BBC Radio 6 Music Schedule Wednesday 28 October 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  6 Music's Indie Forever—Greatest Indie at Reading and Leeds!
  Nathan presents an hour of the best indie recorded at Reading and Leeds down the years!(R)
2. 01:00
  6 Music Stories—Insight: Gladys Knight
  Paul Gambaccini profiles soul icon Gladys Knight in this 1976 Radio 1 special.
3. 02:00
  6 Music Stories—Insight: Derek Taylor
  The Beatles’ PR legend Derek Taylor talks to Annie Nightingale on Radio 1.
4. 03:00
  6 Music Live Hour—James Yorkston, Doyle & the Fourfathers and Ola Szmidt.
  James Yorkston at the Auto Festival in 2002, plus Doyle & the Fourfathers and Ola Szmidt.(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.(R)
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—Ashley Walters
  Actor Ashley Walters chats to Nick about his directorial debut feature film, Animol.
2. 10:00
  Lauren Laverne—Lively anthems and unexpected gems for your midweek morning
  Jamz Supernova gets your Wednesday going with the most magnificent music.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Craig Charles—Welcome to your midweek pick-me-up!
  We hear another of your left-field music suggestions as we turn Left At The Lights.
2. 16:00
  Huw Stephens—Emily Pilbeam sits in
  Emily is joined by P*** in conversation
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Evening
1. 19:00
  New Music Fix—28/10/2026
  Deb Grant and Nathan Shepherd hand-pick and share their latest new music obsessions.
2. 21:00
  Riley & Coe—Penelope Isles in Session - Great news!
  Marc Riley and Gideon Coe play their music loves from every era and genre.
3. 23:00
  6 Music Artist in Residence—beabadoobee, Episode Three: Emo
  3/4Beabadoobee is 6 Music's Artist in Residence. Episode Three: Emo(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Freak Zone Playlist—Library of the Occult's Halloween playlist
  Library of the Occult celebrate Halloween with a special playlist.
2. 01:00
  6 Music Stories—In My Life - John Lennon Remembered, Part 7: With A Little Help From My Friends.
  9/10In My Life - John Lennon Remembered. Part 7: With A Little Help From My Friends.
3. 02:00
  6 Music Stories—In My Life - John Lennon Remembered, Part 8: Give Peace A Chance.
  4/10In My Life - John Lennon Remembered. Part 8: Give Peace A Chance. Simon Mayo looks back.
4. 03:00
  6 Music Live Hour—Frampton's Camel, Emily Barker & the Red Clay Halo and Obi.
  Frampton's Camel in concert in 1972, plus Emily Barker & the Red Clay Halo and Obi.
5. 04:00
  6 Music's Jukebox—29/10/2026
  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,