BBC Radio 6 Music Schedule
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Ezra Furman sits in
Ezra Furman sits in, bringing her own unique taste to 6 Music. (R)
Ezra Furman sits in, bringing her own unique taste to 6 Music. (R)
03:00 - The First Time With...
David Byrne
Another chance to hear David Byrne talking about the musical milestones of his life. (R)
Another chance to hear David Byrne talking about the musical milestones of his life. (R)
04:00 - The BBC Introducing Mixtape
With a new Track of the Week by IMISSMYMOM
Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing.
Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing.
05:00 - Chris Hawkins
Amy Lamé sits in
It’s Amy Lamé in for Chris Hawkins with a stack of great tunes for your Monday morning.
It’s Amy Lamé in for Chris Hawkins with a stack of great tunes for your Monday morning.
07:00 - Nick Grimshaw
27/07/2026
Wonderful music to start the day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Wonderful music to start the day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
10:00 - Lauren Laverne
Jamz Supernova sits in
Lauren welcomes you to a brand new week with uplifting tunes.
Lauren welcomes you to a brand new week with uplifting tunes.
13:00 - Craig Charles
Deb Grant sits in... with Kyla Cobbler
Comedian Kyla Cobbler chats to Deb Grant about her book Happy, Thank You. More, Please.
Comedian Kyla Cobbler chats to Deb Grant about her book Happy, Thank You. More, Please.
16:00 - Steve Lamacq
First plays of new music from Feet and Fat Dog
Steve has first plays of new music from Feet and Fat Dog
Steve has first plays of new music from Feet and Fat Dog
19:00 - New Music Fix
Breaking Artist: Tiffany Day
Nathan reveals this week's Breaking Artist, American musician and producer Tiffany Day.
Nathan reveals this week's Breaking Artist, American musician and producer Tiffany Day.
21:00 - Riley & Coe
Solo Tenuous Links Show - kid you not!
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre, in a tenuous link styleeee.
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre, in a tenuous link styleeee.
23:00 - The First Time With...
David Byrne
Matt Everitt picks up where he left off in 2010 as David Byrne returns for The Second Time
Matt Everitt picks up where he left off in 2010 as David Byrne returns for The Second Time
00:00 - 6 Music Artist Collection
Skunk Anansie, Skunk Anansie at the BBC
5/5 A selection of Skunk Anansie's interviews and sessions from the BBC Archives. (R ... More >>)
5/5 A selection of Skunk Anansie's interviews and sessions from the BBC Archives. (R ... More >>)
02:00 - 6 Music Artist Collection
Skunk Anansie, Skunk Anansie Live
4/5 Relive Skunk Anansie's 1999 Glastonbury headline set. (R)
4/5 Relive Skunk Anansie's 1999 Glastonbury headline set. (R)
03:00 - 6 Music Artist Collection
Skunk Anansie, Midnight Meets with Colin Murray
3/5 6 Music archive documentary featuring Skunk Anansie. (R)
3/5 6 Music archive documentary featuring Skunk Anansie. (R)
04:00 - 6 Music Artist Collection
Skunk Anansie, The Skunk Anansie Playlist
2/5 Big Joanie pick their favourite tracks from the band. (R)
2/5 Big Joanie pick their favourite tracks from the band. (R)
05:00 - Chris Hawkins
Amy Lamé sits in
Amy Lamé kick-starts your day with the best new music and forgotten classics.
Amy Lamé kick-starts your day with the best new music and forgotten classics.
07:00 - Nick Grimshaw
28/07/2026
Wonderful music to start the day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Wonderful music to start the day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
10:00 - Lauren Laverne
Jamz Supernova sits in
Lauren gives you the finest blend of fantastic music for your Tuesday morning.
Lauren gives you the finest blend of fantastic music for your Tuesday morning.
13:00 - Craig Charles
Deb Grant sits in... with Pan Amsterdam
Deb Grant chats to Leron Thomas, the man behind Pan Amsterdam.
Deb Grant chats to Leron Thomas, the man behind Pan Amsterdam.
16:00 - Huw Stephens
Always Check the Label: 50 Years of Rough Trade
Co-managing directors of Rough Trade Geoff Travis and Jeannette Lee join Huw.
Co-managing directors of Rough Trade Geoff Travis and Jeannette Lee join Huw.
19:00 - New Music Fix
Tommy Barlow live in session
'Farm-grunge' musician and recent Breaking Artist Tommy Barlow is live in session.
'Farm-grunge' musician and recent Breaking Artist Tommy Barlow is live in session.
21:00 - Riley & Coe
28/07/2026
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
23:00 - The First Time With...
Beth Orton
Beth Orton joins Matt to discuss her First Times, and a near 40-year career in music.
