BBC New Year’s Eve 2023 – Rick Astley, Jools’ Hootenanny, Hogmanay, Graham Norton and more ring in 2024 across TV, iPlayer, Radio and Sounds

Say hello to 2024 with the BBC on New Year’s Eve across TV, iPlayer, Radio and BBC Sounds.

From Graham Norton’s annual special to Rick Astley at the Roundhouse, Hogmanay to Jools’ Hootenanny, there’s so much in store so we’ve pulled together just some of the special treats we’ve lined up for you and yours to enjoy…

What’s on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer on New Year’s Eve?

The Graham Norton Show New Year’s Eve Special

BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 10.25pm (BBC One Scotland from 12.30am, 1 January)

In his traditional, much-loved New Year’s Eve show, Graham takes a look back at some of the most memorable stories, people and events of 2023 with the help of a glittering sofa of guests. Graham is joined by Hollywood stars Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo, starring together in black comedy Poor Things, Strictly host Claudia Winkleman, returning in a new series of hit show The Traitors and comedy great Rob Brydon, on tour with A Night of Songs and Laughter.

With music from one of this year’s standout bands, the Mercury Prize-winning Ezra Collective, who perform Victory Dance, and end-of-the-year stories in the world-famous Big Red Chair.

Rick Astley Rocks New Year’s Eve

BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 11.30pm

Celebrated pop legend and star of 2023 Rick Astley is joined by some very special guests for a spectacular show at the iconic Camden Roundhouse.

Singing and playing his global hits and some surprise numbers, Rick brings down the house and rings in the brand new year. He’s joined on stage by Sharleen Spiteri, Rylan and The House Gospel Choir to bring in 2024 at BBC One’s New Year’s Eve Rocks.

Made by BBC Studios Entertainment, this end of year celebration will be the perfect grand finale to 2023.

Rick is best known and loved for his 1980s chart-topper Never Gonna Give You Up and following his triumphant set on the mighty Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, where he covered Harry Styles’ hit As It Was, and AC/DC’s Highway To Hell, he went onto wow the crowds at Radio 2 In The Park in Leicester.

He’ll be rocking New Year’s Eve from 11.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer with the party continuing after the fireworks at 12.10am.

Jools Holland’s Hootenanny

BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 11.30pm

As has become time-honoured tradition in the UK’s televised celebration of the New Year, Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra take centre stage once again for Jools’ Annual Hootenanny.

Jools will be ringing in 2024 in fine style. He’ll be bringing viewers the very best music from a fabulous mix of the biggest stars, as well as the brightest new talent and will be joined by special guests.

Making his Hootenanny debut this year is British rock and pop legend, Rod Stewart, who performs alongside Joss Stone, Olivia Dean, Paul Jones, PP Arnold, Raye, Sugababes and The Mary Wallopers.

There’ll also be music from Boogie Woogie Queen and powerhouse vocalist Ruby Turner and as always, the Pipes & Drums of the 1st Battalion Scot Guards will feature, as the hour strikes midnight. Plus, Jools will hear from comedians, actors and more stars of 2023 from amongst the audience about their predictions and resolutions for the New Year.

Jools’ Annual Hootenanny rounds off another spectacular year for Jools. He has hosted a further two series of Later…with Jools Holland which have featured performances from artists including Bombay Bicycle Club, Gabriels, Hozier, Jessie Ware, Johnny Marr, Jorja Smith, Róisín Murphy, Royal Blood, Sharleen Spiteri, Take That, The National, The Streets and many more.

Hogmanay

BBC One Scotland and BBC Scotland from 11.30pm

Join Edith Bowman in the countdown to midnight with music from Fife’s own singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, award-winning Celtic rock band from Tiree, Skerryvore, and Glasgow-based all-female traditional folk group, Kinnaris Quintet. Plus some of Scotland’s biggest stars of film and TV join Edith on the sofa to look back at their highs of 2023.

We welcome in 2024 live with the traditional lone piper high on the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle with the midnight gun marking the start of the New Year, along with the traditional spectacular fireworks display from Edinburgh Castle soundtracked by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks

BBC One and BBC iPlayer, midnight

There’s live coverage of London’s spectacular fireworks display on the River Thames as Big Ben strikes midnight and crowds gather to welcome in the New Year.

What’s on BBC Radio and BBC Sounds on New Year’s Eve?

There are plenty of programmes and playlists to make your New Year’s Eve a memorable one across BBC Radio and BBC Sounds.

BBC Sounds

If you’re seeking something a little more laid back and relaxed, BBC Sounds has got you covered.

You’ll find even more on BBC Sounds.

BBC Radio

It’s a day of anthems on BBC Radio 1 with Workout Anthems and Party Anthems before a New Year’s Eve Party with Charlie Tee from 10pm.

Tony Blackburn, Johnnie Walker, Gary Davies and Owain Wyn Evans bring New Year’s Eve anthems from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s on BBC Radio 2 before Michelle Visage’s Fabulous New Year’s Eve Party from 10pm.

Gordon Smart’s hosting a Hogmanay Special on BBC Radio 5 Live from 8pm before Colin Murray sees in the New Year with late night conversation from 10pm.

Bill Nighy sits in for Iggy Pop on 6Music from 4pm, followed by a New Year’s Eve All Request Kitchen Party, Stuart Maconie’s Northern Soul Party and The Big Ravey New Year’s Eve Party with SHERELLE from 10pm.

There’s a 1Xtra NYE Party with Rampage and Heartless Crew from 7pm and on Asian Network you’re invited to DJ Kizzi’s New Year Party from 9pm.

H from Steps has all the biggest tunes to welcome in 2024 with H’s New Year’s Party on BBC Radio Wales from 9pm, Get it on With Bryan Burnett rings out the old and welcomes in 2023 from 10pm on BBC Radio Scotland and Kwame Daniels goes back to back with Gemma Bradley, Sean Den and throwback Sandinos DJs to welcome in the New Year with Inna Rhythm live from Sandinos Bar, Derry on BBC Radio Ulster and Radio Foyle from just after 9pm.