Classic FM UK

Classic FM UK
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Genre: Classical music

  • What songs were played

    • Camille Saint-saens, Mischa Maisky - Carnival Of The Animals (13)
    • Isaac Albeniz, Yoko Suzuki - Granada (serenade)
    • Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky - Sleeping Beauty
    • Georg-philipp Telemann, Emmanuel Pahud - Concerto For Flute, Violin And Cello In A Major (2)
    • Antonin Dvorak - Slavonic Dance In C Minor Opus 46 No.7

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  • Top 5 songs

    • 1 Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker
    • 2 Georges Bizet - Carmen
    • 3 Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake
    • 4 Felix Mendelssohn - A Midsummer Night's Dream
    • 5 Edvard Grieg - Peer Gynt Suite No.1 (1)

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Information

Classic FM is the UK’s leading classical music radio station, launched in 1992 and owned by Global. With over 4 million weekly listeners (RAJAR, March 2024), it presents a broad and accessible mix of classical favourites, film soundtracks, and music from video games. Broadcasts run 24/7 on FM and DAB. The station is known for its friendly presenters, relaxed tone, and its aim to make classical music enjoyable for everyone, and it holds the annual “Hall of Fame,” where listeners vote for their favourite classical works.

Our expert opinion

🔥 Pros:

  • Wide Reach and Popularity
  • High-Quality Broadcasting
  • Charitable Initiatives

⨉ Cons:

  • Regular advertising breaks
  • Repetitive Playlist

Other data

Via Television: Freeview - 731, Sky - 0106, Freesat - 721, Cable - 922

Slogan: "The World's Greatest Music"

First air date: 7 September 1992

Broadcaster: Global

Area: United Kingdom

Sister Stations Classic FM

Programs

  • Anne-Marie Minhall Anne-Marie Minhall An hour of music requested by listeners
  • Margherita Taylor Margherita Taylor
  • Zeb Soanes Zeb Soanes Relaxing Evenings
  • Dan Walker Dan Walker Classic FM Breakfast
    on weekdays from 6.30-10am
  • Joanna Gosling Joanna Gosling
  • Ritula Shah Ritula Shah The perfect soothing soundtrack

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