The Latest Breaking News from BBC Radio 1

Sam Fender to headline Radio 1's Big Weekend

Sam Fender will headline BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in May.

BANG Premier · Jan 28, 2025

Scott Mills says his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast debut is ‘hard to process’ after replacing Zoe Ball

‘This might be the best day of my life, apart from getting married,’ said presenter

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

Lauren Laverne steps down from BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show after six years

Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw will take over the slot in February.

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025

Race for Christmas number one kicks off: Who are the contenders?

The winner of the biggest chart race of the year will be announced on BBC Radio 1’s The Official Chart on December 20.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024

Aaron Taylor-Johnson left speechless by BBC listener with years-old grievance over film plot

Taylor-Johnson played teenaged heartthrob Robbie in the hit 2008 film, ‘Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging’

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

BBC pauses publication of Tim Westwood report at request of Metropolitan Police

Barrister Gemma White was appointed in 2022 to look at the DJ’s work at the BBC in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against him

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter’s pop hit Espresso crowned biggest song of 2024 by BBC Radio 1

The UK had 54 acts in the top 100, compared with 43 from the US.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

I’m a Celebrity evicts fourth star of the series

Ant and Dec broke the news to the celebrity campmates live on Tuesday night’s show

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024

Dean McCullough responds to Ant McPartlin ‘feud’ after I’m A Celebrity exit

The show’s presenter had seemed frustrated with the BBC Radio 1 DJ for quitting one of his seven trials

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024

Punches, sweary protests and legendary voiceovers – take the Thursday quiz

Twenty questions on notable pop culture, sporting and political figures we lost this year. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024