Schedule
Early
00:00
Freak Zone Playlist—Jim Wallis's Ambient Americana Playlist
Jim Wallis of Modern Nature explores the world of Ambient Country and Americana.
01:00
6 Music Stories—The Davies Diaries -1968 and 1969
Ray Davies, lead singer of the Kinks, looks back at the group's career in 1968 and 1969.(R)
02:00
6 Music Stories—The Kinks in Session
A belated birthday tribute to Ray Davies -The Kinks in session for the BBC from 1964-1972.
03:00
Mercury Prize—2024, Former Winners Playlist
Celebrating former winners of the annual album of the year award.
04:00
Mercury Prize—2024, 2024 Nominees Playlist
Celebrating the 2024 nominees.
05:00
Chris Hawkins—with Arab Strap
Chris speaks to Aidan and Malcolm from Arab Strap ahead of their latest tour.
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Morning
07:30
Lauren Laverne—Nick Grimshaw sits in
Nick's got the finest music to motivate your Thursday - new tunes and your faves too.
08:00
Cloudbusting with 6 Music—Cloudbusting with Nick Grimshaw
Nick plays the most uplifting music across all genres to banish the grey skies.
08:30
Lauren Laverne—6 Music Goes Back To School: Literature and Writing
We continue a week of breakfast shows with special content for curious minds.
10:30
Mary Anne Hobbs—Deena Abdelwahed live from All Points East Festival
Deena Abdelwahed live set from All Points East Festival in Victoria Park.
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Afternoon
13:00
Craig Charles—Your Early Afternoon Party Playlist with Ishmael Ensemble
With Pete Cunningham of Ishmael Ensemble.
16:00
Huw Stephens—Mercury Prize Warm-Up with Emily Pilbeam
Emily Pilbeam sits in with a Mercury Prize warm-up show ahead of tonight's award.
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Evening
18:00
Huw Stephens' Roundtable—Mercury Prize 2024 Roundtable with Emily Pilbeam
A 2024 Mercury Prize edition of Roundtable hosted by Emily Pilbeam.
19:00
Mercury Prize—2024, The overall winner of the 2024 Mercury Prize is revealed
Tom Ravenscroft and Deb Grant reveal this year’s winning album.
21:15
Mercury Prize—2024, The Winning Album in Full
Hear the 2024 Mercury Prize winning album in full, English Teacher: This Could Be Texas.
22:15
Mercury Prize—2024, 05/09/2024
Tom Ravenscroft and Deb Grant reveal this year’s winning album.
23:00
Riley & Coe—Marc's music masterpieces
Marc Riley plays the music he loves from every era and genre.
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Late
01:00
New Music Fix—New Music Fix Playlist
Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.
02:00
New Music Fix—New Album Fix with Fat Dog, Toro Y Moi and Hinds
New Album Fix with Fat Dog, Toro Y Moi and Hinds.
03:00
6 Music's Jukebox—Janelle Monae, Jimmy Cliff, Therapy? and more!
60 minutes of back to back music.
04:00
6 Music's Jukebox—Metronomy, Depeche Mode, Nia Archives, and more!
60 minutes of back to back music.
05:00
The Remix with Chris Hawkins—with Gabriels, The Cardigans and Caroline Polachek
Chris Hawkins takes you through 30 minutes of remixed, re-versioned and reimagined tracks.
05:30
Chris Hawkins—Welcome to Friday
Chris Hawkins has all the best new music to get you through to your weekend.
