BBC Radio 1's Stories
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BBC Radio 1's Stories: Cross-Community Covers
Four Radio 1's Academy trainees attempt to create a cross-community band in just one week!
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BBC Radio 1's Stories: Breakbeat Kaos
Radio 1 presents the story of DJ Fresh and Adam F.
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Radio1Doc: Bruising Silence
1Xtra’s Gemma Cairney looks at the hidden world of teenage abusive relationships. In this moving and very personal documentary, Gemma talks to the victims and the perpetrators as she tries to get to the bottom of this under-reported story. The programme explores the issue of emotional and violent abuse through different types of relationships, both from the perspective of the abused, and the abuser, with additional contributions from experts on the issues involved. Warning: This programme...
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Radio1Doc: Breakbeat Kaos: The Story of DJ Fresh & Adam F
DJ Fresh, along with his business partner & fellow superstar producer, Adam F, has defined not only a sound, but also a generation. . Here, with the help of Fabio & Grooverider, D Bridge, LTJ Bukem, London Elektricity, Pendulum, Chase & Status, The Brookes Brothers, Dead Prez, Redman, De La Soul, Dizzee Rascal, Rita Ora, Rizzle Kicks, Rudimental, Flux Pavillion, Example, Benga & Skream, they tell their story - as both label owners and artists in their own right.
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Radio1Doc: The Story Of Richie Hawtin
BBC Radio 1's Heidi looks at the career and influence of long term friend Richie Hawtin. Hear her discover more about his early success as Plastikman, his label Plus 8 and his legendary warehouse parties in Detroit. They then move on to talk about his move first to New York and then on to Berlin. And the founding of M_nus, a record label and family of artists that went on to define the sound of minimal techno.
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Radio1Doc: Sonic Super Hero: The Story Of David Guetta
Greg James, with Kelly Rowland, Chris Willis, Jessie J, Pete Tong and Nicky Romero all coming to his aid, embarks on a quest to uncover the true identity of the superstar that is David Guetta. Hear David tell his story, from starting out as a DJ in his bedroom, to creating the ultimate audience experience at his euphoric live gigs and producing the most downloaded song on the planet.
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Radio1Doc: Dan and Phil’s Super Amazing Guide to Love...
Dan and Phil from video blogs Danisnotonfire and Amazingphil share their guide to finding love online. They've both had their share of awkward dates (like that time when a girl growled in the cinema) so they definitely need help. And as they do everything on the internet why should finding love be any different? Their journey through the world of online relationships sees them getting advice from online dating expert Sarah Beeny, and an e-flirt expert tells them how to get a date on twitter....
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Radio1Doc: Stand Up For Hackney
As part of Radio 1’s Hackney Academy, three young residents - Blessing, Bradley and Jonathan - volunteered for a particularly daunting challenge: to go from complete comedy novices to fully-fledged stand-up comedians in just two weeks, and what's more, to perform their first gig in front of a packed crowd at London's legendary Hackney Empire theatre for a night of comedy hosted by Chris Moyles on BBC3. It was a huge call. But fortunately they weren't on their own as each of the new comedians...
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Radio1Doc: Hooray! I'm A Single Parent
Presented by one of the reporters, Chantelle (a single parent herself) looks into the negative stereotypes around lone parenting - especially after last year's riots in England, when some people blamed the violence on broken families. It includes interviews with charities and church leaders, and several incredibly moving stories from single mums and dads bringing up kids on their own
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Radio1Doc: The Story Of The Travelling Man
For London born and Irish raised Maverick Sabre, home is where he finds a beat and a rhyme. Exclusively for BBC Radio 1, he's returning to his Hackney roots to meet and collaborate with some of the young, Irish travellers now living in the borough. Maverick Sabre's debut mixtape was called the Travelling Man: this is his and their story.
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Radio1Doc: Leading By Example
Nick Grimshaw charts the rise of Example from street battles, to international superstardom. We head out on tour with him in Bournemouth and Birmingham, and give his one million plus twitter followers the chance to ask him whatever they like. As well as brand new and exclusive interviews with Example himself, expect to hear from Chase and Status, Wretch 32, Devlin, Youngman, Feed Me and Chipmunk.
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Radio1Doc: The Story Of Emeli Sande
BBC Radio 1 Stories presents the story of Emeli Sande. From her early years in the village of Alford in Scotland to becoming the must have feature singer and songwriter for UK artists.
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Radio1Doc: Let Me Into The Music
Nihal goes backstage and in the mosh pit with gig-goers and artists across the disability spectrum, to find out what equal access means and why it should matter to everyone.
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Radio1Doc: The Story Of Dot Comedy
Another chance to hear The Midnight Beast!Making their radio comedy acting debut. Written and performed especially for BBC Radio 1, this is the story of internet comedy, told in the form of a genre redefining adventure quest. The journey of The Midnight Beast begins when DJ Greg James accidentally uploads himself to the internet. The boys take the trip of a lifetime to the beating heart of internet comedy and recruit the world's most successful online funny people to free Greg. Will they...
