FOR THE LOVE OF ART BIG GIVE STARS UNITE IN HARMONY FOR CHARITY

As a broadcaster who has presented the BBC Proms, had a sparkling radio career and taken part in Strictly Come Dancing, Katie Derham has seen music play a central role in her professional life.

- EMILY HORAN

But she also enjoys a good song and dance with her family: husband John Vincent and their daughters Natasha, 23, and 18-year-old Eleanor.

“We’re like the von Trapps,” says Katie, smiling, in our exclusive interview. “We watched a lot of Glee at a formative age – there’s a lot of jazz hands in the house.

“Both my girls are really into the arts. My eldest has got a lovely voice; I hope to see her in a musical one day,” adds the proud mum, whose younger daughter is going to study music at university.

Katie is joining other stars to support Arts for Impact, the inaugural artsfocused campaign from Big Give, the platform that brings together donors and charities, doubling donations made.

HEALING IMPACT OF MUSIC

Harnessing the power of music, theatre, dance, art and literature, the week-long initiative – from 19 to 26 March – aims to raise £2.5m for 239 UK charities.