The point about 6Music is its music cred though, which as andrewt says, is fairly rare elsewhere. By definition that makes it less mainstream and less about popular music, but surely that kind of middle ground is more than adequately catered for elsewhere?

It might never grow its audience much (though ought to be able to retain its share of a growing digital radio audience), but that shouldn’t matter that much - 6Music needs to stay fairly niche to retain its appeal.

I’d also rather listen to Keaveny than Alex Zane, Gideon Coe is as strong as ever and Lamacq’s a bit of a legend really.

And it’s got to be better to listen to than Xu hasn’t it?

I didn’t neccessariy say it was middle-aged more middle-class. I still don’t think there’s a need for Student Radio Gold.

Frankie, I’m afraid you still haven’t sold it to me.

Their new approach of having comedian-led shows at the weekend really pays off. Especially as the presenters have the freedom to let the links go on as long as they like.

Weekday schedule is pretty good at the moment too.

I also get the feeling, judging from the people who phone it, that it has quite a student following - so definitely not middle-aged.

Music Week is a bit too ‘industry’, but generally the station works well.

And no ads