11 Best UK Classical Music Podcasts

1. Record Review Podcast

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Building a Library: a guide to the best recordings of the greatest classical music. Each week an expert and enthusiast brings along a wide range of recordings of a well-known piece. They explore the music and the different ways of performing it, ending with a recommendation for your librarymore Host Andrew McGregor
Producer/Network BBC Radio 3
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 266Facebook 196.1KTwitter 120.6KInstagram 167.9K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Perfect Pitch: Classical Music Deconstructed

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Unlock the secrets of classical music with Perfect Pitch the podcast that takes you on a journey through the centuries of timeless compositions. Whether you're a seasoned expert or a curious beginner, Perfect Pitch offers an accessible and relaxed exploration of the world's most beautiful classical works. Join us as we reveal fascinating stories behind the music and the composers who created them. With Perfect Pitch, you'll discover new insights into the classics and develop a deeper appreciation for the art form...more Host Nick Hely-Hutchinson
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 115 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Gramophone Classical Music Podcast

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Weekly conversations about classical music with leading musicians and writers
Host Martin Cullingford
Producer/Network Gramophone
Email ****@markallengroup.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 242Facebook 86.3KTwitter 73.1KInstagram 26.6K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Relaxing Piano Playlist

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Feeling stressed? Need to unwind? Then join me, James Quinn as your host where I will play for you a selection of soothing classical piano music for you to unwind to.
Host James Quinn
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 30Facebook 308Twitter 111Instagram 465 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Braving the Stave

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Hosted by Jonathan James and joined by Angharad Smith, a.k.a 'JJ & Haz' , this bubbly duo delve through all music and genres, sharing with you their personal favourite pieces, along with some musical jokes that add a playful and informal feel to the podcast. Working as part of Arts Active's Cardiff Classical programme, we run lots of exciting extras alongside it to support the concerts. Check out the Arts Active website for more - www.artsactive.org.uk Got any comments for JJ and Haz? Email them to ****@artsactive.org.uk Listen to the Braving the Stave playlist here ------------------------..more Hosts Jonathan James, Angharad Smith
Producer/Network Arts Active
Email ****@artsactive.org.uk
Location Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 1.2KTwitter 2KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Classic Music Podcast

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A review of new releases by labels from Eastern Europe and America. Expect a mix of Early Music down the multi-styles of Classical music through the decades, alongside Jazz and Rock to the musicians and composers creating the sounds - in all its forms - of our time.more Host Laurence Lewis
Email ****@czecheverything.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 197Twitter 318Instagram 99 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

7. All The Right Notes

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The team from BBC Music Magazine demystify the world of classical music through down-to-earth discussion and lively interviews. Want to know what an orchestral conductor actually does? Or how to write an effective soundtrack? Then this is the podcast for you!more Hosts Steve Wright, Charlotte Smith, Michael Beek, Jeremy Pound
Producer/Network Our Media
Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 244Facebook 69.2KTwitter 66.8K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Classical Fix

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The podcast for classical newbies. If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.
Host Linton Stephens
Producer/Network BBC Radio 3
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 324Facebook 196.1KTwitter 120.6KInstagram 167.9K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. This Classical Life

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Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too. Music, eclectic playlists and chat, with a new guest every week.
Host Jess Gillam
Producer/Network BBC Radio 3
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 194Facebook 196.1KTwitter 120.6KInstagram 167.9K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Talking Classical Podcast

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Talking about the lives, experiences and stories of people in classical music and more. This is where you can find out what it's like being a professional musician or you're intrigued to find out more about the art form of classical music. From leading performers to those working behind the scenes, each podcast features a guest (or two!) who share their perspectives of classical music. - Top 30 Classical Music Podcasts / Top 15 Best UK Classical Music Podcasts (FeedSpot, 2025) - Brought to you by Podcastle.ai - get your subscription here: bit.ly/TCPodcastle.more Producer/Network Annabelle Lee
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 95Twitter 330 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. The Classical Music Pod

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Timmy Fisher and Sam Poppleton present classical music news, reviews, anecdotes and analyses. Is this the best classical music podcast produced in a Brixton bedroom? We think so.
Producer/Network Timmy Fisher & Sam Poppleton
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 246Twitter 1.5KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact