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Ian Skelly
@Ianskellyradio3
BBC Broadcaster, Host of BBC Radio 3’s mid morning show Essential Classics, Radio 3 in Concert and the BBC Proms. Writer & Filmmaker. On Insta as @theianskelly
Joined January 2014
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    Ian Skelly
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    Mar 26, 2021
    One last go at Essential Classics this morning @BBCRadio3. You never know, I may get it right. I'll say this only once: thank you for all the very moving comments and messages. Why not join me in the afternoons in a fortnight? But join me at 9 for another great morning of music.
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    Ian Skelly
    @Ianskellyradio3
    Mar 25, 2020
    The duvets are up, the dog's in lock down, taking the advice seriously, Essential Classics @BBCRadio3 @BBCArtsPR is live from my home grown padded cell. Music by Saint Saens & his laundry maid and by the original Mr Bean amongst the delights. So, let’s stay home together from 9.
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    Ian Skelly
    @Ianskellyradio3
    Apr 12, 2021
    So here we go. A new role in the afternoons @BBCRadio3 with performances every day you won’t hear anywhere else. On Day One symphonies by Beethoven and a heart rending concerto by Elgar among the delights. Join me for great music from 2.
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    Ian Skelly
    @Ianskellyradio3
    Jun 15, 2023
    Sad news. RIP Glenda Jackson. When we talked @BBCRadio3 she told me the only rider she ever had when she did a play was that there had to be a radio in her dressing room so she could listen to Radio 3. I met her as a fan… and she said she met me as a fan. A very humbling moment.
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    Ian Skelly
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    Mar 27, 2020
    On a glorious walk this morning, this in my little local park. A young magnolia tree in perfect bloom. Each flower saluting the sun, full of life and promise. A quiet reminder of the resilience in life. I'm here at home @BBCRadio3 at 9 with music to help us all get through this.
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    Ian Skelly
    @Ianskellyradio3
    Jun 29, 2020
    What a welcome view! Back in BH after a long 3 months presenting Essential Classics @BBCRadio3 from home. The dog is so pleased to have the run of the house and very pleased to bring you another morning of great music. Join me live from the BBC at 9.
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    Ian Skelly
    @Ianskellyradio3
    Aug 10, 2024
    Right. No apologies. It’s a proud Dad moment. @wembleystadium taking snaps of my remarkable daughter who’s as calm as always and about to sing the national anthem to 90,000 live on national and international @ITV. I may have something in my eye as I salute HMK. Go @_emmaskelly
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    Ian Skelly
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    Sep 10, 2023
    Farewell boiling hot South Ken tube station for another year. Congratulations one and all @bbcproms and to all @BBCRadio3. It’s incredibly moving to watch it happen so smoothly behind the scenes night after night. It was a blast on air and one of the most memorable seasons.
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    Ian Skelly
    @Ianskellyradio3
    Jan 12, 2022
    Oh no. I'm in the Michael Gove memorial lift. Will I make it out for Afternoon Concert @BBCRadio3? I have a magnificent piano concerto by Beethoven, a symphony by Stravinsky's piano teacher and Mozart arias as you've never heard them before. Going up but let's hope I get out.
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    Ian Skelly
    @Ianskellyradio3
    May 4, 2020
    Duvets on the walls & my trusty studio assistant is ready to dote on her master’s voice - or bark the house down. It’s Essential Classics from my own broadcasting house again @BBCRadio3 @BBCArtsPR Join me from 9 today as we 'pluck' our way to build a playlist together.
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    Ian Skelly
    @Ianskellyradio3
    Nov 23, 2021
    Just occasionally, when life really is dealing you a challenge too many, it’s good to take a walk… up a hill… all the way. Today was a good day. At last.
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    Ian Skelly
    @Ianskellyradio3
    Feb 26, 2024
    Thank you for all your questions and concern. To clarify, I’m not leaving @BBCRadio3 at all. I’m based in London not Salford so have had to take a difficult decision but lots to look forward to. Maybe even a surprise or two.
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    Greg
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    Feb 26, 2024
    Replying to @YesWombat @GjaMacphee and 2 others
    I would like to know too. On #InTune tonight, Katie Derham interviewed Radio 3’s Controller @classicjacko and didn’t raise the topic! @Ianskellyradio3 and @martinhandleyr3 seem to be leaving the network. What a way to treat such excellent and much respected presenters.
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    Ian Skelly
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    Aug 21, 2022
    A night off, so I came to @bbcproms Why not.
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    Ian Skelly
    @Ianskellyradio3
    Jul 16, 2024
    She drew a crowd of nearly 1000. Join me on stage in front of said crowed tonight @BBCRadio3 at 7.30 for a star studded concert by a star of the organ world @annalapwood playing the newly built monster at Norwich Cathedral. Our man at the scene went in search…
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