Originally Posted by
Claires_dad:
“BBC Radio highlights have just been announced a bit earlier than expected!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/xmas16radio”
Great , i'm looking forward to these, as with most years the radio trumps TV for me but i enjoy the finding the hidden gems on TV that are not considered highlights in the radio times
Elvis Dream Concert
Rob Brydon presents a collection of live performances from the King Of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Barry Humphries: Barry’s Forgotten Musical Christmas
Australian comedian Barry Humphries presents a two-hour festive edition of his critically acclaimed BBC Radio 2 vintage music show, Barry's Forgotten Musical Masterpieces. In this special, Barry channels the ghost of Christmas Past and aims to transport listeners to bygone eras with a selection of his favourite 78 r.p.m. and festive recordings from Christmases and New Year’s Eves’ past.
Christmas Of Many Country Colours
What better way to welcome Christmas in than to transport listeners to the Smoky Mountains, for a traditional country Christmas in the company of Dolly and her younger sister Stella Parton, plus members of their family.
A Carpenters’ Christmas With Petula Clark
In this special programme, Petula Clark – a lifetime friend of Richard and Karen Carpenter – tells the story of their music for Christmas including their seminal single, Merry Christmas Darling, and their landmark album, Christmas Portrait.
When Kenny Met The Fab Four
The Beatles’ iconic 1966 U.S. tour not only propelled the Fab Four to mega-stardom; it also marked the start of one of the most fascinating friendships in entertainment history.
Tommy Steele At 80
A celebration of the 80th birthday of entertainer Tommy Steele OBE, Britain's first Rock 'n' Roll star who has enjoyed a highly successful career in music, stage and screen.
Just A Minute Does Panto!
Just A Minute is 50 years old next year, and what better way to kick off the celebrations by combining the longest-running panel show with another great British institution - the pantomime!
Archive On 4: The Many Faces Of Ebenezer Scrooge
Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol is undoubtedly his most famous work. Published in 1843 it was an instant success and has been translated into dozens of languages, adapted countless times for the stage, opera, film and radio drama, as well as being performed in one-man shows and readings.
The Tim Vine Christmas Chat Show
Fresh from a critically acclaimed Radio 4 debut in 2016 The Tim Vine Chat Show returns for a one-off Christmas Special.
The First Time With Roy Wood
Matt Everitt talks to Roy Wood about the first key musical moments in his career to date, including his time as member and co-founder of the Move, Electric Light Orchestra and Wizzard.