The Whitehalls to host two new programmes on Classic FM

Jack, Michael and Hilary Whitehall are to present two new programmes on Classic FM this month.

Father and son, Michael and Jack will reunite once again to front Classic FM’s Father’s Day special, on Sunday 18 June at 9pm.

The Whitehalls on Father’s Day will feature music from some of the famous family dynasties in classical music, with Jack and Michael also sharing some of their favourites. Jack opens up about becoming a dad, while Michael will reveal some of the personal stories behind the music he loves.

Then from Sunday 25 June, following their successful podcast The Wittering Whitehalls, the husband-and-wife double act, Michael and Hilary Whitehall, will present Crotchety Composers.

This is a special three-part Sunday night series which explores some of classical music’s most celebrated composers and some of their favourite music. They will also reveal another side to their genius, with tales of short-tempers, grouchiness and witty put-downs!

Philip Noyce, Classic FM’s Managing Editor, said: “We’re delighted to welcome the Whitehalls to Classic FM for some very special programmes.

“It will be a really enjoyable listen on Father’s Day, especially as Jack is preparing to become a dad for the first time, as the popular father-and-son duo celebrate the classical music that’s important to them.

“Then Crotchety Composers will be a frank and honest look at the human side to some of the most famous composers with some fascinating insight and a trademark Michael Whitehall opinion or two, as he so often does on The Wittering Whitehalls podcast, combined with Michael and Hilary’s love of classical music; it’s a perfect pairing.”