CHRISTMAS EVE
12am - 1am
Ben's Midnight Hour
Ben Fisher
Ben keeps you moving through the early hours with a vibrant mix of classic dance anthems, feel-good house, and the freshest beats. Expect big tunes, high energy, and plenty of nostalgia along the way.
1am - 2am
New Voices
Matt Keulemans
A chance for Bolton FM's newest presenters to show you their stuff.
2am - 7am
Non-stop Music
Your favourite songs, your favourite artists from the last sixty years taking you through to breakfast.
7am - 9am
Breakfast
Andy Haslam
Join Andy from 7am for The Christmas Eve Breakfast Show. All the Christmas song you love plus Traffic and travel, and all the latest news from your town and around the world.
9am - 11am
Mid Mornings
Big 'H'
Big H is here with two hours of fun music and entertainment. Hits and Headlines kicks off the show where all the songs are from one year and Big H will give you clues from the news and all you have to do is guess the year. Then at ten it is an hour of Big H's top tunes and the latest showbiz gossip.
11am - 1pm
This is Bolton
Peter Johnson
Interviews and local news, accompanied by great music, perfect for a late morning and lunchtime.
1pm - 3pm
Afternoons
Russ Hedley
Whether you're relaxing at home, in the car, or at work, we're here to ensure your afternoon is filled with the perfect blend of music and local chat and information.
3pm - 4pm
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.
4pm - 5pm
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.
5pm - 6pm
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.
6pm - 8pm
Foster the Music
Rachel Darné
This is a show for original artists with original music, from the local area and beyond. A music show featuring music and interviews. Listen each week for interviews with new and upcoming bands and solo artists.
8pm - 10pm
Soundwaves of Sport 2020
Harlan Fallon & Danny Rowe
Harlan, Danny and Kian are here for a Christmas special with handpicked tunes that belong within sport. The soundtrack to walkouts, pre-match, up beat, anthems, lyrical .. the best of FIFA and PES plus plenty of nostalgia.
10pm - 11pm
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.
11pm - 12am
Prayers for Bolton
Rev. Ian Smart and Sue Snowden
A special service to see in Christmas Day.
12am - 1am
Ben's Midnight Hour
Ben Fisher
Ben keeps you moving through the early hours with a vibrant mix of classic dance anthems, feel-good house, and the freshest beats. Expect big tunes, high energy, and plenty of nostalgia along the way.
1am - 2am
New Voices
Matt Keulemans
A chance for Bolton FM's newest presenters to show you their stuff.
2am - 7am
Non-stop Music
Your favourite songs, your favourite artists from the last sixty years taking you through to breakfast.
7am - 9am
Breakfast
Andy Haslam
Join Andy from 7am for The Christmas Eve Breakfast Show. All the Christmas song you love plus Traffic and travel, and all the latest news from your town and around the world.
9am - 11am
Mid Mornings
Big 'H'
Big H is here with two hours of fun music and entertainment. Hits and Headlines kicks off the show where all the songs are from one year and Big H will give you clues from the news and all you have to do is guess the year. Then at ten it is an hour of Big H's top tunes and the latest showbiz gossip.
11am - 1pm
This is Bolton
Peter Johnson
Interviews and local news, accompanied by great music, perfect for a late morning and lunchtime.
1pm - 3pm
Afternoons
Russ Hedley
Whether you're relaxing at home, in the car, or at work, we're here to ensure your afternoon is filled with the perfect blend of music and local chat and information.
3pm - 4pm
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.
4pm - 5pm
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.
5pm - 6pm
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.
6pm - 8pm
Foster the Music
Rachel Darné
This is a show for original artists with original music, from the local area and beyond. A music show featuring music and interviews. Listen each week for interviews with new and upcoming bands and solo artists.
8pm - 10pm
Soundwaves of Sport 2020
Harlan Fallon & Danny Rowe
Harlan, Danny and Kian are here for a Christmas special with handpicked tunes that belong within sport. The soundtrack to walkouts, pre-match, up beat, anthems, lyrical .. the best of FIFA and PES plus plenty of nostalgia.
10pm - 11pm
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.
11pm - 12am
Prayers for Bolton
Rev. Ian Smart and Sue Snowden
A special service to see in Christmas Day.
