| 00:00 | 00:002/8A trail of chaos that changed British music. Ep 1 traces the band’s turbulent origins. 00:223/8“We’re not into music, we’re into chaos.” The band takes to the stage. 00:444/8A half-cut band. A smirking presenter. The live TV broadcast that shook Britain.
| 00:00Patti Smith reveals her dramatic life through interviews recorded across her career.(R)
| 00:00An hour of indie's greatest singers with belters from Divorce, Yeah Yeah Yeahs & Parcels!
| 00:00Brighton-based Australian artist Penelope Trappes explores the eternal cycles of life.
| 00:00Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.
| 00:00A sonic journey through the signature remixes of legendary duo Deep Dish.
| 00:30Australian DJ, producer and label-head Jensen Interceptor provides a 100% production mix.
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| 01:00 | 01:065/8The band face the music and harness British outrage. 01:286/8Hijacking the Silver Jubilee - and a legendary riverboat stunt. 01:507/8Sex Pistols take on the law, the tabloids, the establishment… and win?
| 01:00A celebration of Patti Smith's influential album Horses, which was released in 1975.(R)
| 01:00Velvet Underground founding member John Cale shares musical firsts. First broadcast 2012.(R)
| 01:00Another chance to hear a vintage episode of Mark Lamarr's Shake, Rattle & Roll.
| 01:00Your weekly pick of the latest records we love, with Matt Everitt.
| 01:00Swedish artist Cobrah guest curates her favourite dark music selections.
| 01:00Winding back the clock 30 years to hear some of the best dance music released in 1995.(R)
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| 02:00 | 02:128/8“Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?” The first American Tour. 02:349/8A tragic chapter for punk’s most iconic band.
| 02:00Patti Smith at Glastonbury in 2015, when she played a ferocious set on the Pyramid stage.(R)
| 02:003/4Laurie Anderson reveal the pivotal moments and songs that have shaped her life and career.(R)
| 02:00Another chance to hear Mark Lamarr in full swing...
| 02:00Chino Moreno from the Deftones picks an hour of music for a post-studio wind down.
| 02:00Avoid distraction with this thoughtful mix of beats, instrumentals, and rhythms.(R)
| 02:00A chilled, curated mix to flow over you and set you up for the day.(R)
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| 03:00 | 03:00Soundtrack the early hours with back to back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
| 03:00In 2015 Patti Smith turned DJ for 6 Music, presenting some of her favourite music.(R)
| 03:00The Hank Wangford Band in concert in 1982 and Marc Riley sessions by Mogwai and Stroppies.(R)
| 03:006 Music’s Artists of the Year is a list of artists that have dominated 2025.
| 03:006 Music goes back to the 90s!
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| 04:00 | 04:00Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing.
| 04:00A playlist celebrating the music of Patti Smth and its roots and branches.(R)
| 04:00Want to hear the latest tracks 6 Music have added to their playlist? Then listen here!
| 04:006 Music’s Artists of the Year is a list of artists that have dominated 2025.
| 04:006 Music goes back to the 00s!
| 04:00Immersive ambient music to help you tick things off the to-do list.(R)
| 04:00Kick back with two hours of tranquil tunes in this hand-crafted mix.
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| 05:00 | 05:00Chris is joined by Harry from White Lies.
| 05:00Chris wakes you up with the biggest tunes to start the day.
| 05:00Names in Songs returns, can you hear your name in a well-known song?
| 05:00Chris Hawkins fires up Thursday with the biggest tunes and future classics.
| 05:00Chris Hawkins takes you through 30 minutes of remixed, re-versioned and reimagined tracks. 05:30New music and the biggest Friday bangers with Chris Hawkins.
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| 06:00 | | | | | | 06:00Amy Lamé gets your weekend started with the best new music and stone cold classics.
| 06:00Amy provides the perfect soundtrack to weekend mornings.
