Wise Women

This Christmas Three Wise Women take over BBC Radio 6 Music, bearing gifts to delight the listener. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day, St Vincent, Neneh Cherry, and Alison Goldfrapp each curate several hours of programming, including their own two hour show, and a selection of documentaries and live music from the 6 Music Archive, and their favourite First Time With and Iggy Pop Show.

Pioneering creative Alison Goldfrapp is the third of The Three Wise Women on Boxing Day, keeping listeners warm with her own unique musical wisdom. She has been an innovative presence in music for over a decade, touching on trip-hop, stomping electro-glam, and pastoral folk. Her 6 Music Archive selections are The First Time With David Lynch (6-7pm); Iggy Pop's Car Songs themed show (7-9pm); La Chanson de Serge - The Serge Gainsbourg Story; The Morricone Affair - a tribute to the Italian composer Ennio Morricone; a rare Kate Bush interview from 2005, in which she talks about her album Aerial; and for the Live Hour - Air (1998), Leonard Cohen (1969), Stereolab (1991), and Radiohead at Glastonbury (1997). And Alison has also selected Iggy Pop's John Peel Lecture 2014 about free music in a capitalist society, which you can hear from 9pm.

Alison Goldfrapp said, 'I'm delighted to have been chosen by BBC 6 Music as one of their 'Wise Women' this Christmas. I've been looking forward to digging through 6 Music's incredible archive of music and documentary content and presenting my personal favourites to the station's listeners, alongside the brilliant Neneh Cherry and St Vincent. It will be a Christmas treat both for myself and hopefully for all of you listening at home.'.

Alison Goldfrapp takes over 6 Music to play two hours of her favourite tracks.

This Christmas Three Wise Women take over BBC Radio 6 Music, bearing gifts to delight the listener. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day, St Vincent, Neneh Cherry, and Alison Goldfrapp each curate several hours of programming, including their own two hour show, and a selection of documentaries and live music from the 6 Music Archive, and their favourite First Time With and Iggy Pop Show.

Pioneering creative Alison Goldfrapp is the third of The Three Wise Women on Boxing Day, keeping listeners warm with her own unique musical wisdom. She has been an innovative presence in music for over a decade, touching on trip-hop, stomping electro-glam, and pastoral folk. Her 6 Music Archive selections are The First Time With David Lynch (6-7pm); Iggy Pop's Car Songs themed show (7-9pm); La Chanson de Serge - The Serge Gainsbourg Story; The Morricone Affair - a tribute to the Italian composer Ennio Morricone; a rare Kate Bush interview from 2005, in which she talks about her album Aerial; and for the Live Hour - Air (1998), Leonard Cohen (1969), Stereolab (1991), and Radiohead at Glastonbury (1997). And Alison has also selected Iggy Pop's John Peel Lecture 2014 about free music in a capitalist society, which you can hear from 9pm.

Alison Goldfrapp said, 'I'm delighted to have been chosen by BBC 6 Music as one of their 'Wise Women' this Christmas. I've been looking forward to digging through 6 Music's incredible archive of music and documentary content and presenting my personal favourites to the station's listeners, alongside the brilliant Neneh Cherry and St Vincent. It will be a Christmas treat both for myself and hopefully for all of you listening at home.'.

Alison Goldfrapp takes over 6 Music to play two hours of her favourite tracks.

Annie Nightingale begins her curated night with an hour of specially selected music.

Beth Ditto continues her curated night with an hour of specially selected music featuring Melanie, The Slits, Usher, Loretta Lynn and Fever Ray. The former Gossip frontwoman made her name as one of music's most bold and outspoken voices with the disco-punk anthem Standing in The Way of Control, which challenged the Bush-era assault on civil rights and Gay Marriage. She has since legally married her now-wife Kristin Ogata, written an advice column and recently embarked on a solo career releasing her debut solo album Fake Sugar.

Beth Ditto continues her curated night with an hour of specially selected music.

He span cuts by Alice Coltrane, Lil Wayne, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Foxy Brown and Mattie Moss Clark.

The UK singer, songwriter, dancer and director first emerged on the UK music scene as a member of the band test Icicles in 2004. He has since gone on to work with Florence and the Machine, Blondie, Solange Knowles and FKA Twigs.

Iggy is a fan and frequently plays his music from albums such as Freetown Sound and his latest, Negro Swan.

Dev Hynes - AKA Blood Orange - plays two hours of the music that inspires him.

Boxing Day sees Courtney Barnett spinning three hours of her favourite tracks ahead of taking over 6 Music for the evening with archive shows, documentaries and live music.

The Australian singer-songwriter known for her witty and deadpan delivery released her debut EP, I've Got A Friend Called Emily Ferris in 2012. Her second EP, How To Carve A Carrot Into A Rose (2013) received international acclaim, taking her all around the world.

