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
Schumann and Brahms from Zagreb
Branimir Pustički and the Croatian RT Symphony Orchestra play Schumann's Cello Concerto.
Branimir Pustički and the Croatian RT Symphony Orchestra play Schumann's Cello Concerto.
06:30 - Breakfast
Get going with classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
Classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales plus Ornaments of the Baroque
Specially recorded music from the UK and beyond with Tom McKinney.
Specially recorded music from the UK and beyond with Tom McKinney.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Imogen Holst (1907-1984), Adventures in Europe
2/5 Donald Macloed follows Imogen Holst as she experiences music around Europe.
2/5 Donald Macloed follows Imogen Holst as she experiences music around Europe.
17:00 - In Tune
Classical music to inspire you
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
A 30-minute soundscape of classical gems
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical gems.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical gems.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
BBC NOW perform Petrushka
Antony Hermus conducts Stravinsky's puppet ballet with works by Martinů and Janácek.
Antony Hermus conducts Stravinsky's puppet ballet with works by Martinů and Janácek.
21:45 - The Essay
EarthWorks, Wood
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby traces the story of Seahenge in North Norfolk.
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby traces the story of Seahenge in North Norfolk.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses
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
Yazz Ahmed’s 4/4
The British-Bahraini trumpeter guides us through some of her favourite albums
The British-Bahraini trumpeter guides us through some of her favourite albums
00:30 - Through the Night
2022 BBC Proms at Battersea Arts Centre
Leif Ove Andsnes & friends perform chamber music by Mozart at the 2022 BBC Proms.
Leif Ove Andsnes & friends perform chamber music by Mozart at the 2022 BBC Proms.
06:30 - Breakfast
Classical music to set you up for the day
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
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Ornaments of the Baroque plus music of Wales from Mathias and Biles-Liddell
Specially recorded music from around the world.
Specially recorded music from around the world.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
St Lawrence Church, York
From St Lawrence Church, York, with the Ebor Singers.
From St Lawrence Church, York, with the Ebor Singers.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Imogen Holst (1907-1984), Music at Dartington
3/5 Donald Macleod follows Imogen Holst's adventures during and after World War Two.
3/5 Donald Macleod follows Imogen Holst's adventures during and after World War Two.
17:00 - In Tune
Live music and news from the world of classical
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
Expand your horizons with classical music
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
Piano music by Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms & Schubert
Live from London's Wigmore Hall, a recital of piano music performed by Mariam Batsashvili.
Live from London's Wigmore Hall, a recital of piano music performed by Mariam Batsashvili.
21:45 - The Essay
EarthWorks, Pottery
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby rolls up her sleeves to experience the art of making pottery.
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby rolls up her sleeves to experience the art of making pottery.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Bewitching sounds for after dark
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
New music from Sultan Stevenson
Guest presenter Kevin Le Gendre selects a fresh new release from the UK pianist.
Guest presenter Kevin Le Gendre selects a fresh new release from the UK pianist.
00:30 - Through the Night
Chamber Music from the 2024 Schubertiade, Hohenems
The Modigliani Quartet plays Schubert, Beethoven and Brahms.
The Modigliani Quartet plays Schubert, Beethoven and Brahms.
06:30 - Breakfast
Sunny side up 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
Telemann and Bach from the City of London plus a new work by Elena Kats-Chernin from Wales
Specially recorded music from home and abroad.
Specially recorded music from home and abroad.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Imogen Holst (1907-1984), Amanuensis to Britten
4/5 Donald Macleod explores Imogen Holst’s relationship with Britten.
4/5 Donald Macleod explores Imogen Holst’s relationship with Britten.
17:00 - In Tune
In session with stellar classical 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
Power through with classical music
A 30-minute classical music soundscape with pieces by Couperin, Cimarosa, Moeran, Bach. (R)
A 30-minute classical music soundscape with pieces by Couperin, Cimarosa, Moeran, Bach. (R)
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Mozart, Britten and Vaughan Williams
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Ryan Wigglesworth conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
21:45 - The Essay
EarthWorks, Leather
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby encounters Roman leatherwork at Vindolanda on Hadrian’s Wall.
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby encounters Roman leatherwork at Vindolanda on Hadrian’s Wall.
