Coming up this Christmas and New Years on Planet Rock

Over the Christmas period, Planet Rock is treating you to a series of artist specials, guest appearances, and more.

Adding to our usual rocking programmes, we are making some changes to our schedule over the festive period to bring you some exciting rock gifts.

It’ll feature takeovers from Bernie Marsden, special documentaries on Led Zeppelin, Queen, and many more, plus the most exciting rock-fuelled News Year’s Eve party to take you into the New Year.

Ian Danter and Guests on Christmas Day

Starting on Christmas Day (Saturday 25th December), we have Ian Danter and Guests from 2pm until 3pm. An hour of Danter joined by his famous guests, followed by Murray J from 3pm until 6pm to fill the day with all the best rock tracks.

Bernie Marsden Blues on Boxing Day

On Boxing Day (Sunday 26th December), we have Bernie Marsden Blues from 12pm until 2pm. Whitesnake legend Bernie is joining Planet Rock for a Boxing Day Blues special, picking out the best blues-rock tunes to soundtrack your lunchtime on Boxing Day.

If you miss it on Boxing Day, the Bernie Marsden Blues special will be repeated on Thursday 30th December at 8pm, followed by Alice Cooper at 10pm.

Hour-long Artist Specials

The 6pm Rockblock for Christmas week will feature some of the biggest names in rock as we deliver a pick of our best specials from 2021. Whether you missed them the first-time round, or want to relive these specials again, Planet Rock have got you covered.

Each of these hour-long documentaries will focus on a different artist. The 6pm until 7pm Specials are as follows:

• Monday 27th December – Led Zeppelin Special

• Tuesday 28th December – Queen at 50 Special

• Wednesday 29th December – Genesis Special

• Thursday 30th December – Tony Iommi Special

• Friday 31st December – Deep Purple Special

Planet Rock Crew Party on New Year's Eve

Planet Rock are inviting you to end the year at the best end of year party there is – the Planet Rock Crew Party! Celebrating the team behind Planet Rock, we’re picking out the best rock anthems to see you into the New Year.

Catch the Planet Rock Crew Party on New Year’s Eve (Friday 31st December) from 10pm until 1am.

Outside of our Christmas schedule specials, Planet Rock will continue to bring the best rock tracks to you over the coming weeks. Whether you need some chilled rock 'n' roll to open presents to, or you fancy some rocking party songs to get you in the festive spirit, Planet Rock has what you need.

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Listen to Planet Rock on DAB nationwide, on our free app, online and via your smart speaker (“Play Planet Rock”).

Bernie Marsden and more at Planet Rockstock 2021:

• bernie marsden
• whitesnake
• Queen
• deep purple
• Tony Iommi
• Genesis
• Led Zeppelin