Latest news about BBC Radio 1
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Matt Brittin appointed BBC director-general
Matt Brittin will lead the BBC as DG from May, replacing Tim Davie.Publication date: 25.03.2026
Greg James completes epic Comic Relief cycle, raising £4m
Greg James has completed his Comic Relief cycling challenge, raising more than £4m for charity.Publication date: 21.03.2026
Radio 1 confirms spring Friday early breakfast duo
BBC Radio 1 is giving two more emerging presenters a monthly shot at its Friday Early Breakfast show this spring.Publication date: 12.03.2026
Prince of Wales joins BBC Radio 1 for mental health discussion
The Prince of Wales has joined BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks for a special programme focused on mental health and male suicide.Publication date: 18.02.2026
Greg James sets 1,000km Radio 1 ride target challenge
Greg James will broadcast live while cycling 1,000km for Red Nose Day this year.Publication date: 12.02.2026
Rhodri Talfan Davies to take interim BBC DG job
Rhodri Talfan Davies is set to become Interim Director-General of the BBC from early April.Publication date: 28.01.2026
BBC Radio 1 names Skye Newman as Sound of 2026 winner
Skye Newman has been named as winner of BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026, following a vote by more than 170 music industry experts from across the UK and beyond.Publication date: 09.01.2026
Greg James goes live again on Christmas Day at BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 has confirmed its Christmas Takeover line-up and revealed a Christmas Day schedule that includes Greg James presenting...Publication date: 10.12.2025
Radio 1 Big Weekend heads to Sunderland
Greg James has announced BBC Radio 1 will take its Big Weekend to Herrington Country Park in Sunderland next year.Publication date: 18.11.2025
Kash and Pharaoh G join BBC Radio 1Xtra Fridays
BBC Radio 1Xtra is refreshing its Friday night line-up from April, introducing new presenters Kash and Pharaoh G and moving some of its flagship shows.Publication date: 13.11.2025