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S01E06

Entertainment landmarks
The steeplejack looks at structures that have been built for arts, leisure and entertainment purposes, including the Globe Theatre, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Blackpool Tower
03:05

Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the waterway
Poet John Wedgwood Clarke explores the waterway, which is home to some rare and resilient wildlife despite being heavily polluted by centuries of tin mining. Extracts from John's poem Red River at the A30 Culvert reveal his mixed thoughts about the river's toxic legacy
03:35

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19:00

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on July 9, 1999. Including performances from Blur, Melanie G, Shania Twain, Semisonic, and Atb
19:30

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast July 16, 1999. Including performances from Atb, Semisonic, Gary Barlow, Beverley Knight, and Ricky Martin
20:00

With Stiff Little Fingers, the Nolans and Bucks Fizz
Simon Bates introduces performances by Stiff Little Fingers, Liquid Gold, Children of Tansley School, Sugar Minott, Spandau Ballet, Shakin Stevens, Stevie Wonder, the Nolans and Bucks Fizz, and a dance performance by Legs & Co. First shown on April 2, 1981
20:40

Performances by Madonna, Curiosity Killed the Cat and Fine Young Cannibals
Gary Davies and Janice Long introduce the edition from April 2, 1987. Featuring performances by the Pogues and the Dubliners, Madonna, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Fine Young Cannibals, the Rainmakers, Herb Alpert, Whitesnake, Ruby Turner and Ferry Aid
21:10

Archive performances by the band
A celebration of Robert Smith and his band and the unique song-writing talents they possess, with a collection of archive performances on BBC programmes. Featuring A Forest, Lovecats, Friday I'm In Love, Close to Me and Boys Don't Cry
22:10

The band perform at the BBC Radio Theatre
The Cure play an intimate performance with a selection of classics, fan favourites and tracks from the album Songs of a Lost World. Recorded in front of a small audience at the BBC Radio Theatre in London's Broadcasting House
23:30

Highlights from the 2026 BBC Radio 6 Music Festival in Greater Manchester
Highlights from the 2026 BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, which took place at independent venues across Greater Manchester. Featuring performances from Bloc Party, Courtney Barnett, The Horrors, Jacob Alon, Kelly Lee Owens, Wesley Joseph, Lynks, Yard Act and Mandy, Indiana
00:30

Archive performances by the band
A celebration of Robert Smith and his band and the unique song-writing talents they possess, with a collection of archive performances on BBC programmes. Featuring A Forest, Lovecats, Friday I'm In Love, Close to Me and Boys Don't Cry
01:30

Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme
Gail Porter presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on July 9, 1999. Including performances from Blur, Melanie G, Shania Twain, Semisonic, and Atb
02:00

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme
Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast July 16, 1999. Including performances from Atb, Semisonic, Gary Barlow, Beverley Knight, and Ricky Martin
02:30

With Stiff Little Fingers, the Nolans and Bucks Fizz
Simon Bates introduces performances by Stiff Little Fingers, Liquid Gold, Children of Tansley School, Sugar Minott, Spandau Ballet, Shakin Stevens, Stevie Wonder, the Nolans and Bucks Fizz, and a dance performance by Legs & Co. First shown on April 2, 1981
03:10

Performances by Madonna, Curiosity Killed the Cat and Fine Young Cannibals
Gary Davies and Janice Long introduce the edition from April 2, 1987. Featuring performances by the Pogues and the Dubliners, Madonna, Curiosity Killed the Cat, Fine Young Cannibals, the Rainmakers, Herb Alpert, Whitesnake, Ruby Turner and Ferry Aid
03:40
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