Classical Fix

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BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

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If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.

The podcast for classical newbies. If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.

Classical Fix: Cheddar Gorgeous

Cheddar Gorgeous

BBC Radio 3 - Classical Fix, Cheddar Gorgeous

Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for drag artist Cheddar Gorgeous.

Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, mixing bespoke classical playlists for music-loving guests. This week Linton is joined by drag artist Cheddar Gorgeous.

Guest presenter Linton Stephens hosts a new series of Classical Fix, introducing music-loving guests to classical music. This week Linton is joined by drag artist and star of Channel 4's Drag SOS, Cheddar Gorgeous.

Cheddar's playlist:

Ferenc Farkas - Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century (5th movement)
Caroline Shaw - Partita for 8 Singers (3rd movement 'Courante')
Joe Hisaishi - The Legend of Ashitaka
Francesca Caccini - Ciaccona
Tchaikovsky - Symphony no.4 in F minor (2nd movement)
Dan Locklair - The Breakers Pound (3rd movement 'Rag')


Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the BBC Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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