BBC Radio 1 Schedule Friday 29 May 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 01:00
  BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend—Live Sets, Zara Larsson (Sunderland 2026)
  Catch Zara Larsson's headline set from Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 in Sunderland.
2. 01:55
  Radio 1 Playlists—29/05/2026
  Big hits from Radio 1.
3. 02:00
  Radio 1 Anthems—Sam Fender, Doja Cat, Gorillaz and more
  Lauren Redfern with big anthems and tunes you haven't heard in ages.
4. 04:00
  Radio 1's Workout Anthems—Calvin Harris, Disclosure, Fatboy Slim and more!
  Get pumped for your workout with back-to-back bangers!
5. 05:00
  Radio 1 Early Breakfast—with Emma Millen
  Emma Millen starts Friday on Radio 1.
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Morning
1. 06:58
  Radio 1 Newsbeat—29/05/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
2. 07:00
  Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James—Wrong-Uns
  Are you a wrong-un? Let's find out!
3. 10:00
  Radio 1 Anthems—with Greg James
  Greg James with big anthems and tunes you haven't heard in ages.
4. 10:30
  Radio 1 Newsbeat—29/05/2026
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
5. 10:33
  Radio 1 Anthems—with Nat and Vicky
  Nat O'Leary and Vicky Hawkesworth with big anthems and tunes you haven't heard in ages.
6. 11:00
  Radio 1's Group Chat with Nat and Vicky—What does BBQ stand for?
  Nat and Vicky get you weekend-ready and want your best alternative ‘BBQ’ meanings.
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Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Newsbeat—Your questions on work
  Putting your questions on finding work or training courses to a government minister.
2. 13:00
  Sam and Danni—29/05/2026
  Sam and Danni soundtrack your afternoon on Radio 1.
3. 15:00
  Radio 1 Dance Party Starters—with Sam and Danni
  Sam and Danni hit play on the UK's biggest party anthems!
4. 16:00
  The Official Chart on Radio 1 with Jack Saunders—29/05/2026
  Jack counts down to the UK's Official No.1.
5. 17:45
  Newsbeat—Champions League Final
  Can Arsenal's men beat PSG to win their first Champions League trophy?
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Radio 1's Dance Party with Danny Howard—Barry Can't Swim Hottest Record + Femi Koleoso House Party Playlist
  Party your way into the weekend with Danny.
2. 20:00
  Radio 1's Future Dance with Sarah Story—Kolter, Sidney Charles and Sarah's set from Big Weekend!
  Sarah premieres new music from Kolter and Sidney Charles as her Track ID.
3. 22:00
  Pete Tong—The Month in Dance: May 2026
  Your essential guide to the very best dance and electronica to emerge during May 2026.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Radio 1's Essential Mix—Diffrent
  German UKG courtesy of Diffrent!
2. 02:00
  Radio 1 Dance Presents...—Teletech: Mandidextrous
  Teletech close out their takeover with Mandidextrous in the mix.
3. 03:00
  Danny Howard's Club Mix—Dunmore Brothers, Nausica, Us Two and loads more!
  Danny goes in with another Club Mix.
4. 04:00
  Radio 1 Dance Party Starters—Rui Da Silva, LF System, Loods, Becky Hill, Pink Pantheress
  Charlie Tee, for the first time, hits play on the biggest party starters on Radio 1 Dance.
5. 05:00
  Radio 1's Live Lounge—Best of, Summer bangers
  Amazing performances from Radio 1's world famous Live Lounge.