Bio

Background and Format: Newsbeat is the flagship news programme on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra. Newsbeat is produced by BBC News but differs from the BBC's other news programmes in its remit to provide news tailored for a specifically younger audience. The 15-minute Newsbeat programme is broadcast at 12:45pm and 5:45pm during the week on Radio 1 and 1Xtra. Short bulletins are also heard throughout the day on both stations on the half hour with extra bulletins broadcast at peak times. The Newsbeat team provide bespoke national and international new bulletins - weekdays at 6:00am, 7:30am, 8:00am, 8:30am and 9:30am. From 10:30am, bulletins are shared with Radio 1, including the 15-minute Newsbeat magazines at 12:45pm and 5:45pm. Target Audience: It is aimed at a young audience. Stats: Please refer to the BBC Radio 1Xtra front page. Awards: 2019 - Amnesty Media Awards, Radio & Podcasts: BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra, Newsbeat – Inside the World’s Largest Refugee Cam (nominated)  2018 - Mind Media Awards, Radio: Newsbeat: My Mind and Me (nominated) 2018 - Mind Media Awards, Podcast: Newsbeat: I Hear Voices (winner)  2015 - Mind Media Awards, News and Current Affairs (nominated) 2014 - Mind Media Awards, Making a Difference (winner) 2014 - Mind Media Awards, Ian Wilkinson News and Current Affairs Award: Newsbeat: Happiness week (nominated) 2013 - Sony Radio Academy Awards, Best Community Programming, Crossroads (nominated) 2013 - Sony Radio Academy Awards, Best Entertainment Programme, Charlie Sloth (nominated) 2012 - Games Media Awards, Games Radio and Podcast (nominated) 2012 - Sony Radio Academy Award, Music Broadcaster of the Year, Mistajam (Bronze Award) Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Thursday 16 April 2015 Radio 1 and 1Xtra have announced schedule changes and brand new presenter signings to their respective schedules: Adele Roberts is set to host Radio 1’s Early Breakfast Show - weekdays, 4:00-6:30am - from early June. The 1Xtra host replaces current presenter Gemma Cairney, who will become Social Action Presenter on Radio 1. Gemma will present The Surgery on Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00pm, alongside Dr Radha, and special documentaries for Radio 1 and 1Xtra Stories on Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00pm. At 1Xtra, new signing Jamz Supernova will host a new weekly RnB show on Saturday afternoon, between 4:00-7:00pm. In addition, A.Dot will become the new presenter of 1Xtra’s 1:00-4:00pm weekend show. The new schedule takes effect from early June. Gorkana Alert: Monday 9 June 2014 Changes have been announced at BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra: Daniel P Carter will host a new three-hour Rock Show every Sunday night on BBC Radio 1 from 7pm-10pm. With the aim of providing an alternative to the various Sunday night TV talent competitions, the new show is part of changes to the station’s specialist music and weekend schedules. Alice Levine will present a new weekend afternoon show from 1pm-4pm, and a new late-night show fronted by Huw Stephens will air Monday-Wednesday from