First formal Christmas Appeal broadcast (as documented in the Radio Times)

Dick Sheppard incorporated a Christmas appeal at the end of his Christmas broadcast

First full religious service broadcast from St Martin’s

Formation of the BBC

Revd Dr Sam Wells makes the 89th Christmas Appeal

90th Christmas Appeal

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Please note that St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal Charity has merged with St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, with the merger registered by the Charity Commission on 15 April 2026 and effective from 1 April 2014.

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