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    Latest episodes from Radio 1 Breakfast Best Bits with Greg James

    Wuthering with Mother, Tandem Mandem & Broken Phones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 46:00


    We get an Wuthering with Mother update, Greg finds a tandem friend & some Broken Phones.

    The Cast of Bridgerton, Double Digits Live & a Bike in the Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 40:28


    Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha from Bridgerton play a round of sit down stand up!

    Forgotten Radio Features, Thursway and Jack Whitehall!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 20:09


    Greg is joined by Jack Whitehall ahead of the Brits, and on Thursdays we WAYYY!

    F1's Ollie Bearman plays Sit Down Stand Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 44:08


    Greg is joined by Formula 1's Ollie Bearman for a game of Sit Down Stand Up. Plus, Greg officially names his tandem bike for his Comic Relief challenge!

    Longest Rides, Naming Bikes and Charlie Hedges Completes 24 Hours of Dance Anthems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 30:59


    Charlie Hedges completes her challenge and the listeners help Greg name his tandem.

    Your Surnames a Stupid Name, Charlie Hedges Hedges gets Dancey & Tooth Whistles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 29:14


    Charlie Hedges kicks off 24 Hours of Dance, stupid surnames and a whistling tooth.

    Pete Tonguns, The Quiz Final and All The Latest Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 31:13


    It's the Quiz final, All The Latest Tings & Pete Tong plays Wrongun's (Pete Tonguns).

    Wuthering with Your Mother, Thurswhey and 24 Hours with Charlie Hedges

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 45:19


    Greg plays you "Wheys", Charlie Hedges find out she's got a long Monday and would you "Wuther" with your mother?

    Mumford & Sons play Sit Down, Stand Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 56:58


    Mumford & Sons play Sit Down, Stand Up! The team discuss the next Mega Massive Monday! And if you love microphones, boy are you gonna love this podcast episode!!!

    Pankcake Wheeeeeeeey!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 27:25


    The team celebrate pancake wheeeeey! And Everyones Rubbish returns!

    "Granny gear it up the hill!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 30:30


    Mega Massive Mondays is back again! Kieran takes on Yesterday's Quiz, and Danni shares her tandem bike riding advice to Greg for his Comic Relief challenge.

    Greg Talks Tandems, Wronguns and the Final of the Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 19:47


    Ladies & Gentlemen, The Weekend. Greg's got Tandems, Wronguns & the Quiz Final!

    Greg announces the 2026 Comic Relief Challenge!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 35:19


    It's all about Comic Relief... and Thurswhey.

    Myles Smith plays What's My Age Again?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 48:39


    Myles Smith joins Greg to play What's My Age Again?! There's a podcast exclusive on the Pitbull World Record attempt! And one of the 'shrubs' from the Superbowl speaks to Greg about his experience!

    Margot Robbie is on the pod!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 60:16


    Margot Robbie was on the show to share her Unpopular Opinion and talk about her new movie

    "A Priest is trapped in my bathroom!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 40:28


    In this episode, Greg speaks to Harry who potentially ruins (or makes better) Olivia Dean's latest song! Nehar is concerned about Greg's invite to Taylor Swift's wedding, and Dylan delivers the story of the day!

    Chris Hemsworth, "Wuthering Heights" Premiere & Farts in the Live Lounge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 44:48


    Actual Chris Hemsworth is on the show, listener Lily talks about attending the "Wuthering Heights" premiere and the Team chat about farting in the Live Lounge.

    Thurswhey, "Wuthering Heights" and Farty Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 40:52


    Another day another pod, Thurswhey, the "Wuthering Heights" premier & farty dogs.

    Craig David's Fish Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 38:06


    Greg's back and he's being tormented around the first of the month. Plus, there's a new person taking on Yesterday's Quiz, and there's a new What Is That?, which somehow involves Craig David.

    Dogs, Frogs, Mogs & Hogs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 40:52


    A whole load of Animal News, plus John wants Greg to Ask The Nation about his dilemma!

