Coverage of our Christmas Carol service which was recorded at St Basil's Church in Pitsea.

Peter kicks off Christmas Day with faith news, festive music and the morning updates.

Steve is joined by Ian Wyatt to help you unwrap your presents and prepare the Christmas dinner.

Eric Dixon, Liana Bridges and Barry Lewis with a special best of 2016 "Questmas" on Christmas Day.

Keith Greentree sits in. Christmas from a country music perspective, Pop Goes the Country and the Country Anagram.

John presents a selection of Christmas soul, mixed with a tribute to the heritage soul acts we lost in 2016

On Christmas Day 2016, find out with Bernie Keith: Which line-up would make the best live concert ever?

Steve eases you into your Christmas Day evening with festive music, conversation and fun.

Keith plays the UK chart toppers from Christmas week in various different years gone by.

BBC Essex joins BBC Radio 5 live.