They have long espoused the urgent need to welcome a new, young audiences to tune into the world of classical music.

The BBC May have finally arrived at a solution: give Radio 3 its youngest ever presenter her own show, with guests selected from musicians under 30.

Radio 3, which has attempted to reach new audiences with regular reassurances that classical music is not elitist, has offered Jess Gillam, the 20-yer-old saxophonist, a new show at Saturday lunchtime.

The half-hour episodes are designed to suit the podcast generation, with Gillam interviewing musicians of her own generation to capture their excitement for their listening peers.

Confirmed guests so far include 22 year-old pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, double bassist Sam Becker, former BBC Introducing pianist and sound artist Belle Chen and film and television composer Ollie Howell.

Called This Classical Life, it will immediately precede Inside Music, with executives hoping millennials will keep their radio on to enjoy the “insight and perspectives” offered by the established programme.

Gillam, who rose to become a household name after performing as a soloist at the Last Night of the Proms, said: “I’m so excited to be joining BBC Radio 3 as the presenter of This Classical Life.