Schedule
Early
01:00
Radio 1 Dance Presents...—dh2: Olof Dreijer
dh2 continue their Dance Presents takeover with Olof Dreijer in the mix.
02:00
Radio 1 Anthems—Bloc Party, Billie Eilish, Example and more
Alice Hopkins with big anthems and tunes you haven't heard in ages.
04:00
Radio 1 Pop Anthems—Madison Beer, Tate McRae, Troye Sivan and more
Your soundtrack of pure pop perfection with Dean McCullough.
05:00
Radio 1 Early Breakfast—with Dean McCullough
Dean has Radio 1's Early Breakfast.
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Morning
06:58
Radio 1 Newsbeat—21/05/2026
The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
07:00
Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James—Greg is LIVE in Sunderland!
Greg is in Sunderland with a chance to get your hands on some Big Weekend tickets!
10:30
Radio 1 Newsbeat—21/05/2026
The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
10:33
Rickie, Melvin and Charlie—21/05/2026
Big hits and the best new music.
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Afternoon
12:45
Newsbeat—Europa League winners
Aston Villa's 30-year wait for a major trophy ends in style as they win the Europa League.
13:00
Matt and Mollie—The Five to Two Quiz
Another caller takes on the Five to Two Quiz… at five to two!
15:00
Radio 1 Pop Anthems—with Matt and Mollie
Matt and Mollie with huge Pop Anthems.
15:30
Radio 1 Newsbeat—21/05/2026
The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
15:33
Going Home with Vick, Katie and Jamie on Radio 1—Good tunes and big laughs for your home time
We bring you the tunes and laughs for your way home.
17:45
Newsbeat—Villa's bus parade
Aston Villa fans fill Birmingham's streets to celebrate winning the Europa League.
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Evening
18:00
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend—On Air, The Road to Radio 1's Big Weekend
Jack and Sian are in the North East with a Hottest Record from Sonny Fodera.
20:00
Radio 1's Rave-Up with Arielle Free—Big Weekend Rave Up Pre-Party!
Arielle kicks off the offical pre-party for Radio 1's Big Weekend!
22:00
BBC Introducing on Radio 1 Dance—with Jaguar: SHOSH Dancefloor Moment
with Jaguar... SHOSH Dancefloor Moment
23:00
The Residency on Radio 1 Dance—L.P. Rhythm - Afters
When you aren't ready to end the night, head to the Afters with L.P. Rhythm.
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Late
01:00
Danny Howard's Club Mix—Luke Dean, Honey Dijon, Us Two and loads more!
Danny goes in with another Club Mix.
02:00
Radio 1 Anthems—Frank Ocean, Shakira, BTS and more
Alice Hopkins with big anthems and tunes you haven't heard in ages.
04:00
Radio 1's Workout Anthems—Basement Jaxx, Katy B, Duke Dumont and more
High-energy hits to power every workout.
05:00
Radio 1 Early Breakfast—with Emma Millen
Emma Millen starts Friday on Radio 1.
