Your Guide to the Holidays!

Well, it's nearly here, Santa will soon be on his way, and the Team-FM holiday programmes are in full swing! Whether you are wrapping presents, out with family and friends, or particularly if you are on your own during the festivities, why not drop into Team-FM for some company and hear some great entertainment. Particularly this year we hope that what we have to offer will help with loneliness and keeping up your spirits.

From shows filled with nostalgia, through to those presented by well-known celebrities and current mainstream radio personalities, we hope you'll enjoy our Christmas and New Year lineup!

There's no shortage of shows to check out this holiday time with festive tunes, the latest hits and oldies. For those who love radio from the past, we've brought back our very popular chart re-creations you've enjoyed so much over the years. In addition, there are three eight-hour extravaganzas for you to enjoy, two six-hour specials and our usual New Year's Eve party!

All times for the programmes below are for the UK, however throughout the holiday you'll see these displayed in the Schedule on our website in the time zone of your choosing.
Keep checking back each day as the schedule refreshes!

Should an internet connectivity problem arise during the festive period, we'll either provide you with an alternative way to listen or endeavour to reschedule shows and provide a new timetable. Thank you for your patience if this occurs. Keep an eye on social media or our Email list as well for accurate times.

Where no shows are listed, this means that Team-FM regular programming is scheduled.

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Team-FM Holiday Shows.

As this blog post goes to press, Brian D is hosting the Welcome to the Holidays Christmas Party! With food, drink, studio guests, the best festive tunes and a real party atmosphere, join Brian D right now!

and then from 9 through to midnight, Brian Hartgen goes Christmas crazy with the Music Machine. Three hours of festive favourites old and new, your requests and a great deal of fun. A lively show to spread some christmas cheer!

Friday 24 December.

9 AM. The Retro Chart Show with Dave Mac.
He's the man with the bag of records. Dave Mac is along to bring you the Christmas Retro Chart show. He'll count down the charts from two great years, and you'll hear the Christmas number 1's, but which years will they be?

11 AM. The 100 Biggest Hits at Christmas with Claire Sturgess.
She's back. She has the stars, the music and Christmas goodies to entertain you this Christmas Eve. Claire Sturgess brings you the 100 biggest hits at Christmas. With those classics and newer festive favourites you just have to sing along to, she'll be there to help your Christmas preparations go with a swing. You'll even hear from the stars with the stories behind some of the classics.

7 PM. Totally 80's Christmas with Gary King.
Gary King gives to you a Totally 80's Christmas. As well as the great Christmas hits from the decade, a number of celebrity guests will choose their favourite festive songs too.

9 PM. Airsleigh40 with Spencer James.
You've been voting and this is the countdown to end all countdowns. People from all over the world have been voting for their festive favourites and Spencer james will reveal all in the festive airsleigh40.

Saturday 25 December.

9 AM. The Meaning of Christmas with Lulu Hartgen.
We begin Christmas Day in the traditional way. Lulu brings to you the Meaning of Christmas, a mixture of classic and modern poetry together with your favourite Christmas carols performed by the finest choirs to begin the day with a little quiet reflection.

10 AM. Music For a Merry Christmas with Brian and Lulu Hartgen.
Many people have a party at Christmas, but there's nothing like spending time with your family or together. That's what Brian and Lulu will be doing as they play music for a merry christmas. whether you are unwrapping your presents on Christmas morning, cooking the turkey, or maybe you are on your own this Christmas day, there's something for you in this show. In a six hour extravaganza starting at 10 AM, they will keep you entertained all Christmas day long.

4 PM. Chart of December 1983 with Tommy Vance.
We continue our christmas tradition of listening to some of the UK singles charts of the past. and we start with a fabulous Christmas chart from 1983. Tommy vance not only played the songs but he told you about them too. enjoy artists such as frank kelly, the thompson twins, billy joel, tracey ullman and more.

6 PM. A Sparkly Christmas with Fay Tozer.
She can dance, sing and do anything. Faye Tozer is part of steps, one of the biggest bands of the 90's and still doing good things today. You can hear Faye as she chooses some of the songs that mean a lot to her at Christmas time.

9 PM. A Merry Disney Christmas with Brian and Lulu Hartgen.
Join Brian and Lulu once again as we hear Disney classics from the very old to the newest. The magic of Disney is the perfect way to enjoy your Christmas day as with Disney, all your dreams come true!

11 PM. The Meaning of Christmas with Lulu Hartgen.
A chance to end the day in reflective mood or for those who could not hear it
earlier, the meaning of Christmas ends our day with beautiful poetry and carols.

Sunday 26 December.

8 AM. Chart of December 1986 with Bruno Brookes.
We take you back to a time when Erasure, Madonna and Aha were in the charts. Bruno Brookes counts down the top 40.

10 AM. The Song with Brian and Lulu Hartgen.
What do people mean when they say they've heard the best song ever? is it the lyrics which capture their attention or the music itself? this year, the bbc published a list of the 200 best songs of all time, from the 1920's through to today. Brian and Lulu play the highlights. they will tell you about some of the songs and chat about them too. See if your favourites are right up there at the top.

4 PM. Totally 80's with Gary King.
Gary King returns with Totally 80's, everything to remind you of the decade of decadence. Chris Rea will be his special guest.

