BBC Radio 3's programmes
You can find here the schedule of BBC Radio 3 one week ahead, and the related important information, like the name of the presenters and the teasers of the programmes. Above the radio programmes, with the radio finder, you can switch to other radios, and with the date option, you can set the starting day of your search. If you find any mistakes in our schedule, like there is other programme in the radio, than in our schedule, or something is missing, please help us by contacting us on the Contact page, and we will fix it as soon as possible. If you would like to see more radios' schedules simultaneously, please visit the general Schedule page.
00:30 - Through the Night
Mahler's Symphony no 6 'The tragic'
RAI National Symphony Orchestra perform Gustav Mahler's 6th symphony.
RAI National Symphony Orchestra perform Gustav Mahler's 6th symphony.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start your weekend the Radio 3 way, with Saturday Breakfast
Elizabeth Alker sets up your Saturday morning.
Elizabeth Alker sets up your Saturday morning.
09:00 - Saturday Morning
Tom Service talks to pianist Stephen Hough
Tom Service plays the best classical music alongside the latest stories in the arts world.
Tom Service plays the best classical music alongside the latest stories in the arts world.
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
Jools with his pick of classical, jazz and blues
Jools is joined by musician Guy Garvey, with music by Grieg, Tabakova and Ray Charles.
Jools is joined by musician Guy Garvey, with music by Grieg, Tabakova and Ray Charles.
13:00 - Music Matters
25 Years of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Sowing Seeds for an Orchestra
Clemency Burton-Hill marks the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra's 25th anni ... More >>versary.
Clemency Burton-Hill marks the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra's 25th anni ... More >>versary.
14:00 - Record Review
Debussy's Jeux in Building a Library with Flora Willson and Andrew McGregor
Flora Willson's ultimate recommendation for Debussy's ballet Jeux.
Flora Willson's ultimate recommendation for Debussy's ballet Jeux.
16:00 - Sound of Cinema
Imaginary Friends
From Castaway to Donnie Darko, Matthew Sweet celebrates imaginary friends in film.
From Castaway to Donnie Darko, Matthew Sweet celebrates imaginary friends in film.
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Olivia Chaney
Jess is joined by folk singer-songwriter Olivia Chaney to swap their favourite tracks.
Jess is joined by folk singer-songwriter Olivia Chaney to swap their favourite tracks.
Live from the Met: Kevin Puts's The Hours
Starring Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara and Joyce DiDonato as Virginia Woolf.
Starring Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara and Joyce DiDonato as Virginia Woolf.
21:30 - Music Planet
Road Trip to Lima
The best roots-based music from across the world, plus a Road Trip to Lima, Peru.
The best roots-based music from across the world, plus a Road Trip to Lima, Peru.
22:30 - New Music Show
Tectonics Glasgow (2/2)
Kate Molleson with more highlights from Tectonics Glasgow 2024.
Kate Molleson with more highlights from Tectonics Glasgow 2024.
00:30 - Through the Night
Three Bach Cantatas from Copenhagen
Concerto Copenhagen with conductor Lars Ulrik Mortensen perform cantatas by JS Bach.
Concerto Copenhagen with conductor Lars Ulrik Mortensen perform cantatas by JS Bach.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start your Sunday the Radio 3 way with Tom McKinney
Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.
Tom McKinney presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show.
09:00 - Sunday Morning
An inspiring classical selection for Sunday
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
12:00 - Private Passions
Harry Cliff
Michael Berkeley's guest is the physicist Harry Cliff.
Michael Berkeley's guest is the physicist Harry Cliff.
13:30 - Music Map
A journey to Vivaldi's Spring
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the sonic connections between music across time and space.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the sonic connections between music across time and space.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Exeter Cathedral
Live from Exeter Cathedral. (R)
Live from Exeter Cathedral. (R)
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
Lush Life : Ella Fitzgerald, Awen Ensemble, Peter King, Sidney Bechet and Dinah Washington
Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requ ... More >>ested by you.
Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requ ... More >>ested by you.
17:00 - The Early Music Show
Music for Melancholy
Hannah French chooses music to balance the humours and transform the spirit. (R)
Hannah French chooses music to balance the humours and transform the spirit. (R)
18:00 - Words and Music
Birdsong
Nightingales, robins, blackbirds in music, readings by Julia Winwood and Jonathan Keeble.
Nightingales, robins, blackbirds in music, readings by Julia Winwood and Jonathan Keeble.
19:15 - Sunday Feature
The Cello and the Nightingale
Kate Kennedy examines the events surrounding one of the BBC's first outside broadcasts.
Kate Kennedy examines the events surrounding one of the BBC's first outside broadcasts.
20:00 - Drama on 3
Maupassant’s Confessions of a Hedonist
A phantasmagorical journey through the most personal short stories of Guy de Maupassant. (R)
A phantasmagorical journey through the most personal short stories of Guy de Maupassant. (R)
21:15 - New Generation Artists
The Leonkoro Quartet play Schubert
Chamber works by Schubert and Beethoven performed by Radio 3 New Generation Artists.
Chamber works by Schubert and Beethoven performed by Radio 3 New Generation Artists.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Soundtrack for night
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - Unclassified
Brass, bells and Whitsun wells
New experimental and ambient takes on brass band and Morris traditions for Whitsuntide.
New experimental and ambient takes on brass band and Morris traditions for Whitsuntide.
00:30 - Through the Night
Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No 2
Hina Maeda joins the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra with conductor Thomas Sanderling.
