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Izzy Bossy to host new show on BBC Radio 1Xtra in schedule changes
A new Friday night show led by Izzy Bossy will headline a wider schedule update on BBC Radio 1Xtra. The station is introducing a late night show from 11pm to 1am every Friday, starting on 24 April, with Izzy hosting Friday Night Party with Izzy Bossy.Publication date: 02.04.2026
Sian Anderson moves to host 1Xtra weekday afternoon show
Sian Anderson will move into BBC Radio 1Xtra’s weekday afternoon slot from September.Publication date: 19.03.2026
Radio 1Xtra launches first club night event
BBC Radio 1Xtra is taking its DJs into a live club setting for the first time with a new London event in April.Publication date: 04.03.2026
Craig David, Lethal Bizzle and Tinie Tempah join 1Xtra for Black History Month
Craig David, Lethal Bizzle and Tinie Tempah are among the names joining BBC Radio 1Xtra this October as the station celebrates Black History Month.Publication date: 02.10.2025
Fee Mak becomes patron of Newham homelessness charity
BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Fee Mak has joined East London homelessness charity Your Place as Patron.Publication date: 16.09.2025
BBC Radio 1Xtra celebrates Notting Hill Carnival with special weekender
BBC Radio 1Xtra is marking Notting Hill Carnival 2025 with a full week of special programming and a Carnival Weekender across the August bank holiday.Publication date: 20.08.2025
AJ Tracey debuts new album live at BBC Maida Vale with 1Xtra
AJ Tracey has launched his new album Don’t Die Before You’re Dead in an exclusive live event hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra at the BBC Maida Vale Studios.Publication date: 13.06.2025
BBC radio unveils full Glastonbury 2025 broadcast plans across networks
BBC radio will deliver extensive coverage of Glastonbury 2025 with live shows, exclusive interviews and music specials across Radio 6 Music, Radio 1, Radio 2, 1Xtra and Radio 4.Publication date: 03.06.2025
BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Carnival Weekender celebrates Soca and dancehall
BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Carnival Weekender includes special shows, exclusive interviews, and Carnival mixes.Publication date: 24.08.2024
UK rapper Bashy launches new album with exclusive 1Xtra special
West London rapper and actor, Bashy has launched his latest album Being Poor is Expensive with an exclusive 1Xtra special at the BBC Maida Vale studios.Publication date: 11.07.2024