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Gilles Peterson Episodes

  1. 27/06/2026

    Joining the musical dots, soul, hip-hop, house, Afro, Latin, electronica, jazz and beyond.

  2. 20/06/2026

    Joining the musical dots, soul, hip-hop, house, Afro, Latin, electronica, jazz and beyond.

  3. 13/06/2026

    Joining the musical dots, soul, hip-hop, house, Afro, Latin, electronica, jazz and beyond.

  4. 06/06/2026

    Joining the musical dots, soul, hip-hop, house, Afro, Latin, electronica, jazz and beyond.

  5. DJ Spinna in conversation and a tribute to Sonny Rollins

    Gilles plays new tunes and celebrates the genius of the late Sonny Rollins.

  6. Miles Davis 100: Emma-Jean Thackray in session from Maida Vale

    Gilles celebrates the genius of Miles Davis, playing music from his vast catalogue

  7. Ruti in session from Maida Vale

    Gilles spins new tunes and invites singer-songwriter Ruti to the studio

  8. Giles in conversation with Shy One

    New music and a chat with DJ, producer and broadcaster Shy One.

  9. The Music Is Black: Gilles in conversation with Jacqueline Springer

    Gilles plays his recent discoveries and unearths gems from his collections.

  10. Gilles plays new tunes and speaks with anaiis, Frank Leone

    Gilles plays his recent discoveries and speaks with anaiis live in the studio.

  11. Vinyl Weekender: Gilles Peterson’s Record Collection

    Joining the musical dots, soul, hip-hop, house, Afro, Latin, electronica, jazz and beyond.

  12. Vinyl Weekender: Gilles goes record shopping

    Gilles plays an all-vinyl selection to mark Record Store Day.

  13. Generations of Jazz: Femi Koleoso and Courtney Pine in the studio

    Gilles plays fresh releases and celebrates two British jazz milestones.

  14. Gilles returns with a feature on Los Retros

    Gilles returns with a selection of new and unreleased music.

  15. 21/03/2026

    Nemone sits in and selects three hours of her favourite music.

  16. Sessa in session from Maida Vale

    Gilles invites Brazilian artist Sessa to perform four tracks from his new album.

  17. All Queens: word and music with GENA and Sparklmami

    For All Queens, Gilles pulls out session tracks from Björk, Amy Winehouse, and Lily Allen.

  18. Soyuz in session from Maida Vale

    Gilles shares a session from Belarusian band, SOYUZ and plays new music.

  19. Winter in Chicago, with Gilles!

    Gospel, jazz, and footwork: Gilles presents highlights from his recent trip to Chi-Town.

  20. Harp melodies with Brandee Younger and jazz dedications for Valentine's Day

    Harp melodies with Brandee Younger and jazz dedications for Valentine's Day.

  21. Momoko Gill in session from Maida Vale

    Gilles is joined by Momoko Gill, in session, from BBC Maida Vale Studios.

  22. Stewart Lee in conversation: music, stand-up comedy, and improvisation

    Gilles plays new music and chats with his favourite comedian of all times.

  23. Dusty grooves from Chicago and words from Jill Scott

    Gilles is back from Chicago with a bag full of (cheap and) fabulous records.

  24. Gary Bartz in conversation

    Gilles unearths rare bangers from his collection and chats with saxophonist Gary Bartz.

  25. New tunes!

    Gilles plays a selection of fresh releases from Gush, Kutmah and more.

  26. Best of 2025, Part 3

    Gilles plays the music he's enjoyed in 2025 and looks back at those we've lost.

  27. Best of 2025: sessions, words and music

    Gilles picks the best moments of 2025, including session tracks and clips from interviews

  28. keiyaA at Maida Vale and best albums of the year

    Gilles speaks with Chicago singer and producer keiyaA, in session at Maida Vale.

  29. New bangers and a chat with singer songwriter Cleo Reed

    Gilles spins new and old bangers and chats with American singer-songwriter Cleo Reed.

  30. Jamie Woon live at Maida Vale

    Gilles is back with an intimate session from singer-songwriter Jamie Woon.

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