    Someone Was Sick On The Carpet?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 28:25


    Greg has a difficult morning traversing through Mega Massive Monday, but manages to get some bits of content on air. Listener Kay takes on Yesterday's Quiz and there's a big Grammy's catch up in All The Latest Things. There's a mystical return from Shawn Moon-des and Greg wishes listener Charlie a big Happy 10th Birthday and celebrates making it to DOUBLE DIGITS. Plus... was someone accidentally sick on the Live Lounge floor?

    Live from Sunderland!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 41:38


    Greg is recording this special pod on the train home, after the team visited Sunderland to give tickets away for Radio 1's Big Weekend! It's the final day of Jan Slam and there was an extra opportunity to grab tickets in a high stakes treasure hunt across the city. Plus, All The Latest Things, a round of Wrong Uns, and the finale of Yesterday's Quiz between listeners Michael and Ben.

    Zoë Krav-it's Thurswaaaayyyy!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 33:20


    Listeners Zak and Rebecca go head to head for tickets to Radio 1 Dance: Ibiza Weekend, there's some serious chat around Zoë Kravitz, Sam has a go at Yesterday's Quiz, All The Latest Things and a jolly good round of Thurswaaaaayyy!!!

    Malta Jan Slam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 44:39


    Listeners go head to head for a VERY tense Jan Slam round today for tickets to Radio 1 Dance: Malta 2025! Listener Stewart gave Producer Tom the idea of spelling out silly words using the Jan Slam voiceover man, there's some traitorous chat with Calum Leslie, and a round of Everyone's Rubbish with listener Tom. Plus, listener Ben takes on Yesterday's Quiz, another All The Latest Things and Greg chats to Rickie, Melvin and Charlie about tomorrow's Jan Slam prize in Ibiza.

    Parklife Jan Slam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 38:57


    Stephen from The Traitors gives Greg the inside info on life in the castle, then we give away tickets for Parklife as Jan Slam continues! Plus, All The Latest Things and Michael has a go at Yesterday's Quiz.

    Jacob Oh Lordy !!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 34:28


    We give away tickets for Wuthering Heights as Jan Slam enters its last week - Lily and Leoni face off for those. Plus, All The Latest Things, Yesterday's Quiz and we play one of our favourite games... What Is That?

    Harry Styles first interview back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 36:45


    Greg catches up with Harry Styles as he returns with new music! Plus Yesterday's Quiz, All The Latest Things and Jan Slam!

    This Podcast Is Under New Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 30:41


    Jan Slam continues with tickets up for grabs for the world premiere of the Peaky Blinders film in Birmingham! Kai and Ellie face off for those. Plus, All The Latest Things, Luke smashes Yesterday's Quiz and it's Thurswayyyyy!

    Ooo! Right in the unmensionables!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 37:19


    Greg shares the one thing you can't miss on this series of The Traitors (no spoilers!). He also gives away tickets to The Hundred with Jan Slam and he plays Cricket's funniest moments!

    Tyler, the Gardener

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 41:49


    Another day, another Jan Slam! This time we have tickets for Tyler The Creator up for grabs. Plus, Melissa has a go at Yesterday's Quiz, Katie Thistleton takes a bath and we find out about your January Things.

    FA Cup Jan Slam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 41:14


    Jan Slam continues with tickets for the FA Cup final up for grabs! We also find out All The Latest Things, kick off another week on Yesterday's Quiz and play a silly, silly game called Top of the Shops.

    Pitbull Jan Slam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 42:50


    Listeners join Greg for a Fireball of a prize in today's Pitbull Jan Slam! It's time for another round of Wronguns, the finale of Yesterday's Quiz and All The Latest Things. Plus the team iron out any grievances including a particularly tricky situation for Producer Tom.

