TV guide for Sunday, 18 October 2026. 17 programmes listed , including 3 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

1. 00:00 1h

   Pure Spice Takeover

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   Another hour of Pure Spice Takeover

   Another hour of Pure Spice Takeover, packed with big tunes, feel good favourites, fresh picks and unexpected moments

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2. 01:00 3h

   Kizzi

   The biggest and best tunes, Asian anthems and mixes
3. 04:00 30m

   Asian Network's Club Hit Squad Mix

   The ultimate South Asian club night with Panjabi Hit Squad
4. 04:30 30m

   Asian Network's Club Hit Squad Mix

   The ultimate South Asian club night with Panjabi Hit Squad
5. 05:00 1h

   Asian Network Celebrates

   Lata Mangeshkar

   Lata Mangeshkar was an iconic playback singer. The Nightingale of India. She recorded more than 30,000 songs in her career spanning more than seven decades. BBC Asian Network honours a contemporary cultural legend. Featuring BBC exclusive archive footage.

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Morning

1. 06:00 30m

   Asian Network Throwback Bollywood Mix with Gagan Grewel

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   Music from the world of Bollywood
2. 06:30 30m

   Asian Network Throwback Bollywood Mix with Gagan Grewel

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   Music from the world of Bollywood
3. 07:00 1h

   Asian Network Bollywood Sing-Along Anthems with Trishala

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   The best feelgood Bollywood anthems to get you singing
4. 08:00 2h

   Asian Network Breakfast with SMASHBengali

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   A mix of big tunes, chaos and another round of Guess the Gibberish
5. 10:00 1h

   Asian Network Certified Throwbacks with SMASHBengali

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   The biggest anthems from the good times
6. 11:00 2h

   Asian Network Bollywood with Gagan Grewal

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   Music from the world of Bollywood

Daytime

1. 13:00 2h

   Asian Network Punjabi with Dipps Bhamrah

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   The best in bhangra music and Punjabi entertainment

   Dipps Bhamrah presents the best in bhangra music and Punjabi entertainment

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2. 15:00 2h

   Asian Network's Bengali Entertainment Show with Nadia Ali
3. 17:00 2h

   Asian Network's Pakistani Entertainment Show with Kan D Man

   Pakistani music, entertainment and news

Tonight's Highlights

1. 19:00 2h

   Asian Network's South Indian and Tamil Entertainment Show with Pritt

   Tamil, South Indian and Sri Lankan music and entertainment
2. 21:00 2h

   Bobby Friction

   Music, entertainment and special exclusives
3. 23:00 1h

   Asian Network Represents

   New voices and new sounds from the Asian Network