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On 麻豆社 Radio 6 Music this Christmas, three Wise Women - Zawe Ashton, Diane Morgan and Courtney Barnett (pictured L-R) - bestow the listeners with mountains of wit, oodles of wisdom and stacks of the finest tunes.

As well as presenting three hours of their favourite music they will be selecting an evening's worth of programmes from the 6 Music archives.

On Boxing Day, Shaun Keaveny brings together Brian Eno and Professor Brian Cox in a festive special that celebrates science, discovery and inquisitive minds. Plus there will be special shows across the festive period from Cillian Murphy, Iggy Pop, Nadine Shah, Soulwax and Erol Alkan. 

Wise Women

TX details: Monday 24 December - Wednesday 26 December, 4pm-2am

麻豆社 Radio 6 Music welcomes three Wise Women who will be taking to the airwaves to bear their gifts of wit, wonder and wisdom. Across Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Diane Morgan, Courtney Barnett and Zawe Ashton each present three hours of their favourite music (4pm -7pm) as well as selecting an evening's worth of programmes from the 6 Music archives.

Zawe Ashton - Christmas Eve
The actor and director starred in the 麻豆社's Wanderlust earlier this year and recently starred in John Ridley’s 1970s political drama Guerrilla, opposite Idris Elba, Freida Pinto and Babou Ceesay. Previously, she appeared in Tom Ford’s critically acclaimed feature film Nocturnal Animals. In 2012, Zawe was nominated for British Independent Film Awards’ Best Newcomer for Carol Morley’s film, Dreams Of A Life. She is also well known for playing the brilliant Vod in Channel 4's Fresh Meat; other screen credits include Weekender, St Trinian’s II, Blitz and Doctor Who.

Diane Morgan - Christmas Day
Originally from Bolton, the comedy actor and writer is best known for her incarnation of talking head 'Philomena Cunk' which originated on Charlie Booker’s Weekly Wipe tv series. Due to the popularity of the character, the 麻豆社 commissioned two one-off specials fronted by Philomena; the first was the Bafta-nominated Cunk On Shakespeare and the second a festive special, Cunk On Christmas. A five-part 麻豆社 Two series, Cunk On Britain, followed earlier this year. Diane has also starred in the 麻豆社 Two comedy series Motherland opposite Anna Maxwell-Martin and Lucy Punch. The critically acclaimed show was co-written by previous Wise Woman Sharon Horgan.

Courtney Barnett - Boxing Day
The Australian singer-songwriter is known for her plainspoken and witty lyrics. In 2012 Courtney started Milk! Records and released her debut EP, I've Got A Friend Called Emily Ferris. Her second EP, How To Carve A Carrot Into A Rose (2013) received international acclaim, taking her all around the world. Her debut album - Sometimes I Sit And Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit (2015) – was released to widespread acclaim, and in 2016 the musician was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards and for International Female Solo Artist at the Brits. Courtney released her second and most recent album - Tell Me How You Really Feel - earlier this year.

• Producers: Phil Smith, Angela Davies & Adam Dineen for the 麻豆社

Shaun And The Three Brians

TX details: Wednesday 26 December, 1pm-4pm

Join Shaun Keaveny for a science and music special, as he brings together celebrated musician and producer Brian Eno; Professor Brian Cox; and a special mystery Brian for their annual festive show.

Eno, Keaveny and Cox. It may sound like a firm of solicitors, but for one day only they become a 6 Music presenting trio.

Professor Brian Cox has been a regular on Shaun's Breakfast Show for many years with a weekly chat about the latest science stories, answering listener's questions and just talking music. He has enriched the programme with intelligent debate, respected opinion and incredible insight. Aside from perhaps David Attenborough, he is the foremost voice of science on our television screens and his popularity is not just because of his past career as a keyboard player in 90s pop group D:Ream, but rather his evident passion for science and his ability to convey both the complexities and mysteries of the universe to the general public.

Brian Eno is a relative newer friend to the programme. Following his 麻豆社 Music John Peel lecture a few years ago, Brian and Shaun struck up a friendship that saw Brian sending emails to the show and even making some radio jingles in his home studio.

Recorded in Brian Eno's home studio just before Christmas, 6 Music brings together two of the most intelligent and most respected minds in the UK. This will be a programme that celebrates science, discovery and inquisitive minds with the added bonus of a special mystery Brian joining during the programme.

• Presenter: Shaun Keaveny
• Producer: Phil Smith for the 麻豆社

Cillian Murphy

TX details: Sunday 23 December, 1pm-4pm

Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy returns to 6 Music to spin three hours of his favourite tunes, from his top-rated records of 2018 to some brand new, exclusive music.

