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BBC Radio 1 started 24-hour broadcasting on 1 May 1991. [4] According to RAJAR, the station broadcasts to a weekly audience of 7.3 million with a listening share of 4.5% as of March 2024.
20 June – The BBC Trust says that Radio 1's core audience is still too old, despite changes made to output following an amendment to the wording of its service licence in 2009. The station is aimed at the 15–29-year age group, but the average age of their listeners is 30.
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!
BBC Radio 1 was launched at 07.00 a.m. on Saturday 30 September 1967, in direct response to the popularity of offshore pirate radio stations.
Nov 1, 2023 · BBC Radio history effectively created one of the best-known and most-loved sources of entertainment in the country. BBC 1 Radio has even adapted to suit the demands of the digital era, with a YouTube player and even an impressive social media presence.
BBC Radio 1 is the UK’s biggest youth music station. We entertain young audiences by playing the best new music and reflecting popular culture.
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Sep 30, 2017 · It was a seismic moment in radio history when, on 30 September 1967, the BBC launched Radio 1, with the creation of Radios 2, 3 and 4 – previously the Light Programme, the Third Programme...
