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Upload at Christmas

A special BBC Upload at Christmas episode with Adam Crowther showcasing your original comedy, podcasts, poetry, fiction and more. Upload your work for a chance to get on the BBC.

This festive edition of Upload with Adam Crowther is packed with seasonal stories, poems and a dash of comedy from talented voices across the West. Juli Frances-Taylor from Gloucestershire shares a playful poem about the great Christmas sprout debate. We meet Henry Mouse in a heartwarming tale from Andy Harden and Paul Davies, created to raise funds for a Kingsway Primary School in Gloucestershire.

Kate Courage offers a moving short story about kindness and unexpected encounters, while Steve C Walters reflects on how Christmas changes as families grow.

Mark Rutterford brings humour with a witty take on the ever-earlier arrival of Christmas, and Laura Briscoe shares a poignant poem about missing loved ones during the festive season.
Adrienne Till adds a magical story of hope with “The Christmas Tree,” and Jane Barnes rounds off the show with a hilarious comedy song about the trials of the school nativity.

Upload your creativity for your chance to get featured on BBC Upload in the new year! Head to bbc.co.uk/upload for all the details you need.

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Sat 20 Dec 202518:00
BBC Radio Wiltshire

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Music Played

  • Band Aid

    Do They Know It's Christmas?

    • The Christmas Compact Disc.
    • NOW.
    • 01.

  • 5 Seconds of Summer

    Everyone's A Star!

    • Republic Records.

  • Spandau Ballet

    Gold

    • Now That's What I Call Gold.
    • Now! Music.
    • 09.

  • RAYE

    WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!

    • 2025 RAYE.

  • The Jacksons

    Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

    • Universal-Island Records Limited.

  • Mumford & Sons & Hozier

    Rubber Band Man

    • Island Records.

  • Maisie Peters

    Together This Christmas

    • Gingerbread/Atlantic.

  • Sam Fender

    People Watching

    • Polydor Records.

  • Robbie Williams

    Angels

    • Life Thru A Lens.
    • CHRYSALIS.
    • 04.

  • Meghan Trainor

    Gifts For Me

    • RCA.

  • Level 42

    Lessons In Love

    • Something About You - The Collection.
    • UMC (Universal Music Catalogue).
    • 01.

  • John Lennon, Yoko Ono & Plastic Ono Band

    Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (feat. The Harlem Community Choir)

    • It's Christmas.
    • EMI.
    • 15.

  • KATSEYE

    Gabriela

    • HYBE/Geffen.

  • Ariana Grande

    Santa Tell Me

    • Christmas Kisses.
    • UNIVERSAL MUSIC.
    • 01.

  • Bastille

    Save My Soul

    • EMI.

  • Fred again.. & Obongjayar

    adore u

    • Atlantic.

  • Alessi Rose

    First Original Thought

    • Polydor.

  • Queen

    Thank God It's Christmas

    • Queen: Greatest Hits 3.
    • EMI.
    • 11.

  • Taylor Swift

    The Fate Of Ophelia

    • The Life Of A Showgirl.
    • TS Republic.

  • Olly Murs

    Dance With Me Tonight

    • In Case You Didn't Know.
    • EPIC.
    • 01.

  • SIENNA SPIRO

    Die On This Hill

    • Die On This Hill.
    • Capitol Records.
    • 1.

  • Katy Perry

    Cozy Little Christmas

    • Cozy Little Christmas.
    • VIRGIN.
    • 01.

  • Myles Smith

    Nice To Meet You

    • RCA.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 18 Dec 202518:00
    BBC Radio Gloucestershire & BBC Radio Wiltshire
  • Thu 18 Dec 202519:00
    BBC Radio Somerset & BBC Radio Bristol
  • Sat 20 Dec 202518:00
    BBC Radio Wiltshire