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Radio 1 controller Ben Cooper: 'The station needs to regenerate for every generation, like Doctor Who'
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BBC Radio 1 - As part of Access All Areas, Ben Cooper (Controller of Radio 1 & 1Xtra) joins us on the Review Show. Do you have ANY questions about Radio 1?
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Radio 1 boss Ben Cooper quits BBC after eight years and reveals reason for departure - Birmingham Live
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BBC Radio 1 controller Ben Cooper says Madonna can return to airwaves when she releases 'more relevant' song - Daily Record
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