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It wouldn't be New Year's Eve without Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny on BBC Two. The show, which has aired for the past 30 years, has become a time-honoured tradition for many people as part of their end-of-year celebrations.
Appearing this year is British rock and pop legend Rod Stewart who is making his Hootenanny debut. He will be joined by Joss Stone, Olivia Dean, Paul Jones, PP Arnold, Raye, Sugababes and The Mary Wallopers.
Also performing will be Boogie Woogie Queen and vocalist Ruby Turner. The Pipes & Drums of the 1st Battalion Scot Guards will then perform as the hour strikes midnight.
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As well as musicians Jools will hear from comedians, actors and more stars who will be among the star-studded studio audience.
Among the traditions on the show is the spot where Jools asks actors and comedians Rowland Rivron and Vic Reeves their predictions for the year ahead and their New Year's resolutions.
However, many of you may be thinking how Jools and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra managed to get quite so many celebs in a television studio on a night when you would expect them to have other plans. Well, the simple answer to this is that the show is pre-recorded - despite the appearance that it is live with a countdown to midnight and plenty of festive cheer.
The Hootenanny was recorded at Maidstone Studios in Kent and is believed to have been filmed back on December 13.
Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny is on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on December 31 from 11.30pm
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Jools Holland‘s traditional New Year’s Eve show on BBC2 has been announced.Jools’ Annual Hootenanny will see the likes of Rod Stewart, Joss Stone, Olivia Dean, Paul Jones, P.P. Arnold, RAYE, Sugababes and The Mary Wallopers seeing in 2024.Other guests include Boogie Woogie Queen, Ruby Turner and as always, the Pipes & Drums of the 1st Battalion Scot Guards will feature, as the hour strikes midnight.Details of which songs the artists will perform on the night are yet to be announced.This year’s show will air from 11.30pm GMT on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer this Sunday (December 31).
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