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Record Review Podcast

Andrew McGregor

Booking Overview

A classical-music recording guide built around expert-led comparisons of performances of major works, typically featuring one external pianist, musicologist, broadcaster, or other authoritative classical-music specialist per episode. Suitable pitches include accomplished performers, conductors, scholars, critics, and recording experts with deep repertoire knowledge; booking difficulty is medium because guests need recognized expertise and the ability to make informed comparative recommendations.

Metrics

Episodes: 702

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast.support@bbc.co.uk

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Host

Andrew McGregor - British broadcaster and classical-music presenter known for his work with BBC Radio 3.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established classical musicians, musicologists, broadcasters, critics, authors, or recording specialists with authoritative knowledge of the featured repertoire and the ability to compare performances insightfully.
Required Achievements:  
Professional performance or conducting career, Academic or scholarly expertise in classical music, Broadcasting, writing, or criticism credentials, Established classical-music recordings or publications

Recent Guest Discussions

Kathryn Stott - Comparative Recordings Of Beethoven’s ‘spring’ Sonata And A Recommended Version For Listeners’ Libraries.

Mark Lowther - Comparative Recordings Of Nielsen’s Symphony No. 2 And A Recommended Recording.

Dr Katy Hamilton - Top Recordings Of Mendelssohn’s Third Symphony, The ‘scottish’.

Jonathan Cross - Comparative Recordings Of Falla’s The Three-cornered Hat And A Recommended Version.

Lucy Parham - Comparative Recordings Of Brahms’s Op. 116–119 And A Top Recommendation.

Recent Topics

Music, Classical Music, Music Recordings, Orchestral Music, Piano Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Record Review Podcast
:

Walton's Belshazzar's Feast

October 12, 2026

David Owen Norris picks his top recording of William Walton's Belshazzar's Feast.

Haydn's 'Emperor' String Quartet

October 05, 2026

Laura Tunbridge makes a recommendation from recordings of Haydn's 'Emperor' Quartet.

Beethoven's 'Spring' Sonata

September 21, 2026

Kathryn Stott surveys recordings of Beethoven's 'Spring' Sonata and makes recommendation.

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Record Review Podcast
:

How do I get in touch with Record Review Podcast?

Record Review Podcast is hosted by Andrew McGregor. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Record Review Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Record Review Podcast: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does Record Review Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Record Review Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Record Review Podcast?

Record Review Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established classical musicians, musicologists, broadcasters, critics, authors, or recording specialists with authoritative knowledge of the featured repertoire and the ability to compare performances insightfully. Common among recent guests: Professional performance or conducting career; Academic or scholarly expertise in classical music; Broadcasting, writing, or criticism credentials. Recent guests include Kathryn Stott, Mark Lowther, and Dr Katy Hamilton.

How hard is it to get booked on Record Review Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Record Review Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Classical Music, Music Recordings, Orchestral Music, and Piano Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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