Schedule
Early
00:00
The Rise and Fall of ...—Sex Pistols, 1. No Future
1/8A trail of chaos that changed British music. Ep 1 traces the band’s turbulent origins.
00:22
The Rise and Fall of ...—Sex Pistols, 2. Year Zero
2/8“We’re not into music, we’re into chaos.” The band takes to the stage.
00:44
The Rise and Fall of ...—Sex Pistols, 3. The Filth and the Fury
3/8A half-cut band. A smirking presenter. The live TV broadcast that shook Britain.
01:06
The Rise and Fall of ...—Sex Pistols, 4. Cancelled
4/8The band face the music and harness British outrage.
01:28
The Rise and Fall of ...—Sex Pistols, 5. Anarchy on the Thames
5/8Hijacking the Silver Jubilee - and a legendary riverboat stunt.
01:50
The Rise and Fall of ...—Sex Pistols, 6. The Album, The Outrage and the Court Case
6/8Sex Pistols take on the law, the tabloids, the establishment… and win?
02:12
The Rise and Fall of ...—Sex Pistols, 7. No Fun. Implosion in the USA.
7/8“Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?” The first American Tour.
02:34
The Rise and Fall of ...—Sex Pistols, 8. My Way
8/8A tragic chapter for punk’s most iconic band.
03:00
6 Music's Jukebox—Sharon Van Etten, FKA twigs, Bobby Womack, and more!
Soundtrack the early hours with back to back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
04:00
The BBC Introducing Mixtape—With a new Track of the Week by ANOTHER; COUNTRY $$$$
Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing.
05:00
Chris Hawkins—with White Lies
Chris is joined by Harry from White Lies.
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Morning
07:00
Nick Grimshaw—6 Music's Artists of the Year
Nick announces 6 Music's Artists of the Year 2025.
10:00
Lauren Laverne—6 Music's Artists of the Year: Words from jasmine.4.t
Words from jasmine.4.t, one of 6 Music's Artists of the Year.
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Afternoon
13:00
Craig Charles—An uplifting mix of music and chat with Michael Connelly
Author Michael Connelly chats to Craig about his new book, The Proving Ground.
16:00
Steve Lamacq—Huw Stephens sits in for Lammo with Belair Lip Bombs
Huw Stephens sits in and is joined by Australian band Belair Lip Bombs.
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Evening
19:00
New Music Fix—Breaking Artist: Lauren Auder
Nathan and Deb unveil this week's Breaking Artist Lauren Auder.
21:00
Riley & Coe—Formal Sppeedwear in session
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre. Formal Sppeedwear in session.
23:00
6 Music Artist in Residence—Jacob Alon, Big Night Booty Call
1/4Jacob Alon picks songs that evoke all the different facets of intimacy you can experience.
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Late
00:00
6 Music Artist Collection—Patti Smith, In Their Own Words: Patti Smith
Patti Smith reveals her dramatic life through interviews recorded across her career.(R)
01:00
6 Music Artist Collection—Patti Smith, Patti Smith's Horses at 45
A celebration of Patti Smith's influential album Horses, which was released in 1975.(R)
02:00
6 Music Artist Collection—Patti Smith, Patti Smith at Glastonbury 2015
Patti Smith at Glastonbury in 2015, when she played a ferocious set on the Pyramid stage.(R)
03:00
6 Music Artist Collection—Patti Smith, Patti Smith on 6 Music
In 2015 Patti Smith turned DJ for 6 Music, presenting some of her favourite music.(R)
04:00
6 Music Artist Collection—Patti Smith, The Patti Smith Playlist
A playlist celebrating the music of Patti Smth and its roots and branches.(R)
05:00
Chris Hawkins—The biggest tunes to start the day
Chris wakes you up with the biggest tunes to start the day.
