It's all change to Saturday and Sunday nights for BBC Radio Wales from January 7 2012.
We're making some exciting changes to your weekend evenings on BBC Radio Wales. From January 7 2012 there will be a new sound to Saturday and Sunday nights. There are new times - and in some cases days - for Bethan Elfyn, Adam Walton, Celtic Heartbeat and Chris Needs. Plus on Sundays we're bringing you a brand new programme with Beverley Humphreys, looking at the worlds of Welsh orchestras, choirs, bands and musical theatre.
Check out our 'at a glance' guide to the new programmes below, or, for a full listing of what's on Radio Wales use the link to the schedule at the top of this page.
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Saturday
The home of new Welsh music. From 7 PM until 1 AM you'll hear live sessions, exclusive interviews and brand new music from up and coming bands and singers on the Welsh music scene. Plus classic tracks from across the world of music.
7 PM - Bethan Elfyn
Live sessions, essential interviews and a mix of classic rock and pop and new Welsh music.
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Sunday
With music from the big band era, orchestras, musicals, folk and more, plus the very best bits from Chris Needs's week, Sunday evening on BBC Radio Wales will keep you entertained until the wee small hours.
6 PM: Celtic Heartbeat
Frank Hennessy with the best in traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music.
8 PM: A String of Pearls
Dewi Griffiths introduces music from the golden years of entertainment - from the arrival of radio to the late 50s.
9 PM: Beverley's World of Music
Beverley Humphreys focuses on the vast array of musical performance going on across Wales in orchestras, choirs, bands and musical theatre.
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Best of Wales
Mal Pope replays highlights from this week's programmes on Radio Wales, and delves into the archive.
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Radio Wales Music Day 2012: a feast of live music and special shows from across the nation.
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