Cillian Murphy set to host new BBC Radio Show

The actor will take over from Elbow's Guy Garvey, who is set to take an extended break from the show to work on a new album.

Murphy, who has won critical acclaim and international stardom for his roles in Peaky Blinders, Dunkirk, Inception and more, originally pursued a career in music, before becoming an actor.

In a statement, the Co. Cork born actor 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.

“6 Music is the best radio station in the world and I look forward to becoming a temporary houseguest!”

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.”

Guy Garvey says, “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.”

Cillian Murphy will present the show from March 3 until the summer. It airs on Sundays from 2pm-4pm.

On a gathering storm comes a tall handsome man… Cillian Murphy to host Sunday afternoon show on @BBC6Music and @BBCSounds: https://t.co/BLvgFLLulE pic.twitter.com/HGJRobVoMF

— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) February 15, 2019