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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 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 9am, Tom McKinney on weekends from 6:30am to 9am.
BBC Radio 3 slogan: "Adventures in classical."
BBC Radio 3 slogan: "Adventures in classical."
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Aberdare area - 91.4 FMAberdeenshire - 90.9 FMAberfeldy - 91.4 FMAbergavenny - 90.9 FMAbersychan - 90.7 FMAlexandria - 90.5 FMAmbleside - 90.5 FMAnglesey - 92.0 FMAngus - 90.5 FMAxminster - 91.7 FMAyrshire - 91.7 FMBakewell - 92.0 FMBallachulish - 90.3 FMBallycastle - 91.0 FMBarnoldswick area - 91.9 FMBasingstoke - 92.3 FMBath - 91.2 FMBeds - 92.3 FMBerks - 91.7 FMBerwick-upon-Tweed - 90.8 FMBexhill - 92.2 FMBlaenavon - 90.7 FMBlairgowrie - 91.8 FMBodmin area - 91.0 FMBorder coast - 91.9 FMBorder Region - 91.3 FMBradford - 90.7 FMBrighton - 92.3 FMBristol - 91.5 FMBristol area - 92.1 FMBucks - 91.7 FMBurnley - 92.6 FMBuxton - 92.2 FMCalne - 90.4 FMCambridge area - 91.1 FMCambs - 92.3 FMCampbeltown - 90.6 FMCarmarthenshire - 90.6 FMCaterham - 91.9 FMCentral Lancashire - 90.8 FMCentral Northern Ireland - 92.3 FMCentral Scotland - 92.1 FMCentral Southern England - 90.7 FMCeredigion - 90.9 FMChalford - 91.4 FMChannel Islands - 91.1 FMChard - 91.1 FMCheltenham - 91.2 FMBBC Radio 3 Frequency map
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Edith Bowman and AFRODEUTSCHE among hosts for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
BBC Radio 3 Unwind launches on BBC Sounds this morning, Monday 4th November at 6am with presenters including Edith Bowman and AFRODEUTSCHE.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 04.11.2024
Voice-over Emma Clarke to host BBC Radio 3 Saturday Breakfast
BBC Radio 3 has hired voice-over Emma Clarke as its new Saturday Breakfast presenter.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 21.09.2024
BBC Radio 3 schedule changes include Tom McKinney hosting weekday Breakfast
BBC Radio 3 Sunday Breakfast presenter, Tom McKinney is to take over weekday Breakfast as current host Petroc Trelawny will move to present In Tune with Katie Derham.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 26.06.2024
BBC Radio to broadcast rediscovered historic dramas
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Eight first-time radio producers From backgrounds underrepresented in the audio industry are getting their work aired on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 4. New documentaries on a rich array of stories have been created via the Multitrack Audio Producer Fellowship for a third year.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 13.11.2023
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11:54Michael Praetorius - Polyhymnia Caduceatrix et Panegyrica: XXXIV. In dulci jubilo
11:47Erno Dohnanyi - Pastorale
11:34Ralph Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on Christmas Carols
11:29Arr. Roberts Trad - Come Landlord Fill The Flowing Bowl
11:25Jean Sibelius & Ilkka Kuusisto - 5 Christmas Songs, Op. 1 (arr. I. Kuusisto for orchestra): On hanget korkeat, ni
11:22Ánnámáret - Čuoivvatáldu
11:21Outi Tarkiainen - Saivo
11:19Ánnámáret - Mearrariika
11:09The Illyria Consort & Bojan Čičić - Concerto for strings 'Il riposo - per il Santissimo Natale', RV 270
11:06Sergey Prokofiev - Troika - from Lieutenant Kije
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BBC Radio 3's programmes21
00:30 - Through the Night
Kurtág plays with Bach
György Kurtág's piano arrangements of Bach chorales from the Musikdorf Ernen Festival.
György Kurtág's piano arrangements of Bach chorales from the Musikdorf Ernen Festival.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start your weekend the Radio 3 way, with Saturday Breakfast
Emma Clarke sets up your Saturday morning.
Emma Clarke sets up your Saturday morning.
09:00 - Saturday Morning
Hannah French hosts a Christmas party for Saturday Morning
Hannah French hosts a Christmas party with live music, guests & the best festive playlist.
Hannah French hosts a Christmas party with live music, guests & the best festive playlist.
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
Jools and friends share festive favourites
Jools is joined by Sally Phillips, Ruby Turner and Phil Veacock for a festive special.
Jools is joined by Sally Phillips, Ruby Turner and Phil Veacock for a festive special.
13:00 - Clive Myrie at Christmas
A selection of classical Christmas treats
Clive Myrie introduces a personal selection of Christmas favourites. (R)
Clive Myrie introduces a personal selection of Christmas favourites. (R)
14:00 - Record Review
Britten's Ceremony of Carols in Building a Library with Jeremy Summerly and Andrew McGregor
Jeremy Summerly chooses his favourite version of Britten's seasonal Ceremony of Carols.
Jeremy Summerly chooses his favourite version of Britten's seasonal Ceremony of Carols.
16:00 - Sound of Cinema
Christmas film scores
Matthew Sweet with the greatest Christmas film soundtracks.
Matthew Sweet with the greatest Christmas film soundtracks.
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jon Boden pops round for a Christmas party
Jess Gillam with a special festive show at home in the Lake District, with guest Jon Boden
Jess Gillam with a special festive show at home in the Lake District, with guest Jon Boden
18:00 - Opera on 3
Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann
The Royal Opera's staging of Offenbach's fantastical opera starring Juan Diego Flórez.
The Royal Opera's staging of Offenbach's fantastical opera starring Juan Diego Flórez.
21:30 - Music Planet
Cumbia unleashed with Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto
Lopa Kothari shares a live performance from Colombian group Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto.
Lopa Kothari shares a live performance from Colombian group Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto.
22:30 - New Music Show
Apartment House at the church of St Giles Cripplegate
Kate Molleson offers a seasonal feast of new music to stimulate and to sooth.
Kate Molleson offers a seasonal feast of new music to stimulate and to sooth.