Radio Christmas
The World's Number One Festive Charity Radio Station
Radio Christmas is a festive online radio station from the UK, built around Christmas music, seasonal entertainment and charity fundraising, with its best-known live service running each December in support of Street Kids Direct.
About Radio Christmas
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Frequencies & locations:
- Online – Live stream via website and app
- Smart Speakers – Available on supported smart speaker platforms
- Mobile App – Available on iPhone and Android
Radio Christmas has a much stronger angle than the usual throwaway seasonal stream. It is tied to Street Kids Direct and uses its festive output to support charity work with vulnerable children, which gives the station a purpose beyond looping novelty songs. The station says it broadcasts 24/7 online and keeps a year-round presence, while its live December service is the big focal point for listeners who want a proper Christmas radio experience rather than a bland automated playlist. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
The station’s history is part of what makes it interesting. Radio Christmas says it began in 2008 from Amersham in Buckinghamshire as a fundraising idea that grew from a small local setup into a station with a much wider audience. That origin still matters because the service has kept its personality-led feel. It does not just sell itself on wall-to-wall festive songs; it pushes live shows, themed features, interviews, community involvement and a proper presenter roster. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
For listeners, the real appeal is variety. Radio Christmas mixes seasonal music with branded shows and recognisable presenter names, and it also uses its site to promote interviews, features, schedule pages and listen-again content. That gives the station far more substance than most temporary Christmas streams. As a seasonal station page, the best play is to lean into what is actually distinctive: it is festive, presenter-led, charity-backed and built as a real Christmas brand rather than disposable background noise. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Duncan Dyason – Live shows from Guatemala / Christmas Carols with Dunc Dyason: Duncan Dyason is the founder of Radio Christmas and runs live December shows from Guatemala. He is also linked to the named show Christmas Carols with Dunc Dyason.
- Martin Hughes – Saturday Breakfast Show: Martin Hughes is Head of Programming for Radio Christmas and is listed as presenter of the Saturday Breakfast Show.
- Mimi Harker OBE – Community Show: Mimi Harker OBE is described by the station as a weekday-morning favourite who presents the Community Show.
- Ron Spicer – Fireside Christmas: Ron Spicer is presented as the US face of Radio Christmas and fronts the named show Fireside Christmas.
- Matt & Kev – Matt & Kev do Christmas: Matt & Kev are tied to the show Matt & Kev do Christmas, a branded presenter-led slot promoted by the station in its 2025 coverage.
- Alex Denton – Agony Aunt and Epic Disney Quiz shows: Alex Denton is known on Radio Christmas for his Agony Aunt and Epic Disney Quiz shows, giving the schedule a more playful personality-led edge.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://radiochristmas.co.uk/
Studio email:
studio@radiochristmas.co.uk
Studio:
01494 853797
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadioChristmasUK/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiochristmasuk/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/RadioChristmas
Radio Christmas FAQ
What is Radio Christmas?
Radio Christmas is a UK festive online radio station that plays Christmas music and seasonal programming while supporting the charity Street Kids Direct.
Where can I listen to Radio Christmas?
You can listen to Radio Christmas online through its website, mobile app and supported smart speakers.
Does Radio Christmas only broadcast in December?
Radio Christmas says its main live seasonal broadcast begins on 1 December and runs to Christmas Eve, while the station also keeps year-round content available online.
What kind of shows does Radio Christmas have?
Radio Christmas carries festive music and presenter-led shows including Christmas Carols with Dunc Dyason, the Community Show, Saturday Breakfast Show, Fireside Christmas and Matt & Kev do Christmas.
How can I contact Radio Christmas?
You can contact Radio Christmas through its website at radiochristmas.co.uk, by email at studio@radiochristmas.co.uk, or by phone on 01494 853797.