Schedule
Early
00:00
6 Music's Indie Forever—20/05/2026
Nothing but solid gold upbeat indie bangers with Nathan Shepherd.(R)
01:00
6 Music Stories—The Atlantic Records Story, Land of 1,000 Dances
Johnnie Walker features Solomon Burke, Wilson Pickett and Dusty Springfield.(R)
02:00
6 Music Stories—The Atlantic Records Story, Respect
Johnnie Walker looks at how Aretha Franklin got signed by Atlantic Records.(R)
03:00
Off airProgrammes will resume at 04:00
04:00
The 6 Music Playlist—20/05/2026
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
Chris with the early morning breakfast show.
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Morning
07:00
Nick Grimshaw—Phil Dunning and more Very Specific Playlists
TV writer and actor Phil Dunning chats to Nick about season two of sitcom Smoggie Queens.
10:00
Lauren Laverne—Episode Title: Lively anthems and unexpected gems for your midweek morning
Lauren gets your Wednesday going with the most magnificent music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Craig Charles—Welcome to your midweek pick-me-up!
Craig has all the right tunes to get you over the midweek hump!
16:00
Huw Stephens—20/05/2026
We get to know one of Huw’s favourite new artists in this week's Huw Are You.
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Evening
19:00
New Music Fix—20/05/2026
Nathan Shepherd and Deb Grant hand-pick and share their latest new music obsessions.
21:00
Riley & Coe—20/05/2026
Marc Riley and Gideon Coe come together to play their music loves from every era and genre
23:00
Superfans!—20/05/2026
Amy Lamé tells the stories of artists' careers through the words of their devoted fans!
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Late
00:00
Freak Zone Playlist—Dave Clarkson's Further Afield Recordings
Dave Clarkson brings you a playlist from obscure locations of the British Isles.
01:00
Off airProgrammes will resume at 03:00
03:00
6 Music Live Hour—Catherine Wheel, Sudan Archives, and more!
Catherine Wheel are live from 1991, and sessions by Sudan Archives and Pauline Murray.(R)
04:00
6 Music's Jukebox—21/05/2026
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.
