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This is Christmas Radio – Back for 2025!

Welcome to Christmas Radio, we are so excited to be back for Christmas 2025.

Tune in to Christmas Radio on your radio, or listen via a smart speaker, online, or through our exclusive Christmas Radio app. Just search “This is Christmas Radio.”

From timeless favourites to chart-topping festive hits, Christmas Radio is your home for Christmas music across the UK. Whether you’re wrapping gifts, decorating the Christmas tree, or enjoying a cosy night in, we’ve got the perfect soundtrack for your season.

Join our presenters — Gary, Renée and Santa — throughout the holidays as they bring you festive fun, request shows, and all your favourite Christmas hits.

We’d love to hear from you too! Send in your festive shout-outs and Christmas mentions via WhatsApp on 07 300 4430 20, email studio@christmasradio.uk , or use the contact form below.

✨ This is Christmas Radio — playing your festive favourites, all the Christmas hits you know and love. ✨

Our Schedule

Weekdays

Time	Show
10AM - 2PM	Gary Plays All Your Festive Hits
2PM - 6PM	Santa Takes Over The Controls
6PM - 10PM	Renee's Festive Hits
OVERNIGHT	Christmas Hits All Night

Saturday

Time	Show
10AM - 3PM	Gary Plays The Christmas Tunes
3PM - 6PM	Santa on Christmas Radio
OVERNIGHT	Christmas Hits All Night

Sunday

Time	Show
All Day	Christmas Radio Hits All Day

How To Listen To Christmas Radio

Listen live on our website.

On your smart phone - Search your app store for "This is Christmas Radio" or click the link below.

Ask Alexa to "Enable Christmas Radio" and, once enabled, "Play Christmas Radio".

On your radio in Portsmouth, search for Christmas Radio on DAB.

On TuneIn - click the "TuneIn" button below.

On Radio-UK - click the "Radio-UK" button below.

This is Christmas Radio, bigger and better for 2025.

Most Played Songs

Top 5 Christmas songs played yesterday on Christmas Radio:

Jona Lewie — Stop The Cavalry
Released: Jun 1982

Wizzard — I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday
Released: Dec 1973

Chris Rea — Driving Home For Christmas
Released: Jan 1986

Ed Sheeran And Elton John — Merry Christmas
Released: Dec 2021

Shakin Stevens — Merry Christmas Everyone
Released: Nov 1985

More great Christmas songs played on Christmas Radio yesterday:

Jackson 5 — Frosty The Snowman
Released: Oct 1970

Darlene Love — Winter Wonderland
Released: Nov 1963

Coldplay — Christmas Lights
Released: Dec 2010

Jackson 5 — Michael Jackson - Rockin Robin
Released: Jan 1972

Greg Lake — I Believe In Father Christmas
Released: Jan 2005

Images Credit: Apple Music

The Christmas Radio Elf

Relive the 2024 Christmas Radio Elf in Our Photo Gallery

Listen Live to Santa on Christmas Radio

Ho, ho, ho. This is Santa with some holly-jolly facts about yours truly:

🎅 “Ho ho ho! Nothing gets me in the sleigh-flying mood like tuning in to Christmas Radio — it’s my official soundtrack for Christmas Eve!”

🎅 “Mrs. Claus says I jingle when I walk — that’s what happens when you carry a pocket full of candy canes!”

🎅 “I test every cookie recipe personally. Quality control is very important at the North Pole!”

🎅 “The elves always crank up Christmas Radio when they’re behind on toy production — it keeps spirits high and hammers tapping.”

🎅 “Rudolph might lead the sleigh, but I’m the one who drives — and yes, I’ve got a valid sleigh license!”

Christmas News from Christmas Radio

1st Oct 2025 - Christmas Radio 2025 Goes Live

Gary officially kicked off the festive station at 10 AM on Wednesday 1st October 2025.

Christmas Radio will be on air for 3 months on the Portsmouth local DAB multiplex and online at ChristmasRadio.uk

More: RadioToday

Christmas Radio

Christmas Radio officially wrapped up its festive broadcasts on 31st December 2024, bringing another magical season to a close. We’d like to thank all our listeners for tuning in and spreading Christmas cheer with us. Don’t worry – we’ll be back later this year to make Christmas 2025 even more unforgettable!

Royal Mail Posting Dates

Royal Mail has confirmed posting dates for UK Christmas delivery. Wednesday 18th December for 2nd Class and Friday 20th December for 1st Class.
Get your cards ready!

12 Nov 2024 - Coca-Cola Truck Tour

Exciting news! The Coca-Cola truck has landed once again for its 2024 tour. This year, the tour comes with an extra sprinkle of kindness. For every person who visits the Coca-Cola truck, a meal equivalent will be donated to FareShare.

See Coca‑Cola® website for details. - Click here for more

McDonald's Unveils Festive Menu for 2024

McDonald's UK introduces the Chicken Big Tasty, Cheese Melt Dippers, and Maltesers Reindeer McFlurry alongside the returning Toffee Latte and new Millionaire’s Latte. Get #ReindeerReady with their Reindeer Treats available now!

16th Oct 2024 - Christmas Markets 2024

Britain is getting ready to dial up the festive cheer with a full line up of Christmas Markets for 2024. From Manchester to London, Birmingham to Edinburgh - the twinkling lights and wooden challets are soon to bring their magic cheer.
Visit Britain has rounded up the latest information and dates - Click here for more

10th Oct 2024 - Top Toys for 2024

Retail giant Hamleys has released their top toy predictions for 2024. The list includes old favourites like Play-Doh and Lego, alongside new and exciting dolls, and even The Gross Bucket - a strange take on a fast food favourite!

1st Oct 2024 - Christmas Radio 2024 Goes Live Today!

Gary kicked off the festive station at 10 AM on Tuesday 1st October 2024 with Wham's "Last Christmas".

Christmas Radio will be on air for 3 months on the Portsmouth local DAB multiplex and online.

More: RadioToday

John Lewis have teased their 2024 Christmas Advert

Taking a heart warming look at Christmas traditions, this ad follows the journey of a young boys wish to grow his own Christmas tree. The accompanying sound track - Festa by Andrea Bocelli has been released as a charity single.

Christmas starts right here - what's your Christmas Tradition?

15th Sept 2024 - Festive Feast Announcements from Top Supermarkets

Christmas Radio is excited to announce that the countdown to Christmas dinner, complete with all the festive trimmings, has officially started. Asda, Waitrose, and Tesco are among the first to unveil some of their delightful holiday offerings.

1st Sept 2024 - Christmas Radio Returns

Christmas Radio will return on 1st October 2024. Christmas Radio is the radio station that plays all your festive favourite hits, 24hours and day, and our exclusive presenters - Gary and Renée and of course the one and only Santa.

Contact Christmas Radio

Email: studio@christmasradio.uk

WhatsApp: 07 300 44 30 20

Links: This is Christmas Radio

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