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
Dancing at La Scala
Isabelle Faust performs Bartok's first Violin Concerto.
Isabelle Faust performs Bartok's first Violin Concerto.
Daybreak classics
Hannah French presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
Hannah French presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
A feast of great music
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
Refresh your morning with a great selection of classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Live Choral Music from Wigmore Hall
Stile Antico live, plus BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists in concert.
Stile Antico live, plus BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists in concert.
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.
1/5 Donald Macleod explores Henry Purcell’s childhood in London.
17:00 - In Tune
Live classical music for your commute
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
Sakari Oramo conducts Strauss and Wagner
The BBC Symphony Orchestra in Pejačević:, Wagner, Strauss, and Szymanowksi
The BBC Symphony Orchestra in Pejačević:, Wagner, Strauss, and Szymanowksi
21:45 - The Essay
Scotland Rocks, Gold
1/5 Kenneth Steven combines Scottish landscape and geological history with his own poetry.
1/5 Kenneth Steven combines Scottish landscape and geological history with his own poetry.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Reflective music for the day’s end
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
Alyn Shipton's 4/4
The Jazz Record Requests host finally gets to pick his own favourites.
The Jazz Record Requests host finally gets to pick his own favourites.
00:30 - Through the Night
Clara Schumann and Bruckner
The German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin performs Bruckner's Fourth Symphony.
The German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin performs Bruckner's Fourth Symphony.
06:30 - Breakfast
Classical music to brighten your morning
Hannah French presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
Hannah French presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Showcasing BBC R3 New Generation Artists
Highlights from the Berlin Music Festival, plus Radio 3 New Generation Artists in concert.
Highlights from the Berlin Music Festival, plus Radio 3 New Generation Artists in concert.
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.
2/5 Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s music for London’s churches.
17:00 - In Tune
Wind down from the day with 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
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 - Radio 3 in Concert
Stephen Hough with the Royal Northern Sinfonia
Pianist Stephen Hough joins Royal Northern Sinfonia and principal conductor Dinis Sousa.
Pianist Stephen Hough joins Royal Northern Sinfonia and principal conductor Dinis Sousa.
21:45 - The Essay
Scotland Rocks, Agate
2/5 Kenneth Steven combines Scottish landscape and geological history with his own poetry.
2/5 Kenneth Steven combines Scottish landscape and geological history with his own poetry.
22:00 - Night Tracks
A bewitching night time 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
New Edrix Puzzle
Soweto spins the group's latest single Lotus Blossom.
Soweto spins the group's latest single Lotus Blossom.
00:30 - Through the Night
Johan Dalene and friends
Johan Dalene and friends play chamber music by Saariaho, Debussy, Granados and Schumann.
Johan Dalene and friends play chamber music by Saariaho, Debussy, Granados and Schumann.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start the day right with classical music
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch 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
Prokofiev and John Adams from Berlin
BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists in concert.
BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists in concert.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Salisbury Cathedral
Live from Salisbury Cathedral.
Live from Salisbury 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.
3/5 Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s music for royalty.
17:00 - In Tune
The biggest names in 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
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 - Radio 3 in Concert
A Hero's Life from Manchester
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in music by Richard Strauss
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in music by Richard Strauss
21:45 - The Essay
Scotland Rocks, Aquamarine
3/5 Kenneth Steven combines Scottish landscape and geological history with his own poetry.
3/5 Kenneth Steven combines Scottish landscape and geological history with his own poetry.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Sublime sounds for nightfall
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 meditative piece by Marysia Osu
Music from the harpist who is playing 'Round Midnight's London Jazz Festival free stage.
Music from the harpist who is playing 'Round Midnight's London Jazz Festival free stage.
00:30 - Through the Night
Quartet for the End of Time
The Danish String Quartet and friends perform Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time.
The Danish String Quartet and friends perform Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time.
06:30 - Breakfast
Wake up with classical music
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30 - Essential Classics
The best classical morning music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Mahler's 6th Symphony in Concert
BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists in concert and music from the Berlin Music Festival.
BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists in concert and music from the Berlin Music Festival.
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.
4/5 Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s role in London’s theatre scene.
17:00 - In Tune
Classical music live in the studio
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
Rossini's Stabat Mater
The BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales and conductor Nil Venditti live in Cardiff.
The BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales and conductor Nil Venditti live in Cardiff.
21:45 - The Essay
Scotland Rocks, Serpentine
4/5 Kenneth Steven combines Scottish landscape and geological history with his own poetry.
4/5 Kenneth Steven combines Scottish landscape and geological history with his own poetry.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Harmonious music for nighttime listening
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 June Christy
Soweto plays How High The Moon by the US singer
Soweto plays How High The Moon by the US singer
00:30 - Through the Night
Chopin Piano Concertos
Leonora Armellini and Alexander Gadjiev perform with the Polish Radio Orchestra in Warsaw.
Leonora Armellini and Alexander Gadjiev perform with the Polish Radio Orchestra in Warsaw.
