The beat that’s soundtracked countless Saturday mornings on BBC Radio 6 Music is about to fade out and it marks the end of an era.
After nearly two decades behind the mic, Huey Morgan is preparing to step away from his long-running show on BBC Radio 6 Music, closing the chapter on one of the station’s most enduring voices. His final broadcast is set to air later this month, bringing a 17-year run to a quiet but significant conclusion.
The BBC confirmed the news via social media, announcing that Morgan’s last show will air on Saturday, December 27, and thanking him for his years of service. In their statement, the broadcaster praised the musician-turned-presenter for shaping the station’s Saturday mornings with a consistently bold and eclectic soundtrack. While Morgan himself has yet to speak publicly about the decision, his departure leaves a noticeable gap in the weekend schedule and in the hearts of long-time listeners.
From Fun Lovin’ Criminals to Radio Royalty
Morgan joined BBC Radio 6 Music after first making his name in the 1990s as the frontman of New York band Fun Lovin’ Criminals, a group that carved out a cult following with their genre-hopping sound. Blending hip hop, funk, rock and jazz with effortless cool, the band enjoyed multiple top-ten albums and became staples of alternative music culture on both sides of the Atlantic.
As his radio career flourished, Morgan continued to be associated with the band for years. However, in 2021, he confirmed that he was no longer part of Fun Lovin’ Criminals.
On 6 Music, Morgan became known for his sharp musical instincts and unpretentious charm, curating shows that felt less like radio programming and more like a trusted friend passing you the aux cable. His longevity on the station made him one of its defining personalities, especially during a period when 6 Music was cementing its identity as a home for alternative, left-of-centre sounds.
Beyond radio, Morgan has steadily expanded his presence on television. He fronted the BBC travel and music series Huey Morgan’s Latin Music Adventure, which saw him travel across South America, immersing himself in local music scenes and tracing the cultural roots behind the sounds. The series further highlighted his ability to connect music, storytelling and place.
In recent years, he has also collaborated with broadcasters like Sky and Channel 4, appearing across factual and entertainment programming and broadening his profile beyond the radio booth. His departure from 6 Music appears to align with this wider evolution, even if the next chapter hasn’t yet been spelled out.
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One Last Spin
Morgan’s exit comes amid a broader period of change at the BBC, as the corporation continues to reshuffle and refresh its radio and television output. For now, no replacement has been announced for his 6 Music slot, leaving listeners speculating about what and who might come next.
For fans, however, the focus remains on the final show: one last Saturday morning soundtracked by a voice that’s been part of their weekends for nearly 20 years. Whatever the future holds, Huey Morgan’s imprint on BBC Radio 6 Music is already locked into its history; loud, eclectic, and unmistakably his.
