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This is Christmas Radio 2025

Thank you for celebrating Christmas 2024 with us! Christmas Radio is now taking a break, but we’ll be back later in 2025 to bring you all the festive cheer and Christmas hits you know and love.

We’re already making plans for the most magical Christmas yet, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Keep an eye out for updates and announcements as we get closer to the festive period.

We’d still love to hear from you! Drop us a message on WhatsApp: 07 300 44 30 20, email us at studio@christmasradio.uk, or use the contact form below.

Christmas Radio will return with all your festive favourites, all those Christmas hits you know and love, to make Christmas 2025 unforgettable.

This is Christmas Radio – see you soon!

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 on Christmas Radio in 2024:

Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You

Wham - Last Christmas

Wizzard - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

David Essex - A Winters Tale

Paul McCartney - Wonderful Christmastime

More great Christmas songs played on Christmas Radio:

Owl City - Kiss Me Baby Its Christmas Time

Sam Ryder - Youre Christmas To Me

Michael Buble - Winter Wonderland

Chris Brown - This Christmas

Bon Jovi - Please Come Home For Christmas

The Christmas Radio Elf

23 December

The Christmas Radio Elf says goodbye to us to return home.

We hope he can return next year, for now he must help Santa with all the gifts.

Merry Christmas from the Christmas Radio Elf.

22 December

When you need to go.

How many elves does it take to change a light bulb?

Ten: One to change it and nine to stand on one another's shoulders.

21 December

Our Christmas Radio elf being naughty.

Why did the elf put sugar under his pillow?

To have sweet dreams

20 December

Is our elf naughty or nice?

What make of car do elves drive?

Toy-otas.

19 December

The Christmas Radio elf hanging around!

What do you get if you cross a duck and an elf?

A christmas quaker!

18 December

It doesn't look good for Kevin!

Who protects the elves in the workshop?

The elf and safety manager!

17 December

Our elf loves the crown jewels.

If an elf can't do something right now, how do they handle it?

Shelf it for later.

16 December

Our Christmas Radio elf trying to make a phone call.

What did Santa tell his helpers when they listened in on his conversation?

"Quit elves-dropping."

15 December

Our elf getting up to musical mischief in the bathroom

What do you call an elf who learns independently?

Elf-taught.

14 December

The Christmas Radio elf getting legless!

Where do elves vote?

The North Poll.

13 December

Our elf is having his cake and eating it

Why did the elf put a bell on his shoes?

So he could jingle all the way!

12 December

It's tea break time for our Christmas Radio elf.

What's an animal that never forgets Christmas?

An elfant.

11 December

It looks like good news for Gary.

What is elves' favourite sport?

Miniature golf.

10 December

Our elf is driving home for Christmas!!

What is Santa's helpers' favourite song?

"Have Your Elf a Merry Little Christmas."

09 December

We've pulled a cheeky cracker today!

What do you call an elf who wins the lottery?

Welfy.

08 December

The Christmas Radio elf is keeping things toasty!

What do elves use to walk when they hurt their legs?

Candy canes.

07 December

We should not give him the key to the toilet!

What do you do if you can't hire a professional?

Do it your elf.

06 December

Our elf is now trained.

How did Santa tell his elves to check their email?

"First, yule log on..."

05 December

Christmas Radio elf in a mug.

What's the best way to gain confidence?

To believe in your elf!

04 December

Our elf checks our website.

What's the first thing elves learn in school?

The elf-abet.

03 December

He finds the snacks.

What are elves' favorite types of photos?

Elfies.

02 December

Our elf finds the studio.

What do you call an elf who won't share?

Elfish.

01 December

The Christmas Radio elf arrives.

How do elves clean Santa’s sleigh on the day after Christmas?

They use Santa-tizer!

Coming Soon!

What will our Christmas Radio Elf be up to?

Here from 1st December!

Listen Live to Santa on Christmas Radio

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

After Christmas, I take a long nap and enjoy plenty of hot cocoa. Even Santa needs to relax after all those deliveries!

The elves are busy reading next year’s wish lists and making toys. They keep the North Pole buzzing with Christmas spirit all year!

The reindeer are relaxing in their meadow with extra treats. No flying, just resting their hooves until training starts again.

After all those mince pies, it’s time for greens and brisk sleigh rides. Mrs Claus keeps me in tip-top shape for next year.

Christmas might be over, but I’m still watching! Stay kind, and you’ll be on my Nice list for 2025.

Christmas News from Christmas Radio

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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