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A new 5 Seconds
Great music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
19 Oct 2026,·117 mins
Under the Moon of Love
Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.
18 Oct 2026,·55 mins
Fat Freddy’s Drop Trunk of Funk
Fat Freddy’s Drop bring the groove to this week’s Trunk of Funk.
17 Oct 2026,·180 mins
1Xtra Legacy - Sunday Service inspired by the trinity of seminal R&B albums
Trevor Nelson eases you into your day with classic R&B and hip-hop gems. @1Xtra on social
18 Oct 2026,·120 mins
1Xtra Legacy: Cutty Ranks, the true dancehall legend, joins the show
The best Sunday reggae vibes. @1Xtra on social
Dr Beat is in the house!
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul.
For my people
Tony's back with a soul-soaked selection of back to back gems, from across the decades.
17 Oct 2026,·57 mins
14/10/2026
John Kane brings you the best in northern soul and Motown music.
14 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Suede
Suede Playlist
A Suede playlist focusing on B sides and deep album cuts.
08 Sep 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
1Xtra Presents: Beres Hammond
City Splash headliner Beres Hammond brings us some of his favourite tracks.
25 May 2026,·60 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
Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
01 May 2012,·30 mins
Grammy Award winning filmmaker Don Letts explores the life of reggae singer Peter Tosh
23 Nov 2010,·30 mins
