Wednesday 29 Oct 2014
Programme Information
Network Radio
Seasonal Highlights for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Weeks 51/52
French And Saunders
Boxing Day Sunday 26 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 2
Much-loved comedians Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders make their debut on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 2 with the first of three two-hour shows featuring an eclectic mix of chat, music and, of course, the pair's trademark humour
Seasonal Highlights on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 1
The Official Chart With Reggie Yates
Sunday 19 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 1
Reggie Yates counts down the Top 40 and reveals the UK's Christmas No. 1
Seasonal Highlights on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 2
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show
Thursday 23 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 2
The show is on the road and today broadcasts from around the kitchen table at the Archbishop of York's home, Bishopthorpe Palace, with live music from James Dean Bradfield of the Manic Street Preachers, KT Tunstall and the choir from York Minster, Chris Evans also hosts The ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 2 Christmas Quiz on Christmas Day
Jeremy Vine
Thursday 23 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 2
During the last hour of Jeremy Vine's last show before Christmas he broadcasts not only on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 2, but also to troops in Afghanistan and around the world on the forces' broadcaster BFBS
Friday Night is Music Night
Christmas Eve Friday 24 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 2
Barbara Windsor hosts a celebration marking the 80th anniversary of composer Lionel Bart's birth, whose vast repertoire includes the musicals Blitz, Maggie May, Twang and Oliver!
Wireless Kenny Everett
Christmas Eve Friday 24 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 2
Paul Gambaccini examines Kenny Everett's influential radio work; fans of the late DJ can also enjoy a celebration of his work on the network on Christmas day in Kenny Everett's Christmas Selection Box
Nine Alternative Lessons And Carols
Christmas Eve Friday 24 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 2
This complementary celebration to the traditional Bible readings and carols features nine modern stories of Christmas specially commissioned from writers including Willy Russell, Ian McMillan and Simon Armitage, which can also be heard on Ken Bruce and Jeremy Vine's shows throughout the week
Kylie Minogue's Line Of Enquiry
Christmas Day Saturday 25 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 2
Australian pop star Kylie Minogue answers questions from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 2 listeners in an up-close-and-personal interview
Seasonal Highlights on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 3
Performance On 3 – Bach Cantata Pilgrimage
Tuesday 21 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 3
The Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra, directed by Sir John Eliot Gardiner, perform a programme of Bach cantatas for Advent and Christmas
FREE THINKING 2010
Night Waves At Free Thinking 2010
Thursday 23 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 3
Jazz star Soweto Kinch puts down his saxophone and steps up to the lectern to deliver the lecture Emancipation – A Listener's Guide, as part of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3's Free Thinking festival
World On 3
Christmas Eve Friday 24 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 3
This special Christmas Eve edition features the latest CDs from around the globe and contemporary English folk-singer Kate Rusby, recorded at London's Royal Festival Hall with a showcase of South Yorkshire village carols
Saturday Music Feature – Erik Satie Walks To Work
Christmas Day Saturday 25 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 3
Sarah Walker follows Satie's footsteps, taking his walk to work from Arcueil to Montmartre in Paris, to uncover the secrets behind his unique music
Opera On 3 – Wagner's Tannhäuser
Christmas Day Saturday 25 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 3
Tim Albery directs leading South African tenor Johan Botha in the title role of Wagner's Tannhäuser, as the opera is produced at London's Royal Opera House for the first time in 20 years
Seasonal Highlights on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 4
Jeeves In Manhattan
Monday 20 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 4
Martin Jarvis performs PG Wodehouse's The Artistic Career Of Corky single-handedly, for a packed audience at this year's Cheltenham Festival of Literature
Old Harry's Game
Thursday 23 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 4
The sitcom set in hell, written by Andy Hamilton, returns and Satan decides to ban Christmas
Marley Was Dead
Christmas Eve Friday 24 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 4
A Christmas Carol dissolves into a screwball comedy in the finest tradition, devised by hilarious theatre company Peepolykus, with special guests including Jonathan Dimbleby, Richard Madeley, Dara O Brian and Chris Evans
Cabin Pressure Christmas Special
Christmas Day Saturday 25 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 4
John Finnemore, Roger Allam, Stephanie Cole and Benedict Cumberbatch star in a Christmas special of the airline comedy
Pat And Margaret
Christmas Day Saturday 25 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 4
Victoria Wood's bitter-sweet comedy about two sisters reunited on a live television show stars Imelda Staunton and Sarah Lancashire
Woman's Hour Drama – Ladies Of Letters Go Crackers
Bank Holiday Monday 27 to New Year's Eve Friday 31 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 4
The much-loved letter-based comedy returns for Christmas starring Prunella Scales and Anne Reid
Fry's English Delight Winter Special – Word Games
Bank Holiday Tuesday 28 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 4
As the nation reaches for the Scrabble box, Stephen Fry considers the importance of word games
Seasonal Highlights on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 5 LIVE
´óÏó´«Ã½ Sports Personality Of The Year
Sunday 19 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ RADIO 5 LIVE
The network is live from the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham as the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sports Personality Of The Year 2010 is announced
Seasonal Highlights on ´óÏó´«Ã½ 6 MUSIC
Adam And Joe's Christmas Special
Christmas Day Saturday 25 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ 6 MUSIC
Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish are back for a special Christmas edition of their Sony Award-winning show
6 Mix
Boxing Day Sunday 26 December on ´óÏó´«Ã½ 6 MUSIC
Dave Pearce and Public Enemy front-man Chuck D reminisce about the birth of rap music in America and the UK
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