ALAN CARR'S OFFICE PARTY
1200-1400
Alan Carr hosts two hours of festive music, together with last minute tips for a successful Christmas.
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RADIO 2 LIVE: NEIL DIAMOND
1900-2000
Another chance to hear Neil Diamond perform a very special session for Radio 2 from the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
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A CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOU: THE PHIL SPECTOR CHRISTMAS ALBUM
2000-2100
Amanda Holden presents a Christmas Eve appreciation of an album that has become as much a part of the Holiday season as mince pies and mistletoe: A Christmas Gift For You.
Perhaps better known to British listeners as The Phil Spector Christmas Album, the 1963 classic originated on Spector's own Philles label in the States. Long a cult favourite, the album reached a larger audience when re-issued in the UK by Apple in the 1970s.
DAME KIRI'S CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS
2100-2200
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa presents a selection of her favourite seasonal music and carols.
MICHAEL BUBLE WITH THE BBC BIG BAND
2200-2300
Another chance to hear singing star Michael Buble in concert with the BBC Big Band, recorded at London's Shaftesbury Theatre.
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
2300-0000
Aled Jones presents the Chapter House Choir of York Minster, directed by Stephen Williams, performing Christmas music, old and new, from the Gothic surrounds of York Minster's 13th Century Chapter House.
RADIO 2's CHRISTMAS CHILLOUT
0015-0400
In the early hours of Christmas Day, the legendary Norman Jay, MBE, makes a welcome return to the nation's airwaves to quite literally put his own spin on the Chillout world. Kick back, relax and enjoy.
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