Beth Orton joins Matt to discuss her First Times, and a near 40-year career in music.
00:00 - 6 Music's Indie Forever
Alexis Taylor from Hot Chip takes over the playlist!
Alexis from Hot Chip plays his favourite indie by Animal Collective, Pulp and Royal Trux! ... More >> (R)
Alexis from Hot Chip plays his favourite indie by Animal Collective, Pulp and Royal Trux! ... More >> (R)
01:00 - 6 Music Stories
You'll Never Be 16 Again - Episode 7: Best Years of Our Lives
John Peel covers new romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies. (R)
John Peel covers new romantics, glue sniffers, casuals and psychobillies. (R)
02:00 - The Collection
Peel Acres, Peel Acres with Jarvis Cocker
Jarvis Cocker joins Tom Ravenscroft at Peel Acres, the home of John Peel's collection. (R)
Jarvis Cocker joins Tom Ravenscroft at Peel Acres, the home of John Peel's collection. (R)
03:00 - 6 Music Live Hour
Elton John, Hot Feet and Section 25.
Elton John in concert in London in 1974, plus sessions by Hot Feet and Section 25. (R)
Elton John in concert in London in 1974, plus sessions by Hot Feet and Section 25. (R)
04:00 - The 6 Music Playlist
Django Django, Hercules & Love Affair, Adult DVD, and more"
Want to hear the latest tracks 6 Music have added to their playlist? Then listen here!
Want to hear the latest tracks 6 Music have added to their playlist? Then listen here!
05:00 - Chris Hawkins
Amy Lamé sits in
Amy Lamé sits in with the early morning breakfast show.
Amy Lamé sits in with the early morning breakfast show.
07:00 - Nick Grimshaw
6 Music’s Deep Dive into The Strokes – Is This It
Wonderful music to start the day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Wonderful music to start the day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
10:00 - Lauren Laverne
6 Music’s Deep Dive into The Strokes – Is This It... Jamz Supernova sits in
Lauren gets your Wednesday going with the most magnificent music.
Lauren gets your Wednesday going with the most magnificent music.
13:00 - Craig Charles
6 Music’s Deep Dive into The Strokes's Is This It
Deb Grant sits in. With HAIM, The Libertines, Julia Jacklin, Antonia Thomas and more.
Deb Grant sits in. With HAIM, The Libertines, Julia Jacklin, Antonia Thomas and more.
16:00 - Huw Stephens
6 Music’s Deep Dive into The Strokes – Is This It Producer Gordon Raphael joins Huw.
Gordon shares lots of stories about the making of The Strokes ... More >>debut.
Gordon shares lots of stories about the making of The Strokes ... More >>debut.
19:00 - New Music Fix
29/07/2026
Nathan Shepherd hand-picks and shares his latest new music obsessions.
Nathan Shepherd hand-picks and shares his latest new music obsessions.
21:00 - Riley & Coe
29/07/2026
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
23:00 - The First Time With...
Thundercat
Thundercat joins Matt Everitt to share the pivotal musical moments in his life.
Thundercat joins Matt Everitt to share the pivotal musical moments in his life.
00:00 - Freak Zone Playlist
Natalie Wildgoose's Walk through the Yorkshire Dales
Featuring folk artist Natalie Wildgoose.
Featuring folk artist Natalie Wildgoose.
01:00 - 6 Music Stories
Mastertapes, David Crosby (A-Side)
David Crosby discusses the making of his 1971 album If 'I Could Only Remember My Name'. (R)
David Crosby discusses the making of his 1971 album If 'I Could Only Remember My Name'. (R)
01:30 - 6 Music Stories
Mastertapes, David Crosby (B-Side)
Audience questions for David Crosby about his album 'If I Could Only Remember My Name'. (R)
Audience questions for David Crosby about his album 'If I Could Only Remember My Name'. (R)
02:00 - Mastertapes
Series 2, Richard Thompson (A-Side)
4/12 John Wilson talks to Richard Thompson about the making of his 1991 album Rumor and Sigh. ... More >> (R)
4/12 John Wilson talks to Richard Thompson about the making of his 1991 album Rumor and Sigh. ... More >> (R)
02:30 - Mastertapes
Series 2, Richard Thompson (B-Side)
7/12 The audience asks Richard Thompson questions about his 1991 solo album Rumor and Sigh. ... More >> (R)
7/12 The audience asks Richard Thompson questions about his 1991 solo album Rumor and Sigh. ... More >> (R)
03:00 - 6 Music Artist Collection
The Strokes, 6 Music's Deep Dive into The Strokes' Is This It
Celebrating the American band on the 25th anniversary of their debut album Is This It ... More >>.
Celebrating the American band on the 25th anniversary of their debut album Is This It ... More >>.
