Holiday arrangements on our site: peruse the 2024 radio lineup features
Get ready to immerse yourself in the magical world of Christmas music as ClassicFM unveils its captivating radio schedule for December 2024. From traditional carols to modern favourites, there's something for everyone in this musical extravaganza.
On Christmas Day, Alan Titchmarsh will present a special programme of carols and festive music recorded live at Buckingham Palace from 3pm-4.45pm. Tim Lihoreau will follow with a special programme for families and children to discover Christmas music from 5pm-7pm. For those who prefer to unwind, The Christmas Story with Stephen Fry will be broadcast on the ClassicFM website at 4.45pm-5pm.
Aled Jones will kick off the festivities early with a Christmas Breakfast on the website from 6am-10am on Christmas Day. Later in the day, he will narrate the beloved animated film, The Snowman, on the website at 5.30pm-6pm. As the evening approaches, Christmas Day Requests with Anne-Marie Minhall will fill the airwaves from 10am-1pm.
On Christmas Eve, John Brunning will present a traditional carol service from St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on the website from 7pm-8pm. Carols from St Paul's Knightsbridge will also be broadcast on the website from 6pm-7pm on Christmas Eve. For those seeking a more contemporary twist, The Christmas Movies with Jonathan Ross will be broadcast on the website on 20 and 21 December from 7pm-9pm.
For classical music lovers, A Symphony of Science with Brian Cox will be broadcast on the website from 7pm-9pm on 26, 27, and 28 December. Middle Earth and More: Favourites of Richard Armitage will fill the airwaves from 5pm-7pm on 1 January, while Aled Jones will host a blockbuster soundtrack for New Year's Day from 10am-5pm on 1 January.
Throughout the holiday season, you can also enjoy special programmes such as Christmas Ballet Classics with Charlotte Hawkins, Choirs at Christmas with Lloyd Griffith, Rivals with Mariella Frostrup, and National Youth Voices at Christmas with Zeb Soanes. Additionally, Dan Walker will present a special programme based on the popular ClassicFM feature on Christmas Day from 4pm-7pm.
Finally, don't miss the heartwarming Christmas Eve at Gavin & Stacey's with Joanna Gosling, and The Nation's Favourite Carol with Alexander Armstrong on Christmas Day.
Remember, these are the highlights of ClassicFM’s Christmas radio schedule for December 2024, as detailed by their official website. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend visiting the ClassicFM website closer to December 2024 or checking their dedicated Christmas programming announcements. Happy listening, and have a wonderful holiday season!
Tim Lihoreau's special programme for families and children to discover Christmas music will be a part of the entertainment after Alon Titchmarsh's special programme of carols and festive music on Christmas Day. The Christmas Movies with Jonathan Ross will provide a more contemporary twist for those seeking a change in the classical music lineup.
