Pop star Carey, whose immortal festive hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You” celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, will present a show on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas Day from 7pm.

Perhaps there’s a reason behind that: frontman Eddie Vedder is a Christmas baby, born on this day 60 years ago. Vedder and his band wasted no time in getting in on the Christmas song action.

Mariah Carey and Cher are among the special guests taking part in BBC Radio’s Christmas schedule. Pop star Carey, whose immortal festive hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You” celebrates its 30th ...