Schedule
Early
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—01/01/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
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Morning
06:00
Ian Skye on BBC Radio Leicester—01/01/2026
Ian eases you into New Year's Day with your stories and all the music you love.
10:00
Dino on BBC Radio Leicester—01/01/2026
Join Dino for fun, laughs and great music for your New Year's Day lunchtime.
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Afternoon
14:00
The Total Sport Podcast—Havin' a Party: The Jamie Vardy Story, Introducing: Havin' a Party: The Jamie Vardy Story
1/6Follow Jamie Vardy's career from non-league football to Premier League icon.
16:00
BBC Radio Leicester Sport: Pre-match—01/01/2026
All the build-up and interviews ahead of Leicester City's and Leicester Tigers' matches.
17:30
BBC Radio Leicester Sport: Commentary—Sheffield United v Leicester City (01/01/2026)
Sheffield United v Leicester City in the Championship. Kick-off at 5.30pm. NOT online.
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Evening
19:30
BBC Radio Leicester Sport: Full-Time—01/01/2026
Results, reaction and have your say on 0808 100 1049 or text 81333 (start with Leicester).
20:00
BBC Introducing - East Midlands—Most played 2025 part 1
Charlie Burley counts down the most played local artists of 2025 - number 60 to number 31.
22:00
The Late Show—Nature and Louis Smith (01/01/2026)
Dean speaks to a woman who founded a charity to help people access nature.
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Late
01:00
Weekday overnights with BBC Radio 5 Live—02/01/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
