Welcome to the latest edition of the Classic Newsnight podcast.

We have our regular contributors lined up and ready to share their wisdom, in the case of the Classic FM doctor, Rob Hicks, and enthusiasm, as personified by our resident bookworm, Chris Powling - sorry Chris, youre wise too, of course!

We also talk recorded music with one of the founding editors of the Penguin Guide to CDs and DVDs, Ivan March. And perhaps most remarkably, Classic FMs Nick Bailey is given a tutorial in downloading music by his colleague in news, Paul Osbourne. Cant wait to hear that? Well theres no need. Lets listen together...

Welcome to the latest edition of the Classic Newsnight podcast.

This week, as well as hearing from our regular contributors - Classic FMs resident bookworm, Chris Powling, and Dr Rob Hicks - well also feature the artist who, for my money at least, is the greatest guitarist England has ever produced. Before he retired from live performance at the age of seventy, Julian Bream enjoyed a career spanning fifty-five years on the concert platform.

On the news front, its been a particularly good week for NASA, with news that they may have discovered evidence of water on the surface of Mars, as well as the revelation that theyre planning to return to the moon and build a permanent base there. So lets boldly click where - and etcetera etcetera (I know, we just cant get the staff though!)

Surely the weeks are going by twice as fast as normal arent they? I cant believe were into December, with all that entails. Itll be - you know what - before we know it! The only sensible course of action, I feel, is to immerse ourselves in some interesting and thought-provoking material. To be honest, I dont know where one would begin to look for that, so I hope youll accept the latest edition of the Classic Newsnight podcast, by way of a humble substitution.

To save my wrists from Repetitive Strain Injury, Ill talk you through the new edition if you would be so kind as to click the appropriate button.

Welcome to the silver anniversary edition of the Classic Newsnight podcast. Now you might be labouring under the misapprehension that we just throw this together at the end of a busy week, but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, an editorial decision was taken at an early stage to present the podcast in the manner of an old-fashioned Christmas annual - a sort of stick in your thumb and pull out a plumb affair. So with that in mind, take the plunge and go aural fishing.

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Classic FM Newsnight podcast, this time presented by Anne-Marie Minhall. On this podcast you will hear from Classic FM's composer in residence Patrick Hawes, our resident bookworm Chris Powling has his recommendations for the best books around for 5 to 8 year olds and Restaurateur, cook and food writer Prue Leith speaks about her involvement in the charity Training for Life. First though, we have a special report on the battle against DVD piracy.

Welcome to the new bumper edition of the Classic Newsnight podcast - our biggest and best yet. Firstly, we meet the celebrated oboist, Nicholas Daniel, who tells us about a new piece written especially for him by John Tavener. We continue the Tavener connection thereafter, when we meet the composers vocal muse, Patricia Rosario, who tells us about her involvement with this years Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Classic FMs resident bookworm, Chris Powling, is here to recommend three books for our delectation. Then we meet the hottest opera diva of the moment, the Russian soprano, Anna Netrebko, before being joined by Dr. Rob Hicks, who has some advice about the essential questions we should all ask about any pills and potions were taking. After Rob, we check our financial health in the light of the latest rise in interest rates with equity strategist, Henk Potts - unfortunately, he thinks we probably need to get used to the unpalatable fiscal medicine. And finally, we meet All Angels, the new teenage classical girlie group whose heavenly voices will be wafting across the Classic FM airwaves in the run up to Christmas. I hope you enjoy listening.

Welcome to another edition of the Classic Newsnight podcast. This week, we find out why the Philharmonia Orchestra is casting its net across the globe in an initiative called Groove Search. Find out how you could win the opportunity to hear a ditty youve written recorded by one of this countrys top bands! We also feature our resident bookworm, Chris Powling, whos chosen three excellent books for us to enjoy, now the nights are drawing in. Then we consult the Classic FM doctor, Rob Hicks. This week, Rob is focusing on arthritis; a disease that affects millions of people in this country alone. And finally, we meet Alan Riding, whos co-written the Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Companion to Opera. I hope you enjoy listening.

Welcome to the coming of age edition of the Classic Newsnight podcast - yes, were twenty-one this week!

We send our roving reporter, Bob Jones, to Newcastle to check out the latest production by Streetwise Opera - the company that gives homeless people the chance to stage a production at a professional level.

We have our regular consultation with Classic FMs resident GP, Rob Hicks; and the early music soprano, Emma Kirkby, drops in for a chat. Three very good reasons why you should listen on....

Welcome to the latest edition of the Classic Newsnight podcast. And heres an early warning for you: the clocks go back next weekend, which is bad news if you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. So weve asked Classic FMs resident GP, Rob Hicks, to explain the condition, and give us some tips on how to deal with it. Darkness is also the theme of John Rutters latest CD with the Cambridge Singers: Lighten our Darkness. John tells me the repertoire is so relaxing that many people fall asleep as they listen - so dont play it while driving! We also have a brief chat with Classic FMs composer in residence, Patrick Hawes, about his latest piece, Ave Maria, and Classic Newsnights roving reporter, Bob Jones, gives us a flavour of English National Ballets production of Alice in Wonderland.

In this edition of the Classic Newsnight podcast we meet Mark Bebbington; Mark is the first pianist to record a full recital disc at Symphony Hall in Birmingham - one of Europes top venues. The novelist, Frederick Forsyth, joins me to talk about his latest page-turning best-seller, The Afghan. The Classic FM doctor, Rob Hicks, has found yet another reason why it makes sense not to put on weight. And speaking of putting on weight, it may be only October, but Christmas is coming! So weve been finding out about the toys that are expected to be flying off the shelves in the run up to the festive season.