New weekday schedule for Magic Classical: All you need to know
There's a brand-new weekday line up with Tim Smith and Fran Godfrey joining Magic Classical!
Last updated 13th Jun 2025
We’re excited to announce a new daytime lineup on Magic Classical.
Joining Charles Nove, straight aftter Magic Classical Breakfast Monday to Friday, are presenter’s Tim Smith, who has taken over on the weekday morning show, and Fran Godfrey presenting Sunday to Thursday evenings.
Also joining the new look schedule is a brand-new voice to Magic Classical – Jo Cochrane. Already part of the Magic family as a presenter on our sister station Magic Soul, Jo is on-air on weekday afternoons. Tony Minvielle also joins from our other sister station Jazz FM each Friday night.
We had a quick chat to Tim, and he told us how his new show will be packed with amazing music, guests, listener features and the Book Club. He added: "'I can't tell you how pleased and genuinely excited I am to be given this opportunity. I've been a fan of Magic Classical since its launch and it's great to actually now be a part of it, and I look forward to sharing the music and conversation with our brilliant audience.”
Fran meantime, is no stranger to the Magic Classical and Magic Mellow family. She told us how she has the perfect soundtrack to wrap up your day, including Mindfulness Music from 8pm to give yourself some me time with music designed to help you reset. Fran added: "I’m so thrilled to be part of the team at Magic Classical; truly some of the loveliest people in broadcasting, which is very important to me. An evening show is a wonderful opportunity to play superb music and fulfil my personal challenge to bring calm, serenity and joy - whatever is going on in the world. I can hardly wait!”
See the new look Magic Classical weekday lineup:
0500-0700 – In The Park
0700-1000 – Charles Nove (including ‘Screentime’ from 0900)
1000-1400 – Tim Smith
1400-1800 – Jo Cochrane
1800-2200 – Fran Godfrey (Monday to Thursday, including ‘Mindfulness Music’ from 8pm)
1800-2200 - Tony Minvielle (Friday)
Meet the rest of the Magic Classical family:
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
Jo Cochrane: 2-6pm Monday to Friday
Join Jo 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.
Simon Mayo: 10am-12pm Sunday
Simon Mayo plays a perfect Sunday morning mix of classical favourites as you devour the Sunday papers, and maybe a croissant or two!
Darren Redick: 6-9pm Saturday and 12-2pm Sunday
As well as playing the magic of classical music on a Saturday night, Darren presents the Magic Classical Request Show on a Sunday afternoon with the music selected by you – submit your requests here
Jack Pepper: 2-6pm 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: 7-10am Saturday and Sunday
Enjoy calming and uplifting music with Hannah Cox every weekend morning.
Ayanna Witter-Johnson: 11am-2pm Saturday
Join composer, singer, songwriter and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson on Saturdays from 11am.
Tony Minvielle: 6-10pm Friday
Join Tony every Friday night from 6pm with a programme tailored to that end-of-the-week vibe.