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“A familiar and well-loved voice”

— Stephen Fry

 

“The Voice we Trust”

— Daily Telegraph

 

Broadcaster • Author • Concerts

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Zeb Soanes presents Smooth Classics at Seven on Classic FM, the UK’s most popular classical music station. For over 20 years he was an authoritative newsreader and reassuring voice of the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4. He presents concerts with the UK’s leading orchestras and is the author of the bestselling Gaspard the Fox series of books.

 

 Television

 
 

“One of his real talents is an ability to condense complex ideas into a few words; he then pulls you in and makes you want to watch.”

— John Allen, Editor, BBC TV Presentation

 

Concerts

 

“The go-to person for musical narration, specialising in children's concerts.”

— Daily Telegraph

 

Zeb performs with the UK’s leading orchestras, narrating children’s classics such as Peter and the Wolf and technically demanding works such as Walton's Façade which he recorded to critical acclaim with John Wilson. His own books, Gaspard’s Foxtrot and Gaspard’s Christmas are also major new narrated concert works by Jonathan Dove.

Books

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I’ve been gasping for more of Gaspard…and here it is! 

— Julian Clary

A love letter to London

— BBC Music Magazine

 
 

Gaspard already has the feel of a classic. Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew have created something both modern and timeless. A children’s story absolutely lifting with charm and atmosphere.’

— Alexander Armstrong

‘Another wonderful tale of the exciting adventures of Gaspard, our urban fox friend, beautifully told and illustrated. A real treat’.

— Dame Patricia Routledge

“The wonderful thing about Gaspard the Fox is that it’s hard to imagine a time when he was never there. He has the look and sound of a classic.”

— Philip Ardagh

“The Children’s book to watch out for.”

— Sunday Times

“A wonderful tale about celebrating difference and triumphing against the odds.”

— Clare Balding

“Brilliant”

— David Walliams

“The books are like Soanes: charming, metropolitan, with a touch of the rural.”

— Daily Telegraph

 

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Zeb created the Gaspard the Fox series, illustrated by James Mayhew, inspired by his extraordinary encounters with a real urban fox. He has also written for Country Life, The Observer and The Literary Review. His latest book, Gaspard’s Christmas which supports St Martin-in-the-Field homeless charity, was named ‘Best charity book’ by The Independent in its roundup of best Christmas books for children 2022.