Including throughout the week extracts from Jeff Wayne 's Musical Version of War of the Worlds (1978), introduced by Jeff Wayne.
Plus the year's top pop and rock sessions and highlights from the show's Tracks of My Years slot.
Another chance to hear an exclusive concert in which the soul-pop balladeer performs his biggest hits, recorded in March 2004 at London's Mermaid Theatre.
Chris Tarrant recalls the defining moments of the past 12 months with evocative tunes and special guests, including Matt Lucas ,
Tony Christie , Charlotte Church and Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff.
Producer Sarah Gaston
9/9. Featuring a selection of big band, jazz and R&B favourites.
Jools's final guest is Ace Records director Ted Carroll , who picks some of his preferred tracks.
Adult stand-up Eddie Izzard showcases established and new musicians and comedians in an event recorded at
Ronnie Scott 's jazz club in London's Soho. Guests include David McAlmont , Paul Weller and Ed Byrne.
Producers Phil Critchlow and Anna Harrison
Acidly camp comedy favourite
Simon Amstell alternates music and laughs over the next four nights. Producer Mark Hill
2/5. Charles Dickens 's classic Christmas ghost story.
At 1.30am and 3.30 Pause for Thought with the Rt Rev George Stack.
