BBC Radio 1

BBC Radio 1 is a British radio station, specialising in popular music aimed at a young audience (children, teenagers and young adults). Radio 1 was launched at 7am on September 30, 1967 as a direct response to the popularity of illegal pirate radio stations such as Radio Caroline.

Regionalisation

Since 1999, Radio 1 has split the nations on a Thursday night with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland broadcasting their own shows showcasing regional talent with Zane Lowe still being heard in England. Scotland's show is presented by Vic Galloway who's been doing it on his own since 2004 after original co-host Gill Mills departed. Wales's show is hosted by One Music's Huw Stephens and Bethan Elfyn whilst Donna Legge presents the Northern Irish programme having originally co-hosted it with Colin Murray who now has a daytime slot with Edith Bowman. They originally went out from 8-10pm on the Evening Session's time slot but now broadcasts from 7:30-9pm with the first half hour of Zane Lowe going out across the whole of the UK before going their separate ways.

Related Topics:
1999 - Scotland - Wales - Northern Ireland - England - Vic Galloway - 2004 - Gill Mills - Huw Stephens - Bethan Elfyn - Donna Legge - Colin Murray - Edith Bowman

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