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A day in the life of Classic FM
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1. And so it begins...
Around midnight, Nick Bailey makes it in to the office to begin his overnight show.
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2. Your name's now down...
Nick Bailey makes it past security (just).
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3. The Pumpkin Club
Nick in the studio, no doubt communicating with his Pumpkin Club on Facebook.
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4. Nick between links.
Nick Bailey casts an eye over a few upcoming events.
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5. Mark Forrest, pre-show
Mark gets ready to face the nation.
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6. The Brighter, lighter breakfast?
Cereal and coffee. Two important ingredients of Classic FM's Breakfast Show.
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7. The studio clock
A vital part of any radio studio...
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8. Mark and the team
Mark, producer Rupert and newsreader Katie hard at work.
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9. Red light fever?
Newsreader Katie Breathwick delivers the day's news agenda during Brighter Breakfast.
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10. Whether the weather...
...is good or bad, Mark makes sure he's up to date with how the UK is looking in the morning.
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11. John Suchet
John and producer Matt prepare the morning's show.
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12. John's crib sheets
Details on his album of the week and news cuttings are on hand during John Suchet's programme.
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13. John Suchet
John and producer Matt broadcast from the Classic FM studio.
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14. Nick Ferrari meets the stars
Nick with Neil Tennant before the Pet Shop Boy heads off to record The Classic FM Interview.
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15. Jamie Crick
Jamie steers the ship during the afternoon from 1 to 5pm.
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16. The engine room
...or 'where the magic happens' etc.
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17. Jamie takes a stand
Jamie Crick and producer Phil introduce Kids Call and field requests for the afternoon show.
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18. Getting ready for Smooth
While in the office, Margherita Taylor takes the opportunity to run through the evening's programme with producer Jamie.
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19. Margherita pre-show
Margherita Taylor prepares Smooth Classics in the office.
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20. And in the news today...
Lucy Coward takes the reins from Katie and reads the afternoon news.
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21. John mans the decks
It's 5pm and time for John Brunning to take the controls.
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22. John on tea duties
JB is VERY particular about how his tea is made. Offer him a weak cuppa at your peril!
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23. John Brunning
Cuppa made, John gets back to the studio.
