BBC Radio 1 Relax

BBC Radio 1 Relax is an online-only British radio stream, operated by the BBC as a spin-off from the main Radio 1 station. The station was first aired on 22 April 2021, coinciding with Earth Day, with a focus on broadcasting a selection of relaxation and well-being themed shows. The content on the stream includes repeated well-being and relaxation shows from BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds, and occasionally simulcasts with Radio 1 on bank holidays. The station adjusts its programming based on current series across BBC Sounds, with a variety of shows running from Monday to Sunday, including "Radio 1's Deep Sleepscapes," "Radio 1 Relax in Love with Emma-Louise Amanshia," "Radio 1 Relax with Jess Iszatt," and "Radio 1's Chillout Anthems" among others​​.

As part of the larger BBC Radio network, BBC Radio 1 Relax contributes to the weekly audience of 34.51 million live listeners for the BBC Radio stations. Additionally, BBC Sounds, the platform on which BBC Radio 1 Relax broadcasts, records a total of 162 million plays to on-demand radio and podcast content per quarter​​.