This week on Red Button, immerse yourself in the World Cup with our alternative commentary and highlights. You can also enjoy top tennis action in the run-up to Wimbledon from Eastbourne, and witness the grand spectacle of Trooping the Colour.
This week’s sport highlights
Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge make friends in Rio
It’s nearly Christmas and we’ve pulled out all the crackers this week to bring you a jam-packed schedule stuffed with festive goodies. From Radio 2 In Concert with Take That, CBeebies Christmas karaoke to exclusive backstage access from the Strictly Come Dancing Final and much more.
And we’d like to wish you all a very happy Christmas from all of us on the BBC Red Button team!
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 records and new tracks from their seventh studio album III, Howard, Mark and Gary perform in the intimate surroundings of London’s Radio Theatre.
Mon 22 December, 10.15pm-6am
Tue 23 December, 6am-12pm, 4pm-6am
Wed 24 December, 7pm-6am
Thu 25 December, 2.10pm-7.10pm
Strictly Come Dancing Final – Live Backstage
Join Zoe Ball as she captures all the post-show excitement after the Glitter Ball trophy is awarded. Switch over to the Red Button for the first interviews with all three runners-up and this year’s champions.
Sat 20 December, 9.55pm-1.05am
Doctor Who Extra
Go behind the scenes of the Christmas episode with this exclusive special, including interviews with Peter Capaldi, Nick Frost and Jenna Coleman.
Thu 25 December, 7.10pm-10.25pm
Fri 26 December, 8.55pm-10pm
Sat 27 December, 12am-6am
Tim Rice – A Life in Song
Join us for a celebration of one of Britain’s greatest musical lyricists, Tim Rice. Encore performances on Red Button with David Arnold, James Fox, Siubhan Harrison, Robert Lonsdale, Frances Ruffelle, Clare Teal, Rick Wakeman and a surprise performance from Rice’s album That’s My Story.
Thu 25 December, 10.25pm-6am
CBeebies Christmas Karaoke 2014
Join your favourite CBeebies friends in this festive sing-along. From the Cookie Monsters and his friends at the Furchester Hotel to Peter Pan and the gang, everybody’s singing this Christmas and you can join in too.
Sat 20 December, 6am-12.30pm
Sun 21 December, 9.05am-10.25am, 11.45am-5pm
Mon 22 December, 6am-6.15pm
Tue 23 December, 12pm-4pm
Wed 24 December, 6am-7pm
Thu 25 December, 6am-2.10pm
Fri 26 December, 6am-2.30pm
Friday Night is Music Night – Christmas
Jeremy Vine presents a Friday Night is Music Night Christmas spectacular filled with favourite Christmas music, poetry and readings, with an all-star cast.
Sat 20 December, 6pm-9.55pm
Sun 21 December, 5pm-6am
Sport
Rugby union fans can tune in for some Scrum V action on Friday, as the Blues go head to head with Scarlets. We also have live coverage of the Olympia Grand Prix on the final day of the London International Horse Show. Plus get all the latest football results and reactions from Final.
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