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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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James May

James May

Top Gear presenter (and music graduate) James May talks about his passion for music, toys and cars, while Rob reveals to... Read more

2 Jan 2015

1hr

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Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

Highlights from this week's guest, the comedian, author and presenter, Stephen Fry.

12 Sep 2014

32mins

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Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Sarah's joined by the actor, Sam Neill.

18 Sep 2015

59mins

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Lee Child

Lee Child

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

17 Jun 2016

58mins

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Maxwell Hutchinson

Maxwell Hutchinson

Sarah's guest is the architect, broadcaster and Anglican deacon Maxwell Hutchinson

21 Jul 2017

51mins

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Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Rob's joined by the stage and screen actor, Charles Dance, who talks about his involvement with Game of Thrones and choo... Read more

10 Apr 2015

49mins

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Clare Balding

Clare Balding

Sarah's guest this week is the broadcaster and writer, Clare Balding

30 Dec 2016

1hr 11mins

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Ed Balls

Ed Balls

Rob's guest this week is the former front-bench politician, Ed Balls

20 Jan 2017

1hr 8mins

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Stewart Copeland

Stewart Copeland

This week's guest, composer and former drummer of The Police, Stewart Copeland talks to Rob about growing up in the Midd... Read more

16 May 2014

22mins

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Imogen Heap

Imogen Heap

Rob's guest this week is the musician Imogen Heap

16 Jun 2017

1hr 7mins

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Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth

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

4 Mar 2016

1hr 14mins

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Jackie Kay

Jackie Kay

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

1 Apr 2016

1hr 3mins

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Julia Sawalha

Julia Sawalha

Sarah's guest this week is the actress Julia Sawalha, who picks out some great music classics, and talks about her many ... Read more

13 Mar 2015

50mins

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Samuel West

Samuel West

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

26 Feb 2016

1hr 10mins

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Ken Loach

Ken Loach

Sarah's guest this week is the film director, Ken Loach

14 Oct 2016

1hr 4mins

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Max Richter

Max Richter

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

6 Jan 2016

15mins

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Michael Dobbs

Michael Dobbs

This week's guest, Michael Dobbs, talks about his work in the House ofLords and Sarah plays a piece of music that she ha... Read more

8 Nov 2013

10mins

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Martin Shaw

Martin Shaw

The screen and stage actor Martin Shaw is Sarah's guest this week. He discusses playing various roles, from Elvis Presle... Read more

8 May 2015

42mins

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Lee Hall

Lee Hall

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

25 Mar 2016

49mins

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Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig

This week's guest, Sandi Toksvig, talks about her work, her family life and her love of suffragist Ethyl Smyth. Her musi... Read more

27 Dec 2013

15mins

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