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About BBC Radio 3
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.
BBC Radio 3 slogan: "Adventures in classical."
BBC Radio 3 slogan: "Adventures in classical."
BBC Radio 3 Contact Details
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News about BBC Radio 3
BBC Radio 3 launches year-long classical music history
A new weekly series exploring turning points in classical music history will launch on BBC Radio 3 next month.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 16.03.2026
BBC Radio 3 controller joins Lang Lang foundation
BBC Radio 3 and Proms Controller Sam Jackson has joined the board of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 05.03.2026
BBC Open Music returns nationwide to discover new creative talent
BBC Radio and Music's Open Music training scheme will return for a third edition in 2026.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 25.11.2025
Hugh Bonneville reveals George Clooney once asked him to re-audition
Hugh Bonneville has revealed that George Clooney once asked him to audition for a new film years after Clooney had already directed him in The Monuments Men.More >>ontheradio.co.uk - 09.11.2025
Edith Bowman to host BBC Radio 3’s Sound of Cinema
BBC Radio 3 has hired Edith Bowman as the new presenter of Sound of Cinema, its flagship programme celebrating film music.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 16.10.2025
Round Midnight wins jazz award for BBC Radio 3
Folded Wing’s BBC Radio 3 show Round Midnight has been named Jazz Media Award winner at the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 15.10.2025
Pete Waterman shares his final soundtrack choice on Radio 3
Songwriter and producer Pete Waterman has revealed the music he wants to hear when he dies, speaking in an episode of Earlier with Jools Holland on BBC Radio 3.More >>ontheradio.co.uk - 27.09.2025
Charlotte Church talks creativity and imagination on BBC Radio 3 Unwind
The Music & Meditation Podcast hosted by Izzy Judd on BBC Radio 3 Unwind will hear from Charlotte Church talking about inner creativity and imagination.More >>ontheradio.co.uk - 26.03.2025
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
Playlist 20
06:43Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Concerto no.20 in D minor K.466 (2nd mvt)
06:36Claude Debussy - Nocturnes, L. 91: No. 1, Nuages
06:32Anna Thorvaldsdottir - Heyr þú oss himnum á (Hear us in Heaven)
06:15Gustav Holst - Wind Quintet in A flat major, Op 14
05:49Clara Schumann - Piano Trio in G minor, Op 17
05:29Susan Spain-Dunk - Stonehenge
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BBC Radio 3 Schedule20
00:30 - Through the Night
The Epic of Gilgamesh by Martinů
The Berlin Radio Chorus and New Orchestra Basel play music by Mozart, Dvořák and Martinů.
The Berlin Radio Chorus and New Orchestra Basel play music by Mozart, Dvořák and Martinů.
06:30 - Radio 3 Breakfast
Start the day strong with classical music
Join Hannah French every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
Join Hannah French every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:00 - Saturday Morning
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Tom Service introduces the best classical music and the latest stories from the arts world
Tom Service introduces the best classical music and the latest stories from the arts world
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music
Jools is joined by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sumudu Jayatilaka.
Jools is joined by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sumudu Jayatilaka.
13:00 - Key Changes: Radio 3's Essential History of Classical Music
1672: London Calling
1672, London. A shilling buys entry to the first public concert.
1672, London. A shilling buys entry to the first public concert.
14:00 - Record Review
Bach's Cello Suites in Building a Library with Joseph McHardy and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases, and a survey of Bach's Cello Suites.
Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases, and a survey of Bach's Cello Suites.
16:00 - Sound of Cinema
Edith is joined by Jess Gillam and composer Harry Escott
A weekly showcase of the best in film scores and movie music, hosted by Edith Bowman.
A weekly showcase of the best in film scores and movie music, hosted by Edith Bowman.
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Seckou Keita
Jess Gillam is joined by kora player Seckou Keita to swap some of their favourite music. (R)
Jess Gillam is joined by kora player Seckou Keita to swap some of their favourite music. (R)
18:00 - Opera on 3
Britten's Peter Grimes
Allan Clayton stars as the outcast fisherman in Britten's masterpiece at the Royal Opera.
Allan Clayton stars as the outcast fisherman in Britten's masterpiece at the Royal Opera.
21:30 - Midsummer Dreaming
Twilight
1/6 From sunset until sunrise on the solstice, a night of dream-like radio documentaries.
1/6 From sunset until sunrise on the solstice, a night of dream-like radio documentaries.
22:40 - Midsummer Dreaming
Before Midnight
2/6 From sunset until sunrise on the solstice, a night of dream-like radio documentaries.
2/6 From sunset until sunrise on the solstice, a night of dream-like radio documentaries.
23:51 - Midsummer Dreaming
The Witching Hour
3/6 From sunset until sunrise on the solstice, a night of dream-like radio documentaries.
3/6 From sunset until sunrise on the solstice, a night of dream-like radio documentaries.