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New Specialist Schedule
Radio 1 is changing its specialist music schedule
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BBC Radio 1 is completely revamping its specialist evening schedule which comes into effect on Monday September 25th.
The headlines are:
Colin Murray is going to present a brand new music show Monday to Thursday from 10pm-12am. He'll be playing music that reflects the wide ranging tastes of Radio 1's young audience and will focus on all of the most exciting and exhilarating aspects of youth culture including a regular documentary feature.
The introduction of four In New Music We Trust shows hosted by some of Radio 1's key musical experts. Running Monday to Thursday from 9pm the In New Music We Trust shows will act as one stop guides to everything that's happening in a particular genre fronted by the experts in that field.
The signing of brand new specialist talent Eddie Halliwell and Trophy Twins
The specialist schedule will be extended by four hours per week
Edith Bowman will now be the solo host of the prestigious weekday 1pm-4pm slot.
Other new shows include:
Eddie Halliwell: New signing Eddie plays the freshest records from the clubs that week
Trophy Twins: Another new signing seeing the clubbing generation through the early hours
The 1Xtra showcase: A selection of the very best music from 1Xtra
Your Show with Annie Mac (title TBC): By the audience for the audience
Annie's Mix Tape: Radio 1's multi genre mix show fronted by Annie Mac
Radio 1's Future Mix (title tbc): a multi genre show featuring the hottest new DJ's
Chris Coco and Fergie will leave the station in September. Fergie will continue to put together Essential Mixes for Radio 1.
Colin Murray said:
"I've always had a close relationship with our listeners and now I'm taking it to a whole new level. I've been at Radio 1 for eight years with more than four years of that time spent making specialist programmes and I'm grateful to be given the chance to front a show that really hits those turned-on, engaged evening Radio 1 listeners."
Edith Bowman said:
"Exciting times ahead, obviously sad that it's the end of our mini era, but ecstatic at the prospect of having my own daytime show on Radio 1. I'm so chuffed for Colin and I know he's thrilled about his new show. I'll miss our daily banter but I'm on cloud nine at what lies ahead and the incredible opportunity I've been given. The show is not going to be completely different more an evolution of the present one."
Andy Parfitt Controller of Radio 1 and 1Xtra said:
"This continues the story of change for Radio 1 which for a young service is absolutely essential. We have made the specialist schedule easier for our audience to navigate and provided a broader range of content. We believe that this and the amazing talent line up will help even more listeners to come and sample the wealth of distinctive specialist shows Radio 1 has to offer"
Fergie said:
"I never thought I would be on my school radio never mind Radio 1! The support they have given to me over the past five years has undoubtedly helped me to develop and mature as a DJ. So thanks Radio 1! In new music we trust! HAPPY DAYZ !"
See the full schedule
Related Links:
Colin Murray biography
Radio 1 listings for today
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