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

Alan Ayckbourn

Rob's guest this week is the playwright and director, Alan Ayckbourn

Jul 22, 2016•1 hr 8 min

Kate Adie

Rob's guest this week is the veteran correspondent and author, Kate Adie

Jul 15, 2016•57 min

Chris Riddell

Sarah's guest this week is the illustrator and Children's Laureate, Chris Riddell.

Jul 08, 2016•1 hr 5 min

Tony Visconti

Sarah's guest the week is the record producer, Tony Visconti

Jul 01, 2016•1 hr 13 min

Tom Conti

Rob's guest this week is the actor, Tom Conti.

Jun 24, 2016•1 hr

Lee Child

This week Rob's joined by the thriller writer, Lee Child.

Jun 17, 2016•58 min

Tamsin Greig.

Sarah's guest this week is the actress. Tamsin Greig.

Jun 10, 2016•1 hr 16 min

Guy Garvey

Sarah's guest this week is the musician and broadcaster, Guy Garvey

Jun 03, 2016•1 hr 3 min

Malorie Blackman

Rob's guest this week is the author, Malorie Blackman

May 27, 2016•1 hr 3 min

Helen Sharman

Rob's guest this week is the astronaut, Helen Sharman.

May 20, 2016•58 min

Marcus du Sautoy

Sarah's guest this week is the mathematician, Marcus du Sautoy

May 13, 2016•1 hr 15 min

Francesca Simon

Rob's guest this week is the author, Francesca Simon

May 06, 2016•1 hr 3 min

Janet Suzman

This week Rob's joined by the actress and director, Janet Suzman

Apr 29, 2016•1 hr 8 min

Adrian Lester

This week Sarah's joined by the actor, Adrian Lester.

Apr 22, 2016•1 hr 8 min

Kirsty Wark

This week Rob's joined by the broadcaster and journalist, Kirsty Wark.

Apr 15, 2016•44 min

Rebecca Front

Rob's guest this week is the actress, comedian, writer and presenter, Rebecca Front.

Apr 08, 2016•1 hr

Jackie Kay

This week Sarah talks to the poet and novelist, Jackie Kay.

Apr 01, 2016•1 hr 3 min

Lee Hall

This week Rob's joined by the playwright and screenwriter, Lee Hall.

Mar 25, 2016•49 min

Tracy Chevalier

Rob's guest this week is the author Tracy Chevalier.

Mar 18, 2016•55 min

Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Sarah's guest is the space scientist, broadcaster and presenter, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

Mar 11, 2016•1 hr

Gyles Brandreth

Joining Sarah this week is the broadcaster, writer and former MP, Gyles Brandreth.

Mar 04, 2016•1 hr 14 min

Samuel West

Rob's guest this week is the actor and director, Samuel West.

Feb 26, 2016•1 hr 10 min

Ian McMillan

Rob's guest this week is the poet, playwright, and broadcaster, Ian McMillan.

Feb 19, 2016•1 hr 9 min

Louis de Bernières

This week Sarah’s guest is the author, Louis de Bernières.

Feb 12, 2016•1 hr 19 min

David Gower

This week Sarah's guest is the broadcaster and former England cricket captain David Gower

Feb 05, 2016•1 hr 3 min

Liz Lochhead

Rob's guest this week is the poet and dramatist, Liz Lochhead.

Jan 29, 2016•58 min

Jane Lapotaire

Rob's guest this week is the actress, Jane Lapotaire.

Jan 22, 2016•1 hr 3 min

Antony Sher

This week Sarah's joined by the actor, Antony Sher.

Jan 15, 2016•1 hr 21 min

Mark-Anthony Turnage

Rob's final composer-guest this week is Mark-Anthony Turnage.

Jan 08, 2016•16 min

Roxanna Panufnik

Composer Roxanna Panufnik joins Rob in the studio today

Jan 07, 2016•15 min

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