Meet the Scala Radio Presenters
Get to know the hosts of your favourite shows
Scala Radio is an entertainment radio station that takes a different approach to classical music in the UK. Full of personality and tracks that you know and love - plus some you won’t have heard anywhere else before - Scala Radio is the place to be for a fresh approach to classical music.
On weekdays tune in to hear Charles Nove, Penny Smith, Sam Hughes, Richard Allinson, Mark Forrest and Darren Reddick. Across the weekend, film critic Mark Kermode and Angellica Bell take the reins alongside fellow presenters Simon Mayo, Hannah Cox, Jack Pepper, Luci Holland, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, YolanDa Brown, as well as Darren Reddick's weekend shows.
Following our refreshed schedule, here's everything you need to know about Scala Radio's shows and our wonderful presenters.
Scala Radio's schedule and presenters:
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.
View the full Scala Radio schedule.
How can I listen to Scala Radio?
You can listen nationally on DAB digital radio, online, or via the Scala Radio app. You can also listen on your smart speaker by saying "Play Scala Radio" on Alexa and Google Home on tune-in.
With the Scala Radio app, you will be able to listen live and on-demand to all your favourite shows in one place. Take control of your Scala Radio listening experience - with the listen later queue, build your playlist and listen to the best of Scala Radio whenever and wherever you want.