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
Jukka-Pekka Saraste conducts Bruch & Bruckner
The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra with violinist Sergei Krylov, in concert in Monaco
The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra with violinist Sergei Krylov, in concert in Monaco
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 talks to The King's Singers
The King's Singers drop into the Saturday Morning studio.
The King's Singers drop into the Saturday Morning studio.
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music
Jools is joined by singer Daphne Guinness with music by Handel, Strauss and Boulange ... More >>r.
Jools is joined by singer Daphne Guinness with music by Handel, Strauss and Boulange ... More >>r.
13:00 - Music Matters
Music on the Front Line, Lynsey Addario
Clive Myrie is in conversation with award-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario.
Clive Myrie is in conversation with award-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario.
14:00 - Record Review
Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in Building a Library with Richard Wigmore & Andrew McGregor
Richard Wigmore selects his favourite version of Beethoven's ... More >>Symphony No. 4
Richard Wigmore selects his favourite version of Beethoven's ... More >>Symphony No. 4
16:00 - Sound of Cinema
Westerns
Matthew Sweet saddles up to explore the most iconic soundtracks of the Wild West.
Matthew Sweet saddles up to explore the most iconic soundtracks of the Wild West.
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Aigul Akhmetshina
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.
Wagner's Tristan and Isolde
The opening production from the 2024 Bayreuth Festival in Germany.
The opening production from the 2024 Bayreuth Festival in Germany.
22:30 - New Music Show
Philipp Maintz's The disintegration of an illusion into coloured shards
Orchestral premieres from Germany and Switzerland, and chamber music and so ... More >>ng from London.
Orchestral premieres from Germany and Switzerland, and chamber music and so ... More >>ng from London.
00:30 - Through the Night
Works by Brahms and the Schumanns
Pianist Diana Ketler and friends at Switzerland's Boswil Summer Festival 'Dreigestirn'.
Pianist Diana Ketler and friends at Switzerland's Boswil Summer Festival 'Dreigestirn'.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start your Sunday the Radio 3 way with Tom McKinney
The best classical music to start Sunday.
The best classical music to start Sunday.
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
Sarah Ogilvie
Michael Berkeley's guest is the lexicographer Sarah Ogilvie.
Michael Berkeley's guest is the lexicographer Sarah Ogilvie.
13:30 - Music Map
A journey to Albinoni's Adagio
Sara Mohr-Pietsch takes a musical journey across time to arrive at Albinoni's Adagio.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch takes a musical journey across time to arrive at Albinoni's Adagio.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Choral evening prayer, live from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. (R)
Choral evening prayer, live from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. (R)
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
Stan Tracey - Henrik Jensen - Sarah Vaughan - Catriona Bourne
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
York Early Music Festival - Apotropaïk
Hannah French explores the world of early music.
Hannah French explores the world of early music.
18:00 - Words and Music
The Circus
Luke Treadaway & Phoebe Campbell conjure clowns, jugglers, elephants and trapeze artists.
Luke Treadaway & Phoebe Campbell conjure clowns, jugglers, elephants and trapeze artists.
19:15 - Sunday Feature
A Little History of Surreal Music
Ian McMillan finds out why Breton was wrong to exclude music from the Surrealist project.
Ian McMillan finds out why Breton was wrong to exclude music from the Surrealist project.
20:00 - Drama on 3
The Pride of Parnell Street
Sebastian Barry's acclaimed stage play from 2007 is a moving account of a Dublin marriage. (R)
Sebastian Barry's acclaimed stage play from 2007 is a moving account of a Dublin marriage. (R)
21:45 - New Generation Artists
From Brazil to the Scottish Mountains
Jazz pianist Fergus McCreadie and cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia at the BBC studios
Jazz pianist Fergus McCreadie and cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia at the BBC studios
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for the night
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30 - Unclassified
An Autumn Announcement
Elizabeth Alker with brand new music from artists and composers defying genre conventions.
Elizabeth Alker with brand new music from artists and composers defying genre conventions.
00:30 - Through the Night
Matthias Goerne sings Mahler's 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn'
Cristian Măcelaru and the WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne, perform Mahler's song cycle.
Cristian Măcelaru and the WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne, perform Mahler's song cycle.
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
Celebrating classical greats
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
Maxim Rysanov and Dasol Kim live from the Wigmore Hall and highlights from the BBC Young Musician
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances f ... More >>rom the UK and beyond.
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances f ... More >>rom the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Charles Ives (1874-1954), Father and Son
1/5 Kate Molleson delves into the early musical influences upon Charles Ives.
1/5 Kate Molleson delves into the early musical influences upon Charles Ives.
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
Petrushka from Manchester
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in music by Stravinsky and Richard Strauss.
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in music by Stravinsky and Richard Strauss.
21:45 - The Essay
Healing Musicians, 1. Julian Lloyd Webber
Kate Kennedy talks to musicians who had to rethink their lives and careers after injury.
Kate Kennedy talks to musicians who had to rethink their lives and careers after injury.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Adventures in sound
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
Robert Mitchell picks his Flowers
The British piano player dips into his record collection. (R)
The British piano player dips into his record collection. (R)
00:30 - Through the Night
La Dolce Vita
Music by Nino Rota with the WDR Radio Orchestra, Cologne and conductor Giacomo Sagripanti.
