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
Celebrating Pablo Casals
Cellist Miklós Perényi pays tribute to his teacher Pablo Casals.
Cellist Miklós Perényi pays tribute to his teacher Pablo Casals.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start your weekend the Radio 3 way, with Saturday Breakfast
Elizabeth Alker sets up your Saturday morning.
Elizabeth Alker sets up your Saturday morning.
Tom Service talks to superstar counter-tenor Jakub Jozef Orlinski
Tom Service talks to counter-tenor Jakub Jozef Orlinski and conductor Joana Mallw ... More >>itz.
Tom Service talks to counter-tenor Jakub Jozef Orlinski and conductor Joana Mallw ... More >>itz.
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
Music with a French flavour from Jools and guest
Jools is joined by musician Ayanna Witter-Johnson, with music by Berlioz and Bechet.
Jools is joined by musician Ayanna Witter-Johnson, with music by Berlioz and Bechet.
13:00 - Record Review
BBC Proms Composer: Messiaen with Gillian Moore and Andrew McGregor
Gillian Moore picks five indispensable recordings of BBC Proms Composer Olivier ... More >> Messiaen.
Gillian Moore picks five indispensable recordings of BBC Proms Composer Olivier ... More >> Messiaen.
15:00 - BBC Proms
2024, Prom 12: CBeebies Prom – Wildlife Jamboree
Live at the BBC Proms: Kwamé Ryan conducts Sinfonia Smith Square.
Live at the BBC Proms: Kwamé Ryan conducts Sinfonia Smith Square.
16:15 - BBC Proms
2024, The Glasshouse: Tailleferre, Sibelius and Dvořák
BBC Proms from The Glasshouse: Dinis Sousa conducts the Royal Northern Sinfonia.
BBC Proms from The Glasshouse: Dinis Sousa conducts the Royal Northern Sinfonia.
18:30 - Music Planet
Yiddish Tango Road Trip
A Road Trip exploring Yiddish tango.
A Road Trip exploring Yiddish tango.
19:30 - BBC Proms
2024, The Glasshouse 3: Jordan Rakei with Royal Northern Sinfonia
Live at the BBC Proms from The Glasshouse: Grammy Award-nominated Jordan Rakei.
Live at the BBC Proms from The Glasshouse: Grammy Award-nominated Jordan Rakei.
21:15 - New Generation Artists
María Dueñas plays Schubert
Schubert from violinist María Dueñas and a Busoni Chorale from pianist Giorgi Gigashvili
Schubert from violinist María Dueñas and a Busoni Chorale from pianist Giorgi Gigashvili
22:00 - BBC Proms
2024, The Glasshouse 4: BBC Music Introducing - Live at the Proms
Live at the BBC Proms from The Glasshouse: celebrating BBC Music Introducing succ ... More >>esses.
Live at the BBC Proms from The Glasshouse: celebrating BBC Music Introducing succ ... More >>esses.
23:45 - New Generation Artists
Improvisations from Fergus McCreadie and Matt Carmichael
Fergus McCreadie improvises with the brilliant young saxophonist Matt Carmichael
Fergus McCreadie improvises with the brilliant young saxophonist Matt Carmichael
00:30 - Through the Night
The Carnivals of the Animals
Works by Poulenc, Saint-Saens and Guinovart. Jonathan Swain presents.
Works by Poulenc, Saint-Saens and Guinovart. Jonathan Swain presents.
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
Daniel Handler
Michael Berkeley's guest is author Daniel Handler, better known as Lemony Snicket. (R)
Michael Berkeley's guest is author Daniel Handler, better known as Lemony Snicket. (R)
13:30 - Music Map
A journey to Mozart's Clarinet Quintet
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 - BBC Proms
2024, The Glasshouse 6: Flow, My Tears – Elegies and Atonement
Live at the BBC Proms from The Glasshouse: An exploration of Elizabethan music & fol ... More >>klore.
Live at the BBC Proms from The Glasshouse: An exploration of Elizabethan music & fol ... More >>klore.
16:30 - Choral Evensong
Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban
From the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban.
From the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban.
17:30 - Jazz Record Requests
George Shearing - Rose Room - Art Tatum & Ben Webster
Jazz records of all styles as requested by you from George Shearing to Rose Room & beyond!
Jazz records of all styles as requested by you from George Shearing to Rose Room & beyond!
18:30 - The Early Music Show
Silver
Marking the Paris Olympics, Hannah French explores early music associated with silver.
Marking the Paris Olympics, Hannah French explores early music associated with silver.
19:30 - BBC Proms
2024, Prom 13: Sarah Vaughan - If You Could See Me Now
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Guy Barker.
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Guy Barker.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for the evening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. (R)
23:30 - Unclassified
Spacious and dreamy
Elizabeth Alker with a journey through new music from genre-defying artists
Elizabeth Alker with a journey through new music from genre-defying artists
00:30 - Through the Night
Proms Festival Orchestra at the 2021 Proms
The inaugural concert from the Proms Festival Orchestra, comprising freelance musicians.
The inaugural concert from the Proms Festival Orchestra, comprising freelance musicians.
06:30 - Breakfast
Classical Sunrise
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
Refresh your morning with classical music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Prom plus chamber music from the Cheltenham Festival
Elizabeth Alker with highlights from Cheltenham plus the best ... More >>of the Proms.
Elizabeth Alker with highlights from Cheltenham plus the best ... More >>of the Proms.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Musical Olympians - Ethel Smyth, First Love
1/5 Donald Macleod explores a musician also remarkable for her sporting prowess.
1/5 Donald Macleod explores a musician also remarkable for her sporting prowess.
17:00 - In Tune
Ease into your evening with classical music
Sean Rafferty with live music from viol consort Fretwork.
