Saturday 21 December
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Next: 7pm - 9pm
Classic FM at the Movies with Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross, award-winning presenter and film critic, presents the greatest music from the silver screen.
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9pm - 10pm
Christmas Ballet Classics with Charlotte Hawkins
Join Charlotte for a pirouette through the wonderful world of ballet music, from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, to Howard Blake's The Snowman.
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10pm - 1am
Calm Classics with Myleene Klass
Myleene presents her selection of calming classical music to help you wind down at the end of the day.
Sunday 22 December
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10pm - 1am
Calm Classics with Myleene Klass
Myleene presents her selection of calming classical music to help you wind down at the end of the day.
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1am - 4am
Katie Breathwick has the perfect blend of night-time music to keep you company through the early hours.
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4am - 7am
Sam presents three hours of start-the-day music, along with plenty of information about what's in store on Classic FM this weekend.
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7am - 9am
Classic FM Breakfast with Tim Lihoreau
Tim presents Classic FM Breakfast at the weekend, with three hours of brilliant classical music including the Hall of Fame Hour at 9am.
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9am - 10am
The Classic FM Hall of Fame Hour with Tim Lihoreau
Tim brings you an hour of the biggest classical hits from the Classic FM Hall of Fame - the annual Top 300 chart voted for by you.
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10am - 1pm
John invites you to join him for three hours of the best classical music, with an unmissable morning of old favourites and new discoveries.
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1pm - 4pm
Joanna Gosling provides the perfect Sunday afternoon soundtrack, with the finest music from best-loved favourites to new discoveries.
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4pm - 7pm
Actor, comedian and presenter Stephen Mangan is the host of Sunday afternoons on Classic FM, sharing three hours of his favourite classical music.
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7pm - 9pm
Relaxing Evenings with Zeb Soanes
Zeb Soanes eases you into the evening with a relaxing soundtrack of all-time favourites and contemporary classics.
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9pm - 10pm
National Youth Voices at Christmas with Zeb Soanes
Join Zeb Soanes as he presents a special Christmas programme featuring some of the finest young vocal talents alongside Sinfonia Smith Square.
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10pm - 1am
Calm Classics with Ritula Shah
Ritula Shah provides the perfect soothing soundtrack to help you wind down at the end of the day.
Monday 23 December
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10pm - 1am
Calm Classics with Ritula Shah
Ritula Shah provides the perfect soothing soundtrack to help you wind down at the end of the day.
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1am - 4am
Jonathan Ray keeps you company all through the night with beautiful music for the early hours.
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4am - 6:30am
Early Breakfast with Lucy Coward
Join Lucy for the ideal selection of music if you rise first thing in the morning.
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6:30am - 10am
Classic FM Breakfast with Aled Jones
Aled invites you to join him for three hours of the best classical music, with an unmissable morning of old favourites and new discoveries.
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10am - 1pm
Alexander Armstrong presents three hours of the best classical music including a track from his Album of the Week.
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1pm - 2pm
Join Anne-Marie Minhall for an hour of your requests, followed by two more hours of the very best classical music.
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2pm - 4pm
Anne-Marie Minhall presents her own selection of classical music favourites, including the Hall of Fame 3 at 3 - three pieces of music from the Classic FM Hall of Fame chart.
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4pm - 7pm
Tim Lihoreau invites you to join him for a three-hour selection of carols and seasonal favourites.
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7pm - 10pm
Relaxing evenings with John Brunning
John Brunning eases you into the evening with a relaxing soundtrack of all-time favourites and contemporary classics.
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10pm - 1am
Ritula Shah helps you relax and escape with three hours of the most calming classical music, perfect for the Christmas season.
Tuesday 24 December
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10pm - 1am
Ritula Shah helps you relax and escape with three hours of the most calming classical music, perfect for the Christmas season.
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1am - 4am
Jonathan Ray keeps you company all through the night with beautiful music for the early hours.
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4am - 6:30am
Early Breakfast with Lucy Coward
Join Lucy for the ideal selection of music if you rise first thing in the morning.
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6:30am - 10am
Classic FM Breakfast with Aled Jones
Aled invites you to join him for three hours of the best classical music, with an unmissable morning of old favourites and new discoveries.
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10am - 1pm
Join Alexander as he keeps you company through the morning with the very best Christmas carols and festive favourites.
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1pm - 5:30pm
Christmas Eve Requests with Anne-Marie Minhall
It's not Christmas without an extended edition of Classic FM Requests... join Anne-Marie as she plays requested carols and festive music.
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5:30pm - 6pm
Aled Jones narrates The Snowman
A staple of Christmas Eve on Classic FM, Aled narrates the timeless story of The Snowman, accompanied by Howard Blake's wonderful music.
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6pm - 7pm
Carols from St Paul's Knightsbridge
A magical evening of carols from one of London's most beautiful churches, with festive readings from Dolly Alderton, Elizabeth Hurley, Harriet Walter and Rob Brydon.
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7pm - 8pm
Christmas Eve at Gavin & Stacey's with Joanna Gosling
The writers and stars of the hit TV series - Ruth Jones and James Corden - join Joanna Gosling for a special one-off programme on Classic FM.
