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Radio 1's Classic Essential Mix Episodes

  1. Today 20:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    William Orbit 2000

    Remembering William Orbit with his 2000 Essential Mix.

  2. Tomorrow 20:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Scratch Perverts 2004

    Relive the amazing Scratch Perverts Essential Mix on its 20 year anniversary!

  3. Thursday 20:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Basement Jaxx 2001

    We revisit Basement Jaxx's second Essential Essential Mix from September 2001.

  4. Sunday 01:00
    BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1 Dance

    DJ Shadow 2016

    Another chance to hear DJ Shadow's 2016 Essential Mix.

  5. Next Monday 20:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Paul Van Dyk @ Global Gathering 2007

    Relive classic Radio 1 Essential Mixes from the archive.

  6. Next Tuesday 20:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Danny Howells 2002

    Relive Danny Howells's 2002 curatory masterclass.

  7. Next Wednesday 20:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    DJ EZ 2015

    Relive DJ EZ's two hours of UKG perfection from April 2015.

  8. Thu 24 Sep 2026 20:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Chase & Status 2008

    Relive a storming debut from Chase & Status.

  9. Sun 27 Sep 2026 01:00
    BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1 Dance

    27/09/2026

    Relive classic Essential Mixes from the Radio 1 archive.

  10. Mon 28 Sep 2026 20:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Sub Focus 2009

    Another chance to hear a massive debut mix from Sub Focus.

  11. Tue 29 Sep 2026 20:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Sasha & Digweed 2004

    Sasha and John Digweed captured live at Renaissance in May 2004.

  12. Thu 1 Oct 2026 20:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Overmono 2021

    We revisit Overmono's 2021 Essential Mix debut.

  13. Sun 4 Oct 2026 01:00
    BBC Radio 1

    04/10/2026

    Relive classic Essential Mixes from the Radio 1 archive.