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Radio 6 Music,01 Mar 2026,120 mins

Book-themed tunes and chat

Radcliffe and Maconie

Available for 27 days

Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie present a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast. Ahead of World Book Day this Thursday, Mark and Stuart present a special show of book-themed music and chat. With tracks from artists including Broadcast, Bo Diddley and Kate Bush. Also on the show ... long-running feature ‘The Chain’ which gives listeners the chance to pick a track that links in some way to the last. The list now contains over 8700 songs. There’s also the chance to take part in ‘Tea Time Theme Time’, guessing the link between three top tunes. With a selection of music old and new to get the weekend started. Produced in Salford by Audio Always for BBC Radio 6 Music.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    The Book Lovers
    The Book Lovers
    Broadcast
  3. 2.
    It Comes Creeping
    It Comes Creeping
    DEADLETTER
  4. 3.
    Book That You Like
    Book That You Like
    Ebbb