Paul Morley
Music journalist Paul Morley shares his opinions about the classical and pop worlds, and chooses music by Vaughan Williams, Mozart and Pachelbel remixed by Brian Eno.
Nov 28, 2014•51 min
My Classical Favourites
Discover classical music loved by celebrated guests from all walks of life. To hear the music in full go to BBC Playlister.
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Episodes
Branford Marsalis
Saxophonist and band leader Branford Marsalis tells Sarah about his love of Mahler and Wagner, and reveals what he thinks of Radio 3.
Nov 21, 2014•1 hr
James Palumbo
Entrepreneur and founder of the Ministry of Sound, James Palumbo, talks to Sarah about his passion for opera, ballet, Berlioz and Beethoven.
Nov 14, 2014•50 min
Francine Stock
This week's guest is the broadcaster and novelist, Francine Stock, who talks to Rob about her passion for dance, opera and film music.
Nov 07, 2014•45 min
Susan Hill
Susan talks to Rob about her work as a novelist and selects some of her favourite music.
Nov 03, 2014•55 min
AC Grayling
This week's guest is the philosopher AC Grayling, who shares his thoughts and favourite music choices with Sarah.
Oct 24, 2014•1 hr 4 min
Camila Batmanghelidjh
This week's interview with our guest, the children's campaigner, Camila Batmanghelidjh
Oct 17, 2014•55 min
Cerys Matthews
This week's guest singer-songwriter Cerys Matthews shares her favourite music with Rob and he chooses a piece especially for her.
Oct 10, 2014•55 min
Hanif Kureishi
This week's interview with our guest, the author, Hanif Kureishi.
Oct 03, 2014•1 hr 11 min
Shami Chakrabarti
This week's interview with our guest, the human rights campaigner Shami Chakrabarti.
Sep 26, 2014•51 min
John Humphrys
This week's interview with our guest, the journalist and broadcaster John Humphrys.
Sep 19, 2014•45 min
Stephen Fry
Highlights from this week's guest, the comedian, author and presenter, Stephen Fry.
Sep 12, 2014•32 min
Armando Iannucci
Highlights from this week's guest, the comedian, writer and producer, Armando Iannucci.
Sep 05, 2014•20 min
Victoria Glendinning
This week's guest Victoria Glendinning talks to Sarah Walker about her writing, and introduces some of her favourite music
Aug 29, 2014•17 min
Jonathan Coe
The novelist Jonathan Coe talks to Rob Cowan and chooses music from Rosza and Reich to Ravel.
Aug 22, 2014•30 min
William Boyd
Highlights from this week's guest, author of the latest James Bond novel Solo, William Boyd.
Aug 15, 2014•18 min
Oliver James
Rob Cowan talks to the clinical psychologist Oliver James about issues affecting the Society we live in today and shares his musical passions.
Aug 08, 2014•40 min
Gareth Malone
This week choirmaster and broadcaster Gareth Malone shares his favourite music with Rob Cowan, and Rob chooses a piece with Gareth's tastes in mind.
Aug 01, 2014•31 min
Alexander McCall Smith
Writer Alexander McCall Smith talks to Sarah Walker.
Jul 25, 2014•25 min
Simon Thurley
This week's guest is Simon Thurley - historian, writer, broadcaster and Chief Executive of English Heritage. He talks to Sarah Walker about the pleasures and challenges of conserving the nation's heritage, his early work as Curator of Historic Royal Palaces, his childhood, his attitude towards the teaching of history and of course the music that he loves. Sarah concludes by choosing a piece of music specially for him, based on his choices during the week.
Jul 18, 2014•23 min
Joanne Harris
This week's guest, Joanne Harris, talks about her love of French poetry, a novel way to experience Mozart's Requiem and her trilogy of books with food at her heart, and Rob chooses a piece of music especially for her.
Jul 11, 2014•36 min
Jay Winter
Highlights from this week's guest, Professor of History at Yale University, Jay Winter.
Jul 04, 2014•16 min
Kate Kennedy
Highlights from this week's guest, academic and consultant to the Radio 3 World War One programming, Kate Kennedy
Jun 27, 2014•35 min
Mark Damazer
Highlights from this week's guest, Master of St Peter's College Oxford, Mark Damazer
Jun 20, 2014•20 min
Terry Waite
Terry Waite talks with Rob about the music he enjoys, his time spent as a hostage in Lebanon, and his love of Vladimir Horowitz.
Jun 06, 2014•16 min
Marina Lewycka
Highlights from this week's guest, novelist Marina Lewycka
May 30, 2014•16 min
Chris Beardshaw
Highlights from this week's guest, garden designer and broadcaster, Chris Beardshaw.
May 23, 2014•28 min
Stewart Copeland
This week's guest, composer and former drummer of The Police, Stewart Copeland talks to Rob about growing up in the Middle East in the 1960s, composing for film, his love of John Adams and Aaron Copland, and Rob chooses a piece with him in mind, which certainly provokes a strong reaction.
May 16, 2014•22 min
Andrew Motion
Highlights from this week's guest, former Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion.
May 09, 2014•22 min
Richard Bacon
Highlights from this week's guest, Richard Bacon.
May 02, 2014•30 min
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