Schedule
Early
00:00
Janice Long—20/12/2011
The best alternative tunes and popular classics, plus rare tracks, remixes and covers.
02:00
Alex Lester—20/12/2011
Witty chat and top tunes for all night-owls on the Best Time of the Day Show with Alex.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—20/12/2011
30-foot Homer or a festive Dalek? Vanessa wanted to know about your Christmas centrepiece.
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Morning
06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—20/12/2011
A fully interactive show for all the family.
09:30
Ken Bruce—20/12/2011
Chris Martin of Coldplay chooses two more festive songs for 'Tracks Of My Years'.
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—Jeremy discusses the psychology of mourning a dictator
Jeremy discusses mass hysteria, the 1950s and foster carers. Plus, Squeeze play live.
14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—Chris Tarrant Sits In
Chris chats to choirmaster Gareth Malone and Jake Humphrey talks BBC Sports Personality.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—20/12/2011
Drivetime show packed with entertainment, information and intelligent conversation.
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Evening
19:00
The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum—20/12/2011
Jamie presents a selection of alternative jazzy festive tunes and a session from Camille.
20:00
Jo Whiley—20/12/2011
Jo Whiley presents her evening show with a mix of new music and classic album tracks.
21:30
The Organist Entertains—Kings College Cambridge
Nigel Ogden pays a visit to the organ loft of Kings College Cambridge.
22:00
Radio 2's Dance Season—Too Darn Soulful
Pete Waterman examines what makes Northern Soul music so all-consuming for the devoted fan
23:00
Mark Radcliffe's Music Club—20/12/2011
Mark presents Christmas tunes from The Ramones, Bob Dylan, Darlene Love and Sufjan Stevens
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Late
00:00
Janice Long—21/12/2011
Comedian and actor Lenny Henry delivers a marvellous spoken word session.
02:00
Alex Lester—21/12/2011
The show for night-owls and those who just enjoy laughing and hearing fantastic music.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—21/12/2011
Featuring the I Want To Wake Up With You track, the Word Of The Day and Gardening Guilt.
