A Yeovil vicar is set to take to the airwaves with a festive radio show, with a surprising artist made the cut.

The Reverend James Dudley-Smith, rector of St John’s Church in Yeovil, will become a radio DJ for one day only as he hosts a one-hour-long Christmas Day special on Radio Ninesprings.

Surprisingly, the show includes a Christmas song from the esteemed Bob Dylan, amidst a varied selection including performances by the Choir of Kings College Cambridge and tracks from Nat King Cole.

Reverend Dudley-Smith said: "I wanted the programme to be a mix of contemporary and traditional carols and couldn’t leave out Dylan.

"I’ve been a lifelong fan and only recently discovered he recorded an album of Christmas music in 2009.

"He was 67 at the time, and although his voice is not quite the same, there is still something magical about his singing."

Steve Haigh, station manager,  said: "Christmas is the busiest time of the year in the Church, and we are grateful to James for finding the time to record this one-hour special of carols for the enjoyment of our listeners."

The show, My Favourite Christmas Carols' with Reverend Dudley-Smith, can be tuned into at 8am and then again at 7pm on Christmas Day.