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 performed at the BBC 6 Music leg of Biggest Weekend earlier this year prior to releasing her second album - Tell Me How You Really Feel.

Courtney Barnett spins three hours of her favourite tracks ahead of taking over 6 Music.

Christmas day sees Diane Morgan spinning three hours of her favourite tracks ahead of taking over 6 Music for the evening with archive shows, documentaries and live music.

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 BBC commissioned two one-off specials fronted by Philomena; the first was BAFTA-nominated Cunk on Shakespeare and the second a festive special, Cunk on Christmas.

A five part BBC Two series, Cunk on Britain, followed earlier this year. Diane has also starred in the BBC Two comedy series Motherland opposite Anna Maxwell-Martin and Lucy Punch. The critically acclaimed show was co-written by previous Wise Woman Sharon Horgan.

Diane Morgan brings her unique take on the festive season to 6 Music.

Originally from Bolton, the comedy actor and writer made her name as Philomena Cunk, which originated on Charlie Booker's Weekly Wipe tv series.

Due to the popularity of the character, the BBC commissioned two one-off specials fronted by Philomena; the first was BAFTA-nominated Cunk on Shakespeare and the second a festive special, Cunk on Christmas.

A five part BBC Two series, Cunk on Britain, followed and Diane also stars in the BBC Two comedy series Motherland. The critically acclaimed show was co-written by previous Wise Woman Sharon Horgan.

Wise Woman Diane Morgan brought her unique take on the festive season to 6 Music in 2018.

Jessica Hynes first appeared on our screens as Cheryl in the hit sitcom The Royle Family for the BBC. In 1999, she co-wrote and starred in Spaced for two series. She has since starred in television shows such as, Doctor Who, Years And Years, The Hour, Up The Women (which she created and wrote), Lizzie and Sarah (which she co-wrote with Julia Davis), One Night, and W1A.

Her film credits include; Shaun of the Dead, Paddington 2, Swallows And Amazons, Son Of Rambow and Tomorrow La Scala.

For theatre she starred in The Norman Conquests at The Young Vic and was nominated for an Olivier for Best Actress for The Night Heron at the Royal Court.

Other awards include winning two British Comedy Awards, both for her performances in Spaced, the RTS award for Best Comedy Performance for her role in Twenty Twelve, going on to win a BAFTA for Female performance in W1A.

Jessica Hynes plays her favourite music.

Wise Woman Jessica Hynes plays her favourite tracks including Sun Ra, BB King and Alice Coltrane - alongside some of her festive favourites.

Wise Woman Jessica Hynes plays her favourite music.

As one of our Wise Women, Jodie is curatring this evening's programming on 6 Music, Jodie is one of the UK's most acclaimed actresses who was unveiled as the 13th Dr Who earlier this year after the Men's Wimbledon Final on Sunday 16 July. Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring and super-smart actress and will bring loads of wit, strength and warmth to her evening of programming. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2005 with a gold medal in Acting. Since then she has worked continually in Film, Television and Theatre. Her TV credits include the critically acclaimed ITV drama Broadchurch (for which she was nominated for Best Actress for the RTS Television Awards), Emmy award-winning Black Mirror, Sky 1's The Smoke, BBC's Cranford, in which she starred opposite Judi Dench and Imelda Staunton, The Night Watch (BBC), The Accused (BBC), and Tess of the D'Urbervilles (BBC).

Jodie continues her curation of 6 Music with an hour of musical choices.

6 Music Wise Woman Jodie Whittaker selects music on the theme of travel, First broadcast in 2017.

Jodie is one of the UK's most acclaimed actresses who was unveiled as the 13th Dr Who in 2017. Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring and super-smart actress and will bring loads of wit, strength and warmth to her evening of programming. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2005 with a gold medal in Acting. Since then she has worked continually in Film, Television and Theatre. Her TV credits include the critically acclaimed ITV drama Broadchurch (for which she was nominated for Best Actress for the RTS Television Awards), Emmy award-winning Black Mirror, Sky 1's The Smoke, BBC's Cranford, in which she starred opposite Judi Dench and Imelda Staunton, The Night Watch (BBC), The Accused (BBC), and Tess of the D'Urbervilles (BBC).

A listener to BBC Radio 6 Music, she personally asked to join Shaun Keaveny for her first broadcast interview after being announced as the new Dr. Jodie said 'It feels completely overwhelming; as a feminist, as a woman, as an actor, as a human, as someone who wants to continually push themselves and challenge themselves, and not be boxed in by what you're told you can and can't be. It feels incredible'.

The new Dr Who - Jodie Whittaker joined 6 Music at Christmas as one of our Wise Women, curating an evening of programming. To kick things off, Jodie selected an hour of music about travel, including some of her favourite tracks from Elbow, First Aid Kit and Foy Vance. Part 2 is tomorrow.

