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What’s on BBC Red Button, 13 – 19 December

Marc Jones

Media Scheduler, Red Button

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Jo Whiley hosts a concert with Paolo Nutini performing in front of a small audience.

Radio 2 in Concert: Paolo Nutini

One of the UK’s most popular singer-songwriters plays live in front of a small audience.

Mon 15 December, 7.55pm-7am

Tue 16 December 11.30pm-4am

Wed 17th December, 5.25am-12.30pm, 11.25pm-7am

Thu 18th December, 4pm-7.55pm

Radio 2 in Concert: Take That

The group that were once five are now a three piece and there’s no stopping them. Promising old favourites from their million-selling albums and new tracks from their seventh studio album - III - Howard, Mark and Gary are back to perform at the intimate setting of the Radio Theatre in the heart of London, where they’ll prove that three is the magic number!

Thu 18th December, 7.55pm-9pm

My Life in Science Fiction

How has Science Fiction gone from B-movies to the subject of the British Film Institute's most ambitious season of films and events? Geek Syndicate podcasters David Monteith and Barry Nugent take a road trip around the UK to experience the stand-out events of the BFI's film season 'Days of Fear and Wonder', giving us their reactions and opinions.

Sat 13th December, 10.40pm-1.15am

Sun 14th December, 4pm-6.15pm, 11.20pm-7am

Thu 18th December, 10.15pm-7am

CBBC Extra: Christmas Cracker

Join Hacker as he switches on Wigan’s Christmas lights and follow Sam and Mark behind the scenes on their Big Friday Wind Up Christmas Special. Plus Hacker and Dodge will share some of CBBC Extra’s 2014 highlights and take a look at what they’re getting excited about for 2015!

Sat 13th December, 7am-2.30pm

Sun 14th December, 1.25pm-4pm

Mon 15th December, 7am-7.55pm

Tue 16th December, 7am-4pm

Wed 17th December, 12pm-6pm

Thu 18th December, 7am-11:00am, 12pm-4pm

Fri 19th December, 7am-7.55pm

Friday Night is Music Night: Christmas

Jeremy Vine presents the Friday Night Is Music Night Christmas Spectacular of favourite Christmas music, poetry and readings, with an all-star cast.

Fri 19th December, 7.55pm-6am

Radio 2 in Concert: Coldplay

Another chance to see Coldplay in front of a small audience. Usually found at stadium gigs, the global superstars treat us to an intimate performance.

Sat 13th December, 6:00am-7:00am, 6:00pm-10:40pm

Sport

Samokov plays host to this year’s European Cross Country Championship and there’s live equestrian action in the Dressage Freestyle and Puissance. We’ll be on the red carpet for Sport’s Personality of the Year and after the show there’ll be an interview with the winner. Plus there’s the usual Final Score and Football League Show.

For full details of sports coverage on Red Button visit the BBC Sport website. Please note that live sports times are subject to change.



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