bbc 1 tv

bbc 1 tv is not your typical radio station - it's the audio feed from the BBC's primary television channel, which means you get the soundtrack to British telly. Expect a steady diet of mainstream pop and rock, the kind of tracks that soundtrack talent show montages and weather segues. It's polished, it's safe, and it lacks any of the off-kilter curation you'd find on BBC Radio 6 Music or 1Xtra. But that's not a flaw if you just want background music. The live broadcasts include news bulletins every hour, which can be jarring during a quiet song, but it keeps you informed. The real draw is the…