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BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix

BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix Episode guide

  1. Armin van Buuren

    Armin van Buuren is on the decks for a special three-hour Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 25 May 2013

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  2. Todd Edwards

    Daft Punk collaborator Todd Edwards is on the decks for Radio 1's Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 18 May 2013

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    4 days left to listen

  3. Alix Perez

    Alix Perez takes to the Radio 1 Essential Mix decks.

    First broadcast: 11 May 2013

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  4. Maya Jane Coles

    Maya Jane Coles takes control of the Essential Mix decks.

    First broadcast: 04 May 2013

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  5. Will Saul

    Will Saul, the man behind Simple and Aus Music, takes over Radio 1's Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 27 Apr 2013

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  6. Catz 'n Dogz

    Polish production duo Catz n' Dogz are in the hotseat for Radio 1's Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 20 Apr 2013

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  7. Mala

    Bass Week continues with dubstep pioneer Mala in the hotseat for the Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 13 Apr 2013

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  8. Jaymo and Andy George

    Jaymo and Andy George are back on Radio 1's Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 06 Apr 2013

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  9. Steve Angello

    Now ex-Swedish House Mafia member Steve Angello has Radio 1's Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 30 Mar 2013

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  10. Cedric Gervais

    Miami's Cedric Gervais takes control of Radio 1's Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 23 Mar 2013

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  11. Dirty South

    Dirty South drops an epic antipodean Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 16 Mar 2013

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  12. Atoms For Peace

    Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich of Atoms For Peace take over Radio 1's Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 09 Mar 2013

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  13. Zeds Dead

    Canada's Zeds Dead drop a bass-heavy Essential Mix, baby!

    First broadcast: 02 Mar 2013

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  14. The Essential Mix Live!

    It's the Access All Areas Live Night with Felix Da Housecat and Amirali!

    First broadcast: 23 Feb 2013

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  15. Tensnake

    Tensnake drops a deep and funky Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 16 Feb 2013

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  16. Mat Zo

    Mat Zo makes his Essential Mix debut with a 70-track spectacular!

    First broadcast: 09 Feb 2013

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  17. Eric Prydz

    Eric Prydz returns with a brand new Essential Mix, featuring exclusive new Prydz material.

    First broadcast: 02 Feb 2013

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  18. Future Stars of 2013

    Spotlight on potential Essential Mix stars tipped to reach the heights in 2013

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  19. Best of 2012: Pete Tong in Ibiza

    Head back to Radio 1's Ibiza Weekend with highlights from Pete Tong's set at Privilege!

    First broadcast: 28 Dec 2012

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  20. Best of 2012: Matt Tolfrey in Ibiza

    Matt Tolfrey, recorded live at Sankeys Ibiza, is on the Essential Mix decks.

    First broadcast: 27 Dec 2012

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  21. Best of 2012: Avicii @ Creamfields

    Radio 1's Essential Mix heads back to a wet Creamfields with Avicii.

    First broadcast: 26 Dec 2012

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  22. Radio 1's Essential Mix Of The Year 2012. Nicolas Jaar

    Chosen by a panel of experts, it's the Essential Mix of the Year 2012 from Nicolas Jaar.

    First broadcast: 22 Dec 2012

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  23. Eats Everything

    Bristol's Eats Everything is on the decks for an Edits Everything special!

    First broadcast: 15 Dec 2012

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  24. Calyx and Teebee

    Calyx and Teebee take charge of Radio 1's Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 08 Dec 2012

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  25. The Gaslamp Killer

    The Gaslamp Killer drops a Brainfeeder Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 01 Dec 2012

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  26. Hardwell

    Dutch superstar Hardwell takes to the Essential Mix decks.

    First broadcast: 24 Nov 2012

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  27. Deetron

    Deetron delivers a sublime Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 17 Nov 2012

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  28. Lee Foss

    Hot Natured's Lee Foss is in control of the Radio 1 Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 10 Nov 2012

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  29. Thomas Gold

    Germany's Thomas Gold takes to the Essential Mix decks.

    First broadcast: 03 Nov 2012

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  30. Steve Aoki

    Steve Aoki is on the decks for Radio 1's Essential Mix.

    First broadcast: 27 Oct 2012

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