From heart-warming messages, to entertaining music specials, the programmes are designed to bring joy, connection, and the holiday spirit to military personnel and their families wherever they are in the world.

Christmas Highlights 

  1. Special guest presenters: Celebrities from the worlds of music and entertainment host their own shows on BFBS, including actor and musician Damian Lewis, comedian Dom Joly, The One Show’s Alex Jones, East 17’s Tony Mortimer, Scouting for Girls frontman Roy Stride, and the band D:Ream (18-22 Dec, 15:00 and 18:00 UK time, plus repeats).
  2. The Best of the Guests with George and Ben: Join our dynamic UK Breakfast Show hosts, George and Ben, as they bring you a festive extravaganza filled with laughter, surprises, and heart-warming moments from a year of special guests (18-22 Dec, 06:30 UK time).
  3. Souly Night: Get into the Christmas spirit with a soulful hour of music that will leave you feeling warm and inspired (20 Dec, 19:00 UK time plus repeats).

Christmas Eve 

  1. The Forces Favourite Festive 40: Discover the top festive tunes as voted by the armed forces, creating a musical soundtrack that resonates with the spirit of the season (24 Dec, 19:00 UK time).
  2. Mavgeeks Track Santa: Join our Military Aircraft Obsessives for a delightful Santa-tracking experience, ensuring that the magic of Christmas reaches even the most remote locations (24 Dec, 15:00 UK time).
  3. The SSAFA Christmas Carol Concert: Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the season with a special concert in support of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) (24 Dec, 18:00 UK time).
  4. A South Atlantic Sleighride: Dive into the holiday spirit with special messages and celebrations from our armed forces stationed in the South Atlantic (24 Dec, 17:00 UK time).

Christmas Day and beyond

  1. Messages From Around the World: Throughout Christmas Day, connect with loved ones through heartfelt messages from the Navy, RAF, and Army, transcending borders and distances – starting with a two-hour special on Christmas morning with messages from our forces in Estonia (25 Dec from 10:00 UK time).
  2. Boxing Day Sport Extravaganza: Enjoy the excitement of holiday fixtures with our Boxing Day Sports coverage (26 Dec, 14:00 UK time).
  3. New Year’s Spectacular: Ring in the New Year with a bang as we present New Year’s Resolutions, a lively party, and ‘The 2023 Big Fat Quiz of the Year’ (31 Dec, from 15:00 UK time).

BFBS Radio is dedicated to delivering festive cheer to our armed forces, ensuring that they feel the warmth and joy of the season no matter where they are in the world. Join us in celebrating a magical Christmas with BFBS Radio!

Listen on an FM/AM or DAB radio, on your mobile device via our BFBS Radio App, online at bfbs.com/radio, and on TV via your radio listings.

For more information and the full schedule, visit bfbs.com/radio.