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

Max Richter

Rob's joined by the composer Max Richter, live in the studio.

Jan 06, 2016•15 min

Errollyn Wallen

Rob's composer-guest today is Errollyn Wallen.

Jan 05, 2016•14 min

Jonathan Dove

The first of Rob's composer-guests this week is Jonathan Dove.

Jan 05, 2016•18 min

Alec Baldwin

Sarah's guest this week is the actor, Alec Baldwin.

Jan 01, 2016•52 min

John Craven

Rob’s joined by the original Newsround anchor and Countryfile veteran, John Craven.

Dec 25, 2015•54 min

Catherine Martin

Sarah's guest this week is the jeweller and trained classical musician, Catherine Martin.

Dec 18, 2015•1 hr 11 min

Eddie Izzard

This week Rob’s joined by the comedian and actor, Eddie Izzard.

Dec 11, 2015•1 hr 5 min

Tom Phillips

Rob's joined by the artist, Tom Phillips

Dec 04, 2015•1 hr 12 min

Ian Rankin

This week Rob's joined by the crime writer, Ian Rankin.

Nov 27, 2015•1 hr 14 min

Andrew Neil

Sarah’s guest this week is the broadcaster and journalist, Andrew Neil.

Nov 20, 2015•1 hr 12 min

Philip Treacy

This week Sarah's joined by the milliner, Philip Treacy.

Nov 13, 2015•58 min

Rainer Hersch

Rob’s guest this week is the conductor and comedian, Rainer Hersch.

Nov 06, 2015•1 hr 2 min

Julian Glover

Rob’s guest this week is the stage and screen actor, Julian Glover.

Oct 30, 2015•52 min

Jeanette Winterson

Sarah’s guest this week is the author, Jeanette Winterson.

Oct 23, 2015•1 hr 11 min

Nicholas Parsons

Rob’s guest this week is the actor, comedian and broadcaster, Nicholas Parsons.

Oct 16, 2015•1 hr 2 min

Jean Sprackland

In this, the week of National Poetry Day, Rob’s guest is the poet, Jean Sprackland.

Oct 09, 2015•1 hr 4 min

Nitin Sawhney

This week Rob’s joined by the composer, producer, DJ and instrumentalist, Nitin Sawhney.

Oct 02, 2015•1 hr 4 min

Robert Newman

Sarah’s guest this week is the comedian and writer, Robert Newman.

Sep 25, 2015•1 hr 1 min

Sam Neill

Sarah's joined by the actor, Sam Neill.

Sep 18, 2015•1 hr

John Lithgow

This week Sarah is joined by the actor, John Lithgow.

Sep 11, 2015•54 min

Fleur Adcock

Rob’s guest this week is the poet, Fleur Adcock.

Sep 07, 2015•59 min

Philippa Gregory

This week Rob is joined by the author, Philippa Gregory.

Aug 28, 2015•1 hr 8 min

Deborah Moggach

Rob’s guest this week is the author, Deborah Moggach.

Aug 27, 2015•59 min

Sian Phillips

Sarah's guest this week is the actress, Sian Phillips.

Aug 21, 2015•58 min

Rick Wakeman

Sarah's joined by the musician and broadcaster, Rick Wakeman.

Aug 14, 2015•1 hr 17 min

Jeremy Vine

Rob's guest this week is the journalist and broadcaster, Jeremy Vine.

Aug 07, 2015•1 hr 1 min

Helen Lederer

Sarah's joined by the comedian and author, Helen Lederer.

Jul 31, 2015•47 min

Jonathan Freedland

This week Sarah's guest is the journalist, author and broadcaster, Jonathan Freedland.

Jul 24, 2015•59 min

David Quantick

Rob's guest this week is the journalist, writer and critic, David Quantick.

Jul 10, 2015•1 hr 2 min

Pam Ferris

Sarah's guest this week is the actress, Pam Ferris.

Jul 03, 2015•48 min

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