# BBC Radio 1's Christmas Takeover

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Podcast: [The Audio Academy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-audio-academy-podcast-2624134)
Published: 2026-02-04T00:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8856300
Audio file: https://audioboom.com/posts/8856300.mp3?modified=1770821916&sid=4644468&source=rss
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Duration seconds: 1148

## Resource

How does BBC Radio 1 find new presenters for the Christmas Takeover, and what are they looking for in a new voice? Georgy chats with Aled Haydn Jones, Head of BBC Radio 1, Alex Rata, Assistant Commissioner for BBC Radio 1 and Rachel McHalroy Commissioning Executive for Radio 1 about the process and how this opportunity has been a springboard for successful radio careers.

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