BBC Asian Network

BBC Asian Network is a predominantly South Asian embossed radio program of the BBC. Since 2002 it is to receive particular on digital radio, satellite and the Internet.

Origin of this culture and music program is a 1976 -created series on BBC Radio Leicester in response to the gradual formation of a South Asian sub-culture especially in the transmission area around Leicester. In 1988, the formats were also published on BBC WM, the local program for West Midlands and South Staffordshire. In 1996, the Asian Network 's own medium-wave frequencies; in the course of establishing the DAB receiver technology, it is now accessible throughout the UK in digital quality.

The main target group are so-called British Asians under the age of 35, however, the program is also to interested listeners of all ages and nationalities. Broadcast is in English as well as in the South Asian languages ​​such as Hindi, Punjabi or Urdu.

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