The Latest Breaking News from Radio 1

Former BBC star unrecognisable after debuting new look – can you guess who it is?

‘Thought I was following George Clooney for a moment,’ another presenter quipped

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

Girl band Remember Monday to represent UK at Eurovision, BBC Radio 1 hosts claim

The BBC has not officially confirmed the girl group for the role yet, saying ‘any announcements regarding Eurovision will be made in due course’.

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025

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

‘I hated playing by the rules’: Johnnie Walker, the empathetic radio DJ with a rebel spirit

His BBC career began with a year-long suspension and he was later fired for on-air comments. Yet the broadcaster’s warmth meant listeners followed him for more than five decades

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025

Broadcasting legend Johnnie Walker dead at 79

The death of Johnnie Walker has been announced by his BBC Radio colleague Bob Harris

Louder · Dec 31, 2024

BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker dies aged 79

Legendary BBC radio DJ Johnnie Walker has passed away at the age of 79.

BANG Premier · Dec 31, 2024

Johnnie Walker obituary

Former pirate radio disc jockey who went to Radio 1 and later became a stalwart of Radio 2

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024

Johnnie Walker, BBC radio DJ, dies aged 79

Pioneering presenter was best known for hosting Sounds of the 70s and the Radio 2 Rock Show

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024

Johnnie Walker: Former pirate radio DJ who spent over five decades at the BBC

Walker had idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPS), a terminal condition which causes the lungs to become scarred and makes breathing difficult.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024

Zoe Ball's career in photos from Radio 1, to Strictly, to BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

Zoe Ball is looking forward to spending more time with her family and exploring new projects

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2024