BBC Radio 6 Music Schedule Wednesday 22 October 2025

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  6 Music's Indie Forever—Incredible Indie Lyrics!
  Nathan plays his favourite indie lyrics by The Smiths, Cameron Winter and Phoebe Bridgers!(R)
2. 01:00
  Paperback Writers—Val McDermid
  Taking a closer look at the musical influences of some of the most successful novelists.(R)
3. 02:00
  Paperback Writers—John Niven
  Author John Niven picks a selection of his favourite records(R)
4. 03:00
  6 Music Live Hour—Drugstore, N0V3L and Dark Dark Dark.
  Drugstore at the Reading Festival in 1996, plus sessions by N0V3L and Dark Dark Dark.(R)
5. 04:00
  The 6 Music Playlist—Upchuck, Soulwax, Mobb Deep, and more!
  Want to hear the latest tracks 6 Music have added to their playlist? Then listen here!
6. 05:00
  Chris Hawkins—Emily Pilbeam sits in
  Emily Pilbeam sits in with the early morning breakfast show.
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Morning
1. 07:00
  Nick Grimshaw—Adjani Salmon
  Adjani Salmon joins Nick to discuss Season 2 of his BBC series Dreaming Whilst Black.
2. 10:00
  Lauren Laverne—Lively anthems and unexpected gems for your midweek morning
  Lauren gets your Wednesday going with the most magnificent music.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Craig Charles—Chris Hawkins sits in... with Names In Songs
  It's Wednesday, which can only mean one thing... That's right, Names In Songs!
2. 16:00
  Huw Stephens—Soulwax
  David and Stephen Dewaele join Huw to talk about their new album, All Systems Are Lying.
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Evening
1. 19:00
  New Music Fix—Digging Deep with Mura Masa
  Deb chats to producer Mura Masa about the music that inspires his creative process.
2. 21:00
  Riley & Coe—Modern Nature Live In Session
  Marc's picked some wonderful music for the show - not least the live band Modern Nature.
3. 23:00
  Jamz Supernova's Global Sounds—Tbilisi Underground
  Jamz uncovers how Georgian club culture became a form of protest and resistance.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Freak Zone Playlist—Ken Patten's Studio Electrophonique - Sheffield in the Space Age
  Jon Downing & Jamie Taylor explore the music made at Ken Patten's Studio Electrophonique.
2. 01:00
  6 Music Stories—Shake, Rattle & Roll: Chicago, Illinois
  Mark Lamarr presents an hour of Rock'n'Roll with all the records from Chicago, Illinois.
3. 02:00
  6 Music Stories—23/10/2025
  Mark Lamarr presents an hour of Rock'n'Roll focussing on guitars & guitarists.
4. 03:00
  6 Music Live Hour—Shakespears Sister, Th' Faith Healers and FEELS.
  Shakespears Sister in concert in 1992, plus sessions by Th' Faith Healers and FEELS.
5. 04:00
  6 Music's Jukebox—!!!, Aretha Franklin, The Shins, and more!
  Soundtrack the early hours with back to back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
6. 05:00
  Chris Hawkins—with Chiedu Oraka
  Chris chats to Yorkshire grime artist Chiedu Oraka.