BBC Radio 6 Music schedule 20 - 26 May 2013

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Mon 20 MayTue 21 MayWed 22 MayThu 23 MayToday 24 MaySat 25 MaySun 26 May
00:00

  1. 00:00 - 02:00

    Don Letts Including Roots Manuva, The Mighty Diamonds, CSS and The Chiffons

    The Don's selections include Roots Manuva, The Mighty Diamonds, CSS and The Chiffons.

  1. 00:00 - 00:30

    Choo Choo Ch'Boogie: The Louis Jordan Story Episode 1

    1/4 Clarke Peters looks at the story behind the smash hit Five Guys Named Moe.

  2. 00:30 - 03:00

    6 Music's Jukebox 21/05/2013

    Chris Hawkins presents back to back music without the chat, plus exclusive BBC sessions.

  1. 00:00 - 00:30

    Choo Choo Ch'Boogie: The Louis Jordan Story Episode 2

    2/4 Clarke Peters explores how Louis and His Tympany Five became a big act on the scene.

  2. 00:30 - 03:00

    6 Music's Jukebox 22/05/2013

    Chris Hawkins presents back to back music without the chat, plus exclusive BBC sessions.

  1. 00:00 - 00:30

    Choo Choo Ch'Boogie: The Louis Jordan Story Episode 3

    3/4 Clarke Peters explores Jordan's collaborations with Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald.

  2. 00:30 - 03:00

    6 Music's Jukebox 23/05/2013

    Chris Hawkins presents back to back music without the chat, plus exclusive BBC sessions.

  1. 00:00 - 00:30

    Choo Choo Ch'Boogie: The Louis Jordan Story Episode 4

    4/4 Clarke Peters assesses the legacy of the King of the Jukeboxes.

  2. 00:30 - 03:00

    On air

    6 Music's Jukebox 24/05/2013

    Chris Hawkins presents back to back music without the chat, plus exclusive BBC sessions.

  1. 00:00 - 02:00

    Nemone's Electric Ladyland With Nick from !!!

    Nick from !!!, one of the hottest bands on the planet right now, picks a trio of tunes.

  1. 00:00 - 01:00

    Stuart Maconie's Freakier Zone Tubular Bells

    Andy Votel joins Stuart to take a sideways glance at the Virgin Records legacy.

01:00

  1. 01:00 - 02:00

    The Joy of 6 26/05/2013

    Highlights of the best bits from the last week of 6 Music.

02:00

  1. 02:00 - 03:00

    The BBC Introducing Mixtape 20/05/2013

    Tom Robinson presents a mixtape of his personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing.

  1. 02:00 - 03:00

    6 Music Classic Concert Guillemots

    Chris Hawkins presents Guillemots at Leicester's Summer Sundae festival in 2006.

  1. 02:00 - 03:00

    The First Time With... Series 5, Chris Cornell

    Matt Everitt chats to Soundgarden's Chris Cornell about the songs that shaped his career. (R)

03:00

  1. 03:00 - 04:00

    6 Music Live Hour World of Twist, Van Der Graaf Generator and Tir na nOg

    World of Twist live in 1991, plus sessions from Van Der Graaf Generator and Tir na nOg.

  1. 03:00 - 04:00

    6 Music Live Hour The Pirates, The Wedding Present and Malka Spigel

    The Pirates live in London in 1977, plus The Wedding Present and Malka Spigel in session.

  1. 03:00 - 04:00

    6 Music Live Hour Soul Asylum, Swervedriver and The Beatles

    Soul Asylum at Glastonbury 1995, plus BBC sessions from Swervedriver and The Beatles.

  1. 03:00 - 04:00

    6 Music Live Hour Tom Paxton, Getting the Fear and North Atlantic Oscillation

    Tom Paxton live in 1972, plus Getting the Fear and North Atlantic Oscillation in session.

  1. 03:00 - 04:00

    6 Music Live Hour Aqualung, Bridget St John and The Fizzbombs

    Aqualung live in Leicester in 2003, plus Bridget St John and The Fizzbombs in session.

  1. 03:00 - 04:00

    6 Music Live Hour Wishbone Ash, Symposium and The Visitors

    Wishbone Ash live London in 1972, plus sessions from Symposium and The Visitors.

  1. 03:00 - 04:00

    6 Music Live Hour The Jeff Healey Band, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys and Randolph's Leap

    Featuring The Jeff Healey Band, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys and Randolph's Leap.

04:00

  1. 04:00 - 05:00

    Starmakers and Svengalis Brian Epstein

    2/4 Alan Freeman looks at the managed who worked with The Beatles and other Liverpool artists.

