Festive Schedule 2018 Monday 24th December
Graham Liver 0600- Waking up the county on Christmas eve morning with the very 0930 latest news, sport and information for Lancashire. Santa’s Phone-In with Sally Naden: 0930- Join Sally, Santa and all the young callers for this year’s 1200 Phone-In.
The BBC Radio Lancashire Mixtape – Christmas Special 1200- Listeners from across the county select a song that says 1300 "Christmas" to them.
Dial-a-Carol with John Gillmore 1300- Call 0800 78 33 583 to request a carol from the 2nd 1600 Rossendale Scout Group Band
Christmas Curios 1600- A selection of curiously different festive tunes which will 1700 surprise and intrigue.
Service of 9 Lessons and Carols from Blackburn Cathedral We join the congregation at Blackburn Cathedral for the 1700- annual recording of the service of 9 Lessons and Carols lead by 1800 the Bishop of Blackburn The Rt. Rev. Julian Henderson and Director of Music, Samuel Hudson.
The Nativity Mixtape 1800- Christians from around Lancashire use modern day music to 1900 illustrate the nativity events of over two thousand years ago.
Keith Fletcher’s Christmas Eve Jukebox 1900- Wrap those last minute presents to brilliant songs from Keith's 2200 Christmas Eve Jukebox.
Gerald Jackson’s Music Night 2200- As you add the finishing touches, Gerald selects songs that 0100 celebrate the season Tuesday 25th December
Royal Albert Hall Christmas Concert 0600- A concert of carols, readings and popular songs hosted by 0700 celebrity guests 0700- Service of 9 Lessons and Carols from Blackburn Cathedral 0800 A repeat of the service aired on Christmas eve. John Gillmore & Shigufta Khan 0800- Open your presents as Gilly & Shigufta play some great 1100 Christmas songs The Nativity Mixtape 1100- Christians from around Lancashire use modern day music to 1200 illustrate the nativity events of over two thousand years ago. An Intimate Christmas 1200- Recorded live at the Marine Hall in Fleetwood Gilly hosts local 1300 artists for this festive concert. Santa's Soundtrack 1300- Joe Wilson plays the music you requested to accompany your 1600 Christmas Day. Chilled Christmas 1600- Katy Booth presents an easy listening selection of festive 1700 favourites for you to relax and unwind after a busy Christmas Day. Christmas At The Movies 1700- Nigel Dyson with a selection of festive songs featured in 1800 Christmas movies. Bluenotes Christmas Special 1800- Recorded live in the Radio Theatre. We've got the blues so 1900 you bring the tinsel. 1900- Keith Fletcher’s Christmas Day Jukebox 2200 Brilliant songs from Keith's Christmas day Jukebox. An Unforgettable Christmas 2200- Gerald Jackson selects the very best seasonal songs to help 0100 you unwind at the end of a long Christmas Day. With your dedications – call 0800 78 33 583 Wednesday 26th December
John Barnes 0700- Waking up the county with the very latest news, sport and 1000 information for Lancashire.
1000- Carl Hartley 1300 Boxing Day chat and great music with Carl Ted Talks: Les 1300- Ted takes a walk down memory lane looking at the life and 1400 work of Les Dawson.
Sport: Matchday Live Split Frequencies: On 95.5FM, DAB Digital Radio and 855MW full commentary on Leeds v Blackburn plus updates on Burnley v Everton and Accrington v Shrewsbury. On 103.9, 1400- 104.5FM & Freeview Channel 720 full commentary on 1800 Rochdale v Blackpool plus updates on Preston v Hull, Fleetwood v Doncaster & Tranmere v Morecambe.
The Drift Christmas Special 1800- Emma Sweeney hosts a special Folk concert recorded live in 1900 the Radio Theatre.
Keith Fletcher’s Boxing Day Jukebox 1900- Fabulous music and great songs from the Boxing Day 2200 Jukebox
Gerald Jackson’s Music Night 2200- Gerald Jackson with some great late night singers and songs 0100 and your dedications – call 0800 78 33 583 Thursday 27th December
Brett, Sal and The Crazy Horses 0600- Jay and Merrill Osmond talk to Brett and Sally about their 60 0700 year musical career. John Barnes 0700- Waking up the county with the very latest news, sport and 1000 information for Lancashire. 1000- Carl Hartley 1300 Great guests and fantastic music with Carl Ted Talks: Vic 1300- Ted takes a walk down memory lane looking at the life and 1400 work of Victoria Wood. The Unmissable Year Part 1 1400- The early months of 2018 saw tributes to Jim Bowen, bridge 1700 repairs and Graham's diet. Gary Hickson's Guest List: Part 1 Hear from American Don McLean on his legendary song Vincent -Pixie Lott, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Matt Monro Jnr talking 1700- about his father’s amazing career, Dave Davis from the Kinks 1800 reveals how he actually made that incredible sound on “you Really Got me.” And we find out why the man from YES, Rick Wakeman decided to wear a cape!
