The few moments of radio silence that precede the six o'clock and midnight news bulletins on Radio 4 are a vital defence against the noisy evangelists of now.

BBC: Time to think

Midnight Mass from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is being broadcast by BBC Radio 4 this year.

BBC: Archbishop Patrick Kelly to miss Midnight Mass

The archbishop's illness meant he did not celebrate Midnight Mass in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral which was broadcast by BBC Radio 4.

BBC: Archbishop Patrick Kelly

On radio, BBC Radio Wales's election result programme will start at midnight.

BBC: Follow the campaign on air

You can listen to BBC Radio Scotland's coverage online and highlights of the match will be on this website from midnight tonight.

BBC: GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times BST)