New shows from April on Scala Radio

Richard Allinson to join the Scala Radio family

Author: David MayPublished 1st Apr 2022
Last updated 1st Apr 2022

Richard Allinson one of the UK’s most respected broadcasters will be officially joining the Scala Radio family to present his own show from Monday-Thursday providing the perfect soundtrack to weeknight evenings. From 7-10pm Richard's three-hour programme will feature new classical releases, the Piano Playlist at 8pm and an hour of Mindfulness Music at 9pm. Richard’s first show will be on Tuesday 19th April.

Hannah Cox will also be hosting the Weekend Breakfast Show from 7am-10am on Saturday and Sunday, offering a peaceful and welcoming start to the weekend along with a look-back at some of the guests who’ve appeared on Scala Radio over the past week. Hannah’s first Weekend Breakfast Shows will be on 23rd and 24th April.

Following his popular feature he had in his Sunday breakfast show, Jamie Crick will move to present a new Sunday afternoon show, The West End Weekend on Scala Radio, celebrating music from musicals. The show will take listeners on a trip to the West End by playing the best and most iconic musical tunes from across the decades, whilst also featuring brand new releases. The first show will broadcast on Sunday 24th April from 5pm-6pm.

Alongside the new shows the station will continue with its diverse programming and presenters including Drivetime with Penny Smith, Weekend Brunch with Angellica Bell, the continuation of Simon Mayo’s ‘Essential Albums’ show (Saturday 3-5pm), and film fans are still able to listen to Mark Kermode presenting his weekly movie music show on a Saturday 1-3pm.

Discover the current Scala Radio Schedule here

Charles Nove at Breakfast: 7 - 10am, Monday - Friday

Start the day right with Charles, as he plays a blend of vibrant and soothing music for the morning and gives us a light and humorous look at the day's news stories.

Penny Smith at mid-mornings: 10am - 1pm, Monday - Friday

Penny Smith is the perfect accompaniment to your weekday as she brings you a mix of classical music and cultural guests, as well as live music every Wednesday in the Scala Sessions.

Simon Mayo: 10am - 12pm, Sunday

Simon Mayo's much-loved show has a new home on a Sunday morning from 10, as he explores the essential albums to include in your classical music collection.

Darren Redick: 7 - 10pm - Friday, 8 - 10pm - Saturday & Sunday

Join Darren every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for two hours of uplifting classical favourites. Friday brings Classical Bangers, with Saturday bringing Saturday Night Scala and then Sunday Night Scala.

Jack Pepper: 3-5pm, Saturday & Sunday

Jack Pepper doubles up across the weekend with his show from 3 on Sunday afternoons filled with classical music, alongside a new time for his Culture Bunker programme on a Saturday.

Hannah Cox: 7 - 10am, Saturday & Sunday

Enjoy calming and uplifting music with Hannah Cox every weekend morning.

YolanDa Brown: 12-3pm, Sundays

Saxophonist and composer YolanDa Brown OBE brings her unique style to Sunday lunchtimes from 12-3.

Ayanna Witter-Johnson: 6-8pm, Saturday

Join composer, singer, songwriter and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson on Saturdays from 6pm.

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