Festive highlights

 

  • The Boom Christmas Countdown 2025

    Which festive faves did you vote for? Enjoy the programme now on Boom Catch-Up.

  • Don Black's Christmas Treasures

    The award-winning songwriter brought his choice of masterpieces on Christmas Eve.
    Enjoy the programme now on Boom Catch-Up.

  • It's Gonna Be a Cold Cold Christmas

    50 years on from her great Christmas hit - Dana entertained from her home in Galway on Christmas Eve. Enjoy the show now on Boom Catch-Up.

  • Jenny on Christmas Eve

    Jenny made the most of the midnight moment when Christmas Day began. Enjoy the show now on Boom Catch-Up.

  • Christmas lunch with Les

    Christmas lunchtime mayhem with the inimitable Les Ross.
    Enjoy the show now on Boom Catch-Up.

  • At Home With Nina

    Enjoy two hours of music and chat with Nina Myskow on Christmas Day. Enjoy it now on Catch-Up.

  • The Light 80 years on

    David Hamilton celebrates 80 years of the BBC Light Programme (rpt) Christmas Day at 5pm on Boom Light. Enjoy the show now on Boom Catch-Up.

  • The Hills Are Alive

    A celebration of sixty years of The Sound of Music - one of Hollywood's most iconic musicals - presented by an unlikely fan, Garry Richardson.
    Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up - and hear the repeat on Boom Light New Year's Day at 7pm.

  • At Home with the Hamiltons

    David and Dreena Hamilton share a couple of hours together with their record collection on Boxing Day. Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • ITV at 70

    Jenny Hanley and Sir Trevor McDonald look back at 70 years of UK commercial televison (rpt) on Boxing Day. Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • Children's Favourites

    Paul Robey recreates the magic of Children's Favourites with your childhood favourites! Drop him a line with your Junior Choice. Sunday 28th December. Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • The Easy Chart

    Nick Bailey plays through the easy-listening favourites you voted for.
    Sunday 28th December at 8pm on Boom Radio. Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • Bates's Beatles Covers

    Simon Bates plays through a selection of the finest cover versions of Beatles songs - as led by you.
    Monday 29th December at 2pm. Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • Tony Brandon

    The great Radio 1, 2 and pirate name returns to radio after twenty years.
    Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • Motown Interpreted

    Les Ross plays two hours of Motown - performed by non-Motown artistes.
    Monday 29th December at 8pm. Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • Mike Read's Hidden Gems

    One of the founder-editors of the Guinness Book of Hit Singles, looks out for those fondly remembered but often forgotten treasures. Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • Clare Teal

    With a theme of 'new beginnings', Clare joins Boom to showcase some truly great music. Tuesday 30th at 8pm. Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • Into the New Year!

    That special moment when one year turns gently into another. David Lloyd returns for his annual tradition into the small hours.
    New Year's Eve from 10pm. Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • The Boom All Time Chart

    You voted last Easter. Now, another chance to hear the All Time Chart climax - in celebration of our great chart show host John Peters.
    New Year's Day at noon. Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • Our Favourites!

    Members of the The Boom team play their favourite tracks of all time.
    New Year's Day at 2pm. Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • Steve England's World of Radio

    Steve's very personal radio journey, from listening to the BBC as a child to working on pirate ships - with clips of what's made radio special over the decades. New Year's Day at 8pm Enjoy the programme now on Catch-Up.

  • Boom Catch-Up

    Listen-back to some of our special festive programmes on our catch-up service!

  • Daily programme guide

    Check out all our programme listings here - and tell your friends about them

 

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