04:00 - 6 Music's Jukebox
30/07/2026
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
05:00 - Chris Hawkins
Amy Lamé sits in
Amy Lamé fires up Thursday with the biggest tunes and future classics.
Amy Lamé fires up Thursday with the biggest tunes and future classics.
07:00 - Nick Grimshaw
30/07/2026
Wonderful music to start the day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Wonderful music to start the day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
10:00 - Lauren Laverne
Jamz Supernova sits in
Lauren's got the finest music to motivate your Thursday, with the best tunes old and new.
Lauren's got the finest music to motivate your Thursday, with the best tunes old and new.
10:30 - Lauren Laverne
Jamz Supernova announces the 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist
Jamz Supernova announces the 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist.
Jamz Supernova announces the 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist.
11:30 - Lauren Laverne
Jamz Supernova sits in
Lauren's got the finest music to motivate your Thursday, with the best tunes old and new.
Lauren's got the finest music to motivate your Thursday, with the best tunes old and new.
13:00 - Craig Charles
Deb Grant sits in... with Gary Numan
Deb Grant sits in for Craig and chats to the legend that is Gary Numan.
Deb Grant sits in for Craig and chats to the legend that is Gary Numan.
16:00 - Huw Stephens
Gig Lisztomania
Huw rounds up the gigs that everybody is talking about in today's Gig Lisztomania.
Huw rounds up the gigs that everybody is talking about in today's Gig Lisztomania.
18:00 - Huw Stephens' Roundtable
30/07/2026
Reviewing this week's new releases.
Reviewing this week's new releases.
19:00 - New Music Fix
Shadow Child in the mix
Electronic music producer Shadow Child lays down a guest mix.
Electronic music producer Shadow Child lays down a guest mix.
21:00 - Riley & Coe
30/07/2026
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
23:00 - The First Time With...
Alewya
Singer, songwriter, producer, and multidisciplinary artist Alewya shares her First Times.
Singer, songwriter, producer, and multidisciplinary artist Alewya shares her First Times.
00:00 - New Music Fix
31/07/2026
Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.
Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.
01:00 - New Music Fix
New Album Fix
New Album Fix on 6 Music with Matt Everitt.
New Album Fix on 6 Music with Matt Everitt.
02:00 - 6 Music's Jukebox
31/07/2026
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
03:00 - 6 Music's 90s Forever
31/07/2026
6 Music goes back to the 90s!
6 Music goes back to the 90s!
04:00 - 6 Music's 00s Forever
31/07/2026
6 Music goes back to the 00s!
6 Music goes back to the 00s!
05:00 - The Remix with Chris Hawkins
31/07/2026
Chris Hawkins takes you through 30 minutes of remixed, re-versioned and reimagined tracks.
Chris Hawkins takes you through 30 minutes of remixed, re-versioned and reimagined tracks.
05:30 - Chris Hawkins
Amy Lamé sits in
Amy Lamé has all the best new music to get you through to your weekend.
Amy Lamé has all the best new music to get you through to your weekend.
07:00 - Nick Grimshaw
Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges chats to Nick about the music that shaped him as an artist.
Leon Bridges chats to Nick about the music that shaped him as an artist.
10:00 - Lauren Laverne
Jamz Supernova sits in
Lauren brings a great selection of tunes to kick-start your weekend.
Lauren brings a great selection of tunes to kick-start your weekend.
13:00 - Craig Charles
Deb Grant sits in... and she's ready to Down Tools!
The weekend is basically here, so Deb is giving YOU permission to start the party early.
The weekend is basically here, so Deb is giving YOU permission to start the party early.
16:00 - Huw Stephens
Music Sounds Better With Huw
Your Requests Please!
Your Requests Please!
19:00 - The People's Party with Femi Koleoso
31/07/2026
Helping you ease from the end of your working week with joyful global selections.
Helping you ease from the end of your working week with joyful global selections.
21:00 - 6 Music's Indie Forever
31/07/2026
Nothing but solid gold upbeat indie bangers with Nathan Shepherd.
Nothing but solid gold upbeat indie bangers with Nathan Shepherd.
22:00 - 6 Music's Indie Forever
31/07/2026
Nothing but solid gold upbeat indie bangers with Nathan Shepherd.
Nothing but solid gold upbeat indie bangers with Nathan Shepherd.
23:00 - The 6 Mix with Mary Anne Hobbs
31/07/2026
Mary Anne Hobbs with your weekly guest mix on 6 Music.
Mary Anne Hobbs with your weekly guest mix on 6 Music.
00:00 - 6 Music's Rave Forever
01/08/2026
A wall-to-wall celebration of dance music from across the decades.
A wall-to-wall celebration of dance music from across the decades.
