Classic FM

Classic FM reaches more than 5.5m* people every week.

Classical music is at the heart of everything Classic FM stands for and we're committed to making classical music a part of everyone's lives, regardless of age or background.

Classic FM plays familiar music alongside less known pieces, all chosen to uplift, soothe and stir the emotions: the perfect antidote to life in the 21st century!

Our bright and talented presenters include:

• Myleene Klass - musician, model and mother, Myleene presents Weekend Breakfast
• Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen -  when he's not interior designing, Laurence offers some quality 'me-time' with The Sunday Spa : two hours of laid-back classics to help you relax and recharge your batteries
• Alex James - the Blur bassist takes you through The A-Z of Classic FM Music every Sunday
• Simon Bates - the broadcasting legend is the voice of the Classic FM Morning Show and Classic FM at the Movies
• Richard E Grant - Actor and director Richard E. Grant brings you an exciting new series on Classic FM, dedicated to great partnerships in classical music.
• Howard Goodall -  The award winning composer joined Classic FM in June 2008 as the station’s Composer in Residence and Saturday afternoon presenter.

Right from launch, the vision has been to treat Classic FM not simply as a radio station but as a brand in its own right. We've always believed in making the music as accessible as possible and key to our success has been to make Classic FM a truly multi-platform brand.  Alongside the radio station, Classic FM operates a successful record label, a magazine, a publishing arm, a live concert division and an interactive website.

Classic FM can be heard on 100-102 FM throughout the UK, on Digital Radio, digital TV and online.

Vaughan Williams tops Hall of Fame
The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams has topped the Classic FM Hall of Fame in 2010, topping the poll for the fourth year. Get full details of the top 300 on the Hall of Fame website.

Harry Potter theme wins Children's Classics Poll
The Harry Potter theme, written by John Williams, has been voted the number one children’s classic by Classic FM’s younger audience. Other contemporary film themes including Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean and E.T. all charted high in the poll. The emotive nature of classical music and its ability to induce childhood memories is reflected in the high number of votes for older favourites such as Peter and the Wolf, Swan Lake and Fantasia.

To celebrate the inaugural Children’s Hall of Fame, Classic FM and Decca Records are launching a brand new 2-CD Children’s Classics album. The 39-track compilation, released on Monday 23rd November, features many of the pieces of music voted for by Classic FM’s listeners, including the Harry Potter and Jurassic Park film themes, plus classics from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty, as well as Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf and Romeo & Juliet.

*Source: RAJAR Q1:2010, Classic FM TSA, All Adults 15 +