Bobby Friction to leave weekday show for new weekly show on BBC Asian Network
BBC Asian Network announced today that Bobby Friction will front a brand-new specialist music show, launching in April 2025.
Moving from his current weekday show, Bobby’s new show will broadcast weekly and will bring specialist music, entertainment and exclusive soundtracks to audiences across the UK.
Alongside Bobby’s new show, three new weekday programmes will launch on the network fronted by Asian Network presenters (18:00-20:00, Monday-Wednesday), with more details to follow in 2025.
Over the past 19 years Bobby has presented numerous shows across the network, bringing listeners the best new British Asian music and South Asian beats from around the world. Since joining the station, Bobby has hosted BBC Asian Network’s Saturday afternoon ‘Album Chart Show’, presented the week nightly ‘Friction’ show, his own Drivetime show, and his current show, which broadcasts every Monday to Wednesday (18:00-20:00).
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Bobby Friction says, “I’m really looking forward to the next phase of my work with Asian Network. It’s been nearly 20 years since I started, and I still feel as fresh and as creative as my first day. Expect a very deep dive into South Asian music from across the planet with this new show.”
Head of BBC Asian Network, Ahmed Hussain says, ‘Bobby Friction is a huge part of the Asian Network family and will continue to be a pivotal part of the network. I look forward to hearing the energy and vibes Bobby brings to his new music show in 2025!’
