BBC Radio 1 Relax
BBC Radio 1 Relax is a British online-only radio stream, owned and operated by the BBC and run as a spin-off from BBC Radio 1. The station plays a selection of relaxation and well-being focused shows, and broadcasts exclusively on BBC Sounds.[1]
United Kingdom and Internationally via BBC Sounds
22 April 2021
The stream is due to close in 2024, three years after launching.
Programming[edit]
Programming on the stream is repeated wellbeing and relaxation shows from BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds.[7]
Radio 1 Relax will occasionally simulcast with Radio 1 on a Bank Holiday where Stuart Sandeman, Jess Iszatt and Sian Eleri will present the daytime shows (7 am to 6 pm).[8]
Radio 1 regularly adjusts the scheduled programming based on current series across BBC Sounds. Previous series repeated on Radio 1 Relax include Radio 1's Motivate Me Mix, Radio 1 Relax & Chill, Radio 1's Movie Mixtapes with Ali Plumb,[9] Get Set with Radio 1 with Adrienne Adhami, 1Xtra's R&B Chill Mix with Nadia Jae, Gameplay with Baby Queen (from BBC Radio 3) and Tearjerker with Sigrid (from BBC Radio 3).