FM Schedule
Early
00:05
Christmas Awakening
Poet Kenneth Steven explores the deeper meaning of Christmas.
00:30
The Ten Most Important Goals of 2008
5 live commentator John Murray reflects on the goals which defined 2008.
01:00
Up All Night—25/12/2008
Dotun Adebayo presents, including Jason Kay with the Christmas Film Phone-in.
04:00
Soldiers' Story
Soldiers who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq tell their own stories.
05:00
5 Live Sport—Review of the Year, 24/12/2008
A comprehensive review of the big sporting moments and personalities in 2008.
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Morning
06:00
The Choir
Documentary about the fifty-strong Parsonage Choir.(R)
06:30
Christmas Awakening
Poet Kenneth Steven explores the deeper meaning of Christmas.
07:00
Radio Scotland News—25/12/2008
National and international news update from BBC Radio Scotland.
07:05
The Greetings Programme—The Christmas Greetings Programme
Join Cathy Macdonald and guests for a very special festive Greetings Programme.
09:00
Radio Scotland News—25/12/2008
National and international news update from BBC Radio Scotland.
09:05
Joy to the World
Barbara Dickson performs personal musical selections arranged by Troy Donockley.
10:00
Radio Scotland News—25/12/2008
National and international news update from BBC Radio Scotland.
10:05
MacAulay and Co—25/12/2008
Fred MacAulay is joined by celebrity guests for a wry look at the stories of the day.
11:30
Christmas Past Days Like This
Gary Robertson and Isabel Fraser present a special edition of Days Like This.
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Afternoon
12:00
Radio Scotland News—25/12/2008
National and international news update from BBC Radio Scotland.
12:05
Stark Talk—Jack Bruce
Edie Stark talks to singer and bassist Jack Bruce about his career with rock band Cream.
13:00
Radio Scotland News—25/12/2008
National and international news update from BBC Radio Scotland.
13:05
The Movie Café—25/12/2008
Janice Forsyth with all the film and DVD news and interviews you could need.
14:00
Radio Scotland News—25/12/2008
National and international news update from BBC Radio Scotland.
14:05
Christmas Classics
Jamie MacDougall presents Tecwyn Evans and the BBC SSO in a concert of seasonal favourites
15:30
Dad Made Me Laugh—11/04/2008
Bob Hope's daughter Linda talks about the man behind a thousand gags.(R)
16:00
50 Years of Little Richard
Sarfraz Manzoor looks back at a life of race, religion and rock and roll.(R)
16:30
Camp 165: Living with the Enemy
The extraordinary story of the World War Two prisoner of war camp in Watten.(R)
17:00
Radio Scotland News—25/12/2008
National and international news update from BBC Radio Scotland.
17:05
Dress Circle—Dress Circle Special
Billy Differ presents a selection from the world of musical theatre. With Joan Collins.(R)
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Evening
18:00
Radio Scotland News—25/12/2008
The news headlines and the Queen's Speech.
18:10
Get It On with Bryan Burnett—25/12/2008
Two hours of essential music as chosen by listeners.
20:00
Radio Scotland News—25/12/2008
National and international news update from BBC Radio Scotland.
20:05
Fowlis and Folk—Series 1, Episode 8
8/9Julie Fowlis celebrates Christmas with a variety of festive performances.
22:00
Radio Scotland News—25/12/2008
National and international news update from BBC Radio Scotland.
22:05
Musical Genes—Series 1, Lorna Luft
4/4Tom Morton talks to Lorna Luft about life with her mother Judy Garland.(R)
22:30
Iain Anderson—25/12/2008
Christmas night special in the company of Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham.
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Late
00:30
Dom and Danny Do Christmas
Dom Joly and Danny Wallace examine festive rituals in search of the perfect Christmas Day.
01:00
Up All Night—26/12/2008
Dotun Adebayo presents including Ellen Feldman on her book Scottsboro.
03:00
The Movie Game
Fast-moving film quiz with Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode.
04:00
Simon Mayo—Best of Simon Mayo
A look back at Simon's best guests and features from 2008.
























