40 years of ‘Walking in the Air’! ❄️❤️ To mark the anniversary of Aled Jones’ iconic 1985 recording of the beloved Christmas classic, choirs, schools and communities across the country came together for The Big Christmas Chorus in a nationwide moment of song and giving, proudly sponsored by @furniturevillage. Donations raised through The Big Christmas Chorus support Classic FM’s official charity, @globals_make_some_noise, helping to ensure no one has to face life’s toughest challenges alone. | C

It isn’t Christmas until you hear ‘O Holy Night’ 😌 Malakai Bayoh and Aled Jones recorded this iconic duet for Classic FM in December 2022. And for the tenth consecutive year, you have just voted ‘O Holy Night’ to No.1 in The Nation’s Favourite Carol. Listen back to the full countdown on @globalplayer. | Classic FM

Join us on Christmas Day for a royal celebration! 👑 Following His Majesty The King’s Christmas Broadcast, Alan Titchmarsh presents a special programme of carols and festive music recorded live at Buckingham Palace. Step behind closed doors, as the Choir of the Chapel Royal fill the Palace’s grand Marble Hall with traditional seasonal carols. Join hundreds of thousands across the nation in tuning in to Classic FM for this special Christmas celebration. Listen live on radio or on @globalplayer. �

Richard Armitage is back on Classic FM! The much-loved actor presents music from his favourite cosy films to snuggle up to on Boxing Day evening, from Paddington to Little Women. Plus, join Richard on our @classicfmmovies station just after, and again on Saturday night on Classic FM, for more great movie soundtracks. 📻 Richard Armitage | Friday & Saturday at 7pm, Classic FM | Classic FM

Hallelujah! 🙌 Barnaby Smith conducts the VOCES8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra in the Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s ‘Messiah’. Watch the full performance here: https://youtu.be/U69gSDCXw24 Performed as part of VOCES8’s online festival, LIVE From London Christmas, from 8 December to 6 January. Tickets are available here: https://clssicfm.co/488WigQ | Classic FM