Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Voices, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, for an enchanting evening of words and carols as we prepare to enter the Christmas season. The programme includes winter classics Silent Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, alongside beautiful new works from the choir's recent album A Winter Breviary. An evening not to be missed!

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Rainer Hersch Orkestra: The Last Night of the Lowestoft Proms

Nov 23

Marina Theatre, Lowestoft

Rainer Hersch Orkestra: The Last Night of the Lowestoft Proms

Marina Theatre, Lowestoft

The Rainer Hersch Orkestra takes to the road for a rare UK appearance outside London in the company of Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes. Expect an evening of stand-up comedy and great music from the 1812 Overture by way of Bolero, TV themes, film music and much, much more.

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Marina Theatre, Lowestoft

Nov 29

Norwich Cathedral

WINTER with St Martin's Voices

Norwich Cathedral

Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Voices, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, for an enchanting evening of words and carols as we prepare to enter the Christmas season. The programme includes winter classics Silent Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, alongside beautiful new works from the choir's recent album A Winter Breviary. An evening not to be missed!

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Norwich Cathedral

Dec 8

St Martin-in-the-Fields, London

A CLASSIC FM CHRISTMAS

St Martin-in-the-Fields, London

Join Zeb Soanes, St Martin’s Voices and St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble for this special lunchtime concert, in the beautiful surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Carols for all to sing include In the bleak midwinter, O little town of Bethlehem and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World, alongside seasonal works for choir and strings by Lucy Walker, Ola Gjeilo and Elaine Hagenberg. The perfect way to celebrate the season!

Please note this concert is being recorded for future broadcast on Classic FM.

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St Martin-in-the-Fields, London

The Christmas Life: St Martin’s Voices & Zeb Soanes

Dec 8

Online Concert

The Christmas Life: St Martin’s Voices & Zeb Soanes

Online Concert

Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and LIVE From London debutants St Martin's Voices for an enchanting concert of words and carols for the Christmas season.

LIVE FROM LONDON

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Online Concert

Jane Austen's Christmas Gaiety: The Little Song Party with Zeb Soanes

Dec 8

Online Concert

Jane Austen's Christmas Gaiety: The Little Song Party with Zeb Soanes

Online Concert

Join soprano and square piano duo ‘The Little Song Party’ with guest reader Zeb Soanes, as they settle in for a festive evening of Regency music and merry making!

LIVE FROM LONDON

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Online Concert

Dec 14

The Old Church, Stoke Newington

Money for Old Prose

The Old Church, Stoke Newington

Money for Old Prose is an evening of poetry, music and prose brought to you by many well known actors, singers and musicians including (in the past): Justin Edwards, Deborah Findlay, Bill Patterson, Malcolm Sinclair, Zeb Soanes, Maggie Steed and Jane Wymark.

In aid of Myeloma UK.

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The Old Church, Stoke Newington

Jan 29

Watermill Theatre, Newbury

Two Halves of Guinness

Watermill Theatre, Newbury

In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stage across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.

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Watermill Theatre, Newbury

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Latest News

News

Nov 12, 2025

Benjamin Britten statue unveiled by Sir John Rutter

Nov 12, 2025

A new bronze statue of Benjamin Britten by the Royal sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, has taken its place on Lowestoft’s seafront after years of planning and community fundraising.

CLASSIC FM

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Nov 12, 2025

Sep 25, 2025

Zeb Soanes to star as Alec Guinness in UK Tour

Sep 25, 2025

In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stage across the UK, marking the 25th anniversary of his death.

GREEN ROOM ENTS

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Sep 25, 2025

Sep 8, 2025

Zeb Soanes appointed new University of Suffolk Chancellor

Sep 8, 2025

Zeb succeeds Dr Helen Pankhurst as the second Chancellor of the University of Suffolk, voted University of the Year in the 2025 WhatUni Student Choice Awards.