6 PM. Chart of October 1973 with Tom Brown.
At six o'clock on a Sunday in 1973, we all tuned into Radio 1 and 2 so as to hear the top 20 which Tom Brown would count down. We'll recreate that now to hear songs from Slade, David Cassidy, The Sweet and even Perry Como.

Our regular Sunday shows then return with David Hamilton's Million Sellers and Three Is A Crowd.

Monday 27 December.

2 PM. The All Time 100 Songs From TV with Claire Sturgess.
This is the show that celebrates the tunes featured in your favourite TV series and shows. Songs featured in Friends, Gossip Girls, Miami Vice, Gavin and Stacey and even Dallas. Join Claire for eight solid hours of great songs from the 80's to today.

Tuesday 28 December.

2 PM. The Music Trail 2021 with Brian and Lulu Hartgen.
The Beatles had it right when they sang about the Magical Mystery Tour. There's nothing like playing songs which are connected to each other to see where the music takes you. That's exactly what Brian and Lulu will be doing at 2 pm. New for 2021, they'll start with a song, and either Brian or Lulu will need to find another one which is connected to it. Can they do it, and in four hours can the trail lead them back to where they began? Join them both as they follow the music trail.

6 PM. Chart of January 1982 with Tommy Vance.
We head back to 1982 as Tommy Vance counts down the top 40. Presented in his own fast-paced style, Tommy will play you songs by Foreigner, Madness, Rod Stewart and even Brown Sauce.

8 PM. Born to Runner Up Part 1 with Brian Hartgen.
We all remember the classics which reached number 1 over the years. But what about those which got to number 2? Some may say that those which did reach number 2 were better than those which got to the top of the tree. In part 1 of 4, Brian will play songs from the 50's and 60's, and you'll even hear the first ever song which peaked at number 2.

Wednesday 29 December.

12 PM. Destination Anywhere with Brian Dalton.
Traditionally, this has always been a time of year when people booked holidays. In Destination Anywhere, Brian D can literally take you anywhere at any time. The sky's the limit. He'll do that with a selection of songs old and new containing countries and places all over the world.

2 PM. The Greatest Show 2021 with Lulu Hartgen.
join Lulu for The Greatest Show, four hours of the most fantastic movie music, brand new for 2021. From Titanic to Trolls, from A Star Is Born to Encanto, all the songs you love from your favourite films will be there, so turn up the volume!

6 PM. 80's One Hit Wonders with Gary King.
In music, sometimes the star that burns twice as bright burns twice as quickly. Gary will celebrate those artists who only had one big hit during the 80's decade.

8 PM. Born to Runner Up Part 2 with Brian Hartgen.
We all remember the classics which reached number 1 over the years. But what about those which got to number 2? Some may say that those which did reach number 2 were better than those which got to the top of the tree. In part 2 of 4, Brian will play songs from the 60's and 70's.

Thursday 30 December.

2 PM. The Guitar Man with Brian Hartgen.
Where would pop music be without the guitar? Acoustic, electric, it doesnt' matter, you just can't imagine music without it. Join Brian for The Guitar Man, a four hour celebration of this most versatile of instruments.

6 PM. Chart of November 1985 with Richard Skinner.
We take you back to November 1985 as Richard Skinner plays the songs that mattered. Hear artists such as Elton John, Level 42, King and Queen.

8 PM. Born to Runner Up Part 3 with Brian Hartgen.
We all remember the classics which reached number 1 over the years. But what about those which got to number 2? Some may say that those which did reach number 2 were better than those which got to the top of the tree. In part 3 of 4, Brian will play songs from the 70's.

Friday 31 December.

2 PM. Born to Runner Up Part 4 with Brian Hartgen.
We all remember the classics which reached number 1 over the years. But what about those which got to number 2? Some may say that those which did reach number 2 were better than those which got to the top of the tree. In the final part, Brian will play songs from the 80's.

4 PM. Review of the Year with Brian Dalton.
Brian D celebrates the best music in his review of 2021. He'll tell you about the most successful groups and artists as only he can, and, he'll remember some of the Team-FM Top Tunes too.

6 PM. The New Year's Mix with Pat Sharp.
We couldn't end the year without a really fabulous New Year's Eve party! If you need someone to host your New Year's Eve celebrations, Pat Sharp is the man to do it. It's the ultimate party to take you into 2022, expertly mixed with the biggest and best feelgood hits. we’ll even have the Big Ben chimes at midnight to take you into the New Year! No breaks, no jingles, just a non-stop party at our place. You'll have a great night. So turn it up loud from 6 PM to 2 AM! Rather be anywhere else? Don't think so!

1 January.

2 PM. Airplay40 Chart of the Year with Spencer James.
The suspense is mounting! Who will take that coveted number one slot?

5 PM. Review of the Year with Brian Dalton.
Brian D celebrates the best music in his review of 2021. He'll tell you about the most successful groups and artists as only he can, and, he'll remember some of the Team-FM Top Tunes too.

7 PM. Junior Choice with Brian and Lulu Hartgen.
Now in its tenth year, through songs, archive recordings and their own memories, Brian and Lulu celebrate the best radio show for children to come out of britain which is still remembered even today.

That's your guide to the holidays on Team-FM! Thank you for listening to our station during 2021 and we hope that we'll be part of your regular listening next year. We would like to wish you all the very best for Christmas and the new year!

And remember, Team-FM means More Christmas!