Dear Joyce . . . Dear Ginnie (BBC Radio 3, 9.30 p.m.) Starting today Maureen Lipman and Janie Hampton read from the correspondence of Joyce Grenfell and Virginia Graham starting with Engagements, Weddings and Entertainment: 1929-1941.
The Book on One (RTE Radio 1, 2.45 p.m.) Denis Conway reads Frank O'Connor's Christmas Morning - a story of the loss of innocence.
Book at Bedtime (BBC Radio 4, 10.45 p.m.) Richard Briers reads from The Wind in the Willows - Mole rediscovers his old home after a day's hunting with Otter and Rat. The Late Book (BBC Radio 4, 12.30 a.m.) Magnus Mills, a bus driver and Booker prizewinner, reads from his second novel, All Quiet on the Orient Express.
Tuesday
The Lyric Concert (Lyric fm, 8 p.m.) Clara Haskil Piano Competition recorded in Lausanne featuring the winner, Irish pianist Finghin Collins, playing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 3. Angel Delights (BBC Radio 4, 3.30 p.m.) They began their existence at the top, be it heaven, Christmas trees or desserts, but do they really exist?
In My Life (RTE Radio 1, 7.05 p.m.) Olivia O'Leary talks to Dr Edward Walsh about the economic and educational changes he has contributed to and witnessed. WEDNESDAY
Performance on 3 (BBC Radio 3, 7.30 p.m.) Graham Vick's new production of Verdi's last great comic Shakespearean masterpiece, , live from the new Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Simulcast on BBC2.
Thursday
The Afternoon Play (BBC Radio 4, 2.15 p.m.) Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl. A tale of mystery, danger, suspense and, of course, sweet revenge. Stars Jack Dee as Danny's father. in Gormly presents the best Christmas music from the movies and musicals including White Christmas It's a Wonderful Life.
Front Row (BBC Radio 4, 7.15 p.m.) Francine Stock meets Charlotte Church's favourite author, J.K. Rowling, the creator of the publishing phenomenon of the year, the Harry Potter books.
Christmas highlights will appear in the Christmas Eve supplement