BBC Radio 1 live
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About BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is the BBC's national station for new music and young audiences, and one of the most influential radio stations in the world for breaking new artists. From pop and hip hop to dance, indie and rock, Radio 1 brings the newest sounds to millions of listeners every week. On this page you can listen to BBC Radio 1 live online for free.
The station that changed British radio
Radio 1 launched on 30 September 1967, at a time when young listeners were tuning in to offshore pirate stations to hear pop music. The BBC responded by creating its own pop station, and the very first record played was Flowers in the Rain by The Move. Since then, Radio 1 has been home to some of the most famous DJs in British broadcasting and has helped launch countless careers, both for presenters and for artists.
New music, live sessions and the chart
Radio 1's daytime shows mix the biggest hits with brand-new tracks, while evenings and weekends are given over to specialist programmes covering dance, electronic, rock, hip hop, grime, drum and bass and more. The Live Lounge, where artists perform their own songs and cover versions, has become one of the most famous live music features on radio. Every Friday Radio 1 reveals the Official Chart, and every year Radio 1's Big Weekend brings a major music festival to a different part of the UK. BBC Introducing on Radio 1 gives unsigned and emerging artists a real chance to be heard.
How to listen to Radio 1
Radio 1 broadcasts on FM between 97 and 99 MHz across the UK, as well as on DAB digital radio, digital TV, smart speakers and BBC Sounds, where you can also find its mixes and podcasts. You can also simply press play above to listen to Radio 1 live straight away. If you love Radio 1, you may also enjoy BBC 1Xtra, Capital, KISS FM UK, Capital XTRA and Radio X on our site.
If you want to hear tomorrow's big artists today, BBC Radio 1 is still the station that sets the pace.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to BBC Radio 1 live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
BBC Radio 1 plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Pop
Pop stations play today’s biggest hits and the songs climbing the UK charts, from the latest releases to modern classics.
BBC Radio 1 schedule
- Radio 1's Residency01:00–03:00
- The Radio 1 Takeover03:00–04:00
- Jordan North04:00–06:33
- Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James06:33–10:00
- Clara Amfo10:00–12:45On now
- Newsbeat12:45–13:00
- Scott Mills13:00–16:00
- Nick Grimshaw16:00–17:45
- Newsbeat17:45–18:00
- Nick Grimshaw18:00–19:00
- Radio 1's Future Sounds with Annie Mac19:00–20:00
- Radio 1's Power Down Playlist with Annie Mac20:00–21:02
- The 8th with Dev21:02–23:00
- Radio 1's Indie Show with Jack Saunders23:00–01:00
Frequently asked questions
Radio 1 broadcasts on FM between 97 and 99 MHz across the UK, and on DAB, digital TV and BBC Sounds.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio 1 live for free on any device.
Radio 1 reveals the Official Chart every Friday afternoon. Check BBC Sounds for the current time slot.
The Live Lounge is Radio 1's famous live music session, where artists perform their own songs and cover versions in the studio.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio 1 live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Radio 1 plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open BBC Radio 1 here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Pop, Dance station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.