Schedule
Early
00:00
Freak Zone Playlist—Beak>
Beak> compile a playlist of their favourite underground and experimental music
01:00
The Joy of 6—John Grant, Simon Raymonde and Jason Williamson
John Grant, Simon Raymonde and Jason Williamson all in conversation on 6 Music.
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—Judie Tzuke, Richard Hawley and Soko.
Judie Tzuke in concert in London in 1981, plus sessions from Richard Hawley and Soko.
04:00
The Beatles at the Beeb—Episode 2
Continuing the story of the many live session recordings the Beatles made for the BBC.
05:00
Chris Hawkins—Last Of The Summer Whine
A great mix of music for the weekend, including a featured album by the Beastie Boys.
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Morning
07:00
Mary Anne Hobbs—With Chilly Gonzales
Mary Anne Hobbs chats to pianist and composer Chilly Gonzales.
10:00
Cerys Matthews—Warrior Women
Historian Dr Janina Ramirez on Viking women and Gemma Cairney takes us on a Sound Odyssey.
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Afternoon
13:00
The Leisure Society with Gemma Cairney—Theresa from Warpaint
Theresa Wayman from Warpaint discusses how she discovered her love of science.
14:00
Guy Garvey's Finest Hour—Talk Talk's Spirit of Eden is 30 years old
This week Guy celebrates the thirtieth birthday of one of his favourite albums.
16:00
Amy Lamé—With The Guilty Feminist AKA Deborah Frances-White
Amy Lamé is joined in the studio by Deborah Frances-White AKA The Guilty Feminist.
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Evening
18:00
Now Playing @6Music—Fashion - a playlist of stylish songs created by style icons
Tom Robinson curates the listening choices of the 6 Music listeners.
20:00
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone—Alice Coltrane and other female jazz practitioners
After finding a scandalous quote about Alice Coltrane, Stuart honours female jazz players
22:00
Don Letts' Culture Clash Radio—Crucial Mull Historical Society
The Don's selections include Crucial Vinyl from Mull Historical Society.
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Late
00:00
Guy Garvey's Finest Hour—Talk Talk's Spirit of Eden is 30 years old
This week Guy celebrates the thirtieth birthday of one of his favourite albums.
02:00
The BBC Introducing Mixtape—Jess Iszatt and Andy Backhouse sit in
Jess Iszatt and Andy Backhouse sit in for Tom Robinson.
03:00
6 Music Live Hour—The Little River Band, the Burning Hell and Dolly Mixture.
The Little River Band in concert in 1981 plus the Burning Hell and Dolly Mixture.
04:00
At the Beeb—The Rolling Stones
A look back at sessions and guest appearances recorded at the BBC by the Rolling Stones.
05:00
Chris Hawkins—The best music to start the week
Chris introduces a brand new ‘5 Before 6’ DJ.















