{"id":792876,"date":"2026-10-05T17:34:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T17:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/792876\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T17:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T17:34:15","slug":"christmas-radio-returns-to-portsmouth-dab-for-2026-radiotoday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/792876\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Radio returns to Portsmouth DAB for 2026 \u2013 RadioToday"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Christmas Radio has returned to DAB in Portsmouth for the 2026 festive season and will remain on air until New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n

The seasonal service is broadcasting across the Solent on the Portsmouth DAB multiplex, alongside nationwide streaming through its website and dedicated mobile apps.<\/p>\n

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Christmas Radio is playing festive music around the clock, with its playlist covering Christmas songs from across the decades, including classics, chart hits and novelty tracks.<\/p>\n

Listeners can also send song requests directly to the studio using WhatsApp on 07300 812020.<\/p>\n

Station owner Gary Milchard said: \u201cWe\u2019re back for 2026, and the response from listeners has already been incredible.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the years, Christmas Radio has built a massive, loyal following. We really have become the station at the heart of Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gary added that the station\u2019s audience continues to grow across DAB and online streaming, saying the team is \u201cthrilled to be the soundtrack to festive celebrations once again\u201d.<\/p>\n

Christmas Radio will continue broadcasting throughout the festive period before its 2026 service ends at midnight on 31 December.<\/p>\n


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