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Sep 8, 2025

Jun 15, 2025

Zeb Soanes receives prestigious Betjeman Society Award

Jun 15, 2025

Zeb was presented with The Betjeman Society Award. The award is given annually to the person, group or organisation that has made the most significant recent contribution to the understanding or enjoyment of the life and work of Sir John Betjeman.

THE BETJEMAN SOCIETY

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Jun 15, 2025

Feb 11, 2025

Brian Cox & Nicole Ansari on Bach play 'The Score'

Feb 11, 2025

Multi-award winning star of 'Succession' Brian Cox and actor Nicole Ansari join Classic FM's Zeb Soanes to discuss their roles as J.S. Bach and Anna Magdalena Bach in the upcoming stage play, 'The Score'. Written by Oliver Cotton and directed by Sir Trevor Nunn, the play comprises Bach's life and work at the court of the musical royal - and 'flawed flautist' - Frederick the Great.

CLASSIC FM

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Feb 11, 2025

Nov 22, 2024

Cynthia Erivo on singing, stunts and Defying Gravity in 'Wicked'

Nov 22, 2024

For Classic FM, Zeb talked to Cynthia Erivo, arguably one of the biggest stars on the planet just now, on the release of the film Wicked and her gravity defying performance as Elphaba.

CLASSIC FM

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Nov 22, 2024

Fundraising complete for Lowestoft's Britten as a Boy statue

Nov 22, 2024

On Benjamin Britten’s birthday, Zeb announced that the fundraising target for his hometown statue of Benjamin Britten has been reached. The statue will be unveiled summer 2025.

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Nov 22, 2024

Jul 5, 2024

Sir Simon Russell Beale's Life in Music with Zeb Soanes

Jul 5, 2024

In this exclusive concert, recorded at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, Sir Simon talked to Zeb about the highlights of his career, and how music has marked them.

CLASSIC FM

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Jul 5, 2024

Mar 29, 2024

Dame Judi's Classical Favourites with Zeb Soanes

Mar 29, 2024

Dame Judi Dench welcomes Zeb Soanes into her home, to reveal her favourite pieces of classical music. In an exclusive programme for Classic FM, broadcast on Good Friday, Judi tells Zeb how she has treasured this music, connected to her long and glittering life and career.

CLASSIC FM

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Mar 29, 2024

Feb 1, 2024

Zeb's Classic FM show attracts 1.3 million listeners each week

Feb 1, 2024

The latest RAJAR figures have been announced and 158,000 new listeners are joining Zeb for three hours of relaxing music each evening from 7-10pm on Classic FM, making a total audience of 1.3 million for his show each week.

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Feb 1, 2024

Oct 13, 2023

Doctor Soanes

Oct 13, 2023

Zeb was awarded and Honorary Doctorate from the University of Suffolk for his ‘outstanding contribution to education, music, media, literature and very public endorsement and celebration of Suffolk.’

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Oct 13, 2023

Oct 9, 2023

Zeb hosts Wigmore Hall gala that raises £20,000 for hometown statue of 'Britten as a Boy'

Oct 9, 2023

Zeb hosts a star-studded gala at Wigmore hall, raising £20,000 for his home town’s Britten as a Boy statue.

WIGMORE HALL

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Oct 9, 2023

Jul 21, 2023

The History of Music

Jul 21, 2023

Zeb explains The History of Music … with arguably the smartest explanation of Schoenberg you’ll ever see!

RAINER HERSCH ORCHESTRA

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Jul 21, 2023

Jul 6, 2023

Listen to Gaspard's Foxtrot!

Jul 6, 2023

You can now listen to the musical tale of Gaspard’s Foxtrot, read by its author Zeb Soanes, accompanied by Jonathan Dove’s exciting score.

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA

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Jul 6, 2023

Apr 19, 2023

Zeb to host Britten statue gala at Wigmore Hall

Apr 19, 2023

Zeb will host a '“dazzling" gala celebrating the musical legacy of his home town's most famous son at the Wigmore Hall later this year. It will take place as part of an ongoing appeal to raise funds to install a statue of Benjamin Britten, as a boy, looking out over the sea that inspired his music in his birth town of Lowestoft.

