My Classical Favourites

Playwright and novelist Michael Frayn recalls meeting the great violinist David Oistrakh, and reveals which piece of Mozart reduced him - and his teenage granddaughter - to tears.

Ballet dancer Leanne Benjamin shares her passion for music with Sarah, including works she's danced to, and featuring music by Faure, Beethoven and Stravinsky.

Broadcaster and journalist Andrew Marr discusses his career, talks about how Mahler aided him in his recovery after a stroke, and reveals how the music of Wagner helped him meet girls.

Top Gear presenter (and music graduate) James May talks about his passion for music, toys and cars, while Rob reveals to James how many attempts he made before passing his driving test.

Comedienne, actress, singer-songwriter and director Victoria Wood talks to Sarah about her career and shares some of her favourite music choices.

Masterchef Monica Galetti talks to Rob Cowan about the world of michelin starred cooking and shares her favourite pieces of music.

Big Issue founder John Bird talks about his extraordinary life and shares his musical passions, including Wagner, Hildegard of Bingen and Caruso.

Best-selling author Patricia Cornwell discusses her books, her theories about Jack the Ripper, and reveals her favourite pieces of music.

Music journalist Paul Morley shares his opinions about the classical and pop worlds, and chooses music by Vaughan Williams, Mozart and Pachelbel remixed by Brian Eno.

Saxophonist and band leader Branford Marsalis tells Sarah about his love of Mahler and Wagner, and reveals what he thinks of Radio 3.