BBC Radio 3 Schedule
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00:30 - Through the Night
Midsummer Night from Sweden
The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra perform Haydn's Symphony no 44 'Mourning'.
The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra perform Haydn's Symphony no 44 'Mourning'.
06:30 - Radio 3 Breakfast
The finest classical music to elevate your morning
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Refresh your morning with classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Jess Gillam live at Wigmore Hall
Live performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.
Live performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Henry Purcell (1659-1695), A city in turmoil
1/5 Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell’s childhood in London. (R)
1/5 Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell’s childhood in London. (R)
17:00 - In Tune
The London Tango Quintet live in session
Katie welcomes composer Shirley J. Thompson and The London Tango Quintet to In Tune.
Katie welcomes composer Shirley J. Thompson and The London Tango Quintet to In Tune.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Switch up your listening 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.
Aldeburgh Festival - Ravel's La Valse
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Ryan Wigglesworth and Steven Osborne perform at Snape.
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Ryan Wigglesworth and Steven Osborne perform at Snape.
21:45 - The Essay
Jazz Among the British, On Not Being a Jazzer
Geoffrey Smith reflects on perceptions of jazz in Britain and questions the term 'jazzer'. (R ... More >>)
Geoffrey Smith reflects on perceptions of jazz in Britain and questions the term 'jazzer'. (R ... More >>)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Sublime sounds for nightfall
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
Moses Boyd sits in
Drummer and producer Moses Boyd sits in for Soweto Kinch this week on ‘Round Midnight.
Drummer and producer Moses Boyd sits in for Soweto Kinch this week on ‘Round Midnight.
00:30 - Through the Night
Dvořák's Eighth Symphony from Madrid
Tabea Zimmermann performs Bartók's Viola Concerto with the RTVE Symphony Orchestra.
Tabea Zimmermann performs Bartók's Viola Concerto with the RTVE Symphony Orchestra.
06:30 - Radio 3 Breakfast
Kickstart your day with the best classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
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
Richard Strauss Oboe Concerto from Stuttgart
Live concert recordings from home and abroad.
Live concert recordings from home and abroad.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Henry Purcell (1659-1695), London's city spires
2/5 Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s music for London’s churches. (R)
2/5 Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s music for London’s churches. (R)
17:00 - In Tune
Theodore Koumartzis and Lina Palera play the Ancient Greek Lyre
Soprano Sara Jakubiak. Theodore Koumartzis and Lina Palera play the Ancient Greek L ... More >>yre.
Soprano Sara Jakubiak. Theodore Koumartzis and Lina Palera play the Ancient Greek L ... More >>yre.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
The eclectic 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 - Radio 3 in Concert
Aldeburgh Festival - Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances
Kevin John Edusei and the BBC NOW perform Ogonek, Waley-Cohen and Rachmaninov at Snape.
Kevin John Edusei and the BBC NOW perform Ogonek, Waley-Cohen and Rachmaninov at Snape.
21:45 - The Essay
Jazz Among the British, The British Audience
Geoffrey Smith looks at the how the audience for jazz in Britain has evolved over time. (R)
Geoffrey Smith looks at the how the audience for jazz in Britain has evolved over time. (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Harmonious music for nighttime listening
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
A classic from The Keith Tippett Group
Moses Boyd, sitting in for Soweto, plays a track from the legendary British jazz pianist.
Moses Boyd, sitting in for Soweto, plays a track from the legendary British jazz pianist.
00:30 - Through the Night
Ardeo Quartet and pianist Barry Douglas
The Ardeo Quartet and Barry Douglas at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival in Ireland.
The Ardeo Quartet and Barry Douglas at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival in Ireland.
06:30 - Radio 3 Breakfast
Embrace the morning calm of classical music and birdsong
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
The very best of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Mozart's Clarinet Concerto from Salzburg
Live concert performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.
Live concert performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Portsmouth Cathedral
From Portsmouth Cathedral.
