Jamie Crick

In 1997, Classic FM underwent a major series of programme changes: we introduced Smooth Classics on-air for the very first time; we welcomed new presenters to the station; and we launched a daily listener request show.  Over fifteen years later, Classic FM Requests is still a core part of our output – and from 1pm every weekday, we turn the radio station over to you.

The callers we feature on-air each day range from students to pensioners and long-term listeners to classical music newbies.  When the programme begins, we do have some idea of what we’re going to include along the way – but then, you always surprise us with a surge of phone calls, emails and texts requesting all manner of music to accompany your lunchtime chores.  Some requests are delightfully mundane (“I’m bored with this maths coursework – PLEASE play me some Mozart") while others are altogether more urgent (“My wife is seven hours into labour now…it’s our first child…we could REALLY do with anything to calm us down” is an apt case in point) – but all are welcome and appreciated by the team tasked with bringing the programme to life.

Jamie Crick is nearly always at the helm for Classic FM Requests – and, when the dedications are all concluded at 3pm, he remains your friendly companion through the afternoon, playing a selection of favourite music through until the start of Drive at 5pm.  And after Classic FM Requests finishes, there are still plenty of reasons for you to lend us your ears.  At 3.30pm, Jamie offers a daily Smooth Classic – an ideal piece of music to unwind to – and at 4.15pm he features a performance from our Artist of the Week, which is always a performer who’s at the top of their game.