New shows from April on Scala Radio
Richard Allinson to join the Scala Radio family
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
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.