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Asian Network Represents initiative announces 12 new presenters

A dozen new voices will present on BBC Asian Network over the next year as part of its Represents initiative.

Publication date: 24.03.2026

BBC Asian Network Represents returns looking for new presenters

BBC Asian Network is looking for brand-new presenters for the return of Asian Network Represents.

Publication date: 19.01.2026

One More Laugh promises more laughs again

BBC Asian Network’s One More Laugh is returning to London this January with a night showcasing new comedy talent.

Publication date: 01.12.2025

BBC Asian Network launches new weekly speech show

BBC Asian Network is introducing a new speech and current affairs programme as part of its updated schedule from Monday 27 October.

Publication date: 15.10.2025

Asian Network Certified returns to Birmingham with live DJ sets

BBC Asian Network’s flagship club night, Asian Network Certified, is heading back to Birmingham this year.

Publication date: 23.09.2025

BBC Asian Network launches vote for ultimate chart number one

BBC Asian Network is celebrating 15 years of The Official Asian Music Chart with a public vote to find the number one track.

Publication date: 12.08.2025

Jaz Singh to host new BBC Asian Network afternoon show

Jaz Singh will host BBC Asian Network’s new afternoon show from 1 September, with Harleen Nottay, Kades and Mr.

Publication date: 08.08.2025

BBC to reduce news quotas on Asian Network and Radio Foyle

Ofcom has approved the BBC’s request to reduce its news and current affairs quotas for both BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Asian Network, following a consultation earlier this year.

Publication date: 31.07.2025

Bobby Friction and Amber Sandhu lose BBC Asian Network shows in move to Birmingham

Bobby Friction will leave his current weekday show to front a weekend show on BBC Asian Network, and Amber Sandhu will leave the station when it moves to Birmingham.

Publication date: 11.02.2025

BBC Asian Network is holding its next Comedy Night at the BBC Radio Theatre

BBC Asian Network Comedy returns with another live show at the BBC Radio Theatre next year.

Publication date: 06.12.2024