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| 07:00 | 07:00Nick announces 6 Music's Artists of the Year 2025.
| 07:00Wonderful music to start your day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies
| 07:00Nick chats to film director and music obsessive Edgar Wright.
| 07:00fka twigs catches up with Nick about her incredible year so far.
| 07:00Rosalía joins Nick to celebrate her new album LUX on the day of its release.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | 08:00Mark and Stuart present a feast of great music and chat to Little Dragon's Yukimi
| 08:00Mark and Stuart launch 6 Music’s celebration of Patti Smith’s debut ‘Horses’ turning 50.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Words from jasmine.4.t, one of 6 Music's Artists of the Year.
| 10:00Author Zadie Smith joins around her new essay collection, Dead and Alive
| 10:00Deb Grant sits in, getting your Wednesday going with the most magnificent music.
| 10:00Deb Grant has the finest music to motivate your Thursday, with the best tunes old and new.
| 10:00Deb Grant sits in, getting your Friday going with the most magnificent music.
| 10:00Disco, Punk, Hip Hop, Funk, Dub, Latin and beyond. Huey plays it all in the perfect order.
| 10:00Cerys embraces Patti Smith, a mountain festival, drummers and Rita Payés.
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| 12:00 | | | | | | 12:33Another Block Party homage to a legend. This time out Miche celebrates Minnie Ripperton.
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| 13:00 | 13:00Author Michael Connelly chats to Craig about his new book, The Proving Ground.
| 13:00Craig chats to Kaila 'KT' Thompson, vocalist of US punk band Upchuck.
| 13:00George Egg stops by to share another snack-hack.
| 13:00Craig chats to Joe and Matt from Maruja, one of 6 Music's Artists of the Year.
| 13:00Craig chats to composer and musician Jeff Wayne about all things The War of the Worlds.
| 13:00Jamz delves into a Rush Hour compilation curated by Dubby & Antal...
| 13:00As Patti Smith's Horses turns 50, Guy plays some of his other favourites from 1975.
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| 15:00 | | | | | | 15:00Zakia plays new tunes and shares a label focus on the Mancunian BeWith Records.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Huw Stephens sits in and is joined by Australian band Belair Lip Bombs.
| 16:00Huw plays some of his favourite new tracks in 'New Music Sounds Better With Huw'.
| 16:00Huw talks to CMAT about her incredible 2025.
| 16:00Huw celebrates the gigs, shows and festivals everybody is talking about.
| 16:00It's Friday so we take your requests as Huw helps you escape the working week.
| | 16:00Iggy takes in the sights and sounds of New York City.
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| 18:00 | | | 18:00Huw talks to CMAT about her incredible 2025.
| 18:00Huw brings together a panel of musicians and experts to discuss the week’s new releases.
| | 18:00Three hours of funk and soul handpicked by the trusted 6 Music listeners.
| 18:00Mary Anne Hobbs celebrates 50 years of Patti Smith’s Horses with tracks chosen for Patti.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Nathan and Deb unveil this week's Breaking Artist Lauren Auder.
| 19:00Nathan and Deb are joined by percussionist & vocalist Falle Nioke in session from Salford.
| 19:00Deb chats to folk artist Richard Dawson about the music that inspires his creative process
| 19:00Kick off your weekend with an exclusive guest mix from Manchester duo SILVERWINGKILLER.
| 19:00Graham Massey of the English electronic music group takes over with a 30 minute mix.
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| 20:00 | | | | | | | 20:00As Patti Smith's Horses turns 50, Stuart explores the artier side of Punk Rock.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre. Formal Sppeedwear in session.
| 21:00Marc Riley and Gideon Coe come together to play their music loves from every era and genre
| 21:00Gideon Coe plays his music loves from every era and genre.
| 21:00Gideon Coe plays the music he loves from every era and genre.
| 21:00Indie bangers from The Bravery and Black Kids. Plus new music from Fickle Friends!
| 21:00Don switches things up with a Dub Special looking at the genres reach in the 21st Century.
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| 22:00 | | | | | 22:00Harry and Jack from White Lies take over the Indie Forever playlist!
| | 22:00Zakia leads us on another dreamy musical adventure into the wee hours…
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| 23:00 | 23:001/4Jacob Alon picks songs that evoke all the different facets of intimacy you can experience.
| 23:002/4This show captures how Jacob felt visiting The Rannoch Moors as a teenager with friends.
| 23:003/4Jacob's favourite queer artists that inspire them, and make them feel more possible.
| 23:004/4Jacob explores songs that evoke Limerence and music that inspired their debut album.
| 23:00The Chicago quintet Tortoise throw down this week's 6 Mix.
| 23:00SHERELLE's playing new music from UNIIQU3 and Jubilee, Perc, Kiimi, Cimm and more.
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