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THE 2008 FESTIVE SEASON ON RADIO 2

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ON AIR HIGHLIGHTS

Click on the days below to find out more about the highlights broadcast during the festive season.




Jamie CullumFRIDAY 19 DECEMBER
Jamie Cullum presents some festive jazz treats, and there's Christmas music music in Brass and Carols, and Friday Night Is Music Night.



Rod StewartSATURDAY 20 DECEMBER
Johnnie Walker interviews Rod Stewart in the first of a two part documentary, and one of folk's most famous dynasties come together for A Thompson Family Christmas.



Christopher EcclestonSUNDAY 21 DECEMBER
In The Devil's Christmas Christopher Eccleston reads the first in a series of classic short stories with a devilish sting in the tail, and Elaine Paige celebrates the seasonal best of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End.


Chris MartinMONDAY 22 DECEMBER
Radio 2 provides another chance to hear Coldplay perform an intimate live gig for Radio 2 from the BBC Radio Theatre in London.



?TUESDAY 23 DECEMBER
The Jukebox takes centre stage as Malcolm McLaren takes us on a compelling journey, there's another chance to hear Radiohead in concert, and Jeremy Vine remembers our troops abroad.


Neil DiamondWEDNESDAY 24 DECEMBER
Highlights include music from Neil Diamond and Michael Buble, plus Alan Carr's Office Party, Phil Spector's Christmas Album and Dame Kiri's Classical Christmas.



Paul O'GradyTHURSDAY 25 DECEMBER
Featured today are Paul O'Grady, Bette Midler, The Goons, Liza Minnelli, Johnny Mathis and a special edition of Junior Choice.



Noel GallagherFRIDAY 26 DECEMBER
Hear Noel Gallagher's Line of Enquiry, plus a unique concert celebrating The Music of Disney hosted by Josh Groban.




Jimmy CarrSATURDAY 27 DECEMBER
Listen to Jimmy Carr, Liza Tarbuck & Martin Freeman, the Best of Dermot O'Leary's Saturday Sessions, comedy from Rhod Gilbert and a documentary on Beach Boy Dennis Wilson.


Michael JacksonMONDAY 29 DECEMBER
Today's highlights include a look at Michael Jackson's Top 30 biggest selling singles in the UK, dance music with Dave Pearce and another chance to hear Glen Campbell in concert.



MadonnaTUESDAY 30 DECEMBER
Simon Mayo celebrates Madonna's hits, there's funk and soul music with Craig Charles, and Brian Matthew looks at the role Woolworths has played in bringing music to the masses.



PrinceWEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER
Highlights include Prince: 30 at 50, a tribute to Bill Cotton, Saturday Night Fever and Trevor Nelson bringing in the New Year.



Adam and JoeTHURSDAY 1 JANUARY
New Year's Day features Adam and Joe, a celebration of Motown at 50, and another chance to hear some of the biggest acts of 2008 in Radio 2 Live in London.



Rob BrydonFRIDAY 2 JANUARY
Rob Brydon presents a special show for Radio 2, there's a look at the Motown Record Producers, and a celebration of the best of Friday Night Is Music Night.



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