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BBC Radio 1 extends breakfast with Greg James till 11am
Greg James will be on-air till 11am as the breakfast show gets extended by 30 minutes in the new Radio 1 summer schedule. The new timeslot starts on July 1st, when a few other changes also take place.Publication date: 20.06.2024
BBC releases plans for coverage of Glastonbury 2024
The BBC is the exclusive partner of Glastonbury and has released it’s plans for coverage of the festival which includes a six-week build up.Publication date: 30.05.2024
Dua Lipa Live Lounge Special to air on Radio 1 and BBC One
A BBC Radio 1 Dua Lipa Live Lounge Special is to air on the station and will also be broadcast on BBC One.Publication date: 30.04.2024
BBC wins Broadcaster of the Year at the New York Festivals radio awards
The BBC has been named as the 2024 Broadcaster of the Year Award for the second year running at the international New York Festivals radio awards. Gold trophies for the corporation include The Shamima Begum Story, Series 2 of I’m Not A Monster, and Believe in Magic.Publication date: 17.04.2024
First acts for Radio 1’s Dance Weekend Ibiza 2024 revealed
CamelPhat, Jazzy & Belters Only, Dom Dolla, Gorgon City, Armand Van Helden and more are lined up for Radio 1’s Dance Weekend Ibiza 2024.Publication date: 08.04.2024
Three new names set to join BBC Radio 1’s Residency
Ben Hemsley, Fleur Shore and Emerald are the newest names who will join BBC Radio 1’s Residency.Publication date: 03.04.2024
Two new presenters to join the Friday Early Breakfast slot on BBC Radio 1
Two new presenters will join BBC Radio 1 to take over the Friday Early Breakfast slot as part of a monthly rotation, beginning in April.Publication date: 25.03.2024
Third anniversary marked for BBC’s Across the UK plan
The BBC has given an update on the third anniversary of its Across the UK plan to boost production out of London.Publication date: 19.03.2024
Lauren Layfield and Shanequa Paris to host Radio 1’s Life Hacks
Lauren Layfield and Shanequa Paris are joining BBC Radio 1 as the new hosts of the station’s Life Hacks programme.Publication date: 07.03.2024
Jamie Laing says it’s taken him eight years to get to Radio 1
Jamie Laing says he was turned down by BBC Radio 1 eight years ago and has been trying to get a job there ever since.Publication date: 04.03.2024