Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adele | 20120113 | Continuing a look back at the 2011 Mercury Prize nominees, Adele discusses her album 21. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | ||
| Anna Calvi On Her Self Titled Debut Album | 20110816 | The Complete Mercurys on 6Music continues with Anna Calvi guiding 6Music through the tracks on her Mercury nominated self titled debut album. The album was released to great acclaim in January of this year, and hit number 40 in the UK album charts - a rare achievement for a brand new alternative artist. Praised by the likes of producer Brian Eno, Anna has been building her audience by touring the album constantly over the last seven months, and tonight she finally steps away from the stage to take 6Music through the tracks which make up her stunning debut. The Complete Mercurys continues with Anna Calvi on her self-titled debut album. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | ||
| Anna Calvi On Her Self Titled Debut Album | 20110817 | 20120104 (6M) | Looking back on the 201 Mercury Prize nominations - the series continues with Anna Calvi discussing the tracks on her self-titled debut album. The album was released to great acclaim in January 2011, and reached number 40 in the UK album charts - a rare achievement for a brand new alternative artist. Praised by the likes of producer Brian Eno, Anna helped to build her audience by touring extensively. Mercury Prize retrospective - Anna Calvi discusses her eponymous debut album. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | |
| Complete Mercurys | 20110905 | 6 Music guides you through an in-depth look at all twelve of the year's Mercury nominees. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | ||
| Complete Mercurys, P J Harvey | 20110831 | The Complete Mercurys continues with P J Harvey's Mercury-nominated LP Let England Shake. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | ||
| Elbow On Their Album Build A Rocket Boys | 20110823 | 20120108 (6M) | The Complete Mercurys continues with Elbow on their album Build a Rocket Boys. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | |
| Everything Everything On Their Album Man Alive | 20110818 | Looking back at the 2011 Mercury Prize nominations, Everything Everything discuss their debut album Man Alive. The innovative Manchester band released Man Alive back in August of 2010, garnering positive reviews from the press and big crowds to their tours. The four-piece band formed in 2007, the members having gravitated to Manchester from all over the UK. Two years later, they were featured in the BBC Sound Of 2010 poll. Here's another chance to hear them discussing their album track by track and looking back on how the songs came about. Everything Everything guide 6 Music through their debut album Man Alive. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | ||
| Everything Everything On Their Album Man Alive | 20120106 | Looking back at the 2011 Mercury Prize nominations, Everything Everything discuss their debut album Man Alive. The innovative Manchester band released Man Alive back in August of 2010, garnering positive reviews from the press and big crowds to their tours. The four-piece band formed in 2007, the members having gravitated to Manchester from all over the UK. Two years later, they were featured in the BBC Sound Of 2010 poll. Here's another chance to hear them discussing their album track by track and looking back on how the songs came about. Everything Everything guide 6 Music through their debut album Man Alive. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | ||
| Ghostpoet On His Mercury Prize Nominated Album | 20110824 | 20120109 (6M) | The Complete Mercurys continues with Ghostpoet on his Mercury Prize-nominated album. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | |
| Gwilym Simcock On His Mercury Nominated Album | 20120105 | 6 Music continues to look back at the 2011 Mercury Prize nominations, with Gwilym Simcock discussing his album Good Days At Schloss Elmau. Hailing from Bangor in Wales, the classical jazz artist has been composing and producing well-received pieces for the last decade - a journey that led to a nomination for the 2011 Mercury Music Prize. Mercury Prize retrospective - Gwilym Simcock discusses Good Days At Schloss Elmau. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | ||
| James Blake | 20110829 | 20120111 (6M) | The Complete Mercurys continues with James Blake on his self-titled debut album. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | |
| Katy B On Her Album On A Mission | 20110825 | 20120110 (6M) | The Complete Mercurys continues with Katy B on her album On a Mission. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | |
| King Creosote And Jon Hopkins On Diamond Mine | 20110815 | 20120103 (6M) | Looking back at the 2001 Mercury Prize nominees - King Creosote and Jon Hopkins discuss their album Diamond Mine. Released in March 2011, Diamond Mine found Fife based singer/songwriter King Creosote teaming up with acclaimed producer and composer Jon Hopkins to produce an album rich with nostalgia and melody. Diamond Mine was inspired by King Creosote's life in Fife and also includes many sounds recorded in the area. The duo explain how, where and why the album was made. A look at the 2011 Mercury nominations: Diamond Mine by King Creosote and Jon Hopkins. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | |
| Metronomy On Their Album The English Riviera | 20110822 | 20120107 (6M) | Continuing a look back at 2011's nominations, Metronomy discuss The English Riviera. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | |
| P J Harvey | 20120114 | A celebration of P J Harvey's 2011 Mercury Prize-winning album, Let England Shake. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | ||
| The 2011 Winner | 20110906 | The winner of the 2011 Mercury Music Prize talks about their album. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | ||