    It's Thurswaaayyy! (Pitbull Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 52:12


    Greg is joined by Charlie Hedges for a Pitbull themed Thurswaaayyy and plucks up the courage to send him another DM. Listeners go head to head for tickets in the NFL Jan Slam, as well as listener Lauren discussing why she loves the sport. Plus All The Latest Things, Yesterdays Quiz and a catch up with listener Giles after Greg and Calum Leslie read him a bedtime story on Instagram Live.

    Greg Offers To Tuck The Listeners Into Bed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 49:59


    Greg meets the Head of Broccoli as part of Yesterday's Quiz, listener Giles declares that his voice has been stolen for the radio, and in return Greg offers him a new rogue promise... Plus Kiera and Curtis go head to head for today's Jan Slam prize which is tickets to Boardmasters Festival, Danni Diston's on the phone to tell us about the festival and a catch up with all the latest things!

    Lewis Capaldi Jan Slam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 32:45


    Lewis Capaldi fans Amber and Nieve go head to head to win tickets in Jan Slam to see him live. There's a big discussion over Harry Styles return and the ownership of certain song names, some important chat over hosting The Traitors on TV's in UK pubs, Harriet attempts Yesterday's Quiz, and Greg announces Barney's paw-some achievement as he makes the 'Wall Of Regulars'.

    Top of the Shops

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 40:06


    A new meme has dropped and it's so good that Greg's starting the show with it! A new week means a new team are taking on Yesterday's Quiz, a Golden Globes related All the Latest Things, Greg is trying to make The Traitors viewing parties happen and Calum is in for Top of the Shops! Also, Jan Slam continues with two listeners going head to head for tickets to Reading & Leeds Festival. Busy old Monday eh!

    Don't Make Unnecessary Journeys!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 49:58


    It's Friday! it's snowing almost everywhere across the nation! Let Greg be a distraction for you! There's sibling rivalry as big sis and little sis, Ellie and Lauren go head-to-head in this week's final of Yesterday's Quiz. Jack and Katie attempt to get hold of tickets to see Calvin Harris in Glasgow and Jan Sam plays Wrong 'Uns! Plus, there's new music from Bruno Mars in All The Latest Things and Jack Saunders counts down the top 5 artists from BBC Sound of 2026!

    It's Thurswaaayyy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 46:34


    Bad Bunny fans, Mary and Eavie go head-to-head for concert tickets in today's edition of Jan Slam, but not before Radio 1's Jeremiah Asiamah tries to get in on the action! Ellie has a go at Yesterday's Quiz, Greg gets to the bottom of an issue with icy shorts and Rickie, Melvin and Charlie scrap over Greg's marital affairs. Plus, the nation celebrates the first Thurswaaayyy of 2026! Wehaaayyy!

    Jan Slam Dunk!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 56:04


    Imani & Steve bounce around a bunch of basketball questions as they battle it out to be at the NBA London Game, Calum Leslie and Producer Susanna try to convince Greg that mittens are sexier than gloves in a winter edition of Sexy or Not Sexy and a guy called Sparkle sparkles on Yesterday's Quiz! Plus, a new Traitors time slot on BBC One has Greg asking whether he can now swear on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show. We're still checking on that one!

    Ariana Grande Jan Slam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 45:29


    Ariana Grande fans, Sophie and Drew step up to grab concert tickets on Jan Slam! Greg re-arranges Luke and Cole's January birthday plans and team captain Lauren's mum, Emma tries her best to score points on Yesterday's Quiz - without any prep! How does she do?

    Radio 1's Jan Slam! It's Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 46:36


    It's time for Jan Slam as contenders, Abi and Daniel square up to each other in an attempt to bag tickets to the Six Nations kick-off in Paris! Lauren sets a high bar on the first Yesterday's Quiz of the year. Plus, there's a plot twist as Greg joins the 'Ins & Outs for 2026' bandwagon, only to steer it in a completely different direction!

    Happy New Year 2026!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 3:38


    Happy 2026! January on Radio 1 can only mean one thing! It's Jan Slam! Greg has inside info on the prizes up for grabs!

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