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Sep 20, 1997 · Tony Blackburn opened Radio 1 on 30 September 1967 at 7.00am, with Robin Scott, then Controller Radio 1, standing over him!
Jul 15, 2024 · In 2020, the government delayed the planned digital switchover, allowing radio stations to renew analogue licences until at least 2032, avoiding disruption to AM and FM. Digures for digital listening are now at record levels (see share of listening, below), but a large share of listening is still done on analogue radio.
Radio 1 returned to normal programming on 11 September 2022. On 7 February 2024, the BBC announced plans to launch a new Radio 1 spin-off station on DAB and online via BBC Sounds. The Radio 1 spin-off will focus on music from the 2000s and 2010s, catering to the appetite from young audiences for recent nostalgia. [71]
This is a timeline of notable events relating to BBC Radio 1, a British national radio station which began in September 1967. 1960s. 1967. 30 September – BBC Radio 1 launches at 7:00, replacing the BBC Light Programme as well, with Tony Blackburn joining the station.
Nov 1, 2023 · Here are the best-known digital channels in the history of BBC Radio: BBC Radio 1Xtra: The Urban accompaniment to BBC 1, which includes in-house live music, original documentaries, news, and more. The service also simulcasts BBC Radio 1 channels on weekdays between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m.
Jun 15, 2020 · The BBC carried out its first digital audio broadcasting (DAB) broadcasts, for Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio 4 and Radio 5. In 1998 this was followed by the launch of the first national commercial DAB services, which included Classic FM, Talk Radio and Virgin Radio.
Oct 19, 2015 · The BBC technically launched DAB digital radio in 1995, and now offers eleven UK-wide digital radio stations (including five only available nationally on digital, and the World Service). Since then, commercial operators have also made significant investments in digital radio.