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8pm - 9pm
Christmas from St Martins with Zeb Soanes
Zeb Soanes presents an evening of festive favourites, including Once in Royal David's City, O Come All Ye Faithful, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
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9pm - 10pm
Relaxing Carols with Zeb Soanes
Join Zeb for a selection of the most relaxing carols and festive music ahead of Christmas Day.
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10pm - 1am
Calm Classics with Ritula Shah
Ritula Shah provides the perfect soothing soundtrack to help you wind down at the end of the day.
Wednesday 25 December
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10pm - 1am
Calm Classics with Ritula Shah
Ritula Shah provides the perfect soothing soundtrack to help you wind down at the end of the day.
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1am - 6am
Jonathan presents the perfect blend of night-time music to welcome in Christmas Day.
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6am - 10am
Classic FM's Christmas Breakfast with Aled Jones
Aled invites you to join him for three hours of the best classical music, with an unmissable morning of old favourites and new discoveries.
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10am - 1pm
Christmas Day Requests with Anne-Marie Minhall
The perfect backdrop as you prepare the dinner, unwrap presents or simply sit back and relax. Anne-Marie is keen to hear from anyone for whom Christmas 2024 will be extra special
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1pm - 3pm
The Nation's Favourite Carol with Alexander Armstrong
Alexander Armstrong presents The Nation's Favourite Carol and counts down the Top 30 Christmas carols as voted for by Classic FM listeners.
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3pm - 3:15pm
His Majesty The King's Christmas Message
His Majesty The King's Christmas Message to Britain and the Commonwealth.
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3:15pm - 4:45pm
Christmas from Buckingham Palace with Alan Titchmarsh
Following HM the King's Christmas message, Alan Titchmarsh presents a very special programme of carols and festive music, recorded live at Buckingham Palace.
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4:45pm - 5pm
The Christmas Story with Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry narrates a retelling of the nativity accompanied by a sweeping filmic soundtrack composed by Thomas Hewitt Jones and performed by the Scottish Session Orchestra.
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5pm - 7pm
The Very Young persons Guide to Carols with Tim Lihoreau
Tim Lihoreau presents a very special programme, perfect to introduce families and children to the wonder of Christmas music.
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7pm - 8pm
The King's Foundation Carol Concert with John Brunning
John presents a traditional carol service from St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, featuring festive readings, alongside a selection of classic carols and seasonal music.
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10pm - 1am
Calm Carols with Karthi Gnanasegaram
Karthi Gnanasegaram provides the perfect soothing soundtrack to help you wind down at the end of Christmas Day.
Thursday 26 December
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10pm - 1am
Calm Carols with Karthi Gnanasegaram
Karthi Gnanasegaram provides the perfect soothing soundtrack to help you wind down at the end of Christmas Day.
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1am - 6am
Jonathan Ray keeps you company all through the night with beautiful music for the early hours.
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6am - 8am
Join Lucy for an festive start to Boxing Day on Classic FM with the very best classical music, along with the latest news updates.
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8am - 12pm
Aled has four hours of the greatest classical music to accompany you through Boxing Day morning.
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12pm - 4pm
John guides you through Boxing Day lunchtime, with a selection of old favourites and new discoveries.
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4pm - 7pm
Dan Walker presents a special programme based on the popular Classic FM Breakfast feature, where famous voices and Classic FM listeners share one piece of classical music.
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7pm - 9pm
A Symphony of Science with Brian Cox
Professor Brian Cox explores the relationship between his two favourite subjects in the universe, science and classical music, in a new six-part special series.
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9pm - 10pm
Rivals with Mariella Frostrup
Inspired by the hit Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's Rivals, renowned broadcaster, journalist, author Mariella Frostrup presents a series about rivalry in classical music.
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10pm - 1am
Calm Carols with Karthi Gnanasegaram
Karthi Gnanasegaram provides the perfect soothing soundtrack to help you wind down at the end of Boxing Day.
Friday 27 December
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10pm - 1am
Calm Carols with Karthi Gnanasegaram
Karthi Gnanasegaram provides the perfect soothing soundtrack to help you wind down at the end of Boxing Day.
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1am - 6am
Jonathan Ray keeps you company all through the night with beautiful music for the early hours.
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6am - 9am
Aled invites you to join him for three hours of the best classical music, with an unmissable morning of old favourites and new discoveries.
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9am - 10am
The Classic FM Hall of Fame Hour with Dan Walker
Dan Walker brings you an hour of the biggest classical hits from the Classic FM Hall of Fame - the annual Top 300 chart voted for by you.
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10am - 1pm
John is your host on Classic FM at 10am, with an unmissable morning of old favourites and new discoveries.
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1pm - 4pm
Join Hannah for an afternoon of classical music favourites, including the Hall of Fame 3 at 3 - three pieces of music from the Classic FM Hall of Fame chart.
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4pm - 7pm
Tim accompanies you into the evening with three hours of favourites and new discoveries.
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7pm - 9pm
A Symphony of Science with Brian Cox
Professor Brian Cox explores the relationship between his two favourite subjects in the universe, science and classical music, in a new six-part special series.
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9pm - 10pm
Rivals with Mariella Frostrup
Inspired by the hit Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's Rivals, renowned broadcaster, journalist, author Mariella Frostrup presents a series about rivalry in classical music.
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10pm - 1am
Calm Classics with Karthi Gnanasegaram
Karthi Gnanasegaram provides the perfect soothing soundtrack to help you wind down at the end of the day.
