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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, Elizabeth Alker on Saturdays from 7am to 9am, and Martin Handley on Sundays from 7am to 9am.
BBC Radio 3 slogan: "Classical, jazz, folk and world music, drama, documentaries, features…"
BBC Radio 3 slogan: "Classical, jazz, folk and world music, drama, documentaries, features…"
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BBC Radio to broadcast rediscovered historic dramas
BBC Radio 4, 4 Extra and Radio 3 are to broadcast a season of plays that have been returned to the BBC Archives.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 12.03.2024
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The BBC is moving more Radio 3, Radio 4 and World Service radio shows out of London with new network hubs in Scotland and Northern Ireland.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 06.12.2023
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Petroc Trelawny to take Radio 3 Breakfast across Northern Ireland
BBC Radio 3’s Breakfast programme is going on the road again with Petroc Trelawny presenting a week of live broadcasts across Northern Ireland.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 29.08.2023
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Playlist 05
13:51Frédéric Chopin - Prelude No 15 in D flat major, Op 28, 'Raindrop'
13:45Gustav Mahler - Die zwei blauen Augen von meinem Schatz (Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, No 4)
13:41Trad. - Marche Ottomane (Manuscrit Cantemir 209)
13:32Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony no.7 in A major Op.92 (2nd mvt)
13:30Franz Schubert - 4 Impromptus for piano; No.1 in C minor
13:27Lightnin’ Hopkins - Mojo Hand
13:18Arnold Schoenberg - Verklarte Nacht (conclusion)
13:11Richard Rodgers - My Favorite Things (Stereo)
13:00Lorenzo Barcelata - Maria Elena
12:50Lyle Lovett - I Will Rise Up / Ain't No More Cane
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BBC Radio 3's programmes05
00:30 - Through the Night
Orthodox Easter
Music by Reinvere, Tüür and Pärt with the RIAS Chamber Chorus and conductor Daniel Reuss.
Music by Reinvere, Tüür and Pärt with the RIAS Chamber Chorus and conductor Daniel Reuss.
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 inviting Sunday music mix
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
Sarah Walker chooses uplifting music to complement your morning.
12:00 - Private Passions
Percival Everett
Michael Berkeley's guest is the American writer Percival Everett.
Michael Berkeley's guest is the American writer Percival Everett.
13:30 - Music Map
A journey to Schubert's Impromptu in C minor
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
Tewkesbury Abbey
Live from Tewkesbury Abbey.
Live from Tewkesbury Abbey.
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
100 Years of Blossom Dearie
Alyn Shipton celebrates the centenary of vocalist & pianist Blossom Dearie.
Alyn Shipton celebrates the centenary of vocalist & pianist Blossom Dearie.
17:00 - The Early Music Show
London International Festival of Early Music
Hannah French explores the world of Early Music.
Hannah French explores the world of Early Music.
18:00 - Words and Music
Mills
Our journey takes us from wind and water via the Miller's Song to dark, satanic mills.
Our journey takes us from wind and water via the Miller's Song to dark, satanic mills.
19:15 - Between the Ears
Odes to Joy
How politicians, protestors, advertisers and comedians have made use of an iconic melody.
How politicians, protestors, advertisers and comedians have made use of an iconic melody.
19:45 - Sunday Feature
The Murder Capital of Medieval England
New Generation Thinker Hetta Howes explores the murder capital of medieval England. (R)
New Generation Thinker Hetta Howes explores the murder capital of medieval England. (R)
20:00 - Drama on 3
The Tragedy of Macbeth
First broadcast in 1971, the first stereo production of Macbeth, starring Joss Ackland.
First broadcast in 1971, the first stereo production of Macbeth, starring Joss Ackland.
22:25 - Night Tracks
Music for midnight
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
Paul Farley’s Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker shares ambient sounds, and poet Paul Farley sits in the Listening Chair.
Elizabeth Alker shares ambient sounds, and poet Paul Farley sits in the Listening Chair.