Jodie is one of the UK's most acclaimed actresses who was unveiled as the 13th Dr earlier this year after the Men's Wimbledon Final on Sunday 16 July. Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring and super-smart actress and will bring loads of wit, strength and warmth to her evening of programming. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2005 with a gold medal in Acting. Since then she has worked continually in Film, Television and Theatre. Her TV credits include the critically acclaimed ITV drama Broadchurch (for which she was nominated for Best Actress for the RTS Television Awards), Emmy award-winning Black Mirror, Sky 1's The Smoke, BBC's Cranford, in which she starred opposite Judi Dench and Imelda Staunton, The Night Watch (BBC), The Accused (BBC), and Tess of the D'Urbervilles (BBC).

Her other film credits include Venus, Attack The Block, One Day, Black Sea, and most recently Adult Life Skills.

A listener to BBC Radio 6 Music, she personally asked to join Shaun Keaveny for her first broadcast interview after being announced as the new Dr. Jodie said 'It feels completely overwhelming; as a feminist, as a woman, as an actor, as a human, as someone who wants to continually push themselves and challenge themselves, and not be boxed in by what you're told you can and can't be. It feels incredible'.

Jodie Whittaker chooses some favourite music on the theme of travel. First broadcast 2017.

The new Dr Who - Jodie Whittaker joined 6 Music at Christmas as one of our Wise Women, curating an evening of programming. To kick things off, Jodie selected an hour of music about travel, including some of her favourite tracks from Elbow, First Aid Kit and Foy Vance. Part 2 is tomorrow.

Jodie is one of the UK's most acclaimed actresses who was unveiled as the 13th Dr earlier this year after the Men's Wimbledon Final on Sunday 16 July. Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring and super-smart actress and will bring loads of wit, strength and warmth to her evening of programming. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2005 with a gold medal in Acting. Since then she has worked continually in Film, Television and Theatre. Her TV credits include the critically acclaimed ITV drama Broadchurch (for which she was nominated for Best Actress for the RTS Television Awards), Emmy award-winning Black Mirror, Sky 1's The Smoke, BBC's Cranford, in which she starred opposite Judi Dench and Imelda Staunton, The Night Watch (BBC), The Accused (BBC), and Tess of the D'Urbervilles (BBC).

Her other film credits include Venus, Attack The Block, One Day, Black Sea, and most recently Adult Life Skills.

A listener to BBC Radio 6 Music, she personally asked to join Shaun Keaveny for her first broadcast interview after being announced as the new Dr. Jodie said 'It feels completely overwhelming; as a feminist, as a woman, as an actor, as a human, as someone who wants to continually push themselves and challenge themselves, and not be boxed in by what you're told you can and can't be. It feels incredible'.

Jodie Whittaker chooses some favourite music on the theme of travel. First broadcast 2017.

The new Dr Who - Jodie Whittaker joined 6 Music at Christmas as one of our Wise Women, curating an evening of programming. To kick things off, Jodie selected an hour of music about travel, including some of her favourite tracks from Elbow, First Aid Kit and Foy Vance.

Jodie is one of the UK's most acclaimed actresses who was unveiled as the 13th Dr earlier this year after the Men's Wimbledon Final on Sunday 16 July. Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring and super-smart actress and will bring loads of wit, strength and warmth to her evening of programming. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2005 with a gold medal in Acting. Since then she has worked continually in Film, Television and Theatre. Her TV credits include the critically acclaimed ITV drama Broadchurch (for which she was nominated for Best Actress for the RTS Television Awards), Emmy award-winning Black Mirror, Sky 1's The Smoke, BBC's Cranford, in which she starred opposite Judi Dench and Imelda Staunton, The Night Watch (BBC), The Accused (BBC), and Tess of the D'Urbervilles (BBC).

Her other film credits include Venus, Attack The Block, One Day, Black Sea, and most recently Adult Life Skills.

A listener to BBC Radio 6 Music, she personally asked to join Shaun Keaveny for her first broadcast interview after being announced as the new Dr. Jodie said 'It feels completely overwhelming; as a feminist, as a woman, as an actor, as a human, as someone who wants to continually push themselves and challenge themselves, and not be boxed in by what you're told you can and can't be. It feels incredible'.

Jodie Whittaker chooses some favourite music on the theme of travel. First broadcast 2017.

Across Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, our three Wise Women each get to take over the reins of 6 Music to bring you music and archive.

Boxing Day sees Kate Tempest spinning two hours of her favourite tracks ahead of taking over 6 Music for the evening with archive shows, documentaries and live music.

Kate's 3rd album, The Book Of Traps And Lessons came out earlier this year to huge acclaim and went straight in to the Top 30 in the UK album chart. This is the first time Kate and long-time collaborator Dan Carey have worked with the legendary US producer Rick Rubin. What transpired is an incredible piece of work that takes the listener on a journey of highs, lows and core bearing emotions.