From Portsmouth Cathedral.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Henry Purcell (1659-1695), London's royal houses
3/5 Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s music for royalty. (R)
3/5 Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s music for royalty. (R)
17:00 - In Tune
Bob Chilcot, The VIDA Guitar Quartet
Katie chats to Bob Chilcot and introduces live music from The VIDA Guitar Quartet.
Katie chats to Bob Chilcot and introduces live music from The VIDA Guitar Quartet.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Find your focus with calming classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30 - Radio 3 in Concert
Nielsen's Fifth Symphony
BBC Philhamonic Orchestra
BBC Philhamonic Orchestra
21:45 - The Essay
Jazz Among the British, Americans in Britain
Geoffrey Smith on how Britain influenced the work of two celebrated American jazz artists. (R)
Geoffrey Smith on how Britain influenced the work of two celebrated American jazz artists. (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Blissful sounds for night owls
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
New music from The Solomun Gundy Band
Moses shares a single from the brand new project led by jazz trumpeter Sean Corby.
Moses shares a single from the brand new project led by jazz trumpeter Sean Corby.
00:30 - Through the Night
Slovenian National Day
The RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra and Barry Douglas in Tchaikovsky's 1st piano concerto.
The RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra and Barry Douglas in Tchaikovsky's 1st piano concerto.
06:30 - Radio 3 Breakfast
Ease into the day with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Relax into the day with classical
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
The Grieg Cello Sonata from the Hay-on-Wye festival
Live concert performances and exclusive recordings from home and abroad.
Live concert performances and exclusive recordings from home and abroad.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Henry Purcell (1659-1695), London's Theatres
4/5 Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s role in London’s theatre scene. (R)
4/5 Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s role in London’s theatre scene. (R)
17:00 - In Tune
Ease into your evening with classical music
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
Your daily classical soundtrack
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
Brahms and Bees
Anna-Maria Helsing and the BBC Concert Orchestra are joined by cellist Senja Rummukainen.
Anna-Maria Helsing and the BBC Concert Orchestra are joined by cellist Senja Rummukainen.
21:45 - The Essay
Jazz Among the British, Stan Tracey
4/5 Geoffrey Smith on the work of Stan Tracey, paragon of British jazz and of jazz in Britain. ... More >> (R)
4/5 Geoffrey Smith on the work of Stan Tracey, paragon of British jazz and of jazz in Britain. ... More >> (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Meditative music for late night solace
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
Fresh from Shy One
Moses spins a track from the talented producer’s brand new second album.
Moses spins a track from the talented producer’s brand new second album.
00:30 - Through the Night
The Maisky Trio from London's Wigmore Hall
The Maisky Trio play Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Brahms and Schubert.
The Maisky Trio play Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Brahms and Schubert.
06:30 - Radio 3 Breakfast
Wake up with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Celebrating classical greats
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Mozart's 4th Horn Concerto from Wales
Live concert performances and exclusive concerts for the afternoon.
Live concert performances and exclusive concerts for the afternoon.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Henry Purcell (1659-1695), Tributes
5/5 Donald Macleod explores the tributes made to Purcell after his early death. (R)
5/5 Donald Macleod explores the tributes made to Purcell after his early death. (R)
17:00 - In Tune
Helen George sings live
Helen George on starring in High Society.
Helen George on starring in High Society.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Classical music for your journey
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
26/06/2026
George Jackson conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in music with a Brighton Dome connection
George Jackson conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in music with a Brighton Dome connection
21:45 - The Essay
Jazz Among the British, Sonny Rollins
Geoffrey Smith on the connection Sonny Rollins forged with his British audience. (R)
Geoffrey Smith on the connection Sonny Rollins forged with his British audience. (R)
22:00 - Late Junction
Cara Tolmie’s mixtape
Verity Sharp presents a mixtape from vocalist and researcher Cara Tolmie.
Verity Sharp presents a mixtape from vocalist and researcher Cara Tolmie.
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Greg Foat’s Mixtape
The British pianist and composer shares a mixtape with some of his favourite jazz records.
The British pianist and composer shares a mixtape with some of his favourite jazz records.
