Find out how the tunes get on Radio 1

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A look at the process of making the Radio 1 playlist

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The video pages on Radio 1 are using the new BBC comments.

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1. At 08:53am on 09 Dec 2009, Peter Travers wrote:
What a rat race! It might be considered worthwhile if even 50% of the playlist had any musical merit. Comedy Dave has it right... "Ohhh, no one cares." Just as well the DJs are entertaining, especially Sara Cox.

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2. At 12:54pm on 09 Dec 2009, kamal miah wrote:
its good to see how the playlist is done. the interesting to watch everyone waiting for D-day.but i think its unfair

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3. At 1:42pm on 09 Dec 2009, Hiroboy wrote:
I've listened to Radio 1 almost every day from 6.30am to 6.30pm since about 1983 and it's been great to eventually find out what music is picked and played. Good work Radio 1 (Aled, your so suited to this kind of presenting)
Cheers Steve A.K.A. Hiroboy in Cheltenham

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4. At 2:08pm on 09 Dec 2009, BethanMay wrote:
ok not watched the video as I'm in work :P but i listen to radio 1 from 8am til around 3/4ish, and i can't help but notice that songs get repeated often throughout the day. for example today on Fearne's show Winter Winds was played (no complaint there, gorgeous song), followed by that Miami Girl thing. and Greg just played those two songs too?

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5. At 5:28pm on 09 Dec 2009, Doutzen wrote:
That is rubbish i think that every dj should be able play any music they wish!! adequately to day time but still from own choise !

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6. At 5:49pm on 09 Dec 2009, mak88 wrote:
Laura White recently released a great single but i don't think it was put on the play list... i'm just wondering if an artist has to be with the big record companies to get played ?

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7. At 9:11pm on 09 Dec 2009, Greg wrote:
The selection process is more concerned with what might be cool than with what might be good.
Radio 1 is too biased towards urban music (which 1extra ought to take care of)
Sort out the music policy, guys.

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8. At 9:12pm on 09 Dec 2009, Greg wrote:
Pre-moderated?? doubt you'll show it then. ;-)

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9. At 9:14pm on 09 Dec 2009, Greg wrote:
I'm pre-moderating your radio shows from now on

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10. At 10:18pm on 09 Dec 2009, Mike Worsfold wrote:
Totally fascinating. I used to work for a radio station, so I find it really interesting to see the behind the scenes processes and decisions that have to go on. Please show more of how the desk is driven during a show.

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11. At 05:28am on 10 Dec 2009, SO wrote:
Well if you watched the video and actually paid attention not all shows go by this playlist, other shows have free rule and they provide a basis for what goes into this playlist so its not biased in that respect;

Also if you listened to Aled on Chris Moyles and the girl in the meeting mentioned it too they 'spot play' songs and see how people react in texts etc so if you don't like what's being played then give feedback, the BBC aren't going to hear you sighing at the radio text or email them!

I love Radio 1 and love what they are doing, Chris and Aled, and Jo Whiley are my favourite people on Radio 1 keep up the great work!

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