Wise Woman Kate Tempest spins her favourite tracks ahead of taking over 6 Music.

Another chance to hear Laura Marling playing some of her favourite music.

This Christmas Three Wise Women take over BBC Radio 6 Music, bearing gifts to delight the listener. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day, St Vincent, Neneh Cherry, and Alison Goldfrapp each curate several hours of programming, including presenting their own two hour show, and selecting documentaries and live music from the 6 Music Archive, and their favourite Iggy Pop Show and First Time With from across the year.

Neneh Cherry burst onto the scene with her performance of Buffalo Stance whilst pregnant on Top of the Pops in 1988. She was instrumental in incubating the sound system culture and the trip-hop sound, and this year she released her fourth, critically acclaimed, solo album following a 16 years hiatus - a return which was been hailed as one of the most creative chapters in an already fascinating career. Digging into the BBC 6 Music archive, she has chosen The First Time with Quentin Tarantino (6-7pm); Iggy Pop's Desire themed show (7-9pm); Looking For The Perfect Beat, about the birth of hip hop; Way Out West - The Bristol Underground Story; and live music archive from The Slits, and more.

Neneh Cherry said, 'I'm honoured and touched, and in fact quite amazed, to be one of 6 Music's Wise Women this Christmas. I don't know about the wise bit, but nonetheless it's happening and I find myself in the best female company of the genius beauties St Vincent & Alison Goldfrapp. The BBC has a vast library of music and documentaries, so to have access to this world is a dream come true, or maybe the best Christmas present ever - a journey through the left field, new school, old school, now, and the future.'.

Neneh Cherry takes over Christmas Day to play two hours of her favourite tracks.

There's a lot of very amusing banter between the guests and host Adrian Love, with the conversation dipping into The Stones and their relationship with new music and Jagger's acting career.

Annie Nightingale shares an episode of Roundtable from 1980 with herself and Mick Jagger.

Courtney Barnett selects a 2011 tribute to X-Ray Spex vocalist Poly Styrene.

Sharon Horgan playing some of her favourite songs. First broadcast at Christmas 2017.

She said, 'I've had the pleasure to be picked as one of the Wise Women, to play some of my favourite tracks and perhaps introduce 6 Music's listeners to some music they don't know but might love, and then some things they probably do know and hopefully also love. I'm really excited to get started.'.

Wise Woman St Vincent plays some of her favourite tunes. First broadcast in 2014.

She said, 'I've had the pleasure to be picked as one of the Wise Women, to play some of my favourite tracks and perhaps introduce 6 Music's listeners to some music they don't know but might love, and then some things they probably do know and hopefully also love. I'm really excited to get started.'.

Wise Woman St Vincent plays some of her favourite tunes. First broadcast in 2014.

The 'godfather of punk', Iggy Pop continues his 6 Music stint with even more eclectic and exciting music choices, delving into his personal record collection to give listeners an exclusive insight into the mind of one of the most influential rock stars of the last 40 years.

Iggy Pop muses on the colour Blue within song.

On Christmas Eve we welcome Actor and Director Zawe Ashton to 6 Music. Zawe starred in the BBC's Wanderlust earlier this year and also recently starred in John Ridley's 1970s political drama Guerrilla, opposite Idris Elba, Freida Pinto and Babou Ceesay. Before that, she appeared in Tom Ford's critically acclaimed feature film Nocturnal Animals. In 2012, she was nominated for 'Best Newcomer' for Carol Morley's Dreams of a Life at BIFA and other notable screen credits include: Weekender, St Trinian's II. Blitz and Dr. Who.

Zawe is also well known for playing the brilliant Vod in Channel 4's fresh Meat and she has also written a book which will be published in early 2019.

Zawe's programme takes on the theme of t a date night with the show split into 3 acts - a trip to the movies, a romantic dinner and then a some dancing. The music that she has chosen is inspired by those acts - expect music from The Cardigans next to Hanns Zimmer, some Childish Gambino and some Prince.

Zawe Ashton presents some of her favourite music based around the theme of a date night

These are some of Zawe Ashton's selections when she chose some of her favourite music for us in 2018.

Zawe starred in the BBC's Wanderlust and John Ridley's 1970s political drama Guerrilla, opposite Idris Elba, Freida Pinto and Babou Ceesay. Before that, she appeared in Tom Ford's critically acclaimed feature film Nocturnal Animals. In 2012, she was nominated for 'Best Newcomer' for Carol Morley's Dreams of a Life at BIFA and other notable screen credits include: Weekender, St Trinian's II. Blitz and Dr. Who.

Zawe's programme takes on the theme of a date night - a trip to the movies, a romantic dinner and then a some dancing.

Zawe Ashton presents some of her favourite music based around the theme of a date night.