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Classic FM to air exclusive interview with composer John Williams

John Williams turned 90 this year and to mark the occasion, Andrew Collins will present a special, exclusive two-hour programme with the American composer on Classic FM. John rarely gives interviews, so this will be an opportunity to hear from the man who has composed some of the most iconic themes in cinematic history...

Classic FM signs Zeb Soanes to present Smooth Classics at Seven

Broadcaster, news presenter and children’s author Zeb Soanes is joining Classic FM to host an extended Smooth Classics at Seven from next Monday, 4 July. Zeb takes on the evening programme, which will run three hours every weekday (7pm to 10pm)...

John Suchet leaves daily show on Classic FM after 12 years

John Suchet is stepping down from his weekday evening concert programme on Classic FM after 12 years on a daily show. He’ll remain with the station for special shows and a replacement is expected to be announced shortly. John hosted mornings on Classic FM for almost 10 years before moving to evenings in 2020. His last regular show will be on Friday 1st July...

Classic FM’s video game music show hosted by composer Eímear Noone returns for new series

Classic FM‘s video game music series High Score – the first on UK radio dedicated to video game music – hosted by one of the world’s leading composers of games scores, Eímear Noone, is returning for a new series. As part of Classic FM’s 30th anniversary year of programmes, Noone will present a new six-week run of the programme, which is now in its sixth series...

Gemma Styles joins Classic FM’s Revision Hour series

Writer, podcast host and mental health ambassador Gemma Styles is joining the line-up of Classic FM’s Revision Hour to present two programmes. The six-week series is dedicated solely to students, to help them through the current exam period...

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...