BBC Radio 1 ( often known as Radio 1 ) is an international radio station that is based in the United Kingdom . The first words on Radio 1 â `` after a `` countdown '' by the Controller of Radios 1 and 2 , Robin Scott , and a jingle , recorded at PAMS in Dallas , Texas , beginning `` The voice of Radio 1 '' â `` were '' ... And , good morning everyone . Welcome to the exciting new sound of Radio 1 '' .