| Written In The Stars: The Story Of Tinie Tempah | 20110830 | 20120112 (6M) | Continuing a look back at the 2011 Mercury Prize nominees with the story of Tinie Tempah. Written In The Stars: The Story Of Tinie Tempah sees Gemma Cairney dig a little deeper into the story of the man behind the breakout song of 2010; focusing on his childhood, his early attempts to make it in music, the making of 'Pass Out' and 'Disc-Overy' and how Tinie feels about his sudden fame and new-found role as an inspiration to kids around the country. The documentary includes exclusive interviews with Tinie himself, his cousin/manager Dumi, collaborator Ellie Goulding and industry experts Zane Lowe, Trevor Nelson and Gordon Smart. The Complete Mercurys continues with the story of nominated artist Tinie Tempah. 6 Music offers you the ultimate guide to the year's Mercury Prize-nominated albums. | |
| 01 | I Am Kloot, Sky At Night | 20100822 | 20101213 (6M) 20110708 (6M) | I Am Kloot introduce tracks from their 2010 Mercury nominated album 'Sky At Night'. Formed in Manchester in 99, I Am Kloot are Peter Jobson, Andy Hargreaves and song writer John Bramwell. 'Sky At Night' is the band's fifth studio album and was released in July 2010. It was produced by Guy Garvey and Craig Potter of Elbow and recorded in Manchester. I Am Kloot introduce tracks from their Mercury-nominated album Sky At Night. 6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist. |
| 02 | Kit Downes Trio, Golden | 20100823 | 20101214 (6M) 20110709 (6M) | The Kit Downes Trio present tracks from their 2010 Mercury nominated album 'Golden'. They are pianist Kit Downes, double bassist Calum Gourlay and drummer James Maddren. Kit attended the Royal Academy of Music and has worked with a wide range of musicians including Micachu and Acoustic Ladyland. 'Golden' was the trio's debut album. The Kit Downes Trio present tracks from their Mercury-nominated album Golden. 6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist. |
| 03 | Foals, Total Life Forever | 20100824 | 20101215 (6M) 20110710 (6M) | The band present tracks from their Mercury 2010 nominated album 'Total Life Forever'. The Oxford-based five-piece is fronted by Yannis Philippakis. This is the band's second album and was produced in Gothenburg and London by Clor's Luke Smith. The album was released in May this year and includes the singles 'Miami' and The Orient'. Foals present tracks from their Mercury-nominated album Total Life Forever. 6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist. |
| 04 | Villagers, Becoming A Jackal | 20100825 | 20101216 (6M) 20110711 (6M) | The band present tracks from their Mercury 2010 nominated album 'Becoming a Jackal'. Conor O'Brien grew up in Dun Laoghaire on the outskirts of Dublin. 'Becoming a Jackal' was his debut album. It was released in May 2010 and he played most of the instruments on the album himself as well as creating the artwork. Villagers present tracks from their Mercury-nominated album Becoming A Jackal. 6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist. |
| 05 | Biffy Clyro, Only Revolutions | 20100826 | 20101217 (6M) 20110712 (6M) | Biffy Clyro present tracks from their Mercury 2010 nominated album Only Revolutions. Biffy Clyro are brothers James and Ben Johnson from Ayrshire. This is their fifth album and was recorded with Garth Richardson who also produced Rage Against The Machine and Red Hot Chilli Peppers. The album includes the top 10 singles Mountains and That Golden Rule. Biffy Clyro present tracks from their Mercury-nominated album Only Revolutions. 6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist. |
| 06 | Wild Beasts, Two Dancers | 20100829 | 20101218 (6M) 20110713 (6M) | The band present tracks from their Mercury 2010 nominated album Two Dancers. Originally from Kendal the Wild Beasts are Tom Flemming, Benny Little, Chris Talbot and Hayden Thorpe. This is the band's second album and was co-produced by Richard Formby. It was released in August 2009 and contains the singles Hooting & Howling and All the King's Men. Wild Beasts present tracks from their Mercury-nominated album Two Dancers. 6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist. |
| 07 | Paul Weller, Wake Up The Nation | 20100830 | 20101219 (6M) 20110714 (6M) | Paul Weller presents tracks from his Mercury-nominated album Wake Up The Nation. 6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist. |
| 08 | Corinne Bailey Rae, The Sea | 20100831 | 20101220 (6M) 20110715 (6M) | Corinne Bailey Rae presents tracks from her Mercury 2010 nominated album The Sea. It was her second album and was recorded in Leeds, Manchester and Los Angeles. Released in February 2010, it became a top 10 album in both the UK and US and it features the singles Paris Nights / New York Mornings and I'd Do It All Again. Corinne Bailey Rae presents tracks from her Mercury-nominated album The Sea. 6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist. |
| 09 | Mumford And Sons, Sigh No More | 20100901 | 20101221 (6M) 20110716 (6M) | Mumford and Sons present tracks from their Mercury nominated album Sigh No More. 6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist. |
| 10 | Laura Marling, I Speak Because I Can | 20100902 | 20101222 (6M) 20110717 (6M) | 6 Music looks back at Laura Marling's 2010 Mercury nominated album I Speak Because I Can. It's her second album and was recorded in part at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios with producer Ethan Jones. The top five album includes the singles Goodbye England (Covered In Snow), Devil's Spoke and Rambling Man. 6 Music looks at Laura Marling's Mercury-nominated album I Speak Because I Can. 6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist. |
| 11 | Dizzee Rascal, Tongue N' Cheek | 20100905 | 20101223 (6M) 20110718 (6M) | 6 Music looks at Dizzee Rascal's 2010 Mercury nominated album Tongue N Cheek. It's Dizzee's fourth album and released on his own label, Dirtee Stank recordings. The platinum selling album, produced by Cage, features the number one singles Dance Wiv Me, Holiday and Bonkers. Dizzee Rascal is no stranger to the Mecurys as he won the Mercury Music Prize in 2003 for his debut album Boy In Da Corner. 6 Music looks at Dizzee Rascal's Mercury-nominated fourth album Tongue N' Cheek. 6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist. |
| 13 | Highlights | 20100828 | 20101225 (6M) 20110720 (6M) | Highlights from all twelve 2010 nominated albums, presented by the artists themselves. 6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist. |