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Pete Tong's Essential History of Dance Episodes

  1. Tomorrow 19:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Dubstep

    Deep basslines, syncopated rhythms and dark atmospheres - it's all gone dubstep.

  2. Sunday 19:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Trance

    Trance music: the origins, the hits and the hidden gems!

  3. Next Saturday 19:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Hard house

    Expect some driving basslines, fast tempos and energetic beats as we explore hard house.

  4. Sun 14 Jun 2026 19:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Afro house

    From South Africa to the world, Pete explores some essential Afro house.

  5. Sat 20 Jun 2026 19:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    UK funky

    It's all about the little sister of UK garage... UK funky.

  6. Sun 21 Jun 2026 19:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    French touch

    Your essential guide to all things French touch...