BBC Radio 1 facts for kids
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| Broadcast area | United Kingdom and internationally via BBC Sounds |
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| RDS | Radio 1 |
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| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Contemporary hit radio, with specialist programming at night |
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| Owner | BBC |
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BBC Radio 1Xtra BBC Radio 1 Dance BBC Radio 1 Relax |
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First air date
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30 September 1967 |
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Former call signs
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BBC Light Programme |
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Former frequencies
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| Website | BBC Radio 1 |
BBC Radio 1 is a popular radio station in the United Kingdom. It is owned by the BBC, which is a big public broadcaster. This station mainly plays modern pop and the latest chart hits during the day.
At night, Radio 1 plays different kinds of music. These include electronic, dance, hip hop, and indie music. Radio 1 also has two online stations: Radio 1 Dance for dance music and Radio 1 Relax for chill-out music. You can listen to these on BBC Sounds.
Radio 1 started broadcasting in 1967. It was created because many people wanted more music, especially after pirate radio stations became popular. These pirate stations played music from ships or offshore platforms. The BBC says Radio 1 is for young people aged 15 to 29. Since 1991, Radio 1 has been on air 24 hours a day.
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How to Listen to Radio 1
You can listen to Radio 1 across the UK. It broadcasts on FM radio between 97.1 MHz and 99.7 MHz. You can also find it on digital radio and digital TV. Another way to listen is through the BBC Sounds app or website.
What Radio 1 Plays
Daytime Shows
During the day, Radio 1 plays a mix of music. You'll hear popular songs that are currently in the charts. They also play new songs from artists you might not know yet. These shows have a lot of talking from the DJs. They often play songs that have been popular in the last five years.
Nighttime Shows
At night, Radio 1 focuses on brand new music. Each show is dedicated to a specific type of music. This includes electronic music, dance, hip-hop, rap, and rock. The DJs choose all the songs for these shows themselves.
Radio 1's Promises
Radio 1 has some important promises about what they play and do:
- At least 40% of the music played during the day is from British artists.
- More than half of the music played during the day is less than a year old. They especially support new UK artists.
- They broadcast 60 hours of special music shows every week.
- They cover at least 25 live music events and festivals each year. These can be from the UK or other countries.
- They record at least 250 new music sessions every year.
- They have one hour of news during the day on weekdays. This includes two longer news updates.
Awards Radio 1 Has Won
International Dance Music Awards
Radio 1 has won many awards for its dance music shows. They won the International Dance Music Awards almost every year from 2002 to 2020. The only year they didn't win was 2010.
Former Logos
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BBC Radio 1 logo from its 1967 launch.
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BBC Radio 1 logo from 1976 to 1988.
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BBC Radio 1 logo from 1988 to 1990.
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BBC Radio 1 logo from 1990 to 1994.
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BBC Radio 1 logo from 1994 to 1997.
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BBC Radio 1 logo from 2007 to 2021.
Images for kids
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Chris Moyles outside Radio 1's radio studios
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Steve Lamacq, Jo Whiley and Zane Lowe at Glastonbury as part of Radio 1's coverage
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Scott Mills in the Radio 1 studio, 2011
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Yalding House, the home of Radio 1 1996–2012
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BBC Radio 1 now broadcasts from Broadcasting House, London
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Radio 1 Roadshow in Southsea, 1990
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Radio 1's Big Weekend stage, 2007
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