The Joy of 6

Joe Goddard chats to Nemone about his new Greco-Roman compilation, Tom Robinson with Nitin Sawhney on meeting your musical heroes, Jeremy Deller's Three Minute Epiphany for Mary Anne Hobbs and Tom Ravenscroft with Matt Everitt discussing the new Springsteen & I rockumentary in Screen 6.

Johnny Marr in session and conversation with Nemone, Edith Bowman introduces you to Edinburghs alternative hip hop group Young Fathers, Cerys with Brazilian 6-piece Graveola in session and the author Robert Webb join Stuart Maconie to discuss his book 100 Greatest Cover Versions.

Lauren Laverne chats to Nile Rodgers about owning 2013 so far, Tim Burgess joins Radcliffe and Maconie to talk about his new remix album Oh No, I Love You More, Mary Anne Hobbs in conversation with film-maker Adam Curtis and Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack about their collaboration for the Manchester International Festival and Gideon Coe is joined by cricketing legend Derek Pringle discussing his love of vinyl and record collecting.

Colin and Jonny Greenwood spinning tunes that would go down well on the Radiohead tourbus with Adam Buxton, Mark Radcliffe talks to Debbie and Chris from Blondie about their new LP Ghosts of Download, the author Neil Gaiman in conversation with Tom Robinson, Shaun Keaveny discussing the new film The World's End with Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright.

Shaun Keaveny chats to Russell Brand about his new tour, Lauren Laverne has Teleman in session, Steve Lamacq's chats to Murray from his New Favourite Band Park Bench Society and Edith Bowman introduces us to Katie from the band Austra.

Bob Harris talking to Lauren Laverne about the Whistle Test years and the new compilation CD, Mark Radcliffe is joined by Simon Reynolds discussing his new book Energy Flash: A Journey Through Rave Music and Dance Culture, Kristen Wiig joins Shaun Keaveny to talk about her new film Dispicable Me 2 and Cerys Matthews welcomes Dr Alun Withey onto the show to discuss the strange world of 17th century medicinal cures.

James Blake in session with Lauren Laverne, Cerys Matthews talks to Laurel Canyon photographer Henry Diltz about the film Legends of The Canyon, Radcliffe & Maconie chat to Sylvia Simmons about her new Leonard Cohen biography, Tom Ravenscroft introduces us to singer-songwriter Denai Moore and Liz Kershaw is joined by musician Steve Strange.

The best of 6 Music from the past week. Legendary Joy Division and New Order member Peter Hook chats to Shaun Keaveney, as does comedian Bill Bailey. Plus Alison Goldfrapp pops in to see Radcliffe & Maconie, Judah Friedlander from 30 Rock is in conversation with Edith Bowman, and Camera Obscura are in session for Lauren Laverne.

Shaun Keaveny is joined by Dava Gahan of depeche Mode, Lauren Lavern talks to Kelis about her return to music and Edith Bowman is joined by film makers Shane Meadows and Mark Herbert talking about their new film Made of Stone.

On this week's Joy of 6 Steve Lamacq talks to Wayne Coyne ahead last weeks Maida Vale performance celebrating 30 years of The Flaming Lips. Mary Anne Hobbs receives a three minute epiphany from Patti Smith on her great passion for the writing of the Bronte sisters. Sean Keavney gets theatrical with actor Stephen Graham while discussing his new film 'Blood'. Radcliffe and Maconie hear from Gary Numan about emigration, family life and recording his brand new album 'Splinter' and Huey Morgan chats with Memphis songstress Valerie June about her debut studio album 'Pushin' Against a Stone'.

On this week's Joy of 6 Edith Bowman speaks to Michael Cera and Alia Shawkat about the long awaited return of cult US sitcom Arrested Development. Radcliffe and Maconie chat to Billy Bragg about his first record in five years, Tooth and Nail. Liz Kershaw hears from Gus of Alt-J, who recently won an Ivor Novello award. Bryan Ferry delivers a Three Minute Epiphany for Mary Anne Hobbs about reworking his classic song; Love is the Drug and Lauren gets in depth with Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo about the conception of Daft Punk's fourth album.

On this week's Joy of 6 Stuart Maconie quizzes Bobby Gillespie on Primal Scream's new album More Light, Mary Anne Hobbs chats with Gruff Rhys about his formative years and unique playing style, Liz Kershaw celebrates 30 years of The Smiths first single Hand In Glove with drummer Mike Joyce and Sean Keaveny is in conversation with non-other than Ginger Baker regarding the new documentary Beware of Mr Baker and the early days of Cream.

Mark E. Smith of The Fall chats to Radcliffe and Maconie in his hometown of Salford, Bobby Gillespie joins Nemone on her new show, Matt Everitt with Quentin Tarantino chatting music in films and Vampire Weekend on their new album with Steve Lamacq.

Shaun Keaveny talks tractors with Seasick Steve, John Cooper Clarke presents some brand new poetry with Marc Riley, Eric Burdon of The Animals joins Cerys Matthews and Ian McCulloch chats about his new LP with Radcliffe and Maconie.

Features Cody ChesnuTT challenging Craig Charles record collection in a fightclub. Edith talking films with Metallica’s Lar Ulrich, Liz Kershaw with Simple Minds front Man Jim Kerr. And Steve Lamacq looking back at his 20 years at the BBC.