  1. 04:00 - 05:00

    Starmakers and Svengalis Peter Jenner

    3/4 Alan Freeman looks back at the career of Pink Floyd manager Peter Jenner.

  1. 04:00 - 05:00

    Starmakers and Svengalis Malcolm McLaren

    4/4 Alan Freeman looks back at the colourful career of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren.

  1. 04:00 - 05:00

    The Story of Pop Repeated as a tribute to Ray Manzarek

    23/52 As a tribute to Ray Manzarek of The Doors, a look at the 1960s US underground scene.

  1. 04:00 - 05:00

    Mastertapes Billy Bragg

    John Wilson talks to Billy Bragg about his album Talking With the Taxman About Poetry.

  1. 04:00 - 05:00

    Mastertapes Paul Weller

    Paul Weller discusses the final Jam album The Gift and performs songs from it live.

  1. 04:00 - 05:00

    Mastertapes Ray Davies

    Ray Davies discusses two classic Kinks albums, Lola and Muswell Hillbillies.

05:00

  1. 05:00 - 07:00

    Chris Hawkins Guitar Heroes

    The Hawk delivers early morning music and chat to the early risers of the world (unite).

  1. 05:00 - 07:00

    Chris Hawkins The Great Early Show Menu: Starters

    The Hawk delivers early morning music and chat to the early risers of the world (unite).

  1. 05:00 - 07:00

    Chris Hawkins The Great Early Show Menu: Main Course.

    The Hawk delivers early morning music and chat to the early risers of the world (unite).

  1. 05:00 - 07:00

    Chris Hawkins The Great Early Show Menu: Dessert

    The Hawk deliversearly morning music and chat to the early risers of the world (unite).

  1. 05:00 - 07:00

    Chris Hawkins 24/05/2013

    The Hawk delivers early morning music and chat to the early risers of the world (unite).

  1. 05:00 - 07:00

    Chris Hawkins 25/05/2013

    A great mix of music for the weekend, including a featured album by Tubeway Army.

  1. 05:00 - 07:00

    Chris Hawkins 26/05/2013

    A great mix of music for the weekend including a featured album by Tubeway Army.

06:00
07:00

  1. 07:00 - 10:00

    Shaun Keaveny 20/05/2013

    Shaun kicks off the week by opening up the Small Claims Court.

  1. 07:00 - 10:00

    Shaun Keaveny Paul Simonon from The Clash talks to Matt

    Paul Simonon of The Clash talks to Matt Everitt and the Small Claims Court is in session.

  1. 07:00 - 10:00

    Shaun Keaveny Professor Brian Cox talks about the universe

    It's Cox Wednesday - the professor joins Shaun to talk about the wonders of the universe.

  1. 07:00 - 10:00

    Shaun Keaveny 23/05/2013

    Comedian Alex Horne joins Shaun in the studio.

  1. 07:00 - 10:00

    Shaun Keaveny The Earworm Weekend Warm Up

    Shaun exorcises your musical earworms in the second Earworm Weekend Warm Up.

  1. 07:00 - 10:00

    Mary Anne Hobbs Words: Tracey Thorn and Cory Doctorow

    Books are up for discussion with writer and singer Tracey Thorn and author Cory Doctorow.

  1. 07:00 - 10:00

    Mary Anne Hobbs Words and Music: Patti Smith

    Wordsmith Patti Smith discusses the Bronte Sisters in the 3 Minute Epiphany.

08:00
09:00
10:00

  1. 10:00 - 13:00

    Lauren Laverne Bleached are live in session

    Bleached are live in session, plus Lauren takes a look at the best of the day's releases.

  1. 10:00 - 13:00

    Lauren Laverne Tricky is live in session

    Tricky is live in session, plus Lauren looks into how music affects your Biorhythms.

  1. 10:00 - 13:00

    Lauren Laverne Lauren speaks to Bibio

    Lauren sets the theme to the week's People's Playlist, plus she speaks to Bibio.

  1. 10:00 - 13:00

    Lauren Laverne 23/05/2013

    Lauren plays out the week's People's Playlist.

  1. 10:00 - 13:00

    Lauren Laverne 24/05/2013

    It's Friday! Lauren welcomes in the weekend with all the latest movie news.

  1. 10:00 - 13:00

    Edith Bowman 25/05/2013

    Hollywood star Bradley Cooper joins Edith in Screen 6 to discuss The Hangover Part III.

  1. 10:00 - 12:00

    Cerys on 6 Guitar Special part two and Dervish in session

    Cerys is joined by producer Mason Neely for the second part of her Guitar Special.

11:00
12:00

  1. 12:00 - 13:00

    6 Music Playlist The Flaming Lips: 30 Years in 60 Minutes

    The Flaming Lip's Wayne Coyne explores the band's 30-year musical history in 60 minutes.

