6 Music have been making changes again, and it’s fair to say fans of the station are livid. Popular presenters Gideon Coe and Marc Riley are being put together, moved to a different slot, and having their airtime hours halved.
It’s hard to see this as anything other than a demotion for two of the stations most beloved stars.
Listener reaction has been critical across the board:
This sucks. Marc Riley’s show is the best thing on 6 Music, regularly introducing me to my new favourite bands. Hiding him away on a late night slot with Gideon Coe is a massive waste of both their talents.
— Nick Clarke (@NjClarke) April 4, 2023
I’ve been introduced to, and enjoyed, more music (old & new) by Marc Riley & Gideon Coe than any other presenters. Feels like @BBC6Music is having its heart ripped out. There had to be a better way… pic.twitter.com/Y1ne3mnA2D
— Andy Trollope (@AndyTrollope) April 4, 2023
Terrible news, love Marc Riley & Gid Coe. Two of the best presenters being bundled out the way. Awful 🤦
I do like Deb Grant, but surely you could have scheduled a show for her in a better time slot
— Alan (@alanmuttley1066) April 4, 2023
Given how the BBC is struggling for survival, and 6 Music more than most of the corporation, this is a risk.
This is just shite – can’t believe they have done this…
Time to Save 6 Music, Riley & Coe are 6 Music
We saved the station once before, we can do it again by reinstating these two to their rightful place or the the station is dead…
Marc plays a good mix of new and old, what we are about to get (Dance !!) you can find on Radio1, Radio1Extra, and now on 6…wont be listening, shame on the BBC