BBC Radio 1 Schedule Sunday 18 January 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Radio 1 Dance Drum & Bass Mix—with Georgie Riot
  
  Georgie Riot delivers this week's D&B Mix.
2. 00:30
  
  Radio 1 Dance Drum & Bass Mix—Chilled D&B with Gabriella Bongo
  
  Gabriella Bongo in the Chilled D&B Mix.
3. 01:00
  
  Radio 1's Classic Essential Mix—Justice 2016
  
  Another chance to hear Justice's second Essential Mix from 2016.
4. 03:00
  
  Future Dance Mix with Sarah Story—Future club music with Rossi., Lauren Lo Sung and Kepler
  
  Sarah serves up another Future Dance Mix featuring Rossi., Lauren Lo Sung and Kepler.
5. 03:30
  
  Pete Tong's Hot Mix—Franky Wah sits in
  
  Franky Wah sits in for the Hot Mix.
6. 04:00
  
  Radio 1 Dance Party Starters—Hannah Laing, Jonas Blue & Malive, nimino, Tiesto, MK
  
  A packed hour full to the brim of the world's biggest dance floor fillers.
7. 05:00
  
  Radio 1's Dance Anthems—Nonstop classic anthems
  
  Nonstop classic dance anthems with Charlie Hedges.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Radio 1 Weekend Early Breakfast—with Swarzy
  
  Swarzy brings you a perfect weekend playlist.
2. 07:00
  
  Radio 1 Weekend Breakfast—with James Cusack: Jan Slam!
  
  James Cusack entertains the nation with Radio 1 Weekend Breakfast.
3. 10:00
  
  Radio 1 00s—with James Cusack
  
  James Cusack with big 00s anthems and tunes you haven't heard in ages.
4. 10:30
  
  Radio 1 Newsbeat—18/01/2026
  
  The latest news from across the UK and around the world.
5. 10:32
  
  Radio 1 00s—with Nat and Vicky
  
  Vicky Hawkesworth and Lauren Redfern have more amazing noughties tracks!
6. 11:00
  
  Radio 1 10s—with Nat and Vicky
  
  Radio 1 heads back to the 2010s with Vicky Hawkesworth and Lauren Redfern.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  Radio 1 20s—with Nat and Vicky
  
  The best of the 2020s with Vicky Hawkesworth and Lauren Redfern.
2. 13:00
  
  Sam and Danni—18/01/2026
  
  Sam and Danni soundtrack your afternoon on Radio 1.
3. 16:00
  
  Radio 1's Life Hacks—with Lauren and Shanequa
  
  Lauren Layfield and Shanequa Paris help lift your mood and set you up for the week ahead!
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  The Official Chart: First Look on Radio 1—with Lauren and Shanequa
  
  Lauren and Shanequa take a first look at how the UK's new Official Chart is shaping up.
2. 19:00
  
  Radio 1's Chillest Show—Samara Cyn Chill Mix
  
  Samara Cyn has the Chill Mix & Sian lays down Planet Earth's most soothing musical vibes.
3. 21:00
  
  Radio 1's Indie Show—2026 is the new 2016
  
  Alyx Holcombe celebrates 2016: the fashion, the trends, and of course, the indie music!
4. 23:00
  
  BBC Introducing on Radio 1—with Jess Iszatt: For Fans Of... Rosalía
  
  A selection inspired by Rosalía, plus new music from Hutch, Ellur, ROZZZQWEEN & more.
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Late
1. 01:00
  
  1Xtra's R&B Show with Chuckie—Rampage sit in
  
  Rampage sit in with your weekly fix of R&B. @1Xtra on social
2. 02:30
  
  1Xtra's R&B Slow Jamz Mix with Chuckie—with Rampage
  
  Rampage mix up R&B slow jams.
3. 03:00
  
  Radio 1's Chill Mix—Alessi Rose
  
  Derby pop star Alessi Rose curates Planet Earth's most soothing musical vibes.
4. 03:30
  
  Radio 1's Chill Mix—Samara Cyn
  
  Samara Cyn picks Planet Earth's most soothing musical vibes.
5. 04:00
  
  Radio 1's Workout Anthems—Bicep, Sub Focus, Ewan McVicar and more
  
  Motivational tunes to get you moving!
6. 05:00
  
  Radio 1 Early Breakfast—with Dean McCullough
  
  Dean has Radio 1's Early Breakfast.

Monday 19 January 2026