Put your choccie eggs down and take a listen to Adam and Julian Barratt on Easter Sunday. The new Sunday schedule at 6 Music has been released here.
I think we can safely assume that the bosses were impressed enough by the first ‘pilot’ that, even before airing they have commissioned a series.
Adam Buxton, one half of 6 Music’s award-winning Adam & Joe, also starts his new show on Easter Sunday. Adam Buxton’s Big Mix Tape (12.00midday-2.00pm) takes a weekly topic or theme and makes a compilation tape for listeners to share.
Adam’s first guest on the inaugural show will be the Mighty Boosh’s Julian Barratt.
New Sunday schedule in full:
7.00-10.00am: George Lamb
10.00-12.00pm: Cerys Matthews
12.00pm -2.00pm: Adam Buxton’s Big Mix Tape
2.00-4.00pm: Huey Morgan
4.00-6.00pm: Jarvis Cocker’s Sunday Service
6.00-8.00pm: Stuart Maconie’s Freak Zone
8.00-10.00pm: 6 Mix
10.00pm-12.00midnight: Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour
12.00midnight-1.00am: Don Letts’ Culture Clash RadioBob Shennan, Controller, Radio 2 and 6 Music, says: “The new Sunday schedule offers a unique line-up of trusted guides to shine a light on hidden corners of the music world.
“With the addition of Cerys Matthews, Adam Buxton and the 6 Mix, 6 Music now promises to offer a distinctive day of eclectic music, presented by incredibly passionate and knowledgeable people, that I’m sure the listeners will enjoy.”
Here’s a bit more details about the first episode of Adam Buxton’s Big Mix Tape:
Adam Buxton’s Big Mix Tape – Mix Tape 1: Øddens
Easter Sunday 4 April
12.00noon-2.00pm BBC 6 MUSICSunday lunchtimes on BBC 6 Music see one half of the award-winning Adam And Joe going solo on radio for the first time. With the help of the listeners, Adam Buxton’s Big Mix Tape will take a weekly topic or theme and make a compilation tape for all to share. The first Mix Tape is called Øddens and is based around weird yet accessible music – created by both well-known and less-well-known artists.
Adam’s first guest is a man who also made his name as part of a successful double act – Julian Barratt from The Mighty Boosh. Adam says: “Julian is not only one of my favourite actor/comedians but is a big music fan himself and likes weird music almost as much as he loves jazz.”
A wonderfully eclectic musical selection includes Radiohead, Can, Vangelis, Kate Bush, Silver Apples, Scott Walker, Grace Jones, Captain Beefheart and, of course, David Bowie.
Presenter/Adam Buxton, Producer/James Stirling
Don’t forget Adam has requested ideas for the next two shows that he’ll be recording on Thursday so check the BBC 6Music Blog and get your suggestions in fast.
