Newsbeat
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This article is about the BBC programme. For the more general journalist role, see Beat reporting. For the 1964–1971 Irish programme, see Newsbeat (Irish TV programme).
"BBC Newsbeat" redirects here. For the news service in which this programme is based on, see BBC News.
Newsbeat is the BBC's radio news programme broadcast on Radio 1, 1Xtra and Asian Network. Newsbeat is produced by BBC News but differs from the BBC's other news programmes in its remit to provide news tailored for young people.[1]
Quick Facts Genre, Running time ...
Genre | News |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Language(s) | English |
Home station | BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Asian Network |
Produced by | BBC News |
Edited by | Danielle Dwyer |
Recording studio | Broadcasting House, London (2013–2022) The Mailbox, Birmingham (2022 – present) |
Original release | 10 September 1973 – Present |
Audio format | Stereophonic sound |
Website | www |
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The fifteen-minute Newsbeat programme is broadcast at 12:45 and 17:45 during the week on Radio 1, 1Xtra and Asian Network. Short bulletins are also heard throughout the day on three stations on the half-hour with extra bulletins broadcast at peak times.