TBI produced some special programmes over the Christmas period. Firstly ‘Kylie on Blossom’ as Kylie Minogue explored the career of the late jazz singer Blossom Dearie. Richard Bacon was back for another Chart The Year on 5live with his guests paying scant regard to traditions of peace and goodwill. Also on 5live, Jamie Stangroom’s ‘ Sound of 2011’ featured some of the biggest names in music this year answering the questions no-one else asked them, while Not Just Cricket starred the three not-so-wise men; Greg James, Graham Swann and James Anderson . Rock fans had another chance to hear Killer Queen on Absolute Radio, while over on Radio 2, Sir David Jason celebrated great festive comedy over the decades, with help from the likes of Bill Pertwee and Ronnie Corbett. A week later The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show NYE Party over on 6Music featured live sessions from Smoov and Turrell to help Craig and friends get you in the mood to dance 2011 right out of existence.
2012 brings a new series of Hot Gossip on Radio 2. Claudia Winkleman is joined by the likes of Jason Manford, Mark Watson, Jenny Éclair and Russell Kane every week throughout January.