Radio 1’s superstar takeover Christmas day
Christmas day on BBC Radio 1 will see a range of music and Hollywood stars hosting their own one hours shows.
Radio 1’s Superstar Playlists, also available on BBC Sounds,will see Little Mix sharing their favourite songs and performing Christmas classics on kazoos, BTS trying out British traditions (mince pies and Christmas crackers) for the first time, Charli XCX calling for Kylie Jenner to release a Christmas song and The 1975 ranking their favourite Christmas chocolates. HRVY will be there too.
Little Mix says: “Merry Christmas! We are so happy that we have been asked to host our own Superstar Playlist on Radio 1. We’re really excited to play our favourite Christmas songs and we want everyone to join in the festive fun!”
HRVY says: “I’m super excited to be on Radio 1 with you this Christmas! Join me for some great tunes, funny games and lots of festive cheer…”
Joining Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb for the Hollywood All-Stars line-up are some of the biggest names in film including Emma Stone,Hailee Steinfeld, Michael B Jordan, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jack Whitehall,Claire Foy, Keira Knightley, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Taron Egerton, John C Reilly and Sarah Silverman, all choosing their favourite Christmas songs.
Radio 1’s Superstar Playlist schedule:
- Little Mix (10-11am)
- HRVY (11am-midday)
- BTS with Radio 1’s Adele Roberts (midday-1pm)
- Charli XCX (1-2pm)
- The 1975 (2-3pm)
- Radio 1’s Hollywood All-Stars (3-4pm)