Tom Allen will front a new three-part series on Classic FM over its Hall of Fame weekend.
The comedian and presenter will host Totally Outrageous with Tom Allen across three evenings at 9pm on 3rd, 4th and 5th April, focusing on larger than life figures from the classical world.
Each programme will explore well known opera performers, composers and personalities, highlighting behaviour and stories that sit behind some of the genre’s biggest moments.
Listeners will hear a mix of storytelling and humour as the series looks at dramatic moments, strong characters and the influence they have had on classical music’s reputation.
Tom Allen said: “Classical music has everything: glamour, passion, genius and people behaving absolutely appallingly! I’m looking forward to joining Classic FM and to celebrate the divas, scandals and magnificent mischief-makers of the classical world.”
Joseph Zubier, Managing Editor of Classic FM, said: “Tom is the perfect guide to this wonderfully entertaining world of classical excess.
“I know he will bring his trademark warmth and brilliant sense of fun to this new mini-series which will be a fantastic addition to our Classic FM Hall of Fame weekend. Listeners are in for a treat – and possibly the odd tantrum.”
Totally Outrageous with Tom Allen – on Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April at 9pm on Classic FM and Global Player.