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Radio 1's Essential Mix Episodes

  1. Today 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1 Dance
    On air

    4AM Kru

    The London Junglist duo take over the Essential Mix DJ booth.

  2. Today 21:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Max Styler

    California's Max Styler makes his debut.

  3. Monday 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Shimza

    South Africa's Shimza takes control of the Essential Mix decks.

  4. Thursday 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Baauer

    Baauer is back with a brand new Essential Mix!

  5. Next Saturday 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1 Dance

    22/08/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

  6. Next Saturday 21:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    4AM Kru

    The London Junglist duo take over the Essential Mix DJ booth.

  7. Mon 24 Aug 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Patrick Topping

    Patrick Topping is back with a brand new mix for the summer!

  8. Thu 27 Aug 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Jayda G

    Jayda G is back with a fresh Essential Mix for the summer.

  9. Sat 29 Aug 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1 Dance

    29/08/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

  10. Sat 29 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    22/08/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

  11. Mon 31 Aug 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    JOY (ANONYMOUS)

    JOY (ANONYMOUS) present love and kindness as rebellious act on their debut Essential Mix.

  12. Mon 31 Aug 2026 20:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Trentemøller 2006The Essential Mix 30

    Relive Trentemøller's Essential Mix of the Year from 2006.

  13. Wed 2 Sep 2026 20:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Goldie 1996The Essential Mix 30

    Goldie's landmark 1996 Essential Mix debut.

  14. Thu 3 Sep 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Shimza

    South Africa's Shimza takes control of the Essential Mix decks.

  15. Sat 5 Sep 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1 Dance

    05/09/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

  16. Sat 12 Sep 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 1

    12/09/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.