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Radio1Doc: The Story Of Labrinth
Writer, singer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and restaurant owner; Labrinth is one of the most significant emerging artists of the past 18 months. The Story of Labrinth will explore how he went from 'bedroom DJ' to star of the moment; achieving chart success, writing and producing songs for the likes of Pixie Lott, JLS and Tinie Tempah and becoming the first non-Talent show artist to be signed to Simon Cowell's record label in recent years.
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Radio1Doc: Generation Bass Part 3
MistaJam attempts to break down the future for all things bass related with the help of the biggest names in the scene. Including DJ Fresh, Sub Focus, Skrillex, Skream, Benga, Flux Pavillion, Hatcha and Modestep.
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Radio1Doc: How Young is Too Young to be a Popstar
Newbeat's Natalie Jameson asks how young is too young to be a popstar and seeks answers from Plan B, Tulisa, One Direction, JLS, Jessie J, Ed Sheeran, Florence Welch, Rizzle Kicks, Emeli Sande, The Wanted and Usher. Plus 15 year old Birdy talks in depth about having to decide whether to ditch school for a life in music, 18 year old Nathan from the Wanted recalls the moment he nearly quit the band as he was worried he couldn’t cope, and 19 year old Disney starlet Demi Lovato talks openly...
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Radio1Doc: One Direction In America
One Direction invite Radio 1 on tour with them as they hit America for the first time. With full access to the band we find out what it's like to be the hottest Brit band breaking America right now- and breaking it they are - with fans chasing their tour bus down the street, record crowds turning out to catch the slightest glimpse of them and US radio hosts comparing the frenzy to Beatlemania. Be prepared for tales of backstage antics, long hours in "grooming", favourite fan moments...and a...
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Radio1Doc: Red White & Black - The Story of Jack White
Jack White talks in depth to Radio 1 about his life and career to date. From his early years in Detroit to international rock stardom with the White Stripes. Expect to hear him talking about starting out as a drummer and being a reluctant frontman, the White Stripes first gig and recording and how he reacted to the massive success of the band in the UK. And er collecting hats, clocks and taxidermy animals.
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Radio1Doc: If These Walls Could Talk
Huw Stephens explores the live music scene by looking at 3 of the UK's most loved venues, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow, Rock City in Nottingham and the O2 in South East London. Along the way, he also hears some of the weird and wonderful stories of rock and roll antics that these venues have witnessed over the years. While the recent financial crisis has forced many areas of the music industry to take a battering, Huw explores whether live music can survive and even thrive in these...
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Radio1Doc: The Story Of Trending
In The Story of Trending Greg James attempts to become a worldwide trending topic on Twitter. Along the way he meets Jamal Edwards, the man behind SBTV, the music and lifestyle channel on YouTube which has had 92 million views, to get advice on what he should do to get noticed. Greg also takes advice from the guys behind the Fenton video, Tom Ridgewell of the Tomska YouTube channel and James Herring of the comedy website The Poke who all explain the best ways to get your trend noticed.
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Radio1Doc: Making It On The Big Screen
BBC Radio 1’s resident film critic Rhianna follows her dream to make it in the movies. With the help of other young hopefuls and the odd seasoned pro, she embarks on a crash course in the film industry, which takes her both on and off screen. She meets other young hopefuls striving to get noticed at drama school, on the casting circuit and, increasingly, online. What are their top tips for getting that all-important big break? And what about those who’ve already ‘made it’- can they recall...
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Radio1Doc: International Radio 1 - Gilles Peterson in...
Gilles Peterson visits Tokyo to discover how the youth of Japan are responding to last years devastating earthquake & tsunami. He speaks to local musicians including Goth Trad & Anchorsong, and also those visiting Tokyo including Sinden & SBTRKT. Gilles also visits the Sendai region, which was very badly hit by the tsunami, to see the level of devastation for himself.
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Radio1Doc: We Are The Dregs
Radio 1's Dev and Greg James embark on a painful journey to form a band in just one week. Along the way we'll hear highlights from many of the BBC Introducing Masterclass sessions at Abbey Road and Maida Vale, with incredible advice on how to REALLY go about songwriting, performing and distributing your music, the professional way. Featuring Rizzle Kicks, Roll Deep, Wretch 32, Magnetic Man, JME, Maverick Sabre, and more.
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Radio1Doc: Pete Tong in Las Vegas
Pete Tong heads to Las Vegas for International Radio 1 to find out about the explosion in dance music which is sweeping the hotels and casinos of Sin City.
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Radio1Doc: Jaymo & Andy George in Milan
Jaymo and Andy George head to Milan to find out what makes young people tick. From fashion to music, the boys track down the movers on the Milanese underground.
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Radio1Doc: Story of Chase & Status
MistaJam catches up with Saul & Will aka Chase & Status about their life and career to date. With Kano, Andy C and Liam Bailey.
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Radio1Doc: Story of Professor Green
MistaJam catches up with Pro Green about his life and career to date. With Labrinth, Emeli Sande and Example.
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Radio1Doc: James Blake A to Z
James Blake takes Rob da Bank on a musical journey from A to Z.
