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Gary from The Libertines takes over the playlist!
Gary Powell from The Libertines takes over the Indie Forever playlist!
14 Aug 2026,·60 mins
Charlie Hedges Party Starter
Kizzi sits in for Jerry with the biggest party tracks for your Saturday night!
15 Aug 2026,·120 mins
Hesperi Ensemble & the Buskaid Soweto String Ensemble
Hesperi Ensemble & the Buskaid Soweto String Ensemble perform live. Conductor Miho Hazama.
19 Aug 2026,·120 mins
Rave Forever 90s: Shy FX’s Friday Vibe
Shy FX, pioneer of the ragga-jungle sound in the 90s, reveals his Friday night selections.
14 Aug 2026,·120 mins
Win your way to Reading and Leeds Festivals
You have the chance to win your way to Reading and Leeds Festivals!
19 Aug 2026,·132 mins
14/08/2026
Jack counts down to the UK's Official No.1.
14 Aug 2026,·105 mins
Back In Black
Shaun is back, ready to rock - Afghan Whigs frontman Greg Dulli providing the Rock God.
14 Aug 2026,·57 mins
Michael Bibi & KETTAMA, Emily Nash, Kolter and More!
Danny goes in with another Club Mix. Summery bangers from Michael Bibi & KETTAMA and more!
15 Aug 2026,·60 mins
The Pit Stop
Dan has a Tune of the Week from Mastodon, plus a bunch of newness to get your ears around.
17 Aug 2026,·120 mins
19/08/2026
John Kane brings you the best in northern soul and Motown music.
19 Aug 2026,·180 mins
Michelle Visage's Handbag Hits
Michelle's Mood is... MADONNA! Non-stop bops from the Queen of Pop to celebrate her 68th birthday
Michelle's Mood is... MADONNA! Non-stop bops from the Queen of Pop to mark her birthday.
14 Aug 2026,·30 mins
A celebration of Black British music live at V&A East, with Nolay, Soweto Kinch and Keelan Carew
Soweto Kinch, Nolay, Janet Kay and guests are live at the V&A East Museum.
14 Aug 2026,·42 mins
1808: Yes, we will have a pianoforte
1808, Hampshire. Jane Austen joins a growing craze for the pianoforte.
22 Aug 2026,·56 mins
Sango Album Mode
Sango joins Benji on the show to discuss his new album RHYTHM & MELODY.
12 Aug 2026,·120 mins
with Arielle Free
The best new, current and classic dance tracks with Arielle Free.
18 Aug 2026,·180 mins
Beyoncé, Avicii and Florence + the Machine
Happy Honcho Maia Beth brings the vibe EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
A classical soundtrack for your morning
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
19 Aug 2026,·210 mins
with Darius Rucker
Just got an hour? All the country you need to know, right here right now!
13 Aug 2026,·57 mins
16/08/2026
The best folk music from Lincolnshire and beyond with Tim Walker.
16 Aug 2026,·180 mins
Portishead, Big Star, Split Enz and more...
Beth brightens up your Saturday with a dose of tunes, laughs and caffeine!
15 Aug 2026,·180 mins
Elijah & Gemma Cairney
Elijah in conversation and Gemma Cairney's End of Days.
16 Aug 2026,·120 mins
with Dean McCullough
Dean has Radio 1's Early Breakfast.
19 Aug 2026,·118 mins
New from Deirdre Cartwright’s ORGANIK
A track from the British guitarist Deirdre Cartwright's first new album in fifteen years.
18 Aug 2026,·60 mins
Haroon Rashid
Rate or Slate: Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947
It's a bumper Rate or Slate as Haroon reviews Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947.
17 Aug 2026,·60 mins
Jungle drum & bass
Third week of August takeover leading up to Carnival with jungle drum & bass in the mix.
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Pastures Green (and Grey)
Kate Molleson follows Mendelssohn through Scottish Highlands and Welsh rainstorms.
19 Aug 2026,·59 mins
Silva Bumpa - Sheffield
Take a trip to the Steel City as Silva Bumpa explores the music from his hometown.
13 Aug 2026,·120 mins
CassKidd sits in and is joined by CARI
CassKidd has 1Xtra's ultimate guide to new music. @1Xtra on social
with Kenny Allstar
Kenny Allstar has your essential guide to rap.
15 Aug 2026,·90 mins
Wales on the Map: A full Cardiff Takeover!
Sir Spyro has a full Wales crew shut down Sir Spyro with heavyweight live bars.
18 Aug 2026,·120 mins
