BBC Radio 6 Music Schedule Friday 7 August 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  New Music Fix—DIIV, This Is Lorelei, Westside Cowboy and more...
  Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.
2. 01:00
  New Music Fix—New Album Fix with Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Overmono and James Ellis Ford
  Matt Everitt reviews the very best brand new albums.
3. 02:00
  6 Music's Jukebox—Midlake, Julia Jacklin, Beastie Boys and more!
  Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
4. 03:00
  6 Music's 90s Forever—Massive Attack, Grandaddy, Nirvana and more!
  6 Music goes back to the 90s!
5. 04:00
  6 Music's 00s Forever—Richard Hawley, Regina Spektor, Roots Manuva and more!
  6 Music goes back to the 00s!
6. 05:00
  The Remix with Chris Hawkins—The Music Is Black 80s
  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.
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Morning
1. 07:00
  Nick Grimshaw—Rave Forever 80s: With Carroll Thompson
  Nick chats to Queen of Lovers Rock, Carroll Thompson, as part of The Music Is Black season
2. 09:30
  The Music Is Black—6 Music Rave Forever Mix: Spirit of Jah Shaka Sound System
  A 30-minute mix celebrating the Spirit of Jah Shaka Sound System.
3. 10:00
  Lauren Laverne—Rave Forever 80s: With Norman Jay MBE
  Join Lauren for 6 Music's Rave Forever, celebrating the 80s with Norman Jay MBE.
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Afternoon
1. 12:30
  The Music Is Black—6 Music's Rave Forever Mix: Norman Jay MBE
  Norman Jay MBE provides a definitive 80s mix for Rave Forever!
2. 13:00
  Craig Charles—Rave Forever 80s: Neville Staple
  Legendary musician Neville Staple joins Craig to celebrate Rave Forever 80s.
3. 15:30
  The Music Is Black—6 Music's Rave Forever Mix: Ska & 2-Tone Essentials
  Enjoy 30 minutes of the best ska and 2-Tone tracks from across the 80s.
4. 16:00
  Huw Stephens—Rave Forever 80s: With A Guy Called Gerald
  Join Emily and Huw for Rave Forever, celebrating Acid House with A Guy Called Gerald.
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Evening
1. 18:30
  The Music Is Black—6 Music's Rave Forever Mix: 80s Acid House
  Enjoy a 30-minute Acid House Mix from across the 80s.
2. 19:00
  The People's Party with Femi Koleoso—Rave Forever 80s: Central Line’s Friday Vibe
  The early 80s Brit Funk pioneers, Central Line, share their Friday night soundtrack.
3. 21:00
  6 Music's Indie Forever—Indie hits for an epic weekend!
  Nathan celebrates Welsh indie with your requests, plus bangers by Ash and The Sugarcubes!
4. 22:00
  6 Music's Indie Forever—Welsh Indie Bangers!
  Nathan presents an hour of epic Welsh indie by Manics, Super Furries and more!
5. 23:00
  The 6 Mix with Mary Anne Hobbs—Karen Nyame KG - The Music Is Black Special
  Karen Nyame KG brings her Afro-electronic sounds to the 6 Mix.
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Late
1. 00:00
  6 Music's Rave Forever—The Music Is Black: 1980s
  A look back at Black British music that shaped dance floors in the 80s.
2. 01:00
  6 Music's Forever Dark—Gazelle Twin guest curates
  Gazelle Twin plays an hour of dark music from friends, heroes and contemporaries.
3. 02:00
  Focus Beats—Ta-ku curates a mix of his favourite instrumentals
  The Australian beatmaker selects an hour of beats to help you focus.(R)
4. 04:00
  Ambient Focus—Two hours of hand-picked ambient tracks to help you banish distractions.
  Clear your mind and support your attention span with this mix of immersive ambient music.(R)

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