What's another good replacement for 'Jarvis Cocker's Sunday Service'?

June 10, 2018 6:10 PM

What's another good replacement for 'Jarvis Cocker's Sunday Service' on BBC Radio 6? I've been listening to Amy Lamé, and she's pretty good, but I'm seeking out similar sorts of programmes like the old Sunday Service.

Any suggestions for other similar BBC 6 programmes would be appreciated, or anywhere else in the world (I also listen to KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic). The only show I don't want to hear about is 'Randy Bachman's Vinyl Tap.' Thanks!

posted by JamesBay to Media & Arts (4 answers total)

There's nothing quite like Sunday Service, but I like Tom Robinson's Saturday night programme (especially when it's themed) and Guy Garvey's Finest Hour, which was the lead-in to Jarvis on Sundays. And Late Junction on Radio 3 often takes its eclectic focus on poppier things, and is worth a listen no matter what if you're unfamiliar.
posted by holgate at 9:07 PM on June 10, 2018 [2 favorites]

I had guy garvey as a substitute but it's not as good and gets rather tedious being constantly reminded that he's the lead singer of elbow! He does have a cute vocal Bengal that meows along sometimes at least
posted by JonB at 12:24 AM on June 11, 2018 [1 favorite]

I don't know if it's available outside Ireland, but John Kelly's Mystery Train is highly recommended for this sort of show. Here's an interview with him that gives a good overview of the programme. (If you're looking for a sample, skip the most recent Sunday show, as it focuses on a non-musical guest).
posted by rollick at 2:15 AM on June 11, 2018 [2 favorites]

Came here to suggest Late Junction too. It's very eclectic.

Cerys Mathews 6Music show on a Sunday morning has a similar mix of music, poetry, spoken word, but it's a bit more, well, Sunday morning; less of a psychedelic/weird bent than Jarvis' show, but definitely in the same ballpark. Iggy Pop's show on a Friday night (when he's on) might scratch some of the itches too.
posted by parm at 6:40 AM on June 11, 2018 [3 favorites]