12 reasons to listen to Greatest Hits Radio on Christmas Day
We've got a full day of festive shows!
Merry Christmas from all of us at Greatest Hits Radio! We've got a full day of exciting shows to keep your festive spirits high!
We have a full 24 hours of fantastic shows, so whether you're driving to visit family, making Christmas dinner, or putting your feet up - we'll keep you entertained.
Check out what we have in store for you on Christmas Day:
1. Des Paul – Rhythm of the Night
Christmas Eve 10pm - Christmas Day 1am
Finish off any last-minute gift wrapping or toast to the start Christmas Day with the greatest soul, funk and disco music in Des Paul's Rhythm of the Night.
2. Tony Dibbin
1am-6am
For all you early birds, we kick off Christmas morning with Tony Dibbin.
3. Rossie
6am - 10am
Settle into Christmas morning with the biggest songs from Rossie.
4. Simon Mayo
Christmas Day 10am -12pm
Simon Mayo and the team get together to share Christmas Morning with you in a show packed full of Christmas Good Times and the Greatest Festive Hits.
5. America’s Greatest Christmas Hits with Paul Gambaccini
Christmas Day 12-2pm
Broadcast legend Paul Gambaccini takes a look at America's influence on the greatest Christmas songs of all time in this special festive edition of America's Greatest Hits.
6. Andrew Ridgeley’s Greatest Christmas Hits
Christmas Day 2pm-4pm
Have we got a cracker for you on Christmas Day! 80s pin-up and one half of Wham!, Andrew Ridgeley, will be taking over, hosting his Greatest Christmas Hits. He'll be playing all his favourite tracks as well as sharing some special memories of his life in the original boyband alongside the late, great George Michael.
7. The King's Speech
3pm
We'll broadcast King Charles III's first Christmas Day message at 3pm
8. Mark Goodier's Christmas Number 1s
Christmas Day 4pm-6pm
Chart legend Mark Goodier plays Christmas Number ones from years gone by and takes us back to those days with lots of nostalgia and memories from Christmas time over the years.
9. Christmas with the Stars
Christmas Day 6pm-7pm
A cast of famous voices join Mark Goodier to share their Christmas Day celebration with the nation and pick their favourite Christmas music.
10. Pat Sharp’s Christmas House Party
Christmas Day 7pm-10 pm
In the evening on Christmas Day, we've got the biggest and best party as Pat Sharp brings you all the biggest festive tunes from 7pm.
11. Janice Long Remembered
Christmas Day 10pm-1am
Exactly a year on since we lost Janice Long, last Christmas Day, we remember the legacy of a broadcasting pioneer and Greatest Hits Radio presenter. With the help of family, friends, colleagues & fans – we'll hear stories from her life, the music she loved and made famous and, of course, Janice In her own voice.
12. Christmas songs!
All day
Whether you start listening to Christmas songs from November or save them for Christmas parties, Christmas Day is THE day to enjoy the biggest festive tunes of all time.
Make sure you're listening to Greatest Hits Radio for the perfect Christmas playlist!
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