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Breaking Breakfast

by Bounce

This is the story of how The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 1 became the most talked-about radio show of the 90s, as told by the team who produced it – Johnny 'Boy' Revell, Holly 'Hotlips' Samos and Dan 'The Soundman' McGrath. Welcome to Breaking Breakfast.

Chart trend

Position in the Music History chart (US), last 90 days.

#87
all-time peak
3
days in the top 100 since Apr 2025

Latest episodes

Showing 7 · updated from the feed

S1 Ep1: Ready To Go

So how did it all begin? When did the team first meet? And what were those essential ingredients needed to start the brand-new Radio 1 Breakfast Show? Hosted by John Rev

Sep 2 2021
16 min

S1 Ep2: Pumping On Your Stereo

The team are assembled, and show hits the airwaves for the very first time, but it doesn’t always play by the rules! Hosted by John Revell, Holly Samos & Dan McGrath. P

Sep 2 2021
22 min

S1 Ep3: (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?

Dan’s Wedding… The Ginger Grand Prix… The 4DJ Song. What are the real stories behind some of those famous moments from the show? Hosted by John Revell, Holly Samos & Dan

Sep 2 2021
23 min

S1 Ep4: Star People

The breakfast show featured some of the biggest stars in the world. What was George Michael’s only request? What was the deal with Prince? And what how did Mick Hucknall

Sep 2 2021
21 min

S1 Ep5: The Day We Caught The Train

The team are let loose and allowed out of the studio! What could possibly go wrong? These are the tales from The Radio 1 Roadshow, a place called Driffield and a rather i

Sep 2 2021
19 min

S1 Ep6: Bitter Sweet Symphony

Tina Ritchie read the news on the show for many years and recalls her memories of it all, whilst the end is in sight for the whole team as cracks start to show. Hosted b

Sep 2 2021
26 min

S1: Breaking Breakfast - Coming Soon

In April 1995, breakfast radio in the UK was about to be turned on its head. It would never be quite the same again. The Chris Evans Breakfast Show was about to launch on

Aug 25 2021
2 min

Chart positions

Where Breaking Breakfast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 10, 2026).

#139 ▼ 23 Music History US

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