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BBC Radio 1’s Annie Nightingale has died aged 83

BBC Radio 1's first female DJ Annie Nightingale has died at the age of 83.

Publication date: 12.01.2024

Ant and Dec reveal they auditioned for BBC Radio 1 Breakfast

Television presenters Ant and Dec have revealed how they almost hosted the breakfast show on BBC Radio 1. Speaking to Jordan North and Katie Thistleton, the pair said they gave the audition a go but thought they’d be too busy to host the show full time.

Publication date: 06.01.2024

Selector Radio announces Radio 1’s Sian Eleri as new presenter

BBC Radio 1 presenter Sian Eleri is taking over as presenter on the weekly syndicated show Selector Radio. Produced by Audio Always, Selector Radio is shared with more than 30 countries around the world connecting a global audience with the UK music scene, funded by the British Council.

Publication date: 02.01.2024

Clara Amfo to step down from Radio 1 Future Sounds show

Clara Amfo, is stepping down from presenting BBC Radio 1’s Future Sound in order to focus on major specials for the station, and a new BBC Sounds show.

Publication date: 13.12.2023

Radio 1 returns to Dundee for its first-ever Big Weekend exhibition

Radio 1 will return to Dundee for the first-ever Big Weekend exhibition next month.

Publication date: 20.11.2023

More presenters announced to share BBC Radio 1’s Friday Early Breakfast Show

Two Spark Sunderland presenters, a former Radio Sheffield host and Capital’s early breakfast show presenter for the last four years have been given shows on BBC Radio 1.

Publication date: 13.11.2023

The Annie Nightingale Scholarship returns for 2023 at BBC Radio 1

Three more DJs have been named as part of the latest Annie Nightingale Presents Scholarship 2023 initiative.

Publication date: 25.10.2023

BBC Radio 1’s Decompression Session with Stuart Sandeman returns

Breathpod founder, DJ and bestselling author Stuart Sandeman is returning to BBC Radio 1 for a sixth series of Decompression Sessions.

Publication date: 25.09.2023

Danny Howard to kick off Europe’s Biggest Dance Show on Radio 1

Europe’s Biggest Dance Show will return to Radio 1 on Friday 22 September with ten countries set to take part.

Publication date: 14.09.2023

Radio 1’s Residency continues with new line-up of DJs

Radio 1’s Residency will continue on Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance from Thursday 7th September, with a brand-new line-up of world-renowned DJs. Those taking up a Residency include Shy FX, DJ Tennis, La La, Conducta Manuka Honey and Paula Tape.

Publication date: 30.08.2023