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CHRISTMAS DAY

12am - 2am

The Folk Show
Ron Armitage

The Folk Show with Ron Armitage is a must-listen for anyone who loves folk music, whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the genre. With its eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary folk, insightful commentary, and engaging interviews, the show is a true celebration of the rich and diverse world of folk music.

Non-stop Music
Non-stop Music

2am - 7am

Non-stop Music

Your favourite songs and favourite artists from the last sixty years taking you through to breakfast.

Christmas Carols from Ainsworth

7am - 8am

Christmas Carols from Ainsworth
Rev. Ian Smart and Sue Snowden

Another chance to hear 2019's Carol service, recorded by Bolton FM at Ainsworth Methodist Church.

Christmas Carols from Ainsworth

8am - 9am

Prayers for Bolton
Rev. Ian Smart and Sue Snowden

A special service for Christmas morning.

James's Christmas Special

9am - 10am

James's Christmas Special
James Wilson

An hour of Christmas tunes, quizzes and conversation with Bolton FM's youngest volunteer, 12 year old James Wilson.

James's Christmas Special
Schools Christmas
Schools Christmas

10am - 11am

Schools Christmas

Pupils from St Peters Smithill's Dean, Turton & Edgworth Primary, Trinity Methodist and Saint Helen's Road schools talk about the Christmas story and share some festive music.

11am - 1pm

Christmas Lunch
Andrew Dickson and Phil Ashcroft

Christmas with Big H
Christmas with Big H

1pm - 3pm

Christmas with Big H
Big H

Christmas company with Big H, celebrating all things comedy.

The After Turkey Chill

3pm - 5pm

The After Turkey Chill
Jim Bailey

If you're not watching her on the telly, we'll bring you the Queen's Christmas Message live. Then Jim Bailey plays music to help you chill through the afternoon.

The After Turkey Chill
Music from the Movies
Music from the Movies

5pm - 7pm

Music from the Movies
Alex Gilston

Alex plays some of his favourite music from film scores, from Harry Potter to Inception.

JaXx

8pm - 9pm

JaXx
Al Shack

Discoland presents the JaXx Radio Show, A full fire Power Hour to set the weekend alight filled to the very brim with old Bolton anthems & Brand new bouncy bangers. Along with Guest DJ Mixes and Exclusive tracks.

JaXx

9pm - 11pm

Triple Dee Radio Show
David Dunne

Triple Dee (David Dunne & Andy Daniels) are remixers, producers, DJs and musicians, whose remixes include tracks by Simply Red, Cevin Fisher, Dennis Christopher, Solu Music & Robin S.

11pm - 12am

Progressive Journeys
Harlan Dane Fallon

Harlan brings a progressive, melodic mixture of Progressive Trance, Progressive House, Trance House and Melodic Electronica with a meaning, from all over the world. This show provides a mixture of emotions that only these genres can. With his own knowledge and perspective on these genres, he'll not only play the tracks, he'll mix them in a unique synergistic way, describing the emotion and meanings. Sit back, relax, listen and go to that place - this progressive journey is one you don't want to miss.

12am - 2am

The Folk Show
Ron Armitage

The Folk Show with Ron Armitage is a must-listen for anyone who loves folk music, whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the genre. With its eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary folk, insightful commentary, and engaging interviews, the show is a true celebration of the rich and diverse world of folk music.

Non-stop Music
Non-stop Music

2am - 7am

Non-stop Music

Your favourite songs and favourite artists from the last sixty years taking you through to breakfast.

Christmas Carols from Ainsworth

7am - 8am

Christmas Carols from Ainsworth
Rev. Ian Smart and Sue Snowden

Another chance to hear 2019's Carol service, recorded by Bolton FM at Ainsworth Methodist Church.

Christmas Carols from Ainsworth

8am - 9am

Prayers for Bolton
Rev. Ian Smart and Sue Snowden

A special service for Christmas morning.

James's Christmas Special

9am - 10am

James's Christmas Special
James Wilson

An hour of Christmas tunes, quizzes and conversation with Bolton FM's youngest volunteer, 12 year old James Wilson.

James's Christmas Special
Schools Christmas
Schools Christmas

10am - 11am

Schools Christmas

Pupils from St Peters Smithill's Dean, Turton & Edgworth Primary, Trinity Methodist and Saint Helen's Road schools talk about the Christmas story and share some festive music.

11am - 1pm

Christmas Lunch
Andrew Dickson and Phil Ashcroft

Christmas with Big H
Christmas with Big H

1pm - 3pm

Christmas with Big H
Big H

Christmas company with Big H, celebrating all things comedy.

The After Turkey Chill

3pm - 5pm

The After Turkey Chill
Jim Bailey

If you're not watching her on the telly, we'll bring you the Queen's Christmas Message live. Then Jim Bailey plays music to help you chill through the afternoon.

The After Turkey Chill
Music from the Movies
Music from the Movies

5pm - 7pm

Music from the Movies
Alex Gilston

Alex plays some of his favourite music from film scores, from Harry Potter to Inception.

JaXx

8pm - 9pm

JaXx
Al Shack

Discoland presents the JaXx Radio Show, A full fire Power Hour to set the weekend alight filled to the very brim with old Bolton anthems & Brand new bouncy bangers. Along with Guest DJ Mixes and Exclusive tracks.

JaXx

9pm - 11pm

Triple Dee Radio Show
David Dunne

Triple Dee (David Dunne & Andy Daniels) are remixers, producers, DJs and musicians, whose remixes include tracks by Simply Red, Cevin Fisher, Dennis Christopher, Solu Music & Robin S.

11pm - 12am

Progressive Journeys
Harlan Dane Fallon

Harlan brings a progressive, melodic mixture of Progressive Trance, Progressive House, Trance House and Melodic Electronica with a meaning, from all over the world. This show provides a mixture of emotions that only these genres can. With his own knowledge and perspective on these genres, he'll not only play the tracks, he'll mix them in a unique synergistic way, describing the emotion and meanings. Sit back, relax, listen and go to that place - this progressive journey is one you don't want to miss.