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Craig Charles

The afternoon party that everyone's invited to.

Radio 6 Music,22 episodes

Episodes

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An uplifting mix of music and chat with ALT BLK ERA
ALT BLK ERA join Craig to talk about their upcoming EP 'OUR WORLD'.
12 Jan 2026,180 mins
David Bowie Forever: Brett Anderson and Tilda Swinton
Craig celebrates the musical evolution and lasting legacy of David Bowie.
09 Jan 2026,120 mins
Your early afternoon playlist with Mark Radcliffe
Mark Radcliffe joins Craig to chat about his favourite David Bowie memories.
08 Jan 2026,180 mins
Welcome to your midweek pick-me-up!
Craig celebrates your midweek wins for Wednesday, I’m In Love.
07 Jan 2026,180 mins
A veritable feast of music and fun with Hamish Hawk
Hamish Hawk discusses his collaboration with the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
06 Jan 2026,180 mins
An uplifting mix of music and chat with Katherine Priddy
Singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy joins Craig on the show.
05 Jan 2026,180 mins
Best of 2025... the 10s!
Craig shares some of his favourite chats from 2025 with guests synonymous with the 10s.
02 Jan 2026,180 mins
Your Early Afternoon Party Playlist on New Year's Day!
Craig's here to help you through New Year's Day with three hours of great music.
01 Jan 2026,180 mins
Welcome to your midweek pick-me-up on New Year’s Eve!
Craig waves goodbye to 2025 and gets the New Year's Eve festivities started early.
31 Dec 2025,180 mins
Best of 2025... the 00s!
Craig shares some of his favourite chats from 2025 with guests synonymous with the 00s.
30 Dec 2025,180 mins
Best of 2025... the 90s!
Craig shares some of his favourite chats from 2025 with guests synonymous with the 90s.
29 Dec 2025,180 mins
Saint Stephen’s Day... with Mason, Fry, Lamacq and Martin!
The Beta Band’s Steve Mason joins Craig on Saint Stephen’s Day!
26 Dec 2025,180 mins
A BIG SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST
Joe and Callum from BIG SPECIAL curate a mix of big, special tracks.
25 Dec 2025,27 mins
Christmas Day with BIG SPECIAL and Yazmin Lacey
BIG SPECIAL and Yazmin Lacey join Craig to celebrate Christmas!
25 Dec 2025,153 mins
Chris-mas Eve... with Chris Hawkins
As the final preparations take place, Chris keeps you company!
24 Dec 2025,180 mins
A veritable feast of music and fun... on a chilled-out Tuesday
Craig quells the pre-Christmas stress by entering the Zen Den.
23 Dec 2025,180 mins
A Very Heavy Christmas... with Craig Charles
The big day is nearly here, so Craig shares some of your favourite heavy Christmas tracks.
22 Dec 2025,180 mins
Celebrating 60 years of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Craig celebrates one of the most iconic festive records ever: 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'.
19 Dec 2025,180 mins
Your early afternoon playlist!
We have another game of 'Either/Or', and open another door of the 6 Music Advent Calendar.
18 Dec 2025,180 mins
Welcome to your midweek pick-me-up!
Craig celebrates your midweek wins for ‘Wednesday, I’m In Love’.
17 Dec 2025,180 mins
A veritable feast of music and fun with Man/Woman/Chainsaw
Vera and Billy from Man/Woman/Chainsaw talk to Craig about their latest music.
16 Dec 2025,180 mins
An uplifting mix of music and chat with Justin Lewis
Author Justin Lewis talks to Craig about his new book celebrating music in the 80s.
15 Dec 2025,180 mins