As well as the 麻豆社 Two gangster drama Peaky Blinders, the Irish actor of stage and screen is best known for his film roles including 28 Days Later, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, and Christopher Nolan’s 2017 action film, Dunkirk. Cillian began his performing career as a rock musician, singing and playing guitar in several bands alongside his brother.

• Presenter: Cillian Murphy
• Producer: Mark Higgins for the 麻豆社

Don Letts Culture Clash Christmas

TX details: Monday 24 December, 1pm-4pm

In his Culture Clash Christmas cracker, DJ, musician and film-maker Don Letts presents his personal selection of festive sounds from around the world, spanning decades and styles.

He’ll be serving up some seasonal treats, including his favourite Christmas songs along with those of some of his fellow 6 Music presenters.

• Presenter: Don Letts
• Producer: Frank Wilson for the 麻豆社

Iggy Pop

TX details: Tuesday 25 December, 1pm-3pm

Iggy Pop, the 'godfather of punk', returns to 6 Music on Christmas Day with a selection of eclectic music choices.

He’ll also have a session from British musical ensemble Medieval Baebes. The group, formed in 1996, source lyrics from mediaeval and romantic texts and set them to original scores using mediaeval and folk instruments, whilst singing in an array of obscure and ancient languages.

Iggy is considered by many to be one of the pioneers of punk rock music, and his musical legacy has inspired and energised rock and roll’s alternative spirit since the late 60s, both in The Stooges and as a solo artist.

• Presenter: Iggy Pop
• Producer Adam Dineen for the 麻豆社

Nadine Shah

TX details: Friday 28 December, 9pm-12am

Singer-songwriter and musician Nadine Shah presents three hours of handpicked tunes.

Nadine was nominated for a Mercury Prize earlier this year for her third album Holiday Destination, written about the Syrian refugee crisis. Born in Whitburn, South Tyneside, Shah has earned a reputation for her uniquely rich, soulful voice. She released her debut album, Love Your Dum And Mad, in the summer of 2013, followed by her 2015 album, Fast Food.

She will also chatting to Suede frontman Brett Anderson who was recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement at the Q Awards. Brett will be discussing Suede’s eighth album, The Blue Hour, released earlier this year.

Nadine says: "Really looking forward to my show over the Christmas holidays. I’ll be playing a selection of tracks I grew up with and throwing in some I’ve discovered from all corners of the world. I’m excited to share them with you!!"

• Presenter: Nadine Shah
• Producer: Jax Coombes for the 麻豆社

Gideon Coe: The 2018 Obituary Show

TX details: Sunday 30 December, 1pm-4pm

Gideon Coe celebrates the lives of the musical figures that have passed in 2018.

The show will feature records in tribute to Aretha Franklin, trumpeter Hugh Masekela, Mark E.Smith, Chas Hodges, former drummer for Elvis Presley's band - DJ Fontana, musician Danny Kirwan, Lazy Lester, guitarist Otis Rush, Tony Joe White & Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, among many others.

• Producer: Henry Lopez Real for the 麻豆社

New Year’s Eve on 6 Music: Soulwax New Year’s Eve House Party

TX details: Monday 31 December, 7pm-10pm

Belgium-based alternative rock and electronic band Soulwax get the party started on 6 Music with the perfect soundtrack for NYE house parties across the UK.

They will be playing a selection of tracks from their own personal playlists and DJ sets across recent years.

Since the creation of Soulwax in 1995, David and Stephen Dewaele have consistently pushed the boundaries into new and innovative territory. In addition to Soulwax, the brothers continue to tour the globe as 2manydjs, have their Deewee record label and studio, Radio Soulwax - a visual radio station and app, and the Despacio project with James Murphy.

New Year’s Eve on 6 Music: Erol Alkan

TX details: Monday 31 December, 10pm-1am

Producer and label boss Erol Alkan once again returns to the 6 Music airwaves on New Year’s Eve with a live show to take the listeners into 2019.

Sharing three hours of great music, he’ll be taking us on a journey that will explore new territories in electronic music, with a set that will include alternative-spirited tracks that he feels summarises 2018, as well as much-loved timeless classics. There will be lots of audience involvement, bringing together listeners across the country as they celebrate. And Erol will be catching up with DJ friends to find out what they have planned tonight.

Once the clock strikes midnight, with Erol’s Future Mix, listeners will be given a taster of some of the key tracks to listen out for in early 2019.

Erol Alkan has been at the centre of UK electronic music and clubbing since 1997 when he launched his iconic Trash club night in London, which helped give rise to electroclash and acts such as Yeah Yeah Yeahs, LCD Soundsystem and Klaxons. As a producer, he pioneered the mashup at the turn of the millennium, and has worked with producers including Boys Noise and Richard Norris (to form Beyond The Wizard's Sleeve) to create some of the biggest underground anthems, as well as remix Daft Punk, MGMT and Justice.

• Producer: Adam Hudson for the 麻豆社