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Back to My Roots
Tony returns with another hour packed with uplifting soul classics and gems
05 Sep 2026,·57 mins
BBE Records 30th Birthday Trunk of Funk
We’re celebrating 30 years of one of Britain’s most adventurous labels, BBE Music.
05 Sep 2026,·180 mins
Everybody's Laughing
Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.
30 Aug 2026,·55 mins
DJ Spoony sits in: Funky Friday!
DJ Spoony with great music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
04 Sep 2026,·117 mins
Medisun drops by the studio
The best Sunday reggae vibes. @1Xtra on social
06 Sep 2026,·120 mins
Shortee Blitz sits in with a Jay-Z Salute Mix
Shortee Blitz eases you into your day with classic R&B and hip-hop gems. @1Xtra on social
Melvin Odoom sits in: Melv in the mix!
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul.
03 Sep 2026,·117 mins
02/09/2026
John Kane brings you the best in northern soul and Motown music.
02 Sep 2026,·180 mins
Izzy Bossy's Carnival after-party
Izzy Bossy keeps the Carnival after-party rocking!
31 Aug 2026,·120 mins
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys Playlist
A roots, shoots and samples playlist reflecting the Beastie Boys career trajectory.
25 Aug 2026,·60 mins
Jamaica Culture Clash
Richie and Shahlaa celebrate Jamaican music in Britain.
21 Feb 2021,·57 mins
Episode 2
British musician and poet Akala examines the culture of his Rastafarian heritage.
29 Jul 2014,·30 mins
2. Going Global
Alvin Hall explores how gospel music has been affected by commercialisation.
02 Feb 2016,·30 mins
Paul Gambaccini recalls The Stax Volt Tour of 1967, which brought soul greats to Europe.
14 Apr 2007,·30 mins
Grammy Award winning filmmaker Don Letts explores the life of reggae singer Peter Tosh
23 Nov 2010,·30 mins
Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
01 May 2012,·30 mins