Music by Nino Rota with the WDR Radio Orchestra, Cologne and conductor Giacomo Sagripanti.
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
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
13:00 - Classical Live
BBC Philharmonic Ten Pieces Concert plus highlights from BBC Young Musician 2024
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and be ... More >>yond.
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and be ... More >>yond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Charles Ives (1874-1954), Journey into Adulthood
2/5 Kate Molleson follows Charles Ives through his sporty time at Yale.
2/5 Kate Molleson follows Charles Ives through his sporty time at Yale.
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
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
Schubert, Schumann and Brahms
Steven Osborne and Paul Lewis, recorded live at Wigmore Hall.
Steven Osborne and Paul Lewis, recorded live at Wigmore Hall.
21:45 - The Essay
Healing Musicians, 2. Stephen Marquiss
Kate Kennedy shares stories with musicians who had to rethink their lives after injury.
Kate Kennedy shares stories with musicians who had to rethink their lives after injury.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music 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
A tune from Jazz Warriors
André Marmot gives his Flowers to the collective, Jazz Warriors.
André Marmot gives his Flowers to the collective, Jazz Warriors.
00:30 - Through the Night
2023 BBC Proms: Sibelius Symphony No 1
BBC Philharmonic & John Storgårds play a premiere by Gerald Barry plus Sibelius & Walton.
BBC Philharmonic & John Storgårds play a premiere by Gerald Barry plus Sibelius & Walton.
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
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
A celebration of youth and highlights from the BBC Young Musician competition
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyon ... More >>d.
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyon ... More >>d.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Blackburn Cathedral
Live from Blackburn Cathedral.
Live from Blackburn Cathedral.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Charles Ives (1874-1954), Knockbacks and War
3/5 Kate Molleson delves into the period Charles Ives establishes his own insurance com ... More >>pany.
3/5 Kate Molleson delves into the period Charles Ives establishes his own insurance com ... More >>pany.
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 - Radio 3 in Concert
Bartók’s Third Piano Concerto
The BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dinis Sousa in Ravel, Debussy, Chin and Bartók.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dinis Sousa in Ravel, Debussy, Chin and Bartók.
21:45 - The Essay
Healing Musicians, 3. Robin Graham
Kate Kennedy shares stories with musicians who had to rethink their lives after injury.
Kate Kennedy shares stories with musicians who had to rethink their lives after injury.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Night music
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 UK jazz from Shabaka
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Robert Mitchell. (R)
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Robert Mitchell. (R)
00:30 - Through the Night
Baroque Delights from Switzerland
Schola Cantorum Basiliensis perform Handel and Galuppi with Flavio Ferri-Benedetti.
Schola Cantorum Basiliensis perform Handel and Galuppi with Flavio Ferri-Benedetti.
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
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
Highlights from BBC Young Musician and a celebration of Puccini from Italy
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Charles Ives (1874-1954), Rebuffs and Recognition
4/5 Kate Molleson explores Charles Ives the composer, writer and thinker.
4/5 Kate Molleson explores Charles Ives the composer, writer and thinker.
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
Haydn, Mozart, Schoenberg and Webern
The Consone Quartet recorded at the Marble Hall, Hatfield House.
The Consone Quartet recorded at the Marble Hall, Hatfield House.
21:45 - The Essay
Healing Musicians, 4. Ludwig Quandt
Kate Kennedy shares stories with musicians who had to rethink their lives after injury.
Kate Kennedy shares stories with musicians who had to rethink their lives after injury.
22:00 - Night Tracks
Music for the evening
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
An epic tune from Tom Skinner
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Robert Mitchell. (R)
Soweto Kinch picks the best jazz with a special focus on the UK. Guest - Robert Mitchell. (R)
00:30 - Through the Night
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Third Piano Concerto
Petra Somlai is the soloist with Concerto Stella Matutina in Beethoven's concerto no.3.
Petra Somlai is the soloist with Concerto Stella Matutina in Beethoven's concerto no.3.
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
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
BBC Young Musician competition and a celebration of youth from across Europe
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond ... More >>.
Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond ... More >>.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Charles Ives (1874-1954), Crisis, Climax and Close
5/5 Kate Molleson explores the final decades for Charles Ives when he stopped com ... More >>posing.
5/5 Kate Molleson explores the final decades for Charles Ives when he stopped com ... More >>posing.
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
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.
19:30 - Friday Night is Music Night
The Great Outdoors
Richard Balcombe conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra with Louise Dearman & Graham Bickley. (R)
Richard Balcombe conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra with Louise Dearman & Graham Bickley. (R)
21:45 - The Essay
Healing Musicians, 5. Rebecca Toal and Hattie Butterworth
Kate Kennedy talks to musicians who had to rethink their careers after injury or illness.
Kate Kennedy talks to musicians who had to rethink their careers after injury or illness.
22:00 - Late Junction
Space as the instrument, sea as the score
Music for the night sky and the depths of the ocean, with Verity Sharp
Music for the night sky and the depths of the ocean, with Verity Sharp
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
Awen Ensemble in session
The Welsh ensemble perform selections from their latest album Cadair Idris. (R)
The Welsh ensemble perform selections from their latest album Cadair Idris. (R)
