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Radio 6 Music,14 Jun 2026,120 mins

Tunes, chat and the Smiths' album celebration

Radcliffe and Maconie

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Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie present a feast of great music and chat for weekend breakfast. Today they mark the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' third album 'The Queen Is Dead.' They play a selection of their favourite tracks and reflect on the album's impact. Also on the show ... long-running feature ‘The Chain’ which gives listeners the chance to pick a track that links in some way to the last. The list now contains over 8,700 songs. There’s also 'Crisps On The Radio' and the chance to take part in ‘Tea Time Theme Time’, guessing the link between three top tunes. With a finely balanced blend of new and old music, setting you up for a Sunday, including tracks from Kelis, Blondshell, Roxy Music and Rostam. Produced in Salford by Audio Always for BBC Radio 6 Music.

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
    The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
    The Smiths
  3. 2.
    Heart Has To Work So Hard
    Heart Has To Work So Hard
    Blondshell
  4. 3.
    Make Me Feel
    Make Me Feel
    Janelle Monáe