Lancashire's Farewell To Steam 1800- Phil Cunliffe takes a look at the 50 years since steam left 1900 Lancashire. 1900- Keith Fletcher’s Jukebox 2200 Fabulous music and great songs from the Jukebox Gerald Jackson’s Music Night 2200- Gerald Jackson with some great late night singers and songs 0100 and your dedications – call 0800 78 33 583 Friday 28th December
The Oakhill Mission 0600- Archdeacon Michael Everitt joins pupils from a Whalley School 0630 on a trip to Peru. Behind The Lens 0630- Photographer Howard Talbot looks back at his career, and 0700 that of his father, Wally Talbot. John Barnes 0700- Waking up the county with the very latest news, sport and 1000 information for Lancashire. 1000- Carl Hartley 1300 Great guests and fantastic music with Carl Ted Talks: Doddy 1300- Ted takes a walk down memory lane looking at the life and 1400 work of Sir Ken Dodd. The Unmissable Year Part 2 1400- Graham celebrates the Royal Wedding, Gilly meets Corrie's 1700 Norris & Sean Dyche is honoured. Gary Hickson's Guest List: Part 2 We hear from singer songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan, Kiki Dee talks about meeting Elton John for the first time and how she 1700- almost signed for Motown records….Bill Bailey the musician 1800 and comedian so does comedy really travel? Sister Sledge on the Disco years and the creator of “War Of The Worlds”, Jeff Wayne reveals how he lured Richard Burton to be part of his album in 1978. NHS At 70 1800- Phil Cunliffe looks back at the day we celebrated the NHS in 1900 Lancashire. 1900- Keith Fletcher’s Jukebox 2200 Fabulous music and great songs from the Jukebox FNAT 2200- John Clayton & Sean McGinty playing classic and current rock 0100 plus a few odd stories. Saturday 29th December
John Gillmore & Shigufta Khan 0600- Start your weekend as we bring you the latest news, sport and 1000 culture for Lancashire.
1000- The Saturday Session with Gary Hickson 1200 Gary Hickson with great music, guests and chat. Steve Royle & Hayley Kay 1200- Lunchtime laughter as Steve & Hayley bring you guests and 1400 regular fun features.
Sport: Matchday Live Split Frequencies: On 95.5FM Dab Digital Radio and 855MW full commentary on Sheffield United v Blackburn plus updates on Accrington v Peterborough. On 103.9, 104.5FM 1400- and Freeview Channel 720 full commentary on Wimbledon v 1800 Blackpool plus updates on Preston v Aston Villa, Fleetwood v Portsmouth and Colchester v Morecambe
1800- Sounds Like Saturday Night 2000 With Dave Swanton. Does what it says on the tin. BBC Introducing 2000- Sean McGinty presents the best new music from Lancashire + 2200 a live session each week.
Desi Nation 2200- Raees Khan brings you music from British Asian Artists and 2400 South Asian performers.
On The Wire 0000- Join Steve Barker for the latest leftfield releases in 0200 electronica, ambient & dub/reggae. Sunday 30th December
Joe Wilson 0600- Lancashire’s only faith based programme highlighting ethics 0900 and communities based values.
The Sunday Session with Gary Hickson 0900- Gary Hickson with great music, guests and chat. 1200 Lancashire Outdoors 1200- Brett Davison sits in for Stephen Lowe. 1400 The Country Show 1400- Joe Wilson with a little bit of country for the county. 1600 The Drift 1600- Fantastic folk music with Emma Sweeney. 1700 Lancashire Bluenotes 1700- With Amy-Rose Atkinson. We've got the blues, so you don’t 1800 have to
Indus 1800- Talat Farooq Awan with news, music and culture from the 2000 counties South Asian communities.
Unforgettable 2000- Join us as we take you back to a golden era of great music, 2200 fond memories and nostalgia.
Sunday Night Soul 2200- With Keith Fletcher. Soul music on a Sunday night, as you 0000 might imagine! Monday 31st December
0600- Graham Liver 0930 Waking up the county on the last day of 2018 with the very latest news, sport and information for Lancashire.
0930- Glen Hunt 1200 Glen provides the music and fun to your New Year’s Eve preparations
1200- The Best of the BBC Radio Lancashire Mixtapes 1400 Meat Loaf to Ed Sheeran two hours of music selected by listeners from Lancashire.
1400- The Unmissable Year Part 3 1700 Lancashire's Community Heroes, Sally meets Strictly legends and then powers to the tower.
1700- Songs From The Shows 1800 Join Katy Booth for ‘Songs from the Shows’, featuring hits from musical soundtracks.
1800- Bob Moore’s Comedy Heroes 1900 Join comedian and historian Bob More for an hour of laughter celebrating ten of his favourite Northern comedians from the last 100 years
1900- Keith Fletcher’s Jukebox 2200 Fabulous music and great songs from the New Year’s Eve jukebox
2200- Gerald Jackson’s New Year’s Party: Welcoming 2019 0100 Gerald Jackson plays some of the best songs this century as we ring in the New Year (including Big Ben) – Call 0800 78 33 583 with your messages. January 1st January
John Barnes 0700- Waking up the county in 2019 with the very latest news, 1000 sport and information for Lancashire.
1000- Nigel Dyson with Cool Moods for New Year’s Day 1300 Calming tunes to soothe your morning. WW1 in Lancashire 1300- 100 years on Tim Padfield looks back on the part Lancashire 1400 played in the Great War
Sport: Matchday Live Split Frequencies: On 95.5FM Dab Digital Radio and 855MW full commentary on Blackburn v West Brom plus updates on Bradford v Accrington. On 103.9, 104.5FM and Freeview 1400- Channel 720 full commentary on Rotherham v Preston plus 1800 updates on Blackpool v Sunderland, Shrewsbury v Fleetwood & Morecambe v Carlisle.
Darwen FC: The Original FA Cup Underdogs 1800- Football documentary recalling the clash of the classes 1830 between Darwen & Old Etonians
Power to the Tower 1830- A look back at this year's BBC Children in Need challenge 1900 between Team Graham & Team Sally
Keith Fletcher’s Jukebox 1900- Fabulous music and great songs from the New Year’s Day 2200 jukebox
2200- Allan Beswick 0100 Beswick in 2019 with the best in late night conversation. from all your friends at