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Funky Friday!
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
09 Jan 2026,·117 mins
Your Ultimate Stevie Wonder Song - The Extras
Trevor with some songs that didn't make the Top 30 of Your Ultimate Stevie Wonder Song.
03 Jan 2026,·60 mins
The Best of Soul - All the 6s
Tony spins the greatest soul tracks from years ending in 6.
10 Jan 2026,·57 mins
Melvin Odoom sits in with a special Good Groove Mix
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soul gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
08 Jan 2026,·117 mins
David Bowie
David Bowie Forever: Neil Tennant on Bowie's impact on queer culture
Huw and Neil celebrate Bowie’s fearless reinvention, and his ever evolving legacy.
09 Jan 2026,·60 mins
Mungos Hi-Fi Trunk of Funk
The Trunk of Funk comes courtesy of Mungo’s Hi Fi, pulling together a 30-minute mix.
10 Jan 2026,·180 mins
BobaFatt x P-Funk
BobaFatt pays homage to all things P-Funk.
27 Dec 2025,·27 mins
Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.
04 Jan 2026,·55 mins
Billy Butler, Spiral Staircase, The Sharpees and more classic hits (07/01/26)
John Kane brings you the best in northern soul and Motown music.
07 Jan 2026,·180 mins
The Hottest Reggae Tunes to Toast the New Year
The best Sunday reggae vibes. @1Xtra on social
04 Jan 2026,·120 mins
Brand New Year, Sweet Old Skool
Trevor Nelson eases you into your day with classic R&B and hip-hop gems. @1Xtra on social
Soul Food Special (01/01/2026)
Soul man John Leech starts 2026 with a soul food special.
01 Jan 2026,·240 mins
Mark Radcliffe, Cerys Matthews & Jamie Cullum join Dermot O'Leary
The presenters of Radio 2's Folk, Blues and Jazz shows chat to Dermot about their careers.
30 Jul 2023,·57 mins
Jamaica Culture Clash
Richie and Shahlaa celebrate Jamaican music in Britain.
21 Feb 2021,·57 mins
DJ Puffy B2B DJ Syndicate
DJ Puffy goes in the mix B2B with DJ Syndicate for Carnival!
25 Aug 2025,·60 mins
Rebel Souls
Revisiting Gospel greats: from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to The Staple Singers.
04 Jan 2026,·58 mins
Episode 2
British musician and poet Akala examines the culture of his Rastafarian heritage.
29 Jul 2014,·30 mins
2. Going Global
Alvin Hall explores how gospel music has been affected by commercialisation.
02 Feb 2016,·30 mins
Grammy Award winning filmmaker Don Letts explores the life of reggae singer Peter Tosh
23 Nov 2010,·30 mins
Paul Gambaccini recalls The Stax Volt Tour of 1967, which brought soul greats to Europe.
14 Apr 2007,·30 mins
Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
01 May 2012,·30 mins
