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Mark Forrest, Mark Kermode, Luci Holland, Richard Allinson and Sam Hughes to leave Scala Radio

Mark Forrest, Mark Kermode, Luci Holland, Richard Allinson and Sam Hughes are leaving Scala Radio as the station introduces more presenter-free programmes. The station says it is evolving its schedule by having a more music afternoon from 2pm till 6pm, after the Mindfulness Hour at 1pm.

Danielle Perry takes over weekend show from Angellica Bell on Scala Radio

Mercury Music Prize judge and radio presenter Danielle Perry is to host a regular show on Scala Radio, taking over from Angellica Bell. Danielle, who presents on Jazz FM and Absolute Radio, will host the station’s Saturday morning 10am till 1pm programme.

Alfie Boe and Penny Smith to host Scala Radio Christmas event

Scala Radio’s Penny Smith and tenor Alfie Boe are to host Scala Radio Presents: Classics at Christmas at The London Palladium.

YolanDa Brown to host new music education series on Scala Radio

Saxophonist and broadcaster YolanDa Brown OBE is to host a new series on Scala Radio putting music education under the spotlight.

Scala Radio partners Abbey Road Studios to find ultimate film score

Scala Radio has partnered with Abbey Road Studios to help find the most popular film scores recorded at the venue.

Anneka Rice to cover Sam Hughes at Scala Radio

Anneka Rice is to join Scala Radio to guest host the afternoon show next week whilst Sam Hughes takes a break. On joining the line up on Scala Radio, Anneka says: “I can’t wait to join Scala and listen to some sumptuous music in a warm studio, instead of wearing a hard hat on a building...

Scala Radio’s Classical Comedy Club returns for a second series

Following the success of the first series of Scala Radio’s Classical Comedy Club, it’s returning for a second. Across five weeks, Gyles Brandreth, Josie Long, Suzi Ruffell and Nina Wadia, with the final comedian to be confirmed, will each be hosting a show on Sunday evenings...

Penny Smith moves to host mid-mornings on Scala Radio

Broadcaster Penny Smith will host weekday mid-mornings on Scala Radio as part of schedule changes on the station. Penny will follow the Charles Nove Breakfast Show from 10am. Her programme will have some new features and content, as well as a mix of classical music and cultural guests...

Jazz FM and Scala Radio to share new Jazz meets Classical series

Jazz FM and Scala Radio are coming together with a brand-new series that will be heard across both networks on the same evening over six weeks. Scala Radio’s Jack Pepper and Jazz FM’s China Moses will explore the link between the two musical genres, introducing each other to the music they love, exploring the grey areas, crossovers and curious links...

Gemma Cairney joins Scala Radio to Take a Moment

Gemma Cairney is joining Scala Radio to explore the world of classical music throughout January. The station is inviting listeners to Take A Moment to enjoy the calming effects of classical music in the new year as part of a new series. Gemma said: “It has been calming and exciting starting 2022 by exploring a new genre of music with Scala Radio. Classical music is something quite new to me and I have really...