with the Early Show
News, views and music, plus a review of the morning's newspapers.

Umar Hegedus reads the Koran's account of the birth of Christ.

with news, travel, weather and some of the greatest hits of all time.

with Rev John Rackley.

with dedications and requests, including at
10.00 Pick of the Hits

talks to the people who make the news. Plus today: your queries on antiques answered by Eric Knowles.

Gloria takes her daily look at the world of entertainment.
Including at 2.30 the Star Guest Interview.

with two contestants on the Accumulator Quiz and Where Are You Now?
Plus regular travel updates.

with Folk on 2 Featuring traditional carols from Yorkshire as well as Victorian parlour music - all performed by the Lost Chord, a duo featuring the unusual musical combination of concertina and serpent.

A Eurofolk in Concert
Christmas special featuring the Ensemble del Doppio Bordone from Italy, presented by Paul James. The concert, recorded at
Beverley Minster,
Humberside, tells the story of Christmas through the traditional songs of Italian peasant culture.
The Ensemble of six musicians use instruments including hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, melodeon and tastere.
Producer David Corser

Last of the series presenting a selection of the customs and music that bind the world together at this time of year, in celebration of the Christian festival and as a joyous affirmation of life and hope.
Producer Phil Whitaker

The Organist Entertains A seasonal collection of recordings, views and information from the popular organ and keyboard world.

with guests and friends who join him to discuss trivia and the unusual.

with Night Ride
Including at 1.30
Pause for Thought with Fr John McCullagh.

Including at 3.30
Pause for Thought with Fr John McCullagh.