Sean Rafferty with live music from viol consort Fretwork.
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 - BBC Proms
2024, Prom 14: Beethoven, Bruckner and Tüür
Live at the BBC Proms: the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Paavo Järvi.
Live at the BBC Proms: the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Paavo Järvi.
22:15 - Night Tracks
The music garden
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
Endea Owens' 4/4
The US bassist and composer picks out gems from her record collection.
The US bassist and composer picks out gems from her record collection.
00:30 - Through the Night
Purcell, Rameau and Britten from Bern
Camerata Bern perform works by Purcell, Rameau and Britten.
Camerata Bern perform works by Purcell, Rameau and Britten.
06:30 - Breakfast
Your classical commute
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
Your perfect classical playlist
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Chamber music from Cheltenham plus the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Proms
Elizabeth Alker revisits the best of the current Proms concerts.
Elizabeth Alker revisits the best of the current Proms concerts.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Musical Olympians - Ethel Smyth, Soulmate
2/5 Donald Macleod explores a musician also remarkable for her sporting prowess.
2/5 Donald Macleod explores a musician also remarkable for her sporting prowess.
17:00 - In Tune
Classical music live from the BBC
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
Take 30 minutes out with a relaxing classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30 - BBC Proms
2024, Prom 15: Messiaen’s Turangalîla Symphony
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Philharmonic, conducted by Nicholas Collon.
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Philharmonic, conducted by Nicholas Collon.
22:15 - 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 - 'Round Midnight
Looking ahead to James Baldwin's centenary
Tracks to celebrate the late writer and civil rights activist.
Tracks to celebrate the late writer and civil rights activist.
00:30 - Through the Night
Five wind instruments and a piano
Wind music performed at the Hirschengraben School in Zurich.
Wind music performed at the Hirschengraben School in Zurich.
06:30 - Breakfast
Classical rise and shine
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
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Late Night Italian Baroque with Jakub Józef Orliński plus chamber music from the Cheltenham Festival
Elizabeth Alker with performance from summer f ... More >>estivals.
Elizabeth Alker with performance from summer f ... More >>estivals.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Worcester Cathedral
Live from Worcester Cathedral during the Three Choirs Festival.
Live from Worcester Cathedral during the Three Choirs Festival.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Musical Olympians - Ethel Smyth, Kindred Spirits
3/5 Donald Macleod explores a musician also remarkable for her sporting prowess.
3/5 Donald Macleod explores a musician also remarkable for her sporting prowess.
17:00 - In Tune
Drivetime 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
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 - BBC Proms
2024, Prom 16: Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 4
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Philharmonic with their Chief Conductor, John Storgards.
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Philharmonic with their Chief Conductor, John Storgards.
22:00 - Night Tracks
The late zone
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
A classic by Ahmad Jamal
The pianist's version of Poinciana, Live at The Pershing, sets the tone.
The pianist's version of Poinciana, Live at The Pershing, sets the tone.
00:30 - Through the Night
Elgar and Schumann from Zagreb
Elgar's Cello Concerto from the Croatian Radio-Television Symphony Orchestra.
Elgar's Cello Concerto from the Croatian Radio-Television Symphony Orchestra.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start the day with classical music
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
Your perfect classical playlist
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Messiaen's Turangalîla at the Proms and a celebration of soprano Jodie Devos
Elizabeth Alker revisits the best of the current Proms concerts.
Elizabeth Alker revisits the best of the current Proms concerts.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Musical Olympians - Ethel Smyth, Questions of Devotion
4/5 Donald Macleod explores a musician also remarkable for her sporting prowe ... More >>ss.
4/5 Donald Macleod explores a musician also remarkable for her sporting prowe ... More >>ss.
17:00 - In Tune
Live classical performance and interviews
Sean Rafferty with live music from pianist Kevin Chen.
Sean Rafferty with live music from pianist Kevin Chen.
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 - BBC Proms
2024, Prom 17: Vasily Petrenko conducts Tchaikovsky
Live at the BBC Proms: Vasily Petrenko conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Live at the BBC Proms: Vasily Petrenko conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
22:15 - Night Tracks
A little night music
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 Alice Zawadzki
Soweto plays the vocalist's new single Gentle Lady.
Soweto plays the vocalist's new single Gentle Lady.
00:30 - Through the Night
Danish National Vocal Ensemble
Choral music performed at Trinity Church in Copenhagen.
Choral music performed at Trinity Church in Copenhagen.
06:30 - Breakfast
Morning classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
09:30 - Essential Classics
The ideal morning mix of classical music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
A look back to Vasily Petrenko and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Proms
Elizabeth Alker with highlights from Cheltenham plus the RPO at th ... More >>e Proms.
Elizabeth Alker with highlights from Cheltenham plus the RPO at th ... More >>e Proms.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Musical Olympians - Ethel Smyth, Final Muse
Donald Macleod explores Ethel Smyth's bond with the writer Virginia Woolf.
Donald Macleod explores Ethel Smyth's bond with the writer Virginia Woolf.
17:00 - In Tune
Discover classical music and artists
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
19:30 - Classical Mixtape
30 minutes of classical inspiration
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
20:00 - BBC Proms
2024, Prom 18: Sam Smith
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Simon Hale with Sam Smith.
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Simon Hale with Sam Smith.
22:15 - Late Junction
Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together: an Olympian session from Sofia Jernberg, Saint Abdullah and Viki Steiri
On your marks... Set... Jennifer Lucy ... More >>Allan fires the starting gun on a musical Olympics.
On your marks... Set... Jennifer Lucy ... More >>Allan fires the starting gun on a musical Olympics.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Latitude Festival highlights
Live music recorded during the BBC Introducing takeover at Latitude Festival.
Live music recorded during the BBC Introducing takeover at Latitude Festival.