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Radio1Doc: The Story Of Tim Minchin
Tim Minchin is a comedy rock and roll god. He has sold out the arenas around the world singing about religion, sex and cheese - and he's just written a the smash hit West End musical Matilda. He has crazy hair, eye-liner and a huge following for his comedy rock and roll songs. Radio 1 have followed him during 2011. Why is he the biggest star you've never heard of and how did he find himself in this position? Only this documentary and the odd funny song can reveal the true answer. Please be...
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Radio1Doc: The Story Of Rihanna
Since the release of Umbrella in 2007 Rihanna has become one of the biggest music stars in the world. In this one hour Radio 1 Story Scott Mills hears from famous fans including Pixie Lott and Calin Harris plus those she's met on the road to success in order to uncover the good the bad and downright saucy sides of the bad girl who did good. From her early days in Barbados and being signed by Jay-Z to the success of Umbrella and that recent run in with a farmer in County Down.
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Radio1Doc: The Story Of Professor Green
Some call him Pro, others call him Green, on his birth certificate it says Stephen Paul Manderson, but one thing is for sure: everybody is talking about Professor Green. But just how did he become the No. 1 breakthrough UK rapper? Radio 1 and Mistajam catch up with the man of the moment for an in-depth interview about his unstoppable rise from underground MC to major chart success. With additional interviews from collaborators including Example, Labrinth, Emile Sand, Stanza from True Tiger...
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Radio1Doc: Story Of Dot Comedy Part 1
The Midnight Beast go on an epic mission to the heart of YouTube comedy. In Part 1 they meet Gregory Brothers Annoying Orange and Lonely Island. Contains language and themes that may offend.
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Radio1Doc: Story Of Dot Comedy Part 2
The Midnight Beast go on an epic mission to the heart of YouTube comedy. In part 2 they meet Shane Dawson, Bo Burnham, Jenna Marbles, Rennaisance Man and Julian Smith. Contains Language and themes that may offend.
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Radio1Doc: Story Of Dot Comedy Part 3
The Midnight Beast go on an epic mission to the heart of YouTube comedy. In Part 3 they meet Venetian Princess, Ray William Johnson and Epic Meal Time. Contains Language and themes that may offend.
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Radio1Doc: Being 13
100 teenagers from across the UK share the secrets of being a teen with BBC Radio 1. Part 1 of 7 Being 13.
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Radio1Doc: Being 14
100 teenagers from across the UK share the secrets of being a teen with BBC Radio 1. Part 2 of 7 Being 14.
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Radio1Doc: Being 15
100 teenagers from across the UK share the secrets of being a teen with BBC Radio 1. Part 3 of 7 Being 15.
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Radio1Doc: Being 16
100 teenagers from across the UK share the secrets of being a teen with BBC Radio 1. Part 4 of 7 Being 16.
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Radio1Doc: Being 17
100 teenagers from across the UK share the secrets of being a teen with BBC Radio 1. Part 5 of 7 Being 17.
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Radio1Doc: Being 18
100 teenagers from across the UK share the secrets of being a teen with BBC Radio 1. Part 6 of 7 Being 18.
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Radio1Doc: Being 19
100 teenagers from across the UK share the secrets of being a teen with BBC Radio 1. Part 7 of 7 Being 19.
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Radio1Doc: Being 16
100 teenagers from across the UK share the secrets of being a teen with BBC Radio 1. Part 4 of 7 Being 16.
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Radio1Doc: Being 15
100 teenagers from across the UK share the secrets of being a teen with BBC Radio 1. Part 3 of 7 Being 15.
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Radio1Doc: Being 14
100 teenagers from across the UK share the secrets of being a teen with BBC Radio 1. Part 2 of 7 Being 14.
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Radio1Doc: Being 13
100 teenagers from across the UK share the secrets of being a teen with BBC Radio 1. Part 1 of 7 Being 13.
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Radio1Doc: The U.K Producers
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' 'Empire State of Mind', Rhianna's 'Love The Way You Lie', 50 Cent's 'Dial 911'. All big tunes by big artists, but do you know they were produced by UK peeps? Without our boys from Birmingham, Newcastle and London, these top selling tunes just wouldn't exist. BBC Radio 1 takes an indepth look into the story of the UK producers who are dominating todays music industry.
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Radio1Doc: The Story of Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers are undeniably one of the most successful bands in rock history. Over the last 3 decades. they’ve sold over 60 million albums to date and gathered a mass following of fans across the globe with their unique sound. This the story of their rise, from being mischievous kids on the streets of 1970's LA, through the classrooms of their old high school, and to the clubs of Sunset Strip. We hear first hand how they coped with the drug addictions that, tragically, led to death...
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Radio1Doc: 9/11: A Musical History
To mark ten years since the attack on the World Trade Centre, Radio 1 presents a musical history of 9/11 and its aftermath. We tell the story of the Twin Towers disaster and its legacy using archive news footage interwoven with brand new interviews, set against a soundtrack of music inspired by 9/11. Features interviews, archive and the sounds of the likes of Moby, My Chemical Romance, Riz MC, Green Day, Arcade Fire, Wheatus, Everclear and the Beastie Boys.
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