Schedule
Early
00:00
Freak Zone Playlist—Freaky Jazz
An extended journey into the weird and the wonderful.
01:00
The Joy of 6—Music to do surgery by
Nihal sits in for Mary Anne and talks to doctors who listen to music while operating.
02:00
New Music Fix—The New Music Playlist
6 Music Recommends... the New Music Playlist in one handy bite-size programme.
03:00
6 Music Live Hour—Athlete, Cornershop and Chips for the Poor
Athlete at Glastonbury in 2003, plus sessions from Cornershop and Chips for the Poor.
04:00
6 Music Stories—From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 8
Linton Kwesi Johnson continues his history of Jamaican music with a look at dub and DJs.(R)
05:00
Chris Hawkins—Hollie Cook, Young Fathers and The Ruts
A great mix of music for the weekend, including a featured album by Tears For Fears.
- Back to top
Morning
07:00
Mary Anne Hobbs—With Joan Armatrading
Mary Anne poses six burning questions to the iconic singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading.
10:00
Cerys Matthews—A Journey Of Sound
Live from the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
- Back to top
Afternoon
13:00
6 Music Artist Collection—Courtney Barnett, Courtney Barnett's 6 Music Playlist 2018
1/5Courtney Barnett spins her favourite tracks in 2018.
14:00
Guy Garvey's Finest Hour—Double helpings of Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Prince
Guy plays Unknown Mortal Orchestra, which sets him off on a whimsical musical journey.
16:00
Amy Lamé—06/05/2018
Amy Lame presents her brand new Sunday afternoon show packed full of fun and top tunes.
- Back to top
Evening
18:00
Now Playing @6Music—Jazz
A playlist of listener suggestions.
20:00
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone—Dylan Carlson
Stuart Maconie travels to the furthest flung corners of left-field.
22:00
Don Letts' Culture Clash Radio—Crucial Father John Misty
Crossing time, space and genre and including Crucial Vinyl from Father John Misty.
- Back to top
Late
00:00
Guy Garvey's Finest Hour—Double helpings of Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Prince
Guy plays Unknown Mortal Orchestra, which sets him off on a whimsical musical journey.(R)
02:00
The BBC Introducing Mixtape—07/05/2018
Tom Robinson presents a mixtape of his personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing.
03:00
6 Music Live Hour—Winston Reedy, Angela Desveaux and Tir Na Nog
Winston Reedy in concert in London in 1985, plus Angela Desveaux and Tir Na Nog.
04:00
6 Music Stories—From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 9
Documentary series about Jamaican popular music with Linton Kwesi Johnson.(R)
05:00
Chris Hawkins—07/05/2018
Chris introduces a brand new '5 Before 6' DJ.
