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Gillian Reynolds, radio critic for the Daily Telegraph, chooses her best radio moments over the Christmas period
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TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER
You'll Have Had Your Tea, R4, 6.15 pm
A new series starring Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden as the two elderly Scotsmen who are a popular feature of I'm Sorry I haven't Got a Clue. Also features Jeremy Hardy and Alison Steadman.
The Shuttleworths, R4, 6.30 pm
A Christmas special from the Sheffield home of John Shuttleworth. The singer-songwriter is busy planning a nativity play which he intends to perform, but unfortunately, the task is fraught with problems. Written and performed by Graham Fellows.
Vivat Milligan! A Tribute to Spike Milligan, R2, 8.30 pm
Dennis Norden presents a tribute to the legendary comedian who died earlier this year featuring archive material not heard before
WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER
Where the Wild Things Are , R4, 2.15 pm
A re-telling in sound of Maurice Sendak's classic children's picture book.
Round The Horne R2 12.00 noon
Bill Pertwee introduces three editions of the radio comedy classic, to be aired over three days as a tribute to the show's writer, Barry Took, who died earlier this year.
A Robin's Tale: R4 5.30 pm
Patricia Routledge narrates a magical story, following a young robin through the first years of its life in an Oxfordshire garden. Combining an evocative soundtrack with a wild drama set in the heart of England, the life and times of one of our most popular garden birds gently unfolds.
The Real Jesus Christ: R5Live 7.00 pm
Clive Anderson presents a profile of Jesus Christ. So far this year, Anderson has profiled George Bush and Saddam Hussein. Now he raises the tone and opts for the influential figure guaranteed to be in the news at this time of year: Jesus Christ. As well as looking at the life and legend, Anderson will also be examining, in his inimitable style, the latest theories about Jesus as God, rebel and Jew.
THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER
By the Coast of Coromandel - In Search of Edward Lear: R4: 2.15 pm
By Lavinia Murray. Edward Lear's creations set off on a quest to find their creator, played by Derek Jacobi.
SATURDAY 28 DECEMBER
How Ireland Went Pop R2 8.00 pm
First of two programmes in which Gerry Anderson explores the evolution of Irish popular music, whose most recent acts - Boyzone, Samantha Mumba - have all been masterminded by Louis Walsh.
Part 1: A look at the transition from showbands to Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy, with input from Terry Wogan, U2, Bob Geldof and others.
The Singing Ringing Tree R4 10.30 am
A communist princess, the world's most baffling fish, and a seriously scary dwarf. ..When the 麻豆社 bought a surreal tv series from behind the Iron Curtain, it had thousands of children trembling behind the sofa. Chris Bowlby relives the Cold War fairy tale that linked East Berlin studios with bizarre British back gardens.
SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER
The Magic City R4 2.15 p.m.
By E Nesbitt. A hidden gem from the author of The Railway Children, dramatised in two parts by Peter Kerry.
MONDAY 30 DECEMBER
R4's new Book of the Week: John Betjeman, New Fame, New Love
R4FM: 9.45 am
By Bevis Hillier. The much-loved poet is brought to life in an account of the years in which he made his name. With recordings of Betjeman reading his own work.
Old Harry's Game Christmas Special R4 6.30, repeat 11.30 pm
A two-part festive special from Hell, written by Andy Hamilton. Part 1: The roll of the dice. Satan embarks on a quest and encounters Queen Victoria, Harpo Marx and a highly intelligent bluebottle.
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