Schedule
Early
00:00
Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip Hop—Christmas Wrap Up
Rom invites some Radio 2 elves onto the show and delivers a festive rap up of 2025.
01:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—Christmas Hits
Tony Blackburn brings you an hour of jam-packed Christmas hits from the 1960s.(R)
02:00
Radio 2 Loves Christmas Films—The A-Z of Christmas Films with James King
Film critic James King takes us through the winter wonderland of Christmas movies.
04:00
Pick of the Pops—1979
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1979.
05:00
Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—Alt Work Party Unwinds Mix
The Office Party Antidote: Chilled mixes of floorfillers from Bee Gees, Kylie & Sugababes.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—Waterloo Sunset
Tony Blackburn brings you two hours of jam-packed hits from the 1960s.
08:00
Dermot O'Leary—Happy Christmas! Toby Jones & Lulu join Dermot
Toby Jones chat about his new West End role, and Lulu duets with Sally Traffic!
10:00
Romesh Ranganathan—With Rag'n'Bone Man
Rag'n'Bone Man joins Romesh live in the studio!
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Afternoon
13:00
Zoe Ball—Ricky Gervais and Angela Hartnett
Spend Saturday lunchtime with Zoe Ball and enjoy a menu full of your favourite music.
15:00
Rylan On Saturday—Joanne McNally Joins Joel In The Studio
Comedian Joanne McNally pops in to chat to Joel all about her Christmas plans and tour.
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Evening
18:00
Liza Tarbuck—Thanos Is Coming
We're enjoying wisecracks in visitors’ books and mirthful moments in church.
20:00
Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—Christmas, Not Christmas!
The biggest 80s Christmastime tunes with not a mention of snow or trees or Santa!
21:00
Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—Christmas Hits
A full-on Christmas celebration with the perfect sleigh-list of 80s Yuletide classics...(R)
22:00
Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—90s Festive Mixtape
From East 17, to Mariah, to Spice Girls... all your Christmas crackers are in here!(R)
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Late
00:00
Radio 2 Loves Christmas Films—The Twelve Films of Christmas
Counting down the top twelve Christmas films of all time, as voted for by you!(R)
02:00
Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—Winter Energy Booster
Vernon Kay brings you a warming mix of 90s dance music nostalgia!
03:00
Elaine Paige on Sunday—Julie Andrews: The Fans' Story
Some of the biggest names in entertainment share memories of Dame Julie Andrews.(R)
04:00
Pick of the Pops—1988
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1988.
05:00
Tracks Of My Years—Paul Bettany
Actor Paul Bettany joins Gary Davies to choose his Tracks Of My Years.
