• 8 year summer listener high for 95.8 Capital FM - and number 1 in London
  • Increased listeners liyalty for Heart Network as it records surge in hours
  • Capital Network breaks through 7 million listeners!
  • Global Radio has 23.4 million people tuning in every week including GMG and Orion stations!
  • Global is the largest commercial radio group with close to 20 million people tuning in
  • Global writers LMFAO are the third biggest selling single of 2011 with 'Party Rock Anthem'
  • Commercial Radio and the BBC unveil new online radio player, offering the output of every licensed UK radio station and allowing users to search content by subject, musical style, or even song title!
  • Global Publishing writers LMFAO are in the UK Top 10 songwriters of 2011
  • Classic FM maintains its impressive ABC1 profile with 71% of its audience in this group!
  • Global's Publishing & Talent divisions are responsible for the sale of over 15 million albums worldwide
  • The Gold network, playing the biggest hits of all time, keeps more than 1.5 million listeners rockin'!

Classic FM

  • John Suchet

Classic FM reaches 5.4 million* 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:

  • John Suchet - the broadcasting legend is the voice of Classic FM in the mornings
  • Myleene Klass - musician, model and mother, Myleene presents Smooth Classics at the weekend
  • Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen -  when he's not interior designing, Laurence offers some quality 'me-time': three 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
  • Margherita Taylor - presents Smooth Classic on weekdays
  • Howard Goodall -  The award winning composer joined Classic FM in June 2008 as the station’s Composer in Residence and Saturday concert presenter
  • Nicholas Owen - every Saturday lunchtime
  • Alan Titchmarshevery Saturday morning for some fine classical music and a few of his own personal favourites

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
Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2 has topped the Classic FM Hall of Fame in 2011, topping the poll for the fourth year. Get full details of the top 300 on the Hall of Fame website..

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*Source: RAJAR Q4 2011, Classic FM TSA, All Adults 15 +

Classic FM coverage
  • primary red = FM & digital coverage
  • light red = digital coverage
  • dark red = FM only