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A 90-minute special, broadcast from the Royal Albert Hall, London, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's groundbreaking career on the day of his 100th birthday.

Graham Norton sits down with the 'Queen of Pop', singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, entrepreneur, charity founder and LGBT rights and gender equality activist Madonna. The pair discuss her lengthy career in which she has achieved 18 multi-platinum albums globally, seven Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, twenty MTV Video Music Awards and an induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Bringing her anthemic sound to Sunderland is Sweden’s pop phenomenon Zara Larsson, who is fast becoming a Radio 1’s Big Weekend mainstay as she prepares to make her fourth appearance at the festival. Since making her debut in 2017, the then-teenage sensation has grown into a global force and takes to the Main Stage to top the bill for the very first time. Fresh from releasing her latest album, Midnight Sun, Zara is set to light up Herrington Country Park with huge singalong hits and powerhouse vocals that have made her a festival favourite. Expect a standout Saturday night in north east England as the Swedish hit-maker delivers her most anticipated Big Weekend set yet.

Heartfelt art-pop from the beloved singer-songwriter, live in Sunderland.

Celebrated pop legend and star of 2023 Rick Astley is joined by some very special guests for a spectacular show at the iconic Camden Roundhouse on December 12, 2023. Singing and playing his global hits and some surprise numbers, Rick brings down the house and rings in the brand new year.

Feel-good, poignant pop from the Mercury-nominated Irish sensation.

Having already achieved the chart double in 2025, star of the moment Olivia Dean has enjoyed an incredible start to the year. She swept the Brit Awards with four wins, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, alongside a Grammy win and a number one single with Sam Fender. And if that wasn’t enough, the record-breaking artist is now set to tick off another major milestone at Radio 1’s Big Weekend as she headlines the festival for the very first time. Closing the weekend at Sunderland’s Herrington Country Park, Olivia takes to the Main Stage with her soulful storytelling and summer-ready sound for an unforgettable finale packed with fan favourites, warmth and joy.

The BRIT-nominated All I Ever Asked singer takes to the New Music Stage.

Co-signed by Olivia Rodrigo, the breakout Irish indie-rockers come to Sunderland.

Radio 1’s Big Weekend returns to Sunderland’s Herrington Country Park for the first time since 2005, with 100 acts set to perform across three days of live music. Kicking off the festival as Friday night’s Main Stage headliner is the ultimate party starter, Fatboy Slim. The man who helped take dance music from club floors to festival main stages worldwide is set to bring his legendary show to the north east for a high-energy, hands-in-the-air frenzy. With what promises to be a blockbuster set, expect crowd favourites and his trademark barefoot style - this is the ultimate Friday night Dance Party.