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Mylo and Rosie join BBC Radio 1 following Hits Radio departure

Danny Mylo and Rosie Madison are joining BBC Radio 1 following their departure from Hits Radio.

Publication date: 01.07.2025

Greg James Breakfast Show extended in Radio 1 summer schedule changes

BBC Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James will run until 11am, Monday – Thursday throughout the summer until September.

Publication date: 01.07.2025

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

Sophie Habboo covers Vick Hope on Radio 1 and GK Barry hosts weekends

Sophie Habboo will join her husband Jamie Laing on BBC Radio 1’s Going Home show from Monday 2nd June until Wednesday 18th June while Vick Hope is on maternity leave.

Publication date: 29.05.2025

Traitors star Minah Shannon joins Radio 1 to host Friday Early Breakfast

Minah Shannon and Lauren Redfern are to take over BBC Radio 1’s Friday Early Breakfast slot on a monthly rotation.

Publication date: 01.05.2025

Report: BBC Longwave broadcasts remain vital amid calls to halt planned switch off

As the BBC prepares to switch off its longwave transmissions in 2025

Publication date: 29.04.2025

BBC Radio 1 Anthems acts for Big Weekend 2025 announced

BBC Radio 1 has revealed a first for the Big Weekend 2025, a performance from Radio 1 Anthems acts Sugababes and Natash Bedingfield.

Publication date: 16.04.2025

More acts announced for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025

BBC Radio 1 has announced more acts for its Big Weekend 2025 in Sefton Park, Liverpool, taking place from Friday 23 May – Sunday 25 May.

Publication date: 10.03.2025

Tom Grennan, Katy B, Biffy Clyro among acts for Radio 1’s Big Weekend

The line-up of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 will include Tom Grennan, Katy B, Biffy Clyro, Nia Archives, The Wombats and more.

Publication date: 10.03.2025

Radiodays Europe kicks off with appearances from Heads of BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2

Radiodays Europe’s first day of action took place on Sunday with dozens of sessions arranged in seven different summits.

Publication date: 09.03.2025