LOWESTOFT JOURNAL

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Apr 19, 2023

Dec 1, 2022

Waitrose Food Magazine

Dec 1, 2022

Zeb talks abut the power of radio to provide companionship over the festive period.

WAITROSE FOOD MAGAZINE

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Dec 1, 2022

Nov 23, 2022

It the Shoes Fit

Nov 23, 2022

Royalty, James Bond and a lame dog have all benefitted from John Lobb’s exquisite shoe-making craftsmanship during the past 173 years, says Zeb Soanes.

COUNTRY LIFE

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Nov 23, 2022

Nov 5, 2022

Zeb Soanes become Norwich Puppet Theatre Patron

Nov 5, 2022

The broadcaster and children's author Zeb Soanes has become a patron of Norwich Puppet Theatre.

BBC NEWS

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Nov 5, 2022

Oct 20, 2022

Homeless charity benefits from Gaspard's Christmas

Oct 20, 2022

Inspired by J.M. Barrie’s generosity, Zeb announces that royalties from the sale of his new book Gaspard’s Christmas will benefit St Martin-in-the-Fields homeless charity in perpetuity.

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Oct 20, 2022

Aug 22, 2022

Meet Britten as a boy

Aug 22, 2022

After a lifetime of benevolent haunting by the composer Benjamin Britten, Zeb Soanes has commissioned a statue of his home-town hero.

COUNTRY LIFE

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Aug 22, 2022

Aug 9, 2022

Face Behind the Voice

Aug 9, 2022

‘I want to visit all the locations of the shipping forecast’. David McGillivray interviews Zeb Soanes for Radio Times magazine.

RADIO TIMES

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Aug 9, 2022

Aug 3, 2022

London Life: The Capital According to Zeb Soanes

Aug 3, 2022

The broadcaster and children’s author talks to Flora Watkins about finding inspiration in Islington and buzzing about on his Brompton.

COUNTRY LIFE

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Aug 3, 2022

Popular radio presenter and author inspires pupils at former school

Jul 24, 2022

A popular broadcaster, author and newsreader who grew up in Lowestoft has returned to his home town to help inspire children at his former school.

LOWESTOFT JOURNAL

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Jul 24, 2022

Jun 28, 2022

Zeb Soanes joins Classic FM

Jun 28, 2022

Zeb joins Classic FM to present Smooth Classics at 7

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Jun 28, 2022

May 11, 2022

Country Life Magazine Celebrates 125 Years

May 11, 2022

Zeb met HRH The Duchess of Cornwall at a celebration of 125yrs of Country life Magazine at Claridges Hotel.

COUNTRY LIFE

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May 11, 2022

Leaving the BBC

May 11, 2022

On Thursday, 30th June, after reading Radio 4’s Six O’clock News, I will leave Broadcasting House for the last time as a full-time member of staff …

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May 11, 2022

Apr 24, 2022

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub

Apr 24, 2022

“Intriguing, humorous, full of adventure…a book that is simply, deeply magical in every way.”

GOOD READS

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Apr 24, 2022

Review of Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub

Apr 24, 2022

“A brilliantly musical children's book by Zeb Soanes, the book oozes a sense of mystery and encourages readers to be curious and adventurous.”

MUSIC TEACHER MAGAZINE

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Apr 24, 2022

Dec 29, 2021

Country Life: My Favourite Painting

Dec 29, 2021

Zeb chose Julia, Lady Peel by Thomas Lawrence for Country Life magazine’s Christmas issue.

COUNTRY LIFE

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Dec 29, 2021

Jul 13, 2021

Zeb Soanes' readings particularly memorable...

Jul 13, 2021

A review of a concert by the award-winning ORA Singers and BBC Radio 4 presenter Zeb Soanes, conducted by the choir’s founder, Suzi Digby (Lady Eatwell)

SEEN AND HEARD INTERNATIONAL

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Jul 13, 2021

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