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Pete Tong's Essential History of Dance Episodes

  1. Today 19:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    The year 2001

    Your essential guide to the very best dance music released in the year 2001!

  2. Wednesday 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    UK garage

    Your essential guide to UK garage.

  3. Next Saturday 19:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    The Year 2007

    Pete rewinds the biggest dance tracks from 2007 and replays a Groove Armada live set.

  4. Next Sunday 19:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    The year 2002

    Your essential guide to the very best dance music released in the year 2002.

  5. Wed 14 Oct 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Techno

    It's time to up the tempo and take you on a journey through all things techno!

  6. Sat 17 Oct 2026 19:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    The year 2008

    Your essential guide to the very best in dance and electronic music from the year 2008!

  7. Sun 18 Oct 2026 19:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    The year 2003

    Your essential guide to the very best dance music to be released in the year 2003!

  8. Wed 21 Oct 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Trance

    Trance music: the origins, the hits and the hidden gems!