Hina Maeda joins the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra with conductor Thomas Sanderling.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start the day with classical music
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's award-winning classical breakfast show.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Linton Stephens showcases unique performances plus live violin and piano from the Wigmore.
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the ... More >> UK and beyond.
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the ... More >> UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), Casting off
1/5 Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
1/5 Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
17:00 - In Tune
Discover classical music and artists
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
The eclectic classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites. (R)
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites. (R)
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Mozart and Haydn String Quartets
The Engegård Quartet and Quatuor Voce, recorded live at LSO St Luke's.
The Engegård Quartet and Quatuor Voce, recorded live at LSO St Luke's.
21:45 - The Essay
Art and Uncertainty, The Benefit of Doubt
Margaret Heffernan explores how artists embrace uncertainty to create their work. (R)
Margaret Heffernan explores how artists embrace uncertainty to create their work. (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for the evening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
20/05/2024
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
00:30 - Through the Night
Hensel, Shostakovich and Brahms from Berlin
Violinist Vilde Frang joins German Symphony Orchestra and conductor Maxim Emelyanychev.
Violinist Vilde Frang joins German Symphony Orchestra and conductor Maxim Emelyanychev.
06:30 - Breakfast
Morning classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's award-winning classical breakfast show.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Great classical music for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Linton Stephens with specially recorded music from home and abroad
An afternoon of specially recorded music from home and abroad.
An afternoon of specially recorded music from home and abroad.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), Building a reputation
2/5 Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky- ... More >>Korsakov.
2/5 Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky- ... More >>Korsakov.
17:00 - In Tune
Wind down from work with classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Wagner, Beethoven and Tippett
Edward Gardner conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall.
Edward Gardner conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall.
21:45 - The Essay
Art and Uncertainty, Where am I?
Margaret Heffernan considers how artists use uncertainty when starting a new project. (R)
Margaret Heffernan considers how artists use uncertainty when starting a new project. (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Adventures in sound
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
21/05/2024
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
00:30 - Through the Night
50 years of the Deutsche Streicherphilharmonie
Young players of the Deutsche Streicherphilharmonie play Bartok, Debussy and Janacek.
Young players of the Deutsche Streicherphilharmonie play Bartok, Debussy and Janacek.
06:30 - Breakfast
Ease into the day with classical music
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's award-winning classical breakfast show.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
The very best of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Linton Stephens showcases live music-making from home and abroad including Hindemith from Seoul
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances fro ... More >>m the UK and beyond.
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances fro ... More >>m the UK and beyond.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
St George’s Chapel, Windsor
Live from St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Live from St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), Consolidating
3/5 Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov ... More >>.
3/5 Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov ... More >>.
17:00 - In Tune
Classical artists live in session
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Classical music for focus or relaxation
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Elgar's Enigma Variations
Elgar, Dvorák and Butterworth frame Stephen Hough as soloist in his own Piano Concerto.
Elgar, Dvorák and Butterworth frame Stephen Hough as soloist in his own Piano Concerto.
21:45 - The Essay
Art and Uncertainty, In the Bottom of the Well
Margaret Heffernan explores how artists tolerate the fear of uncertainty. (R)
Margaret Heffernan explores how artists tolerate the fear of uncertainty. (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
22/05/2024
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
00:30 - Through the Night
Fairytales and love
The Danish String Quartet in their Copenhagen festival perform Mazzoli, Schumann & Brahms.
The Danish String Quartet in their Copenhagen festival perform Mazzoli, Schumann & Brahms.
06:30 - Breakfast
Sunrise classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's award-winning classical breakfast show.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Refresh your morning with classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Linton Stephens showcases live music-making from home and abroad
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), A watershed
4/5 Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
4/5 Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
17:00 - In Tune
Music news and live classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
The perfect classical half hour
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
The BBC Philharmonic from Manchester
A Mediterranean fiesta with conductor Juanjo Mena from the Bridgewater Hall.
A Mediterranean fiesta with conductor Juanjo Mena from the Bridgewater Hall.
21:45 - The Essay
Art and Uncertainty, Are we done?
Margaret Heffernan explores how an artist knows when to stop. (R)
Margaret Heffernan explores how an artist knows when to stop. (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Night music
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
23/05/2024
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
00:30 - Through the Night
Bulgarian Culture and Cyrillic Day
Violinist Dalibor Karvay joins the Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Violinist Dalibor Karvay joins the Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra.
06:30 - Breakfast
Boost your morning with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's award-winning classical breakfast show.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Celebrating classical greats
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Linton Stephens with unique recordings from London, Munich and Seoul
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), Summing up...
5/5 Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov ... More >>.
5/5 Donald Macleod surveys the life and music of Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov ... More >>.
17:00 - In Tune
Live classical music for your drive
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
30 minutes of classical inspiration
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - Friday Night is Music Night
Broadway - and all that jazz
Classic show songs with Katie Birtill, Emma Kershaw and the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Classic show songs with Katie Birtill, Emma Kershaw and the BBC Concert Orchestra.
21:45 - The Essay
Art and Uncertainty, Prepared Minds
Margaret Heffernan explores the benefits of uncertainty in both life and art. (R)
Margaret Heffernan explores the benefits of uncertainty in both life and art. (R)
22:00 - Late Junction
JJJJJerome and Angeline Morrison in session
Verity Sharp presents a musical collaboration between JJJJJerome and Angeline Morrison. (R)
Verity Sharp presents a musical collaboration between JJJJJerome and Angeline Morrison. (R)
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
24/05/2024
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.