How To Listen
DAB Radio
Analogue Radio
Listen Live on the Internet
Listen On-Demand on the Internet
Podcast
Freeview, Satellite and Digital Cable TV
Mobile
Other Devices
DAB Radio
Upgrade to a DAB digital radio and not only do you get better sound quality but you'll never have to retune to get BBC Asian Network as all stations stay on the same frequency. You'll also get text information displayed on the radio about the programme you're listening to and the track that's being played.
BBC info on digital radio
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Analogue Radio
In some parts of the UK you can hear the BBC Asian Network on the Medium Wave frequencies listed below. Check local listings online or Radio Times to find out if you can listen to the BBC Asian Network on MW in your area.
East Midlands: 837
West Midlands: 1458 and 828
Derbyshire: 1116 (7pm-1am)
Peterborough/North Cambridgeshire: 1449
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Listen Live on the Internet
You can listen to the Asian Network via Windows Media and Real by clicking on the Listen Live option at the top of each BBC Asian Network page.
If you don't have RealPlayer on your computer you can download it using the following links. Download RealPlayer. Find out more about RealPlayer or get help at IPlayer Help
(The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites)
You can find out more about listening to BBC Asian Network live at BBC Iplayer
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Listen On-Demand on the Internet
All of Asian Network’s programmes are available to listen on-demand for seven days after broadcast, using the BBC iPlayer.
If you are having problems listening, you can get help at BBC Audio Help
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Podcasts
Podcasting lets you automatically receive the latest episode of your chosen Asian Network programme as soon as it's available. You can subscribe to receive a podcast and get it delivered each week. All of Asian Network’s podcasts are free, and you can stop receiving the files at any time. If you'd rather not subscribe, you can download episodes of a podcast series individually. You can then listen to podcast episodes on your computer, or transfer them to a portable device, such as an mp3 player.
See all the podcasts available at BBC Asian Network Podcasts
Find out more about BBC Podcasts
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Freeview, Satellite and Digital Cable TV
Freeview on Channel 709
Freeview allows you to receive over 30 free digital TV channels, plus radio and interactive services, through your normal TV aerial. There is no contract, just a one-off payment for a set top box.
You can also access a version of our website by pressing red whilst listening to BBC Asian Network.
The Freeview channel for Asian Network is 709
BBC Digital TV
freeview.co.uk
Satellite on Channel 0119
If you have a dish you can listen to BBC Asian Network on digital satellite television on channel 0119
BBC Digital TV
Reception Advice
sky.com
Digital Cable Television on Channel 912
BBC Asian Network is available on Virgin Media channel 912.
Find out more about digital cable
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Mobile Services
If you have a WAP-enabled phone you can access our mobile site by texting MOBILE to 81869.
Alternatively, type this address into your mobile browser www.bbc.co.uk/mobile/asiannetwork
You'll get the latest Asian Network pictures, pictures to download, Asian Network events pictures, and our programme schedule.
The BBC does not charge for its mobile content. However, your operator's charges for using the internet on your phone will apply. Costs vary from operator to operator.
BBC Mobile Help
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Other Devices
MP3 Files
You can download and listen to our Podcasts on your mp3 player or on your mobile phone if it is enabled to play mp3 files.
Find out more about mp3 files
RSS Feeds
RSS feeds keep you up to date with all the latest information by bringing the latest links from different sites direct to you. Find out more at Feed Factory
Current RSS Feeds on Asian Network are listed below. We'll bring you more RSS feeds shortly.
Blog Feeds
Love Bollywood
Friction
Message Board Feeds
Film
Music
Nihal
Silver Street
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