with Newsbeat from 7.30.

Bringing rhythm to the people with the freshest selection of R 'n' B tracks.

The Spice Girls, Fugees and Boyzone are the contenders for this year's coveted
Christmas Number One spot. But could Robson and Jerome be the nation's yuletide favourite? Mark Goodier has the Christmas chart - live.

What do football matches, Sharon Stone and a 12th-century German nun have in common? The answer is plainsong: Radio 1 ventures on a spiritual journey into Gregorian chant: its history, healing power and universal appeal.

Continuing the annual yuletide countdown with selections 38-25.
Part 3 Saturday 28 December 4.00pm

A special edition for Christmas week, with seasonal hit albums in Ten out of Ten.

Featuring Joi in session.