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Radio 1's Essential MixEpisodes

  1. Thursday00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Baauer

    Baauer is back with a brand new Essential Mix!

  2. Saturday00:00
    BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1 Dance

    22/08/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

  3. Saturday21:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    4AM Kru

    The London Junglist duo take over the Essential Mix DJ booth.

  4. Next Monday00:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Patrick Topping

    Patrick Topping is back with a brand new mix for the summer!

  5. Thu 27 Aug 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Jayda G

    Jayda G is back with a fresh Essential Mix for the summer.

  6. Sat 29 Aug 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1 Dance

    29/08/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

  7. Sat 29 Aug 202621:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    22/08/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

  8. Mon 31 Aug 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    JOY (ANONYMOUS)

    JOY (ANONYMOUS) present love and kindness as rebellious act on their debut Essential Mix.

  9. Mon 31 Aug 202620:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Trentemøller 2006The Essential Mix 30

    Relive Trentemøller's Essential Mix of the Year from 2006.

  10. Wed 2 Sep 202620:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Goldie 1996The Essential Mix 30

    Goldie's landmark 1996 Essential Mix debut.

  11. Thu 3 Sep 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1 Dance

    Shimza

    South Africa's Shimza takes control of the Essential Mix decks.

  12. Sat 5 Sep 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1 Dance

    05/09/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

  13. Sat 12 Sep 202600:00
    BBC Radio 1

    12/09/2026

    The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.