22:00 - Night Tracks
A meditative moonlight soundtrack
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
An exclusive new track from Elliot Galvin
A premiere of a piece from the UK pianist’s forthcoming album.
A premiere of a piece from the UK pianist’s forthcoming album.
00:30 - Through the Night
Ravel and Dutilleux from Poland
Angela Hewitt plays Ravel's G major Piano Concerto.
Angela Hewitt plays Ravel's G major Piano Concerto.
06:30 - Breakfast
Perk up your morning with classical music
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
Hannah French presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:30 - Essential Classics
The ideal mix of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
An Enigma from Wales and more Ornaments of the Baroque from London
Specially recorded music from the UK and beyond.
Specially recorded music from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Imogen Holst (1907-1984), An Indian Summer
5/5 Donald Macleod explores Imogen Holst’s Indian Summer.
5/5 Donald Macleod explores Imogen Holst’s Indian Summer.
17:00 - In Tune
World-class classical music – live
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 - Friday Night is Music Night
On Tour in China
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts the BBC Concert Orch, recorded on New Year's Day in Shenzhen.
Anna-Maria Helsing conducts the BBC Concert Orch, recorded on New Year's Day in Shenzhen.
21:45 - The Essay
EarthWorks, Metal
Rose Ferraby considers steel in the company of a cutler and a blacksmith in Sheffield.
Rose Ferraby considers steel in the company of a cutler and a blacksmith in Sheffield.
22:00 - Late Junction
Pipe organ bird trills and the miniature world of cells
Join Verity Sharp on another ear-bending journey into the furthest reaches of sound.
Join Verity Sharp on another ear-bending journey into the furthest reaches of sound.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Daniel Casimir live in session
Highlights from the bassist’s performance for 'Round Midnight at the Barbican
Highlights from the bassist’s performance for 'Round Midnight at the Barbican
00:30 - Through the Night
Musical journeys: Mendelssohn in Scotland and Berlioz in Italy
The Oslo Philharmonic with Mendelssohn's 'Scottish' and Berlioz's 'Harold en Italie' ... More >>.
The Oslo Philharmonic with Mendelssohn's 'Scottish' and Berlioz's 'Harold en Italie' ... More >>.
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
Tom Service with organist James McVinnie and composer Anna Clyne
Tom Service with guests, stories and the best classical soundtrack to start your w ... More >>eekend.
Tom Service with guests, stories and the best classical soundtrack to start your w ... More >>eekend.
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
25/01/2025
Jools Holland shares his love and knowledge of classical music.
Jools Holland shares his love and knowledge of classical music.
13:00 - Music Matters
Satire and the Stave, Satire and Philosophy
Chris Addison explores how composers have engaged with the biggest ideas of all time.
Chris Addison explores how composers have engaged with the biggest ideas of all time.
14:00 - Record Review
Brahms' Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77 in Building a Library with David Owen Norris and Andrew McGregor
David Owen Norris chooses his favourite vers ... More >>ion of Brahms' Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77.
David Owen Norris chooses his favourite vers ... More >>ion of Brahms' Violin Concerto in D, Op. 77.
16:00 - Sound of Cinema
Four trombones and mandolin? Small but mighty soundtracks
Matthew Sweet on film scores that embrace the intimacy of chamber music.
Matthew Sweet on film scores that embrace the intimacy of chamber music.
17:00 - This Classical Life
This Classical Life... with Ben Gernon
Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with conductor and broadcaster Ben Gernon.
Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with conductor and broadcaster Ben Gernon.
18:00 - Opera on 3
Puccini's Tosca
Puccini's Tosca - from the New York Met - starring Lise Davidsen and Freddie De Tommaso
Puccini's Tosca - from the New York Met - starring Lise Davidsen and Freddie De Tommaso
21:30 - Music Planet
Year of the Snake
Lopa Kothari shares new roots music and a special feature to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Lopa Kothari shares new roots music and a special feature to celebrate Chinese New Year.
22:30 - New Music Show
Wadada Leo Smith's String Quartet No 17
Cutting-edge and experimental new music in live performance, plus interviews and features.
Cutting-edge and experimental new music in live performance, plus interviews and features.
00:30 - Through the Night
A Baroque Trumpet Gala from Wartburg Castle, Eisenach
Trumpeter Reinhold Friedrich with the Baroque Orchestra of the Thüringen Philharmonie.
