This instalment of his radio show is set to begin on 17th September, with the show running from 10pm-12pm on Sunday nights. In a press release, Murphy said that he will “share songs from all corners of his record collection and share why they hold a special place in his life.”

We’re thrilled to announce that Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition returns to 6 Music on Sundays, 10pm-12am from 17th September

His weekly nocturnal playlist sees Cillian explore music from all corners of his record collection & share why they hold a special place in his life. pic.twitter.com/s4a1zRG8Sz

— BBC Radio 6 Music (@BBC6Music) September 1, 2023

Murphy has previously hosted two instalments of Limited Edition in 2020 and 2021, and he has shared his excitement to return. In an interview on BBC Radio 6 with Nemone, Murphy shared, “It’s been a while, but I am thrilled to be back playing tunes on 6 Music, my favourite radio station in the world. The show will be a sound collage of new, old and limited edition tunes for your discerning ears. Can’t wait.”

Listen to the full interview with Murphy here, 1 hour and 35 minutes into the programme.

In his previous instalments of Limited Edition, Murphy has showcased his eclectic music taste, featuring artists from Carly Simon and Marvin Gaye to Pixies and Nina Simone. He shared his interest in music with NME, discussing his band, The Sons of Mr Green Genes that he formed with his brother.

Named after a Frank Zappa song, they put together experimental songs filled with “wacky lyrics and endless guitar solos.”

Speaking on why he didn’t pursue a career in music, Murphy said, “I just never thought that I was good enough really. I like to do one thing quite well.”

Despite his self-deprecating comments, The Sons of Mr Green Genes were offered a five-album deal by Acid Jazz Records, based in London. He and his brother turned the record deal down however, citing artistic independence as their main reason.

Murphy’s return to BBC Radio 6 will mean a change in its current scheduling. The BBC confirmed that Don Letts will move his Culture Clash Radio show to Saturday nights from 9pm-11pm. Letts currently hosts his show in the slot that Cillian Murphy will be taking over from 17th September.

Letts’ show will replace The Blessed Madonna’s Saturday evening show, who recently made the “gutting decision” to lessen her work schedule amidst touring and recording.

These changes follow the news that Steve Lamacq will be stepping down from his Radio 6 show after 18 years.

Listen to BBC Radio 6 live here.

The song is a cover, originally recorded and released by Swedish pop singer Doris’ in 1970. Noble and Berry’s arrangement of the tune maintains a similar upbeat energy to the original, featuring a prominent horn section, and intermittent stabs from a sizzling rock organ. Noble’s vocals are smooth and full of life, almost bouncing off of the grooving drum beats.

Toast of Tinseltown stars Berry as the titular character Steven Toast, an eccentric and somewhat narcissistic actor who finds his way to the United States. The show serves as a sequel to the widely adored BBC show Toast of London, which ran for three seasons from 2012 to 2015, also depicting the absurd misadventures of Matt Berry’s Steven Toast.

In addition to Berry’s success as a comic actor, he is also no stranger to the world of music, having released nine solo albums since 1995 including Opium (2008), Witchazel (2011) and The Blue Elephant (2021). An instrumental of the song “Take My Hand” from Witchazel was used as the main theme for Toast of London. Berry has also contributed music to other television shows, such as the Steve Coogan comedy Saxondale, for which he composed all of the music.

“Beatmaker” will be also getting a limited physical release; namely a picture sleeve 7-inch, which will be released in March through Acid Jazz Records. The physical release will also be accompanied by an instrumental B-side of the song.

Last year, Berry released his ninth solo album The Blue Elephant on the 14^th of May. On Berry’s Bandcamp page, the album is described as a “testament to Matt’s exceptional musicianship, production skills and songwriting prowess with every instrument played by Matt…This music soundtracks an album that explores themes surrounding today’s close scrutiny in all its bewildering, objectifying and unnerving experiences.”

Sonically, the album carries flavours of ‘70s psychedelic rock, but is undeniably something entirely its own. There is little in the way of imitation or pastiche; it is a detailed and lovingly made record, with heaps of hazy acid-rock atmosphere and creative songwriting. The album can be listened to on all streaming services, and physical copies of the record can be found here on Berry’s Bandcamp page.

Celebrating 10 years with Acid Jazz Records, Matt Berry is set to drop a 5 album box set, or 4 album cd box set, which will hit stores on November 26th. The lavish box set will include 5 vinyls, Artwork from the man himself, and photographs from his decade with Acid Jazz Records. “It feels like ten minutes ago that I first walked into Acid Jazz,” Berry had to say, “It certainly doesn’t feel like ten years and eight albums when you’re in the middle of it.”. There is sure to be something in there for everyone.

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— Matt Berry (@porksmith) September 9, 2021

Discs 1 and 2, titled gather up part 1 and part 2, will be a complication of Matt Berry’s of best-hand selected by the man himself. A career summed up in 21 songs. Disc 3 will be comprised of never before heard tracks. Disc four is set to include Phantom First, demos from Phantom Birds. Finally, Disc 5, Live At A Festival, will include various recordings from Matt’s festival tours in 2015.  Matt Berry has re-released a version of “Take My Hand”, to build the hype for the box set. You can check it out below.

You can pre-order your copy of the box set here.