When did BBC Radio 1Xtra officially launch?
BBC Radio 1Xtra officially launched on the 16th of August 2002 at 18:00. The station emerged from a planning phase where it was secretly code named Network X before entering the British airwaves.
Questions about BBC Radio 1Xtra
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What genres does BBC Radio 1Xtra play?
BBC Radio 1Xtra plays a comprehensive archive of Black music and urban genres including hip-hop, grime, drill, trap, jungle, UK garage, dubstep, drum and bass, afrobeats, amapiano, and bhangra. The station policy embraces sounds from the British, North American, Caribbean, and African diasporas.
Where is BBC Radio 1Xtra based?
BBC Radio 1Xtra broadcasts from the 8th floor of Broadcasting House in London. The station shares its physical space with Radio 1, Radio 2, and 6 Music while carving out a distinct sonic territory.
Who presents shows on BBC Radio 1Xtra?
Current notable presenters on BBC Radio 1Xtra include Kenny Allstar, Eddie Kadi, Nadia Jae, Trevor Nelson, David Rodigan, Snoochie Shy, Sir Spyro, DJ Target, Heartless Crew, and Remi Burgz. Former presenters such as A. Dot, Clara Amfo, Adele Roberts, Sarah-Jane Crawford, and Reggie Yates also contributed to the station's history.
How many weekly listeners does BBC Radio 1Xtra have?
BBC Radio 1Xtra reaches 786,000 weekly listeners with a listening share of 0.3% as of March 2024. The station targets an audience between the ages of fifteen and thirty and is available on BBC Sounds, digital radio, and digital television.
What news service does BBC Radio 1Xtra operate?
BBC Radio 1Xtra initially operated its own news service known as 1Xtra News, formerly called TX, which functioned as a subsidiary of Radio 1's Newsbeat operations. By September 2012, the station increased Newsbeat bulletins simulcast with Radio 1 while maintaining bespoke weekday breakfast bulletins at 6am, 7.30am, 8am, 8.30am, and 9.30am.