Morning:
07:00 - 08:00 Early Breakfast
Ross Watchman presents a great variety of music to start your Sunday. And why not have a go at his weekly brainteaser? Programme Website
08:00 - 10:00 John Gannon's 60s Scene
John Gannon is live on Christmas morning with a great selection of Classic 60's sounds plus a liberal sprinkling of festive cheer to get your Christmas off to a real Swinging start. Programme Website
10:00 - 11:00 Lucy Meets the MayorListen Again
Lucy Milazzo is joined by Mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Mark Ashton for an hour of music and conversation. Programme Website
11:00 - 12:00 Barnaby SmithListen Again
The artistic director of Voces 8, Barnaby Smith presents an hour of his favourite music. Programme Website
Afternoon:
12:00 - 14:00 The Big Band Show at Christmas
John Hammond introduces a special edition of the Big Band Show. Programme Website
14:00 - 14:30 The Collaboration ChoirListen Again
Join Carrie Rawlings and The Collaboration Choir for a Christmas concert, recorded exclusively for Cambridge 105 Radio, at The Clay Farm Centre in Trumpington. Programme Website
14:30 - 15:00 When Christmas Was Cancelled
Dr Sean Lang goes back to 1647 when Cambridgeshire Presbyterian Oliver Cromwell ordered Christmas to be abolished. Programme Website
15:00 - 16:00 The King, followed by Classical Christmas with Tony BarnfieldListen Again
His Majesty The King delivers his first Christmas Message, then Tony Barnfield takes us on a festive musical journey from regal palaces to more humble beginnings, celebrating Christmas, New Year and all things seasonal, from Bach to Britten and Vivaldi to Vaughan Williams. Programme Website
16:00 - 17:00 Jazz Today
Pete’s selection will include jazz inspired by coffee from Dezron Douglas, a tribute to Yusef Lateef from the Stefano Conforti Quintet and music influenced by the work of Kurt Vonnegut from Jason Yeager. Plus a run through the jazz gigs coming up in and around Cambridge. Programme Website
17:00 - 18:00 Polish WavesListen Again
A Christmas special from the Polish Waves team. Programme Website
18:00 - 19:00 Centuries of Sound
Time travel through recorded sound, with mixes of every year, from 1860 to the present. Presented by James Errington. Programme Website
Evening:
19:00 - 20:00 John Rutter at Christmas
John Rutter CBE discusses his career as a composer and conductor, in conversation with Tony Barnfield, and selects some of his favourite Christmas music from across the years. Programme Website
20:00 - 21:00 Rotary Club Christmas Carol Concert
Neil Whiteside introduces the annual Rotary concert from Great Saint Mary’s Church. Featuring performances from Cambourne Village College, Comberton Village College, Landmark International School, St. Faith’s School, St. Mary’s Junior School, Barton CoE Primary School, Harston and Newton Prmary School, St.John’s College School and University Primary School. Programme Website
21:00 - 22:00 Demian Dorelli – The Music of Nick Drake
Leigh Chambers introduces a special programme in which pianist Demian Dorelli performs the works of singer-songwriter Nick Drake with reminisces from his biographer Trevor Dann. Programme Website
22:00 - 23:00 Barnaby SmithListen Again
The artistic director of Voces 8, Barnaby Smith presents an hour of his favourite music. (Broadcast at 11am). Programme Website
23:00 - 00:00 Opus 105
Join Sara Woo-Sam for an hour of your favourite classics and music from the movies. Programme Website
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