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Season 2018

  • S2018E01 Alex Turner, with Annie Mac

    • May 11, 2018
    • BBC

    Alex Turner talks to Annie Mac about their eagerly-anticipated new album, and looks back at pivotal moments in the Arctics' career.

  • S2018E02 Sir David Attenborough, with Greg James

    • June 18, 2018
    • BBC

    Sir David Attenborough answers listener questions, adds anecdotes to animal themed records and pranks Greg James in his Radio 1 co-host.

  • S2018E03 Elton John's Party Playlist, with Annie Mac

    • June 28, 2018
    • BBC

    Elton John chooses his all-time greatest Party Playlist, with Radio 1's Annie Mac. Featuring songs by The Rolling Stones, Little Richard, Inner City and Aretha Franklin.

  • S2018E04 Stormzy, with Cel Spellman

    • November 11, 2018
    • BBC

    Big Mike talks about all things #merky, including his new book, and the recent controversy around his scholarship for black students.

Season 2019

  • S2019E01 Bring Me The Horizon with Annie Mac

    • January 23, 2019
    • BBC

    Annie Mac chats to Bring Me The Horizon direct from their recording studios in Sheffield.

  • S2019E02 Foals: Music That Made Me

    • March 7, 2019
    • BBC

    Foals chat to BBC Radio 1's Jack Saunders at their rehearsal studio about their influences, stage diving and headlining festivals.

  • S2019E03 BTS: Korea to Wembley

    • June 12, 2019
    • BBC

    How did Korean pop band BTS come to headline one of the world's most iconic stadiums? Prepping to play a sold out Wembley the band, and fans, reflect on their path to pop-stardom.

  • S2019E04 David Guetta

    • July 14, 2019
    • BBC

    Radio 1's Scott Mills and Chris Stark talk to megastar DJ David Guetta, on music, football, and DJing in space... no, really!

  • S2019E05 Sean Paul: A Life In Riddims

    • August 21, 2019
    • BBC

    Sean Paul has collaborated with some of the world’s biggest pop stars and sold over 26 million records. But who is the man behind the music? 1Xtra heads to Jamaica to find out. BBC Radio 1Xtra's Yasmin Evans presents the life & music of Sean Paul. Who is the man behind the music? Where did this music come from? And why is Sean Paul so successful at turning Jamaican dancehall riddims into massive pop songs? On one incredible journey around Kingston, Sean performs exclusively for BBC Radio 1Xtra at the legendary Tuff Gong International studios, giving a glimpse inside his studio, and finding out how his most iconic tunes were made. Following Sean back from Jamaica to the UK, 1Xtra go behind the scenes as he prepares to play at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Middlesbrough. With contributions from: Anne-Marie, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annie Mac, Jax Jones, David Rodigan, Trevor Nelson, Naomi Cowan, Toddla T, Seani B, Idris Elba & more.

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