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[SHAFTESBURY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Ken Bruce is seen after the funeral service held for DJ Johnnie Walker on January 17, 2025 in Shaftesbury, England. Walker, who hosted BBC Radio 2's "Sounds Of The 70s" and "The Rock Show" died on December 31. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)]

Ken Bruce claims radio stars 'at mercy of bosses' as he reflects on Steve Wright's exit

BBC Radio 1 star Yasmin Evans reveals she's pregnant with first child and show off baby bump

Radio 1

Vernon Kay halts BBC Radio 2 show as he breaks down in tears after emotional admission

Vernon Kay

BBC star Gemma Cairney gives birth and pays sweet tribute to 'most beautiful' partner

Strictly Come Dancing

Miquita Oliver apologises to Fearne Cotton after 'awful comment' got her the sack

Fearne Cotton

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'I was a Radio 1 DJ when Liam Gallagher launched X-rated rant and Nirvana star washed pants in bath'

Kurt Cobain

BBC host says Peter Andre was 'mortified' in awkward moment with Katie Price

Katie Price

BBC Radio 1 axe six long-serving presenters including Dean McCullough

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here

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BBC

Loose Women's GK Barry begs Coleen Rooney for help and gets 'great' advice

Saving Grace

Aldi to rebrand for one day outside venue to help smash Guinness World Record

Aldi

BBC Radio 2's Vernon Kay suggests 'change' as he makes observation about Sara Cox

Children In Need

BBC star had panic attack while covering for Lorraine Kelly and 'couldn't drive on motorway'

Fearne Cotton

Greg James leaks huge Taylor Swift wedding details on Radio 1 return

Greg James

Sara Cox before Radio 2 fame - beating childhood bullies and 'surviving on slimmer soups'

Sara Cox

Jo Whiley says huge change has been like 'throwing a grenade into her house'

BBC Radio 2

Sam Darlaston set for new BBC Radio 1 slot after abrupt KISS FM exit

Kiss FM

Sara Cox makes rare comment on Scott Mills' Radio 2 exit ahead of her breakfast show debut

Sara Cox

BBC Radio 1 listeners 'howling' after Charli XCX forced to apologise for awkward blunder

Charli XCX

Radio 1 star Lauren Layfield gives birth to baby boy sharing first picture and name

Radio 1

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay plan 'quickie divorce' as they enlist online lawyers

Strictly Come Dancing

Greg James 'not in fit state' as he explains time off from BBC Radio 1

Radio 1

Mollie King shares update after A&E dash following sudden collapse on bathroom floor

Mollie King

Radio 1's Mollie King rushed to A&E after collapsing unconscious on bathroom floor

VIDEO

Mollie King

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The BBC launched Radio 1 in 1967 when pirate radio was outlawed and Tony Blackburn became the first DJ to broadcast on the station. Aimed at a younger audience, the station plays popular music and DJs have included John Peel, Steve Wright and longest serving breakfast show host Chris Moyles.

UPDATED 13:16, 17 Aug 2026