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Classic FM breakfast presenter Tim Lihoreau to step down from the show
Tim Lihoreau, presenter of Classic FM’s More Music Breakfast, is stepping down from the programme after almost 12 years. He’s not leaving the station though, Tim will continue to host programmes in the new year with details coming soon.Publication date: 15.12.2023
Classic FM Live is returning to London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2024
Classic FM will celebrate the best classical anthems of all time with a live concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall next year. Classic FM Live on Monday 22nd April 2024 will include Handel’s Zadok the Priest, Finlandia by Sibelius and By the Beautiful Blue Danube by Johann Strauss Jr.Publication date: 29.11.2023
Jeremy Hunt says he “used to be a Latin dancer with no great skill”
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt sat down with Classic FM's Moira Stuart to pick his choice of classical music tracks, to chat about his life and what the future holds for him.Publication date: 04.11.2023
Classic FM’s Pet Classics returns for Bonfire Night
Classic FM is bringing back its programme to help keep anxious pets – and their owners – calm and relaxed this firework season. For the 6th year running, Classic FM’s Pet Classics returns and will be hosted by the station’s weekend presenter and dog-lover Charlotte Hawkins.Publication date: 23.10.2023
Giovanna Fletcher and Peppa Pig join Classic FM for Family Classics Day
Best-selling author and podcast host Giovanna Fletcher and Peppa Pig are making their radio-presenting debuts on Classic FM this weekend.Publication date: 18.10.2023
Frank Skinner and Myleene Klass amongst new speakers at Tuning In event
Radiocentre has announced new headliners for Tuning In at Picturehouse Central in London on 26th September. Joining Dave Berry and Miranda Sawyer on stage to celebrate 15 years of Absolute Radio will be comedian and Absolute presenter Frank Skinner.Publication date: 08.09.2023
The Lord of the Rings soundtrack voted top film music on Classic FM
Howard Shore’s score to The Lord of the Rings trilogy is the most popular film music, according to the Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame 2023.Publication date: 28.08.2023
Joanna Gosling joins Classic FM to host new weekend show
Presenter, journalist and writer Joanna Gosling is joining Classic FM to host a new Sunday afternoon programme. Joanna spent more than 20 years as a presenter and anchor for BBC News. She now returns to her radio roots, having started as a reporter in local radio before moving to...Publication date: 28.06.2023
The Whitehalls to host two new programmes on Classic FM
Jack, Michael and Hilary Whitehall are to present two new programmes on Classic FM this month. Father and son, Michael and Jack will reunite once again to front Classic FM’s Father’s Day special, on Sunday 18 June at 9pm...Publication date: 13.06.2023
Ritula Shah joins Classic FM as Margherita Taylor is to host Drive
Margherita Taylor is the new host of Classic FM’s More Music Drive, following John Brunning’s decision to step down. The refresh to the station’s schedule from 17th April will see Margherita Taylor moving from evenings to host the 4pm to 7pm weekday show and Ritula Shah joining from BBC Radio 4 to present Calm Classics, Monday to Friday, 10pm to 1am...Publication date: 13.04.2023
