BBC Asian Network
“Celebrating British Asian identity”
1458 / 837 / 828 AMDAB: BBC National DAB (12B)Live online
How to listen to BBC Asian Network
Medium wave (AM)828 AM, 837 AM and 1449 AM and others
4 transmitters
DAB digital radioBBC National DAB, block 12B
Across most of the UK – scan your radio
OnlineLive stream on this page
Smart speaker“Play BBC Asian Network”
Ask Alexa or Google
About BBC Asian Network
BBC Asian Network is a national BBC station, broadcasting on 1458 / 837 / 828 AM, and on DAB via the BBC National DAB multiplex.
RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts BBC Asian Network's weekly audience at 548,000 listeners, a 0.3% share of all UK radio listening.
BBC Asian Network frequencies
The strongest transmitters are listed below. BBC Asian Network has 4 FM/AM transmitters in total – see every frequency by area.
Medium wave (AM)
| Area | Frequency | Transmitter | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands | 1458 AM | Langley Mill | 5 kW |
| Midlands | 837 AM | Freemens Common | 700 W |
| Midlands | 828 AM | Sedgley | 200 W |
| Midlands | 1449 AM | Gunthorpe | 150 W |
DAB digital radio
| Multiplex | Block | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BBC National DAB National | 12B | UK |
Source: Ofcom technical parameters, 15 September 2026.