Trumpeter Reinhold Friedrich with the Baroque Orchestra of the Thüringen Philharmonie.
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
Your perfect Sunday soundtrack
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh.
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh.
12:00 - Private Passions
Raymond Blanc
Michael Berkeley's guest is chef Raymond Blanc.
Michael Berkeley's guest is chef Raymond Blanc.
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
St Lawrence Church, York
From St Lawrence Church, York, with the Ebor Singers. (R)
From St Lawrence Church, York, with the Ebor Singers. (R)
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
Sarah Vaughan - Stanley Jordan - Johnny Hodges - Tessa Souter
Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you.
Alyn Shipton presents jazz records of all styles as requested by you.
17:00 - The Early Music Show
RIAS Chamber Choir in Berlin
Hannah French explores the world of Early Music.
Hannah French explores the world of Early Music.
18:00 - Words and Music
Commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz
With readers Henry Goodman and Maria Friedman (R)
With readers Henry Goodman and Maria Friedman (R)
19:15 - Between the Ears
Automata!
A radiophonic reflection on ideas about humans and generative machines
A radiophonic reflection on ideas about humans and generative machines
19:45 - Sunday Feature
New Generation Thinkers: Sweden and the Holocaust
Daniel Lee hears stories of refugees and aid volunteers at Stockholm's Holocaust Museum.
Daniel Lee hears stories of refugees and aid volunteers at Stockholm's Holocaust Museum.
20:00 - Drama on 3
Emperor and Galilean. Part 1: Young Julian
Ibsen's epic play about Roman Emperor Julian's failed attempt to abolish Christianity.
Ibsen's epic play about Roman Emperor Julian's failed attempt to abolish Christianity.
21:30 - New Generation Artists
Konstantin Krimmel sings a ballad by Schubert
Brahms, Schubert and Kancheli from Radio 3's New Generation Artists
Brahms, Schubert and Kancheli from Radio 3's New Generation Artists
22:00 - Ultimate Calm
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3, Restful music for recovery ft. Laufey
9/12 Ólafur Arnalds shares relaxing music to help you rest and recov ... More >>er from burnout. (R)
9/12 Ólafur Arnalds shares relaxing music to help you rest and recov ... More >>er from burnout. (R)
23:00 - The Night Tracks Mix
Music for the evening
Hannah Peel with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening. (R)
Hannah Peel with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening. (R)
23:30 - Unclassified
Sonic Horizons
Elizabeth Alker serves up a selection of fresh music from genre-defying artists. (R)
Elizabeth Alker serves up a selection of fresh music from genre-defying artists. (R)
00:30 - Through the Night
Quatuor Ébène plays works by Haydn, Bartók and Schubert
The celebrated French quartet performs in the Parco della Musica in Rome.
The celebrated French quartet performs in the Parco della Musica in Rome.
06:30 - Breakfast
80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
Radio 3 Breakfast marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
Radio 3 Breakfast marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
09:30 - Essential Classics
A classical soundtrack for your morning
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Anastasia Kobekina and Jean-Sélim Abdelmoula live at Wigmore Hall and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 13, ‘Babiy Yar’
Fiona Talkington showcases the be ... More >>st performances from the UK and beyond.
Fiona Talkington showcases the be ... More >>st performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Voices of Terezin, Gideon Klein
1/5 Donald Macleod charts the short life and unstoppable talent of Gideon Klein.
1/5 Donald Macleod charts the short life and unstoppable talent of Gideon Klein.
17:00 - In Tune
The classical soundtrack for your evening
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
Holocaust Memorial Day
BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gergely Madaras in Bloch, Dove, Weiner and Ullmann.
BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gergely Madaras in Bloch, Dove, Weiner and Ullmann.
21:45 - The Essay
They'll Never Believe It Happened, 27/01/2025
Michael Goldfarb looks at how artists have tried to memorialise what happened at Auschwitz
Michael Goldfarb looks at how artists have tried to memorialise what happened at Auschwitz
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for the darkling hour
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Theo Croker’s Flowers
The future-facing US trumpeter spotlights some of the living legends that inspire him.
The future-facing US trumpeter spotlights some of the living legends that inspire him.