06:30 - Breakfast
Your classical alarm call
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, including the Friday poem.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch 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
American Orchestral Favourites in Concert
BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists in concert and music from the Berlin Music Festival.
BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists in concert and music from the Berlin Music Festival.
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.
5/5 Donald Macleod explores the tributes made to Purcell after his early death.
17:00 - In Tune
Live music at drivetime
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 music. (R)
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music. (R)
19:30 - Friday Night is Music Night
Great Yarmouth
The BBC Concert Orchestra at the Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth.
The BBC Concert Orchestra at the Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth.
21:45 - The Essay
Scotland Rocks, Amber
5/5 Kenneth Steven combines Scottish landscape and geological history with his own poetry.
5/5 Kenneth Steven combines Scottish landscape and geological history with his own poetry.
22:00 - Late Junction
Carnival parades and ghostly meditations
Jennifer Lucy Allan dips into the Late Junction mailbag to round up a raft of new releases
Jennifer Lucy Allan dips into the Late Junction mailbag to round up a raft of new releases
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
22/11/2024
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
Presented by British saxophonist Soweto Kinch and reflecting the rich history of jazz.
00:30 - Through the Night
Satie, Dutilleux and Saint-Saëns
Alexander Humala conducts the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Katowice.
Alexander Humala conducts the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Katowice.
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 talks to rising star soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha
Tom talks to star soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha and plays the best classical m ... More >>usic.
Tom talks to star soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha and plays the best classical m ... More >>usic.
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
23/11/2024
Jools Holland with his favourite classical music and some new discoveries.
Jools Holland with his favourite classical music and some new discoveries.
13:00 - Music Matters
A View From The Organ Loft, 6. Royal Albert Hall, London
Organist Anna Lapwood explores one of the instruments she knows best.
Organist Anna Lapwood explores one of the instruments she knows best.
14:00 - Record Review
Mozart's Symphony no.40 in G minor, in Building a Library with Nicholas Kenyon & Andrew McGregor
Nicholas Kenyon selects his favourite version of M ... More >>ozart's Symphony no.40 in G minor K.550.
Nicholas Kenyon selects his favourite version of M ... More >>ozart's Symphony no.40 in G minor K.550.
16:00 - Sound of Gaming
Live in concert with the BBC Philharmonic
Elle Osili-Wood with gaming's greatest soundtracks performed live by the BBC Philharmonic.
Elle Osili-Wood with gaming's greatest soundtracks performed live by the BBC Philharmonic.
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Sasha Cooke
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
18:00 - Opera on 3
Beethoven's Fidelio
Beethoven's Fidelio from The Royal Ballet and Opera, with Jennifer Davis as Leonore.
Beethoven's Fidelio from The Royal Ballet and Opera, with Jennifer Davis as Leonore.
21:30 - Music Planet
The Joy in session
Lopa Khotari presents South African a cappella group The Joy in session at the BBC.
Lopa Khotari presents South African a cappella group The Joy in session at the BBC.
22:30 - New Music Show
Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (1/4): Ghost Trance Music
Live edition from Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.
Live edition from Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.
00:30 - Through the Night
Sparkling Baroque from Zurich Opera House
The Scintilla Orchestra and Riccardo Minasi play 17th century Italian and German music.
The Scintilla Orchestra and Riccardo Minasi play 17th century Italian and German music.
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
Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey
Michael Berkeley's guest is Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey.
Michael Berkeley's guest is Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey.
13:30 - Music Map
A journey to Britten's Hymn to St Cecilia
Embark on a voyage of musical connections. Destination: Britten's Hymn to St. Cecilia.
Embark on a voyage of musical connections. Destination: Britten's Hymn to St. Cecilia.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Salisbury Cathedral
Live from Salisbury Cathedral. (R)
Live from Salisbury Cathedral. (R)
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
Herbie Flowers - Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Sonny Rollins - Sarah Dowling
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
The Anna Amalias
The colourful lives and music of two German princess-composers... both called Anna Amalia! (R)
The colourful lives and music of two German princess-composers... both called Anna Amalia! (R)
18:00 - Words and Music
Mushrooms
With extracts written by John Cage, Merlin Sheldrake, Margaret Atwood and Emily Dickinson. (R)
With extracts written by John Cage, Merlin Sheldrake, Margaret Atwood and Emily Dickinson. (R)
19:15 - Sunday Feature
Wolf Hall - the Music
Documentary following composer Debbie Wiseman's work on the BBC's new series of Wolf Hall.
Documentary following composer Debbie Wiseman's work on the BBC's new series of Wolf Hall.
20:00 - Drama on 3
Venice Preserved
A political thriller about power, revolution, sex, and betrayal. (R)
A political thriller about power, revolution, sex, and betrayal. (R)
21:30 - Compline
Christ the King
From the Chapel of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
From the Chapel of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Blissful sounds for night owls
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 (R)
Elizabeth Alker with a journey through new music from genre-defying artists (R)
