Schedule
Early
00:00
Freak Zone Playlist—Freakier Winter
Stuart kicks off the longest night of the year with a wintery solstice playlist.
01:00
Wireless Nights—Series 3, BBC Philharmonic Presents...
Jarvis Cocker and the BBC Philharmonic weave dark tales of insomnia and nocturnal visions.
01:30
Wireless Nights—Series 3, Reaching for the Moon
2/4Jarvis Cocker attempts to fly to the moon with the aid of astronaut Chris Hadfield.
02:00
Wireless Nights—Series 3, Lava and Ice
3/4Jarvis Cocker wanders the lava fields of Iceland in search of the unseen forces of night.
02:30
Wireless Nights—Series 3, Bright Nights
4/4Jarvis Cocker goes on a journey through an Icelandic night that never falls.
03:00
Composer of the Week—Iceland, From the Ancients to Bjork
3/5Works inspired by the world's oldest parliament and a lullaby sung by Bjork.
04:00
6 Music Artist Collection—Bjork, The Story of Björk
4/5Stuart Maconie profiles the idiosyncratic Icelandic singer and composer, Björk.
05:00
Chris Hawkins—21/12/2014
A great mix of music for the weekend, including a featured album by the Verve.
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Morning
07:00
Mary Anne Hobbs—Liz Kershaw sits in
So long, Mary Anne... Liz Kershaw sits in for Mary Anne Hobbs with tunes and seasonal fun.
10:00
Cerys Matthews—The Best of 2014, part 1
Cerys brings you a selection of her favourite interviews and session from the past year.
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Afternoon
13:00
John Grant's Songs from a Dark Place
US singer-songwriter John Grant presents a documentary exploring the music of Iceland.
14:00
Guy Garvey's Finest Hour—21/12/2014
Guy celebrates the winter solstice with tunes from REM, Robert Plant and Lianne La Havas.
16:00
Iggy Pop—God and Belief
Another chance to hear Iggy Pop's show from 2014 on the theme of god and belief.
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Evening
18:00
Now Playing @6Music—#AltChristmas6Music - Help compile the best alternative Christmas playlist
Tom Robinson asks the 6 Music listeners to curate an alternative Christmas songs playlist.
20:00
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone—Klara Lewis
Klara Lewis chats to Stuart about her MSUIC EP created from processing everyday sounds.
22:00
Don Letts' Culture Clash Radio—Strummer Solstice
Don pays tribute to his friend Joe Strummer and selects tracks to mark the winter solstice
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Late
00:00
Guy Garvey's Finest Hour—21/12/2014
Guy celebrates the winter solstice with tunes from REM, Robert Plant and Lianne La Havas.(R)
02:00
The BBC Introducing Mixtape—22/12/2014
Tom Robinson presents a mixtape of his personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing.
03:00
6 Music Live Hour—Judee Sill, Big Black and Alto 45
Judee Sill at the Paris Theatre in London in 1972 and sessions from Big Black and Alto 45.
04:00
25 Years of Rock—Episode 20: 1974
Looking back at the music and events of 1974.
05:00
Chris Hawkins—Happy Monday!
One happy listener gets a song they love on the radio in the 5.15 Request.















