Schedule
Early
00:00
Janice Long—Tim Smith sits in
Tim Smith sits in for Janice with great music and top chat after dark.
02:00
Alex Lester—18/12/2012
Witty chat and top tunes for all night-owls on the Best Time of the Day Show with Alex.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Make It Mine
Vanessa asks about the items you've personalised, from cars to cardigans.
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Morning
06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—A Bell Ringing Bonanza!
The St Lawrence Chobham Handbell Ringers help Chris get festive in the studio.
09:30
Ken Bruce—Neil Diamond picks two more of his favourite songs
Neil Diamond picks an oldie from Simon and Garfunkel and a seasonal recording of his own.
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—Squeeze play live, and fox-hunting prosecutions
Jeremy presents news, views and live guests.
14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—The stars of The Hobbit and actor Toby Jones
Steve chats to the stars of movie blockbuster The Hobbit and actor Toby Jones.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—Paloma Faith
Simon is joined by Paloma Faith for another festive music session, plus a new Confession.
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Evening
19:00
The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum—Christmas Special
Jamie is joined by British singer and pianist Natalie Duncan for a special Christmas show.
20:00
Jo Whiley—Jo provides the soundtrack to your evening
Jo plays new music and classic album tracks, and recalls the best sessions from 2012.
21:30
The Organist Entertains—Festive Music
Nigel Ogden presents a programme of popular Christmas organ recordings.
22:00
Music in the Air - History of Music Radio—It Always Brought Such Comfort
6/6Concluding his history of music radio, Paul Gambaccini traces from the early '90s to now.
23:00
Mark Radcliffe's Music Club—18/12/2012
Mark dips into his record box and pulls out Darlene Love, the Raveonettes and Jethro Tull.
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Late
00:00
Janice Long—19/12/2012
Great music and top chat after midnight, with a spoken word session from Martin Stephen.
02:00
Alex Lester—19/12/2012
Witty chat and top tunes for all night-owls on the Best Time of the Day Show with Alex.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Pick Me Up Buttercup!
Vanessa asks - what's your cast-iron, surefire, never fails pick-me-up trick?
