Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy to host BBC 6 Music radio show

Jacob Jarvis15 February 2019
The Weekender

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Peaky Blinders actor Cillian Murphy is going to go from the screen to the radio with a new role on 6 Music.

The 42-year-old star has signed up for a series of shows on the BBC and has spoken of his "honour" in taking on the role.

Murphy, who pursued a career as a rock musician before moving into acting, will take over from Elbow's Guy Garvey who is taking an extended break from his Sunday slot to work on a new album.

Irish actor Murphy, who has also appeared in Inception and Dunkirk, said: "As a music lover, mixtape obsessive and long-time 6 Music fan I couldn't be more chuffed to be asked to sit in for Guy on his hiatus.

"His show has been a constant companion for me and my family on Sunday afternoons for many years now, and it will be an honour to pick the tunes in that slot for a while."

The fan of the digital-only music station added: "6 Music is the best radio station in the world and I look forward to becoming a temporary houseguest!"

Murphy won millions of fans for his role as Tommy Shelby in gangster drama Peaky Blinders - a show also renowned for its soundtrack.

Paul Rodgers, head of BBC Radio 6 Music, said: "We're delighted Cillian will be joining 6 Music for the next few months.

"His music selections are always interesting and I think listeners will love hearing him on 6 Music on Sunday afternoons."

While Garvey said: "I am taking a couple of months off to concentrate on the final stages of Elbow's next record. Murphy is a bit too good actually, I've heard him before and he knows his onions. I obviously have to watch my back, but he's nowhere near as good looking as me so I'll win on that front."

Murphy has presented one-off shows on 6 Music, including The Sound of Cinema and a programme last Christmas featuring his favourite artists and Irish musicians.

The star began his acting career after turning down a contract with record label Acid Jazz.

Cillian Murphy on 6 Music will be broadcast on Sundays, 2-4pm, from March 3 until summer 2019, and also be available on BBC Sounds.

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