13:00

  1. 13:00 - 16:00

    Radcliffe and Maconie 20/05/2013

    Billy Bragg chats to Mark and Stuart about his first new record release in five years.

  1. 13:00 - 16:00

    Radcliffe and Maconie 21/05/2013

    Author Mark Billingham talks about his new crime novel, The Dying Hours.

  1. 13:00 - 16:00

    Radcliffe and Maconie 22/05/2013

    Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone of 1960s rock band The Zombies join Mark and Stuart.

  1. 13:00 - 16:00

    Radcliffe and Maconie 23/05/2013

    Montreal band The Besnard Lakes join Mark on the show to chat about their recent album.

  1. 13:00 - 16:00

    Radcliffe and Maconie 24/05/2013

    Martyn Ware of The Human League and Green Gartside of Scritti Politti join Mark.

  1. 13:00 - 15:00

    Liz Kershaw With Roger Hodgson

    Liz chats to Roger Hodgson, former co-frontman and songwriter with Supertramp.

  1. 13:00 - 16:00

    The Huey Show Valerie June

    Huey's guest is Valerie June from Memphis, Tennessee.

14:00
15:00

  1. 15:00 - 18:00

    Gilles Peterson A Mixtape Selection

    It's a mixtape selection with vinyl a-plenty!

16:00

  1. 16:00 - 19:00

    Steve Lamacq Rebel Playlist Winner

    Steve reveals the Rebel Playlist winner and chats with another Good Day Bad Day caller.

  1. 16:00 - 19:00

    Steve Lamacq With Robin Ince

    Tuesday sees comedian Robin Ince join Steve as the musical profiler.

  1. 16:00 - 19:00

    Steve Lamacq With another Midweek Mind Tease

    Wednesday sees Lammo open up a flower-powered Midweek Mind Tease.

  1. 16:00 - 19:00

    Steve Lamacq With The Flaming Lips live in session

    The Flaming Lips perform live from the BBC's Maida Vale studios.

  1. 16:00 - 19:00

    Steve Lamacq With The Friday Free For All

    Lammo kicks off the weekend with the Friday Free For All.

  1. 16:00 - 18:00

    Jarvis Cocker's Sunday Service 26/05/2013

    Dodgy opinion, crackpot theories, hare-brained schemes and beautiful, beautiful music.

17:00
18:00

  1. 18:00 - 21:00

    The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show 25/05/2013

    Craig is joined by soul singer Alexia Coley.

  1. 18:00 - 20:00

    Now Playing @6Music Jon Hillcock sits in

    Jon Hillcock sits in for Tom Robinson to curate the listening choices of 6 Music listeners

19:00

  1. 19:00 - 21:00

    Marc Riley The Handsome Family

    Marc has The Handsome Family in session.

  1. 19:00 - 21:00

    Marc Riley 21/05/2013

    Classic and cutting-edge music with live sessions and archive performances.

  1. 19:00 - 21:00

    Marc Riley Mac Demarco

    From London, live as you like, Marc has a session from slacker band Mac Demarco.

  1. 19:00 - 21:00

    Marc Riley Telegram

    Marc has Telegram in session - they are very new and very good.

  1. 19:00 - 22:00

    Tom Ravenscroft Deco Child Guest Mix

    Tom has another 20-minute guest mix.

20:00

  1. 20:00 - 22:00

    Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone 40 Years of Virgin Records

    Richard Branson chats to Stuart Maconie about how he started Virgin Records.

21:00

  1. 21:00 - 00:00

    Gideon Coe 20/05/2013

    Gideon's featured concert is Adem live at Summer Sundae in 2004.

  1. 21:00 - 00:00

    Gideon Coe 21/05/2013

    Gideon's featured concert is Clinic at the Queen Elizabeth Hall from 1999.

  1. 21:00 - 00:00

    Gideon Coe 22/05/2013

    Gideon plays ethereal British folk from Bridget St John in concert.

  1. 21:00 - 00:00

    Gideon Coe 23/05/2013

    Gideon plays Arcade Fire in concert at Sheffield Leadmill in 2005.

  1. 21:00 - 00:00

    The Tom Robinson Show With Simon Raymonde

    Tom chats to musician, producer and record label owner Simon Raymonde.

22:00

  1. 22:00 - 00:00

    6 Mix Derrick May

    6 Mix continues its dance pioneers celebration with Detroit techno originator Derrick May.

  1. 22:00 - 00:00

    Guy Garvey's Finest Hour 26/05/2013

    Guy's theme is the Alt Country Chanteuse, plus the featured artist is The Dandy Warhols.

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