Schedule
Early
01:00
1Xtra's R&B Show with Chuckie—Chuckie's Chamber - Donny Hathaway
Chuckie taps into the festive spirit by pressing play on some festive hits. @1Xtra social
02:30
1Xtra's R&B Slow Jamz Mix with Chuckie—Festive Slow Jamz hits
Chuckie mixes up R&B slow jams. Playing the best Slow Jamz to celebrate the festive season
03:00
Radio 1's Live Lounge—Christmas in the Live Lounge
Festive performances from Radio 1's world famous Live Lounge and Piano Sessions.
05:00
Radio 1's Workout Anthems—Disclosure, Calvin Harris, Martin Solveig and more!
Power your workout with these back-to-back dance bangers!
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Morning
06:00
Radio 1 Breakfast—with Sam and Danni
Wake up with Sam and Danni on Radio 1!
10:00
Radio 1's Group Chat with Nat and Vicky—Jingle all the way...
Nat and Vicky need your help creating a Group Chat Christmas jingle.
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Afternoon
12:45
Newsbeat—Alex Iwobi
Why Afcon is a "special" experience for the Fulham midfielder who'll represent Nigeria.
13:00
Radio 1's Group Chat with Nat and Vicky—Jingle all the way...
Nat and Vicky have the best music, gossip and good vibes.
14:00
James Cusack
James keeps you entertained as we edge closer to Christmas!
17:45
Newsbeat—Nigeria's Alex Iwobi
He's speaking to us before representing his country at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Evening
18:00
Radio 1's New Music Show with Jack Saunders—Best of live music 2025
Jack Saunders presents the best live music sessions featured on the show across 2025.
22:00
Radio 1's Power Down Playlist with Sian Eleri—Cinematic Chill
Cinematic songs to get you feeling warm and cosy.
23:00
Radio 1's Rock Show with Daniel P Carter—Albums of the Year
Dan P Carter salutes his favourite albums of 2025.
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Late
01:00
BBC Introducing Rock on Radio 1—with Alyx Holcombe: Highlights from the year on Introducing Rock
Alyx has Introducing Rock 2025 highlights including South Arcade, EVILLE and KNIFE BRIDE!
02:00
Radio 1 Anthems—Girls Aloud, The Darkness, KDA and more
'Turn the Music Louder' and enjoy these huge anthems.
04:00
Radio 1 Dance Party Starters—Kelis, Basement Jaxx, Sonny Fodera, Prospa, MK
60 minutes of back-to-back of the biggest dance bangers.
05:00
Radio 1 Pop Anthems—Christmas hits from Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, Mariah Carey and more!
Pop anthems but make it Christmas with Dean McCullough!
