Journey to Bethlehem
Throughout the Advent period Premier Christian Radio will be on the 'Journey to Bethlehem'. We'll be playing Christmas songs that convey the real reason for the season, and programming to inform, challenge and inspire as we marvel over the fact that a little over two-millennia ago God came to Earth to save mankind in the form of a helpless baby.
Our programming will culminate on Christmas Eve at 7pm with the 'Journey to Bethlehem Carol Service', hosted by John Pantry. Recorded in various locations around the Holy Land and with contributions from well-known Christian personalities, this carol service will be a powerful and moving time as we refocus ourselves on Jesus Christ. This programming is brought to you in partnership with BibleLands: Sharing Christ's love in the Middle East. To get a free downloadable carol sheet, so that you can sing along to the programme, just click here to visit the BibleLands site.
Premier Christmas Programme Schedule
Tune in nationwide on DAB digital radio, Freeview 725, Sky digital 0123 & www.premier.org.uk/radio and in London on 1305, 1332 and 1413 MW.
Christmas Eve - Saturday 24th December | |
| Programmes as normal until. | |
| 18:00 | Christmas UnsignedLoretta Fenton hosts unsigned artists performing new versions of classic carols. |
| 19:00 | Journey to BethlehemJohn Pantry prepares you for Christmas, telling the story from the real Biblical landmarks. |
| 20:00 | Men at Work Christmas PartyNick Battle celebrates what the coming of Christ means for men, with an array of special guests. |
| 21:00 | Christmas from Salvation Army ExeterWarm up for Christmas with a traditional service of all your favourite carols. |
| 22:00 | Gospel Tonightwith Muyiwa at Christmas |
Christmas Day - Sunday 25th December | |
| 7:00 | Christmas Morning Hearts and Hymnswith Pam Rhodes |
| 8:00 | Christmas Breakfastwith Andy Walton |
| 10:00 | Worship at Home at Christmaswith Michael Cleere (inc. Children's Society Christingle recorded at Westminster Abbey) |
| 13:00 | Premier Christmas Classicswith Michael Fanstone |
| 14:00 | A Traditional Carol Servicehosted by Methodist Central Hall & Premier Christian Radio from Methodist Central Hall, WestminsterFeaturing some of your favourite Premier presenters |
| 15:00 | Christmas StarsChristian celebrities talk us through their Christmas Days and choose their favourite carols |
| 16:00 | Carols from Jemond Parish Church, Newcastle Spend Christmas afternoon in the company of some of your favourite carols. |
| 17:00 | The NativityChildren perform the nativity story with classic and new songs courtesy of Out of the Ark. |
| 18:00 | Christmas from Hope City LeedsA lively carol service, with a mix of both the traditional and contemporary. |
| 19:00 | A Child is BornThree people share their stories of how a child's birth changed their lives! |
| 20:00 | In Good CompanyJeff Lucas and Ruth Dearnley take you towards the end of Christmas Day in the inspiring company of Barry Woodward, who discusses taking the Christmas Story to those outside the Church |
| 21:00 | Christmas Praise with the All Souls Choir and OrchestraNoel Treddinick conducts the All Souls Orchestra from Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, including the best in orchestral festive music. |
| 23:00 | Carols from St. Josephs, GuildfordTraditional carols from St Josephs Catholic Church. |
Boxing Day - Monday 26th December | |
| 7:00 | Inspirational Breakfastwith John Pantry and Lizzie Crow |
| 9:00 | Hope for the Day |
| 10:00 | Telling the Truthwith Stuart, Jill and Pete Briscoe |
| 10:30 | Woman to Womanwith Maria Rodrigues-Toth |
| 12:00 | Boxing Day Worshipwith Rick Easter |
| 13:00 | Carols from Warley Baptist Church, West Midlands |
| 14:00 | Journey to Bethlehem®John Pantry recalls the Christmas story from the real Biblical landmarks, including carols and prayers from well-known Christians. |
| 15:00 | A Traditional Carol Service®hosted by Methodist Central Hall & Premier Christian Radio from Westminster Central Hall Featuring some of your favourite Premier presenters |
| 16:00 | Your Favourite CarolsDave Rose presents a countdown of the nation's favourite carols |
| 17:00 | Barbados GospelfestForget the wintry weather, as Nage travels Barbados with a party from the Uk which includes Senior figures from the Baptist Church and Derek Webley MBE, she also kindly shares with us her swimming with turtles and snorkelling experience! |
| 18:00 | Programmes as normal |
Bank Holiday - Tuesday 27th December | |
| 7:00 | Inspirational Breakfastwith John Pantry and Lizzie Crow |
| 9:00 | Hope for the Day |
| 10:00 | Telling the Truthwith Stuart, Jill and Pete Briscoe |
| 10:30 | Woman to Womanwith Maria Rodrigues-Toth |
| 12:00 | Premier Worshipwith Rick Easter |
| 14:00 | Christmas Stars®Christian celebrities talk us through their Christmas Days and choose their favourite carols |
| 15:00 | A Child Is Born®Three people share their stories of how a child's birth changed their lives! |
| 16:00 | Christmas Praise with All Souls Orchestra®Noel Treddinick conducts the All Souls Orchestra from Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, including the best in orchestral festive music. |
| 18:00 | Programmes as normal |
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