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The Joy of 6

Music: Rock & Indie

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media: Arts

In conversation with some of music's most compelling artists.

A chance to hear some of the big interviews held at 6 Music with artists who have made, and continue to make, their mark on the musical world.

The Joy of 6: 12/05/2012

Music: Classic Pop & Rock

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12/05/2012

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Joy of 6, 12/05/2012

Best bits with Ian Rankin, Richard Wilson, Grimes, Alabama Shakes and Trembling Bells.

The week's best bits include chat with writer Ian Rankin, actor Richard Wilson and Garbage plus live music from Grimes, Alabama Shakes and Trembling Bells with Bonnie Prince Billy.

On this week's show Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie chat to crime writer Ian Rankin about his love of music & of course his Inspector Rebus series & his latest novel with Malcolm Fox! Canadian songstress Grimes plays from 'the floor' of 6 Music for Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamacq has Alabama Shakes down in Maida Vale & Cerys Matthews was joined in session by Trembling Bells & Bonnie Prince Billy. Also Butch Vig & Shirley Mansun from Garbage caught up with Steve Lamacq to talk about their come back. But to kick off this week's episode of Joy of 6 "I don't believe it" it's actor, director Richard Wilson OBE talking to Jon Holmes about "Believe It".

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