Breaking Breakfast

Breaking Breakfast

This is the story of how The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 1 became the most talked-about radio show of the 90s, as told by the team who produced it – Johnny 'Boy' Revell, Holly 'Hotlips' Samos and Dan 'The Soundman' McGrath. Welcome to Breaking Breakfast.

Episodes

August 25, 2021 2 mins
In April 1995, breakfast radio in the UK was about to be turned on its head. It would never be quite the same again. The Chris Evans Breakfast Show was about to launch on BBC Radio 1. This is the story of that radio show. #breakingbreakfast
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The breakfast show featured some of the biggest stars in the world. What was George Michael’s only request? What was the deal with Prince? And what how did Mick Hucknall react to meeting ‘Charlie Chuckles’ for the first (and only) time?

Hosted by John Revell, Holly Samos & Dan McGrath

Produced by Nik Goodman

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September 2, 2021 22 mins
The team are assembled, and show hits the airwaves for the very first time, but it doesn’t always play by the rules!

Hosted by John Revell, Holly Samos & Dan McGrath.

Produced by Nik Goodman

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September 2, 2021 26 mins
Tina Ritchie read the news on the show for many years and recalls her memories of it all, whilst the end is in sight for the whole team as cracks start to show.

Hosted by John Revell, Holly Samos & Dan McGrath. Featuring Tina Ritchie.

Produced by Nik Goodman

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September 2, 2021 19 mins
The team are let loose and allowed out of the studio! What could possibly go wrong? These are the tales from The Radio 1 Roadshow, a place called Driffield and a rather ill-fated trip to Scotland.

Hosted by John Revell, Holly Samos & Dan McGrath

Produced by Nik Goodman

#BreakingBreakfast
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September 2, 2021 23 mins
Dan’s Wedding… The Ginger Grand Prix… The 4DJ Song. What are the real stories behind some of those famous moments from the show?

Hosted by John Revell, Holly Samos & Dan McGrath.

Produced by Nik Goodman

#BreakingBreakfast
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September 2, 2021 16 mins
So how did it all begin? When did the team first meet? And what were those essential ingredients needed to start the brand-new Radio 1 Breakfast Show?

Hosted by John Revell, Holly Samos & Dan McGrath.

Produced by Nik Goodman

#BreakingBreakfast
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