Who can forget the excitement of the arrival of the double festive edition of the Radio Times.

It's a little early for all that, but as one of our loyal listeners, we thought you'd appreciate just a little nod about some of the treats we have in store this Christmas. 

Naturally, the music itself will be at the heart of everything. The Boom Christmas Countdown returns, with Rob Jones and Dave Brown revealing your favourite festive songs. Will Greg Lake retain his crown?  

The wonderful Christopher Biggins will bring his larger-than-life personality to Boom. From a corner of the Palladium, he'll share some sharing extraordinary stories from his colourful career in showbusiness – and some favourite records.  We're also delighted to bring you two much-loved actresses with a passion for music. On Boom Light, Anne Reid reveals the music that's meant so much to her throughout her remarkable life and career and across on Boom Radio, Sue Johnston joins her old friend Susie Mathis for a lovely couple of hours of stories, memories and songs. 

At that magical moment as Christmas Eve turns into Christmas Day, Jenny Hanley will bring us a beautiful, peaceful hour of carols and seasonal melodies - before we wake up to Judi Spiers, Roger Day and Graham Dene on Christmas morning.

There's a chance to hear again one of our most treasured programmes of 2026, as Sandie Shaw talks candidly about her extraordinary life and the swinging '60s. And Gloria Hunniford celebrates an astonishing 80 years in showbusiness with the records and memories that have accompanied her journey.

We've some wonderful musical discoveries lined up too. Mike Batt pays tribute to Clem Cattini, the extraordinary drummer whose playing graced more than 40 Number One hits.  And there's another fascinating countdown on Boom Light, as Nick Bailey counts down your all-time favourite records of the 1950s.

Ever wondered which Beatles songs famous faces love most? We'll reveal some surprising choices in Phil Riley's special programme devoted to the Fab Four. And Rob Jones presents a bumper edition of his regular Saturday feature with a whole show dedicated to the original recordings of songs you thought you knew!

Over on Boom Light, Don Black offers his Christmas treasures, Malcolm Prince celebrates the golden age of musicals and movies, and David Hamilton takes us back to the days of his father's radiogram.

There's another delightful return too to the Children's Favourites of yesteryear – at your request - with Paul Robey poised at Sparky's Magic Piano.

And when the year draws to a close, David Lloyd returns for his traditional New Year's Eve get-together, offering music, memories and friendly company as we welcome 2027. 

All this alongside your familiar Boom favourites, of course!

We'll have much more to tell you as Christmas approaches. For now, we hope we've given you a few more reasons to look forward to the festive season.

Thank you for being part of the Boom family – we can't wait to share Christmas with you!