BBC 6 Announces New Weekend Schedule

BBC 6 Music has announced a new weekend schedule for the autumn, with Huey Morgan and Dave Pearce joining the station.

From October, Huey Morgan, lead singer of the Fun Lovin’ Criminals, comes to 6 Music’s Sunday with his radio presenting debut.

Morgan said: “I’m thrilled to be joining 6 Music. As a huge music lover it is a great opportunity to be able to share a massive catalogue on the radio.”

Dance DJ Dave Pearce will be bringing his show Dance Anthems to its new home on BBC 6, celebrating the best of UK club culture from the past 20 years alongside the latest tracks.

Pearce said: “I’m looking forward to bringing a celebration of club culture to the 6 Music audience and hope to bring in a new group of music fans who will discover what else 6 Music has to offer.”

Lesley Douglas, controller of 6 Music, said: “6 Music has, at its heart, a love of music. By bringing Huey Morgan and Dave Pearce to the station we will bring an even greater breadth of music and talent to the schedule.”

Other changes see DJ duo Queens of Noize take over the Saturday 6 Mix from 9.00 to 11.00pm.

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