Schedule
Early
00:00
6 Music's Indie Forever—Festival Indie!
Nathan shares his epic playlist of the best indie recorded at festivals down the years.(R)
01:00
6 Music Stories—From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 1
Documentary series about Jamaican popular music with Linton Kwesi Johnson.(R)
02:00
6 Music Stories—From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 2
Linton Kwesi Johnson continues his 10-part history of Jamaican music.(R)
03:00
6 Music Live Hour—Hardin & York, the Brute Chorus and Julian Cope.
Hardin & York in concert in London in 1972, sessions by the Brute Chorus and Julian Cope.(R)
04:00
The 6 Music Playlist—05/08/2026
Want to hear the latest tracks 6 Music have added to their playlist? Then listen here!
05:00
Chris Hawkins—Wednesday means Names in Songs
Names in Songs returns, can you hear your name in a well-known song?
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Morning
07:00
Nick Grimshaw—Guests, chat and really good songs
Wonderful music to start the day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
10:00
Lauren Laverne—Producer Keir Stewart reflects on The Durutti Column's latest album
Producer Keir Stewart reflects on The Durutti Column's latest album, Renascent
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Afternoon
13:00
Craig Charles—Welcome to your midweek pick-me-up!
Craig shares one of your left-field music suggestions as we turn Left At The Lights.
16:00
Huw Stephens—The return of the Festival Forecast
Emily looks ahead to some of the festivals coming up across the UK this summer.
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Evening
19:00
New Music Fix—Charli xcx in session
Nathan and Deb are joined by Charli xcx in session from Maida Vale studios.
21:00
Riley & Coe—Elanor Moss plays live for the world's delectation
Marc Riley and Gideon Coe play their music loves from every era and genre.
23:00
6 Music Artist in Residence—Ezra Collective, Dancing in Nigeria
3/4Ezra Collective's Femi and Ife hit the Nigerian dance floors and reflect on their roots.(R)
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Late
00:00
Freak Zone Playlist—Macca Goes Weird - the experimental side of Paul McCartney
Author JR Moores explores the experimental side of Paul McCartney.
01:00
This Cultural Life—Linton Kwesi Johnson
Reggae poet Linton Kwesi Johnson reveals his cultural influences.(R)
02:00
This Cultural Life—Nile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers, composer, guitarist and founding member of Chic, on his cultural influences.(R)
03:00
6 Music Live Hour—OMD, Terraplane, The Folk Implosion
There's a classic BBC session from OMD, and Terraplane are in concert in 1985.(R)
04:00
6 Music's Jukebox—06/08/2026
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
05:00
Chris Hawkins—Wake up to new music and forgotten classics.
Chris with the early morning breakfast show.