00:30 - Through the Night
Beethoven from Barcelona
The Orchestre des Champs-Elysées perform Beethoven's 2nd and 8th symphonies.
The Orchestre des Champs-Elysées perform Beethoven's 2nd and 8th symphonies.
06:30 - Radio 3 Breakfast
Start your day 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
3 piano superstars in the studio: Jon Batiste and the Labeque sisters
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the ... More >> weekend!
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the ... More >> weekend!
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
Jools with music for Saturday lunchtime
Jools is joined by the author and historian John Goodall.
Jools is joined by the author and historian John Goodall.
13:00 - Key Changes: Radio 3's Essential History of Classical Music
1717. Singing Superstars
1717, Naples. With one brutal operation, a young boy becomes opera’s first superstar.
1717, Naples. With one brutal operation, a young boy becomes opera’s first superstar.
14:00 - Record Review
Brahms Op.116-119 in Building a Library with Lucy Parham
A thorough look at the week's classical music releases, plus news and recommendations.
A thorough look at the week's classical music releases, plus news and recommendations.
16:00 - Sound of Cinema
Edith speaks to composer Daniel Pemberton about Masters of the Universe
Your weekly roundup of the finest film scores and movie music with Edith Bo ... More >>wman.
Your weekly roundup of the finest film scores and movie music with Edith Bo ... More >>wman.
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Eldbjørg Hemsing
Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with the Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing.
Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with the Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing.
18:00 - Opera on 3
Wagner's Siegfried
The third instalment of Barrie Kosky's Ring Cycle, starring Andreas Schager.
The third instalment of Barrie Kosky's Ring Cycle, starring Andreas Schager.
22:30 - New Music Show
A gleaming like ivory
Kate Molleson presents the world premiere of music by Nicholas Bentz for Wigmore Hall.
Kate Molleson presents the world premiere of music by Nicholas Bentz for Wigmore Hall.
00:30 - Through the Night
Mahler's 4th Symphony from Berlin
The German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin and Hanna-Elisabeth Müller in Mahler's 4th Symphony.
The German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin and Hanna-Elisabeth Müller in Mahler's 4th Symphony.
06:30 - Radio 3 Breakfast
Brighten your day with classical music
Join Mark Forrest every Sunday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
Join Mark Forrest every Sunday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:00 - Sunday Morning
Three hours of classical sparkle
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
John Nicol, writer, former RAF Navigator
Michael Berkeley's guest is the writer and former Royal Air Force navigator, John Nicol.
Michael Berkeley's guest is the writer and former Royal Air Force navigator, John Nicol.
13:30 - Music Map
Rameau - Tristes apprêts
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.
15:00 - Music Matters
How to Listen, with Sakari Oramo
1/3 Conductor Sakari Oramo opens a window into the art - and the joy - of attentive listening.
1/3 Conductor Sakari Oramo opens a window into the art - and the joy - of attentive listening.
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
Sonny Rollins Tribute
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
Pitch Perfect
Performance and news from the world of Early Music.
Performance and news from the world of Early Music.
18:00 - Choral Evensong
Portsmouth Cathedral
From Portsmouth Cathedral. (R)
From Portsmouth Cathedral. (R)
19:00 - Sunday Feature
King of the Beggars - The Music of Billy Waters
Paterson Joseph honours the legacy of Billy Waters: Britain’s first popular Black musician
Paterson Joseph honours the legacy of Billy Waters: Britain’s first popular Black musician
19:45 - Words and Music
Into the American West
Henry Goodman and Lorelei King with readings and music evoking the American landscape.
Henry Goodman and Lorelei King with readings and music evoking the American landscape.
21:00 - Sunday Selection
2. Alexandra Whittingham
Guitarist Alexandra Whittingham chooses a selection of music for Sunday evening
Guitarist Alexandra Whittingham chooses a selection of music for Sunday evening
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 - Unclassified
By moonlight
Elizabeth Alker picks the finest new releases from today's genre-defying artists.
Elizabeth Alker picks the finest new releases from today's genre-defying artists.