01:00 - 6 Music's Forever Dark
Maynard James Keenan guest curates
Maynard James Keenan of Tool/A Perfect Circle/Puscifer shares some favourite dark music.
Maynard James Keenan of Tool/A Perfect Circle/Puscifer shares some favourite dark music.
02:00 - Focus Beats
Two hours of hand-selected tracks to help you focus
Focus on your work and study with this instrumental soundtrack. (R)
Focus on your work and study with this instrumental soundtrack. (R)
04:00 - Ambient Focus
Soundtrack your workflow with a seamless blend of ambient music
A two-hour mixtape of engaging ambient tracks to keep your workflow moving. ... More >> (R)
A two-hour mixtape of engaging ambient tracks to keep your workflow moving. ... More >> (R)
06:00 - Afrodeutsche
01/08/2026
Afrodeutsche brings the mellow weekend flow you need to hit that deeply relaxing vibe.
Afrodeutsche brings the mellow weekend flow you need to hit that deeply relaxing vibe.
08:00 - Radcliffe and Maconie
A feast of great music and chat
Mark and Stuart present a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast.
Mark and Stuart present a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast.
10:00 - The Beth Ditto Show
01/08/2026
Beth presents a new show on Saturday mornings.
Beth presents a new show on Saturday mornings.
13:00 - Jamz Supernova
01/08/2026
With an uplifting array of alternative R&B, global club sounds and leftfield electronica.
With an uplifting array of alternative R&B, global club sounds and leftfield electronica.
15:00 - Gilles Peterson
01/08/2026
Joining the musical dots, soul, hip-hop, house, Afro, Latin, electronica, jazz and beyond.
Joining the musical dots, soul, hip-hop, house, Afro, Latin, electronica, jazz and beyond.
18:00 - The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show
01/08/2026
The best in funk and soul with Craig Charles.
The best in funk and soul with Craig Charles.
21:00 - Don Letts' Culture Clash Radio
01/08/2026
Don's Saturday night selections cross time, space and genre.
Don's Saturday night selections cross time, space and genre.
23:00 - SHERELLE
Surusinghe in the Cab to the Club
SHERELLE brings the rave energy to your Saturday night, plus Surusinghe gets into the Cab!
SHERELLE brings the rave energy to your Saturday night, plus Surusinghe gets into the Cab!
00:30 - SHERELLE
The Sweatbox - with 1OO1O
Mexican DJ and producer 1OO1O takes the reins with 30 minutes of fast-paced club heat.
Mexican DJ and producer 1OO1O takes the reins with 30 minutes of fast-paced club heat.
01:00 - 6 Music's Rave Forever
The Madonna Remix Tape
Dance with Madonna to an hour of club remixes of her classic tracks. (R)
Dance with Madonna to an hour of club remixes of her classic tracks. (R)
02:00 - The Morning After Mix
Two hours of carefully sequenced songs to provide a musical reset
Reset yourself with tunes from The Streets, Little Simz and J Dilla. (R)
Reset yourself with tunes from The Streets, Little Simz and J Dilla. (R)
04:00 - The Morning After Mix
Start your day with this two-hour mix of chilled out tracks
A crafted mix of carefully sequenced calm music to straighten you out. (R)
A crafted mix of carefully sequenced calm music to straighten you out. (R)
06:00 - Afrodeutsche
02/08/2026
Afrodeutsche brings the mellow weekend flow you need to hit that deeply relaxing vibe.
Afrodeutsche brings the mellow weekend flow you need to hit that deeply relaxing vibe.
08:00 - Radcliffe and Maconie
An audio buffet of top tunes and chat
Mark and Stuart present a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast.
Mark and Stuart present a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast.
10:00 - Cerys Matthews
02/08/2026
Eclectic music from blues to beats with poetry and live sessions.
Eclectic music from blues to beats with poetry and live sessions.
13:00 - Guy Garvey's Finest Hour
Gideon Coe sits in
Gideon Coe sits in, bringing his own unique taste to 6 Music.
Gideon Coe sits in, bringing his own unique taste to 6 Music.
16:00 - Jarvis Cocker's Someday Service
02/08/2026
Jarvis returns to the 6 Music airwaves!
Jarvis returns to the 6 Music airwaves!
18:00 - Mary Anne Hobbs
SHERELLE sits in
SHERELLE sits in with a borderless spectrum of music.
SHERELLE sits in with a borderless spectrum of music.
20:00 - Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone
The Durutti Column and the Split Level
Stuart chats to Vini Reilly of the Durutti Column.
Stuart chats to Vini Reilly of the Durutti Column.
22:00 - Dream Time
02/08/2026
Broadcaster, writer and dreamer Zakia Sewell provides the soundtrack to your dreams.
Broadcaster, writer and dreamer Zakia Sewell provides the soundtrack to your dreams.