Those who typically opt for other genres will also dabble in the orchestral world over Christmas, with 26% of rock and metal fans saying they will listen to some classical festive music in the car.

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Christmas music contributed to a record 6.2 million plays for music mixes on BBC Sounds, up 32% from last year, and there was a record 231 million plays of on-demand radio and podcasts.

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