Listen to BBC Radio 1Xtra online
On this page you can listen to BBC Radio 1Xtra live, free and without registration. Press play and the radio starts in your browser.
What is BBC Radio 1Xtra?
BBC Radio 1Xtra is the home of the best new Black music: hip hop, R&B, grime, Afrobeats and dancehall from the UK and beyond. The station started in 2002 and is digital only.
Weekdays begin with 1Xtra Breakfast with Nadia Jae from 7 to 10am. On Sunday, Trevor Nelson plays old skool classics and David Rodigan brings reggae and dancehall.
BBC Radio 1Xtra schedule and shows
| Show | When |
|---|---|
| 1Xtra Breakfast with Nadia Jae | Mon–Fri, 7–10am |
| DJ Day Day | Mon–Fri, 10am–12:45pm |
| Sian Anderson | Mon–Fri, 1–4pm |
| Remi Burgz | Mon–Fri, 4–7pm |
| DJ Target | Mon–Thu, 7–9pm |
| 1Xtra's AfroSounds Show with DJ Edu | Wed, 9–11pm |
| Trevor Nelson (Old Skool) | Sun, 11am–1pm |
| David Rodigan | Sun, 1–3pm |
Updated in October 2026. Times and presenters may change; UK time.
Where to listen to BBC Radio 1Xtra: DAB and online
You can also listen to BBC Radio 1Xtra on DAB digital radio (BBC National DAB (12B)).
How to listen to BBC Radio 1Xtra online
Open this page on your computer, phone or tablet and start the player. You do not need an app or an account. In the car you can connect your phone to the car stereo via Bluetooth.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1Xtra on FM?
No, BBC Radio 1Xtra is digital only: DAB, TV, BBC Sounds and online.
Who presents 1Xtra Breakfast?
Nadia Jae, Monday to Friday from 7 to 10am.
Contact BBC Radio 1Xtra
- Address: BBC Radio 1Xtra, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA
- Website: bbc.co.uk
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