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Exclusive: Matt Edmondson just shared his genius parenting hack for picky eaters – and we're not surprised it works so well

The BBC Radio 1 DJ and dad of two has lifted the lid on how he gets his children to stop being so picky at mealtimes

GoodToKnow · Jan 26, 2024

Annie Nightingale: DJ, author, presenter, mother. Raver extraordinaire.

Annie Nightingale, who died on January 11, was a champion of what she called “underground music”. At the age of 83, she was BBC Radio 1’s longest serving DJ. She outlasted all the male counterparts from the 1970s and – unlike most of them – she never lost her touch…

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024

Annie Nightingale obituary

Radio 1’s longest-serving broadcaster, dedicated to groundbreaking music for more than 50 years

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Annie Nightingale: Radio 1’s first female DJ and champion of new music dies aged 83

The broadcaster’s family said she died at home on 11 January following a short illness and described her as a ‘pioneer, trailblazer and inspiration to many’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Gary Davies looks back: ‘I wouldn’t go anywhere without a hairdryer and my curling tongs’

The DJ on fulfilling his dream of being on Top of the Pops, life after Radio 1, and how All Saints saved him

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024

Clara Amfo quits BBC Radio 1 show as replacement is announced

Amfo said she felt ‘energised and excited’ for her next chapter

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Clara Amfo stepping down from BBC Radio 1's Future Sounds as her replacement revealed

The show has previously been fronted by a host of renowned presenters such as Zane Lowe, Annie Mac and Steve Lamacq

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023

Rising Female Artists: Climbing to the Top for the Official Charts

Since its inception in 1969, the Official Charts has been a stalwart reflection of the nation’s music tastes, a chart that has weathered the test of time. Known for its sensitivity to change, the Official Charts have evolved from BBC Radio broadcasts to the modern-day platform of BBC Radio 1’s…

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

When will BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2024 longlist be announced?

Sigrid, Sam Smith, Michael Kiwanuka, Ellie Goulding and Adele have won in previous years

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2023

The Beatles: Now and Then review – ‘final’ song is a poignant act of closure

Lennon’s demo was abandoned in the 90s due to technical difficulties. With a little help from AI – and subtle new vocals from Paul McCartney – it becomes an affecting tribute to the band’s bond

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023