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BBC Radio 1 to air Calvin Harris homecoming
Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance will carry Calvin Harris live from Glasgow’s Hampden Park across the UKPublication date: 13.07.2026
Calvin Harris homecoming concert to air live across BBC platforms
BBC Radio 1, Radio 1 Dance and BBC Sounds will broadcast Calvin Harris' homecoming concert live from GlasgowPublication date: 10.07.2026
BBC Radio 1 extends Greg James for the summer
Greg James will get an extra half hour on BBC Radio 1 Breakfast this summer to make up for his time off at Taylor Swift's wedding(!)Publication date: 09.07.2026
Sam Darlaston joins Radio 1 to host Early Breakfast
Former KISS FM presenter, Sam Darlaston has joined BBC Radio 1 to host the stations Friday morning Early Breakfast show throughout July.Publication date: 03.07.2026
BBC radio stations lead summer music coverage
The BBC’s radio stations will play a central role in a wide-ranging summer of music programming across the corporation.Publication date: 25.06.2026
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