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Listen online to the internet radio of BBC Radio 3 live, the second most-listened-to classical music broadcaster radio station in the UK. Listeners are drawn to it for its conservative approach to entertainment. BBC Radio 3 offers a balanced mix of speech-related programmes and classical music. Those who love orchestral concerts will find their interests catered to in the schedule, with "Radio 3 in Concert" airing from 7:30pm to 10pm on weekdays, featuring live concert broadcasts. Every summer, the renowned "BBC Proms" concerts are broadcast live during evening hours on every day of the week. In addition to classical music, the schedule of BBC Radio 3 also includes dedicated slots for full-time dramas and discussions about arts and culture. The station's morning programme provides a daily starting point, with Petroc Trelawny hosting on weekdays from 6:30am to 9:30am, Tom McKinney on weekends from 6:30am to 9am.

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Playlist 10

08:58Gustav Holst - The Planets, Op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace

08:50François Francœur - Symphonies du Festin Royal de Mgr le Comte d'Artois: XIII. Chaconne

08:42Richard Flury - Symphony No. 5: III. Scherzo. Prestissimo - Trio. Allegretto

08:32Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo: Allegro - Presto

08:28Edward Elgar - The Wand of youth - suite no.2 Op.1b (The Tame Bear)

08:22Yu‐Peng Chen - Waltz of the Fireflies

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00:30 - Through the Night

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06:30 - Radio 3 Breakfast

Embrace the morning calm of classical music and birdsong
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09:30 - Essential Classics

Celebrating classical greats
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.

13:00 - Classical Live

BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances
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16:00 - Composer of the Week

Fela Sowande and the Art Music of Nigeria, Past, Present, Future
5/5 Donald Macleod and Alexander Douglas explore Nigerian art music past, present and future.

17:00 - In Tune

The Eddie Gripper trio live in session, cellist Sebastian Plano
The Eddie Gripper trio play live. Cellist Sebastian Plano on his new album.

19:00 - Classical Mixtape

Classical music for focus or relaxation
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.

19:30 - Friday Night is Music Night

Celebrating 75 Years of The Archers
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21:45 - The Essay

Call of the Wild, The Squirrel Cuckoo, Leena Lee
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22:00 - Late Junction

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23:30 - 'Round Midnight

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