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BBC Radio 1 Relax is a British online-only radio stream, owned and operated by the BBC and run as a spin-off from Radio 1. The station plays a selection of relaxation and
In September 2020, the BBC announced that a new "stream" named BBC Radio 1 Dance would launch on BBC Sounds on 9 October 2020, with a 4-hour simulcast on Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance.
As part of the BBC's Annual Plan 2021/22 released in March 2021, the corporation announced plans to launch "a new stream of content to help young audiences, in particular, to manage stress and wellbeing through music and speech content".
Following this, on 22 April 2021, the BBC announced that Radio 1 Relax would launch that evening, in line with Earth Day 2021, from 17:00, with
well-being
Well-being, or wellbeing, also known as wellness, prudential value or quality of life, refers to what is intrinsically valuable relative ''to'' someone. So the well-being of a person is what is ultimately good ''for'' this person, what is in t ...
focussed shows, and broadcasts exclusively on BBC Sounds
BBC Sounds is a walled garden streaming media and audio download service from the BBC that includes live radio broadcasts, audio on demand, and podcasts. The service is available on a wide range of devices, including mobile phones and tablets, ...
.
History and launch
In September 2020, the BBC announced that a new "stream" named BBC Radio 1 Dance would launch on BBC Sounds on 9 October 2020, with a 4-hour simulcast on Radio 1 and Radio 1 Dance.
As part of the BBC's Annual Plan 2021/22 released in March 2021, the corporation announced plans to launch "a new stream of content to help young audiences, in particular, to manage stress and wellbeing through music and speech content".
Following this, on 22 April 2021, the BBC announced that Radio 1 Relax would launch that evening, in line with Earth Day 2021, from 17:00, with Annie Mac
Annie Mac (born 18 July 1978), is an Irish DJ, broadcaster and writer. She hosted a variety of shows on BBC Radio 1, including BBC Switch and ''Future Sounds''. She also DJed in various locations, including hosting her AMP (Annie Mac Presents ...
and Nick Grimshaw
Nicholas Peter Andrew Grimshaw (born 14 August 1984), also known as Grimmy, is an English television and former radio presenter, podcaster and author. He became known for having hosted a variety of shows on BBC Radio 1. He is also known as a t ...
hosting the first hour together, followed by ''Radio 1's Power Down Playlist'' at 18:00 and ''Radio 1's Chillest Show'' with Sian Eleri at 20:00.
Programming
Programming on the "stream" is repeated wellbeing and relaxation shows from BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds. Radio 1 Relax will occasionally simulcast with Radio 1 on a Bank Holiday where Stuart Sandeman, Jess Iszatt and Sian Eleri will present the daytime shows (7am-6pm).Monday to Saturday
* 1am–2am: ''Radio 1's Deep Sleepscapes'' * 2am–3am: ''Radio 1's RelaxingASMR
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* 3am–4am: ''1Xtra's R&B Chill Mix'' with Nadia Jae (from BBC Radio 1Xtra
BBC Radio 1Xtra is a British digital radio station owned and operated by the BBC. It broadcasts black music and urban music, including hip hop and R&B and is a sister station to Radio 1. Launching at 18:00 on 16 August 2002, it had been ...
)
* 4am–6am: ''Focus Beats'' (from BBC Radio 6 Music
BBC Radio 6 Music is a British digital radio station owned and operated by the BBC, specialising primarily in alternative music. BBC 6 Music was the first national music radio station to be launched by the BBC in 32 years. It is available on ...
)
* 6am–7am: ''Radio 1 Relax in Love'' with Emma-Louise Amanshia
* 7am–8am: ''Get Set'' with Adrienne Herbert
* 8am–8:30am: ''Radio 1's Chill Mix''
* 8:30am–9am: ''Radio 1's Motivate Me Mix''
* 9am–10am: ''Radio 1 Relax'' with Jess Iszatt
* 10am–11am: ''Radio 1 Relax in Love'' with Emma-Louise Amanshia
* 11am–12pm: ''Radio 1's Chillout Anthems''
* 12pm–1pm: ''Radio 1 Relax'' with Jess Iszatt
* 1pm–2pm: ''Radio 1's Chillout Anthems''
* 2pm–2:30pm: ''Radio 1's Motivate Me Mix''
* 2:30pm–3pm: ''Radio 1's Chill Mix''
* 3pm–5pm: ''Radio 1's Chillest Show'' with Sian Eleri
* 5pm–7pm: ''Radio 1 Playlist: Revision Mode''
* 7pm–8pm: ''Radio 1's Decompression Session'' with Stuart Sandeman
* 8pm–9pm: ''Radio 1's Wind Down Presents...''
* 9pm–10pm: ''Tearjerker'' with Sigrid (from BBC Radio 3
BBC Radio 3 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC. It replaced the BBC Third Programme in 1967 and broadcasts classical music and opera, with jazz, world music, drama, culture and the arts also featuring. The st ...
)
* 10pm–11pm: ''Radio 1's Power Down Playlist'' with Sian Eleri (simulcast with Radio 1, Monday to Wednesday)
* 11pm–1am: ''Lose Yourself With...'' (from BBC Radio 6 Music
BBC Radio 6 Music is a British digital radio station owned and operated by the BBC, specialising primarily in alternative music. BBC 6 Music was the first national music radio station to be launched by the BBC in 32 years. It is available on ...
)
Sunday
''As Monday to Saturday, excluding below:'' * 7pm–9pm: ''Radio 1's Chillest Show'' with Sian Eleri (simulcast with Radio 1) * 9pm–10pm: ''Radio 1's Decompression Session'' with Stuart SandemanSee also
* BBC Radio 1 DanceReferences
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