Lloyd Webber makes sweet music with Michael Portillo at GB News

EXASPERATED with the BBC for turning its Young Musician Of The Year contest from the classical equivalent of The X Factor into a sideshow, Julian Lloyd Webber is joining GB News, I can disclose.

‘GB News is the only TV channel shining a light on the classical music industry in Great Britain at the moment,’ he tells me.

The celebrated cellist will appear in a new monthly slot with former Cabinet minister Michael Portillo.

‘Michael shares both my deep commitment to showcasing the talent in the industry, as well as highlighting the challenges we continue to face,’ Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brother says.

‘For many years, classical music has been side-lined from mainstream TV at the very time coverage is needed more than ever. This is a tragedy.’