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Remembering the Troops

In Jeremy's final show before Christmas, Remembering the Troops returns. The second hour of the show will broadcast to troops in Afghanistan, and around the world, on BFBS.

In Jeremy's final show before Christmas, Remembering The Troops returns for the eighth year running.

The second hour of the show will broadcast not only on BBC Radio 2, but also to troops in Afghanistan and around the world, on the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS).

Jeremy is joined in the studio by a special guest from BFBS, as he reads out messages to those serving overseas, their families and loved ones. Jeremy also speaks to some of those who will be spending Christmas away from home.

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Last on

Fri 21 Dec 201212:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Band Aid

    Do They Know It's Christmas?

    • That's Christmas (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Rod Stewart, CeeLo Green & Trombone Shorty

    Merry Christmas Baby

    • Merry Christmas, Baby.
    • Verve Records.

  • Cliff Richard

    Mistletoe & Wine

    • It's Christmas (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Dionne Warwick & The Detroit Spinners

    Then Came You

    • A One Of A Kind Love Affair.
    • Atlantic.
    • 11.

  • The Waitresses

    Christmas Wrapping

    • NOW That's What I Call Christmas (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Blake Shelton

    Jingle Bell Rock (feat. Miranda Lambert)

    • Cheers, It's Christmas.
    • Warner Bros.

  • Wizzard

    I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

    • That's Christmas (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Shakin’ Stevens

    Merry Christmas Everyone

    • That's Christmas (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • The Justice Collective

    He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

    • (CD Single).
    • Metropolis Recordings.
    • 4.

  • Daryl Hall & John Oates

    Jingle Bell Rock

    • Pop & Soul: Holiday Hits 2 (Various Artists).
    • BMG.
    • 20.

  • Mariah Carey

    All I Want For Christmas Is You

    • Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas.
    • Columbia.

  • Mavis Staples

    Christmas Vacation

    • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation O.S.T. (Various Artists).
    • WEA.
    • 6.

Broadcast

  • Fri 21 Dec 201212:00
    BBC Radio 2