BBC Radio 6 Music Schedule Thursday 18 June 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Freak Zone Playlist—Huw Marc Bennett's Summer Solstice Playlist
  Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer Huw Marc Bennett celebrates the summer solstice.
2. 01:00
  The Story of Stax—Episode 1
  1/4Beverley Knight tells the story of the rise and fall of the legendary label Stax.(R)
3. 02:00
  The Story of Stax—Episode 2
  2/4Beverley Knight tells the story of the legendary Memphis soul label Stax.(R)
4. 03:00
  6 Music Live Hour—Jack White Rabbits, and more!
  Jack White, White Rabbits, and BADBADNOTGOOD are in session, and Battle are in concert.(R)
5. 04:00
  6 Music's Jukebox—Kate Bush, Michael Kiwanuka, Weezer and more!
  Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
6. 05:00
  Chris Hawkins—Wake up to new music and forgotten classics.
  Chris Hawkins fires up Thursday with the biggest tunes and future classics.
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Morning
1. 07:00
  Nick Grimshaw—Greta Lee
  Actor Greta Lee discusses Toy Story 5 and her favourite music with Nick.
2. 10:00
  Lauren Laverne—Jamz Supernova sits in: Jamie Woon
  Jamz is joined by musician, songwriter and producer, Jamie Woon.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Craig Charles—Stuart Maconie sits in... with a game of Either/Or
  Stuart has another game of Either/Or, and YOU get the chance to pick our Closing Credit.
2. 16:00
  Huw Stephens—18/06/2026
  Huw has hand-picked music, old and new!
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Huw Stephens' Roundtable—18/06/2026
  Reviewing this week's new releases.
2. 19:00
  New Music Fix—Namasenda in the mix
  Start your weekend early with a guest mix from Swedish hyperpop producer Namasenda.
3. 21:00
  Riley & Coe—Made with love and care as per!
  Marc Riley and Gideon Coe play their music loves from every era and genre.
4. 23:00
  Loud and Proud—Out Clubbing, Episode Four: The 2010s and Now
  4/4SHERELLE on some of her own favourite club nights from the 2010s to now.
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Late
1. 00:00
  New Music Fix—19/06/2026
  Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.
2. 01:00
  New Music Fix—New Album Fix
  New Album Fix on 6 Music with Matt Everitt.
3. 02:00
  6 Music's Jukebox—Arlo Parks, Westside Cowboy, Prince and more!
  Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
4. 03:00
  6 Music's 90s Forever—Ice Cube, The Cardigans, PJ Harvey and more!
  6 Music goes back to the 90s!
5. 04:00
  6 Music's 00s Forever—Rufus Wainwright, Orbital, Passion Pit and more!
  6 Music goes back to the 00s!
6. 05:00
  The Remix with Chris Hawkins—19/06/2026
  Chris Hawkins takes you through 30 minutes of remixed, re-versioned and reimagined tracks.
7. 05:30
  Chris Hawkins—Welcome to Friday
  New music and the biggest Friday bangers with Chris Hawkins.