Charlie Higson and Friends Podcast Returns

Download Scala Radio's exclusive Charlie Higson and Friends

Published 23rd Jan 2023
Last updated 23rd Jan 2023

The Fast Show's Charlie Higson, comedian and writer of the legendary The Fast Show, is back for a new series of his podcast at Scala Radio.

For this new series, the writer, comedian, actor and broadcaster is joined by more of his friends from the world of comedy and entertainment, discussing their own personal musical journey and sharing some of their favourite classical pieces.

The podcast will feature Charlie in extended interviews with his fellow comedians, including Harry Enfield, Simon Day, Lucy Porter, and Armando Iannucci, each discussing how they discovered classical music.

Where to download Charlie Higson and Friends

Scala Radio's Charlie Higson and Friends is available from Apple and Spotify, and from the Scala Radio website.

The Scala Radio Schedule

Danielle Perry, 10am - 1pm - Saturday

Join Danielle Perry for plenty of great music for your Saturday morning.

Mark Kermode, 1 - 3pm - Saturday

Tune in to Mark every Saturday from 1 - 3pm to hear a range of familiar film scores, new releases and more eclectic discoveries. Listen as he reviews the latest films, champions up-and-coming film composers and takes us on a journey through the film scoring process.

Penny Smith at mid-mornings, 10am - 1pm

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.

Mark Forrest on Evenings, 7pm - 10pm - Monday - Thursday

Mark Forrest presents a music-focused evening show from 7pm Monday to Thursday.

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.

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.

Sam Hughes, 1 - 4pm - Monday - Friday & 6 - 8pm - Saturday

Sam kicks off the afternoon with musical escapism, playing both classical pieces you know and love alongside ones unheard anywhere else to get you through the day.

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 & 3-5pm - Sunday

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

Luci Holland's The Console, 5 - 6pm - Saturday

Join composer, arranger and sound artist Luci on 'The Console', as she delves into the realms of video games, looking at the ever-growing popularity of classical music in gaming soundtracks.

Hannah Cox, 7 - 10am - Saturday & Sunday

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

Richard Allinson, 4 - 7pm - Monday - Friday

Richard Allinson keeps you company with a great soundtrack to your afternoon.

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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