Magic Classical Breakfast with Charles Nove: All you need to know
Wake up to Magic Classical Breakfast with Charles Nove
Last updated 30th Mar 2026
Ease into the morning from 7am with Charles as he plays the finest mix of vibrant and soothing classical music, as well as reflecting the day ahead with his own light look at the newspapers. At 7.30am and 8.30am he helps you engage the grey matter with his ever-popular, Question of the Day.
After 9am join Charles as he plays all your favourite film, TV and gaming scores with a full hour of Screen Time.
Each weekday Charles can be heard playing out classical pieces that are some of the most famous in the world alongside a selection of contemporary music by the classical artists of today, so we thought we would find out from Charles what some of his favourite pieces are...
Favourite classical composer: Domenico Scarlatti
Desert island classical piece: Nimrod from Elgar’s Enigma Variations
Essential film score: Probably a John Barry. Dances With Wolves, maybe?
Classical tune most likely to sing in the shower: Land Of The Mountain And The Flood – but I’m a whistler not a singer!
To contact Charles, you can email [email protected]
When can I hear Charles on Magic Classical?
Wake up to Magic Classical Breakfast with Charles Nove weekdays between 7am and 10am across the UK on your digital radio, the free Rayo app or ask your smart speaker to “Play Magic Classical”.
If I miss a show, can I catch up?
Absolutely, listen again to all your favourite shows anytime by clicking here.
How can I contact Charles?
Get in touch at [email protected]
Is Charles on social media?
He is, follow him on X @charlesnove
Read more about the Magic Classical family and who's on when:
Charles Nove at Breakfast: 7-10am Monday to 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.
Tim Smith: 10am-2pm Monday to Friday
Tim has amazing music, guests, listener features and the Book Club each weekday morning from 10am
Tony Minvielle: 2-6pm Monday to Friday
Join Tony for a relaxing sound to weekday afternoons from 2pm.
Fran Godfrey: 6-10pm Sunday to Thursday
Fran has the perfect soundtrack to wrap up your day from 6pm, including Mindfulness Music at 8pm to give yourself some me time with music designed to help you reset.
Jack Pepper: 7-9am Saturday and Sunday
There's two doses of Jack alongside a superb weekend mix of classical music including Jack's Jukebox – those pop songs so expertly turned into classical favourites, plus an homage to Movie music on Saturday and Musical Theatre on Sunday
Hannah Cox: 2-6pm Saturday and Sunday
Enjoy our Calming Classics Weekend with Hannah Cox every weekend afternoon.
Jo Cochrane: 6-10pm Friday
Join Jo each Friday night for a relaxing sound to start your weekend.
Darren Redick: 6-10pm Saturday
Darren soundtracks your Saturday night playing the magic of classical music.
Ayanna Witter-Johnson: 11am-2pm Saturday
Join composer, singer, songwriter and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson on Saturdays from 11am.
Sonali Shah: 10am-2pm Sunday
Join Sonali as she continues the Magic Classical Calming Classics Weekend each Sunday between 10am and 2pm.