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An 80s Icons Special for National Album Day
It's LEGENDS ONLY, celebrating the artists that defined the 80s, for National Album Day.
17 Oct 2026,·111 mins
Thursday Theme: Mercury Prize icons!
Jo's Thursday Theme is Mercury Prize nominees to celebrate the 2026 prize!
22 Oct 2026,·90 mins
Sam Burton
Guy Garvey chats with singer-songwriter Sam Burton.
18 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Tunes, chat and Winnie-the-Pooh celebrations
Mark and Stuart present a feast of great music and celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh.
18 Oct 2026,·120 mins
Pina Palau Live in Session from Salford
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
21 Oct 2026,·120 mins
Icons: 1990-1999
Fearne's celebrating the icons of the 90s, in honour of National Album Day.
17 Oct 2026,·117 mins
With words from English author M John Harrison
Jarvis takes us on a journey to south-east England courtesy of author M John Harrison.
Jamz Supernova sits in
Jamz Supernova has got the finest music to motivate your Thursday.
22 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Fontaines DC chat about their new album - Dopamine Chamber
Deego and Tom chat with Steve about their fifth album, Dopamine Chamber.
19 Oct 2026,·180 mins
New Music Fix Playlist: Bicep, Michael Kiwanuka, Tune-Yards and more...
Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.
23 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Amy Lamé sits in
Amy Lamé fires up Thursday with the biggest tunes and future classics.
22 Oct 2026,·120 mins
Johnny Marr with Shaun Keaveny
Scores and Soundtracks
Johnny Marr takes us on a journey through some iconic indie soundtracks.
Alternative 90s Icons
Dermot celebrates alternative 90s icons like Mani, Jim Bob & Fruit Bat, and Shaun and Bez.
17 Oct 2026,·57 mins
Glenn Branca - The Ascension
Stuart's featured album is Glenn Branca's 1981 debut album The Ascension.
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper joins Shaun to talk rock, icons and devils!
16 Oct 2026,·57 mins
My Chemical Romance: The Black Parade at 20
Daniel P Carter dives into the BBC archive to celebrate 20 years of The Black Parade.
19 Oct 2026,·120 mins
Zero 7, Harumi, Yazmin Lacey and more…
Beth brightens up your Saturday with a healthy dose of tunes, laughs and caffeine!
17 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Nieve Ella takes over the Indie Forever playlist!
Nieve Ella takes over the playlist with music by Tame Impala, Radiohead and Wolf Alice!
16 Oct 2026,·60 mins
A dose of INDIE!
A playlist swinging through the decades, with some noisy guitar and proper indie sleaze.
Songs about other artists special
From Nirvana to The Clash Steve and Felix explore tracks which reference other artists.
with Queens of the Stone Age, Ed O'Brien, Chanel Beads, Shuggie Otis, Roy Ayers and more...
Let AFRODEUTSCHE be your guide into a sublime state of Sunday relaxation.
Slow down with these indie favourites
Huw brings you a softer side of indie music.
The Lock In with Chloe Slater
Alyx Holcombe welcomes Chloe Slater into The Indie Arms!
20 Oct 2026,·120 mins
Deb Grant sits in: Marla Kether reveals her Friday soundtrack
Welcome Afro-Latin electronic producer, DJ, and bassist for Little Simz, Marla Kether.
16 Oct 2026,·120 mins
The Ultimate Song with Nippa
Nippa plays The Ultimate Song, but which of his tracks will he choose?
Scottish Album of the Year Award celebration!
Vic celebrates 15 years of the Scottish Album of the Year Award.
19 Oct 2026,·115 mins
Run DMC, The Big Moon, Ride, and more!
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
22 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Find your rhythm and stay on task
Indie sounds to help you concentrate and keep things moving.
21 Oct 2026,·180 mins
with Alyx Holcombe: SNAYX Track of the Week
Alyx has a brand new Track of the Week from SNAYX.
20 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Club action
The biggest and best indie hits for the dance floor from Kelis, Uffie and Sleigh Bells.
07 Mar 2026,·120 mins
