RadioCentre, the commercial radio sector's trade body, has alleged that Radio 1's average listener is 33 years old. This is outside of the target age range of 15- to 29-year-olds specified in Radio 1's service licence. The body is calling for the radio station to review its DJ line-up and music policy.
The Week: Media News - Radio 1 listeners are too old
BBC Radio 1 has come under fire from commercial radio executives, who claim that the station has breached its remit by attracting older audiences.
