BBC Radio 6 Music Schedule Wednesday 21 October 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  6 Music's Indie Forever—Mystery Jets take over the playlist!
  Mystery Jets play indie from the era that made them, with Phoenix, Interpol and Hot Chip!(R)
2. 01:00
  6 Music Stories—Insight: Blue Eyed Soul
  INSIGHT. Blue Eyed Soul introduced by Johnny Walker.
3. 02:00
  6 Music Stories—Insight, Roy Wood
  Roy Wood discusses his career from The Move and ELO to Wizzard. First broadcast in 1976.(R)
4. 03:00
  6 Music Live Hour—INXS, Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band and Idiot Dancers.
  INXS in concert in 1995, Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band and Idiot Dancers in session.(R)
5. 04:00
  6 Music's Jukebox—Santigold, Jamie T, Ezra Collective, and more!
  Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
6. 05:00
  Chris Hawkins—Amy Lamé sits in
  A great mix of new music, forgotten classics and your requests with Amy Lamé.
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Morning
1. 07:00
  Nick Grimshaw—BICEP
  BICEP chat to Nick about the creative process behind their new music.
2. 10:00
  Lauren Laverne—Bobby Friction sits in
  Bobby gets your Wednesday going with the most magnificent music.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Craig Charles—Chris Hawkins sits in... with Tom from Editors and Names In Songs!
  Tom from Editors chats about their new album, and there's more Names In Songs.
2. 16:00
  Huw Stephens—The Strokes' Albert Hammond Jr
  Albert Hammond Jr joins Huw in conversation in the middle of The Strokes' UK Tour.
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Evening
1. 19:00
  New Music Fix—Behind the Music with SOFY
  Nathan chats to indie pop artist SOFY about the making process of her new album.
2. 21:00
  Riley & Coe—Pina Palau Live in Session from Salford
  Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
3. 23:00
  Mercury Prize—Episode 3: Paul McCartney, RAYE, Suede, War Child Records
  Get to know 2026 Mercury Prize winner RAYE as we profile the 12 shortlisted albums.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Freak Zone Playlist—HENGE's Musical Transmission
  Attention Earth humans! Zpor from intergalactic visitors HENGE picks an hour of music.
2. 01:00
  6 Music Stories—In My Life - John Lennon Remembered, Part 5: Tomorrow Never Comes
  3/10Tomorrow Never Comes. Simon Mayo looks back at the life and times of John Lennon.
3. 02:00
  6 Music Stories—In My Life - John Lennon Remembered, Part 6: Two of Us
  8/10In My Life - John Lennon Remembered. Part 6: Two of Us. Simon Mayo looks back.
4. 03:00
  6 Music Live Hour—Rock Goddess, Spratleys Japs and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
  Rock Goddess in concert in 1983, Spratleys Japs and Unknown Mortal Orchestra in session.(R)
5. 04:00
  6 Music's Jukebox—Run DMC, The Big Moon, Ride, and more!
  Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
6. 05:00
  Chris Hawkins—Amy Lamé sits in
  Amy Lamé fires up Thursday with the biggest tunes and future classics.