BBC Asian Network
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| Radio station ( public law ) | |
| reception | Satellite , DAB , medium wave , internet |
| Reception area | United Kingdom |
| Start of transmission | 1996 (as an independent program) |
| Broadcaster | BBC |
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BBC Asian Network is a predominantly South Asian embossed radio program of the BBC . Since 2002 it has been available in particular via digital radio , satellite and the Internet .
The origin of this culture and music program is a series of programs on BBC Radio Leicester created in 1976 in response to the gradual formation of a South Asian subculture, especially in the broadcasting area around Leicester . In 1988 the formats were also distributed on BBC WM , the local program for West Midlands and South Staffordshire . In 1996 the Asian Network received its own medium wave frequencies ; In the course of the establishment of DAB reception technology, it can now be received in digital quality throughout Great Britain .
The main target group are so-called British Asians under 35 years of age, but the program is also aimed at interested listeners of all ages and nationalities. It is broadcast in English as well as in the respective South Asian languages such as Hindi , Punjabi or Urdu .
Web links
| analog and digital |
Radio 1 • Radio 2 • Radio 3 • Radio 4 • Radio 5 Live • BBC Asian Network • BBC Local Radio (various local programs) • BBC World Service (international service) |
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