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Britain’s Big Platinum Performance initiative launched by Classic FM

Classic FM has announced the launch of Britain’s Big Platinum Performance to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It’s a search for music groups to perform on a recording that will be gifted to Her Majesty The Queen as part of Classic FM’s 30th birthday celebrations this year. The Global station has teamed up with Making Music – the UK’s membership organisation for leisure-time music...

Jennifer Saunders brings opera to Classic FM

Comedian Jennifer Saunders is joining Classic FM to host a new Sunday series, where she introduces listeners to the world of opera. From Couch to Opera House (in 7 weeks), with the English National Opera, launches this Sunday, 6 March at 9pm. This follows Jennifer’s opera challenge last March, where she teamed up with the English National Opera, as one of five comedians to learn the iconic aria Nessun Dorma in...

Dr Alex George joins Classic FM to host special programme

Classic FM has signed Dr Alex George to host a new series focusing on health, well-being and the benefits of listening to and performing classical music. Inner Harmony with Dr Alex George – the A&E doctor and UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador – launches this Sunday 16 January (9pm), at the start of station’s 30th birthday year...

Classic FM Live is back at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2022

As part of its 30th birthday celebrations next year, Classic FM will return to the Royal Albert Hall on Monday 11 April for a very special live concert. In addition to the station’s anniversary, 2022 is also Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year. To celebrate, Classic FM Live sponsored by river, ocean and expeditions cruise line Viking, will be an evening full of the best-loved music written for royalty, performed by...

Two radio personalities to be contestants in Strictly Christmas special

All six celebrities for the Strictly Christmas special 2021 have been announced and among them are two radio presenters. Strictly Come Dancing returns to the Ballroom for an all-star Christmas special as six brand new celebrity contestants take to the floor in a bid to be crowned Christmas Champion 2021. Each of the six couples will perform a Christmas inspired routine with the hope of impressing the judges...

Andrew Marr joins LBC and Classic FM in exclusive deal

Broadcaster and journalist Andrew Marr is leaving the BBC and has signed an exclusive deal which will see him present brand-new programmes on LBC and Classic FM next year. Marr will host a brand new, opinion-led programme, broadcast on LBC and fully visualized on Global Player where he will give his view on the biggest issues of the moment, along with agenda-setting guests...

Ed Sheeran to be in conversation on Classic FM’s Moira Stuart Meets…

Moira Stuart Meets… on Classic FM is now in its second season of programmes where she interviews the most well-known names from the worlds of the arts, politics, sport and entertainment. She discusses their career defining moments and memories, as they choose the classical music that’s important to them.Moira’s guest next Sunday, 21 November is the internationally renowned singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran who has...

Charlotte Hawkins to host Classic FM’s Pet Classics

Classic FM is bringing back its programme for pets to listen to during fireworks. Charlotte Hawkins will host the special show this year, which will air on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th November from 6pm till 10pm. Across the two evenings, Charlotte will play a selection of the most soothing classical music, featuring pet-related pieces from animal-loving composers...

Bill Turnbull takes leave of absence from Classic FM show

Classic FM presenter Bill Turnbull is taking a break from Classic FM for health reasons. Bill hosts weekend mid-mornings, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 1pm, and has been doing so for the last five years. He tweeted: “With great regret I am taking a leave of absence from my show at Classic FM for health reasons. The road has been a bit bumpy recently, and I need to take some time to focus on getting better...

In photos: Global’s Make Some Noise raises over £2.7 million

Global’s Make Some Noise has raised over £2.7 million for small charities that help disadvantaged people across the UK after a day of on-air activities. All of its radio brands came together – Heart, Capital, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital Dance, Capital XTRA and Gold – to raise funds and awareness for small charities in local communities across the UK, including food banks, mental health and domestic abuse helplines...