BBC Radio 6 Music Schedule Friday 16 October 2026

Schedule

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On air
Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  New Music Fix—New Music Fix Playlist: Fontaines D.C, Michael Kiwanuka, Shygirl
  Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.
2. 01:00
  New Music Fix—New Album Fix with JGrrey, They Are Gutting a Body of Water and Sophia Stel
  Matt Everitt curates your weekly selection of the brand new records we love.
3. 02:00
  6 Music's Jukebox—Grinderman, The Staves, Childish Gambino, and more!
  Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
4. 03:00
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  6 Music's 90s Forever—Stereolab, Faith Evans, Suede, and more!
  6 Music goes back to the 90s!
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5. 04:00
  6 Music's 00s Forever—Jill Scott, The Coral, Beastie Boys, and more!
  6 Music goes back to the 00s!
6. 05:00
  The Remix with Chris Hawkins—with Bloc Party, Rochelle Jordan and TOMORA
  Featuring Bloc Party, Tomora, Rochelle Jordan and more.
7. 05:30
  Chris Hawkins—Emily Pilbeam sits in
  New music and the biggest Friday bangers with Emily Pilbeam.
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Morning
1. 07:00
  Nick Grimshaw—Joel Edgerton
  Nick chats to actor Joel Edgerton (Train Dreams) about his TV series, Dark Matter.
2. 10:00
  Lauren Laverne—Start your weekend the right way with fantastic tunes for your mid-morning
  Lauren brings a great selection of tunes to kick-start your weekend.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Craig Charles—Chris Hawkins sits in... with Jake Bugg
  Jake Bugg joins Chris live in the studio to talk about his new album Alamo.
2. 16:00
  Huw Stephens—Music Sounds Better With Huw
  Your requests please!
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Evening
1. 19:00
  The People's Party with Femi Koleoso—Deb Grant sits in: Marla Kether reveals her Friday soundtrack
  Welcome Afro-Latin electronic producer, DJ, and bassist for Little Simz, Marla Kether.
2. 21:00
  6 Music's Indie Forever—Indie bangers back-to-back!
  Classic Indie from The Cribs, Passion Pit, Interpol and Marika Hackman!
3. 22:00
  6 Music's Indie Forever—Nieve Ella takes over the Indie Forever playlist!
  Nieve Ella takes over the playlist with music by Tame Impala, Radiohead and Wolf Alice!
4. 23:00
  The 6 Mix with Mary Anne Hobbs—Low Jack
  With Paris based composer and DJ Low Jack.
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Late
1. 00:00
  6 Music's Rave Forever—Autumnal Electronica
  Slow down with an ambient playlist of down-tempo and melodic electronica.
2. 01:00
  6 Music's Forever Dark—17/10/2026
  6 Music takes you to the dark side with the finest goth, electronic and dark pop music.
3. 02:00
  Focus Beats—A blend of beats and instrumentals to help you concentrate
  Brand new beats alongside legendary productions.(R)
4. 04:00
  Ambient Focus—A peaceful soundtrack for undisturbed focus.
  Two hours of soothing ambient sounds to keep your mind calm and engaged.(R)