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Jarvis Cocker to replace Iggy Pop on BBC Radio 6 Music show

Jarvis Cocker on stage at Glastonbury with his band, Pulp — Jarvis Cocker on stage at Glastonbury with his band, Pulp (Getty Images)

Iggy Pop is taking a year-long break from his BBC Radio 6 Music show after 12 years to focus on music projects, with an anticipated return in 2027.
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker will replace Iggy Pop, hosting the Sunday night programme from 5 April.
Cocker previously hosted a show on 6 Music for seven years before leaving in 2017 and expressed excitement about returning to the station.
US singer Beth Ditto will also join the weekend schedule, taking over the Saturday morning slot from 4 April.
Iggy Pop's final show before his hiatus will air on 29 March, from 4pm to 6pm.

Iggy Pop replaced by Britpop icon as he steps back from BBC radio show — In full