BBC announces major shake-up of 6 Music evening radio schedule
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe BBC has announced a major shake-up of its 6 Music schedule — meaning a Manc music legend will lose his standalone show. From June, Marc Riley will share his evening slot with Gideon Coe as part of a slew of changes to the station’s night-time programming.
A new show, called New Music Fix Daily, will occupy the 7pm-9pm slot from Monday to Thursdays. That will be fronted by Tom Ravenscroft and Deb Grant, presenting from Salford.
Riley & Coe will then follow that, from 10pm to midnight. READ MORE: Inside Manchester's new music art shop run by man behind iconic Oasis album covers Despite losing his solo show, ex-Fall guitarist Riley said he was relishing the new programme. “I’ve been calling Gid ‘The Guv’nor’ for the last 16 years so this is my chance to learn from the best in the business,” he explained. “We’ll be joining forces to do what we’ve both always done on 6 Music - sharing music and sessions from the artists we love.” Gideon Coe added: “Marc plays great records and hosts fantastic sessions.
I very much look forward to doing that alongside him. I also look forward to continuing to provide late-night radio for the 6 Music listeners.
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