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
French Fancies
The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra under Yi Zhang play Bizet, Debussy, Faure and Franck.
The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra under Yi Zhang play Bizet, Debussy, Faure and Franck.
06:30 - Breakfast
Embrace the morning calm of classical music and birdsong
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
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
Philip Hoare
Michael Berkeley's guest is the writer and biographer Philip Hoare.
Michael Berkeley's guest is the writer and biographer Philip Hoare.
13:30 - Music Map
A journey to Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending
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 - Choral Evensong
Trinity College, Cambridge
Live from the Chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge.
Live from the Chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge.
16:00 - Jazz Record Requests
Annie Ross & The World's Greatest Jazz Band
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
Early Music in Derbyshire
Performance and news from the world of Early Music. (R)
Performance and news from the world of Early Music. (R)
A Swiss journey
Peter Wight and Ellie Piercy bring us readings evoking Swish hotels, lakes and mountains
Peter Wight and Ellie Piercy bring us readings evoking Swish hotels, lakes and mountains
19:15 - Sunday Feature
Queer Gothic
Sarah Waters traces the queer roots of early gothic literature and architecture
Sarah Waters traces the queer roots of early gothic literature and architecture
20:00 - Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
Archives and love songs
Archivist Tim Mutum welcomes us into his treasured collection
Archivist Tim Mutum welcomes us into his treasured collection
21:00 - 20th Century Radicals
Xenakis: Birds, Buildings and the Horror of War
Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century
Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century
22:00 - Ultimate Calm
Hania Rani: Series 4, Let loose with freeing harmonies ft. Julia Holter
5/12 Let loose with Hania Rani and uplifting musical selecti ... More >>ons inspired by freedom. (R)
5/12 Let loose with Hania Rani and uplifting musical selecti ... More >>ons inspired by freedom. (R)
23:00 - The Night Tracks Mix
Music for the darkling hour
Hannah Peel with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
Hannah Peel with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30 - Unclassified
Fractured Harmonics
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
Alina Ibragimova with the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin
Alina Ibragimova with the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin in Beethoven's Violin Concer ... More >>to.
Alina Ibragimova with the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin in Beethoven's Violin Concer ... More >>to.
06:30 - 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
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
The Cardinall’s Musick live from London's Wigmore Hall
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Leos Janacek (1854-1928), On the Cusp
1/5 Kate Molleson explores the struggles of Janáček's long-awaited breakthrough era.
1/5 Kate Molleson explores the struggles of Janáček's long-awaited breakthrough era.
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
Switch up your listening with 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
Paul Lewis in recital
The pianist plays Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Schubert at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall.
The pianist plays Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Schubert at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall.
21:45 - The Essay
Death in Trieste, 1. The Strange Case of Signor Gioanni
Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. ... More >> (R)
Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. ... More >> (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
Alice Zawadzki sits in
Singer, vocalist, and composer Alice Zawadzki sits in for Soweto all this week.
Singer, vocalist, and composer Alice Zawadzki sits in for Soweto all this week.
00:30 - Through the Night
Ravel, Saint-Saëns and Rimsky-Korsakov
French pianist Bertrand Chamayou performs Saint-Saëns' Second Piano Concerto.
French pianist Bertrand Chamayou performs Saint-Saëns' Second Piano Concerto.
06:30 - 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
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
Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 2 from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Leos Janacek (1854-1928), A New Muse
2/5 Kate Molleson tells the story of the encounter which upturned Janáček's life and music.
2/5 Kate Molleson tells the story of the encounter which upturned Janáček's life and music.
17:00 - In Tune
Experience classical music live in session
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 to inspire you
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
Belshazzar’s Feast
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs music by Bernstein, Gershwin and Walton.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs music by Bernstein, Gershwin and Walton.
21:45 - The Essay
Death in Trieste, 2. The Trial
Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)
Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (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
A timeless track from 4hero
Alice Zawadzki spins an enduring love song from the legendary UK group.
Alice Zawadzki spins an enduring love song from the legendary UK group.
00:30 - Through the Night
Chopin, Sibelius and Mendelssohn from Slovenia
The RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra performs Sibelius, Chopin and Mendelssohn.
The RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra performs Sibelius, Chopin and Mendelssohn.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start your 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
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
Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto from Lucerne
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
15:00 - Choral Evensong
Croydon Minster
From Croydon Minster.
From Croydon Minster.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Leos Janacek (1854-1928), Eternal Youth
3/5 Kate Molleson follows Janáček’s eventful 70th birthday year.
3/5 Kate Molleson follows Janáček’s eventful 70th birthday year.
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
The eclectic classical mix
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
Antonio Pappano conducts the LSO in Bernstein, Walker and Walton
Symphonies by George Walker and William Walton, and Leonard Bernstein's Serenade.
Symphonies by George Walker and William Walton, and Leonard Bernstein's Serenade.
21:45 - The Essay
Death in Trieste, 3. I, Wincklemann
Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)
Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses
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
Something soulful from Sullivan Fortner
The New Orleans-raised pianist is back with a groove laden, thoughtful release.
The New Orleans-raised pianist is back with a groove laden, thoughtful release.
00:30 - Through the Night
Gershwin and Rachmaninov
The Santa Cecilia Orchestra performs Gershwin, Rachmaninov and Mason Bates.
The Santa Cecilia Orchestra performs Gershwin, Rachmaninov and Mason Bates.
06:30 - Breakfast
Brighten your 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
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
Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 3 from San Francisco
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Leos Janacek (1854-1928), Burn After Reading
4/5 Kate Molleson follows the sharp turns of Janáček’s escalating love triangle.
4/5 Kate Molleson follows the sharp turns of Janáček’s escalating love triangle.
17:00 - In Tune
Live classical performance and interviews
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
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
Sibelius' Fifth Symphony from Glasgow
The BBC SSO and Ryan Wigglesworth perform music by Beethoven, Sibelius and Hans Abrahamsen
The BBC SSO and Ryan Wigglesworth perform music by Beethoven, Sibelius and Hans Abrahamsen
21:45 - The Essay
Death in Trieste, 4. From the Depths
Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)
Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)
22:00 - Night Tracks
Bewitching sounds for after dark
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
One from Jasper Høiby
Alice Zawazdki selects a swirling release from the Danish bass player.
Alice Zawazdki selects a swirling release from the Danish bass player.
00:30 - Through the Night
Strauss's Four Last Songs & Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony
Soprano Camilla Nylund performs with the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Soprano Camilla Nylund performs with the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra.
06:30 - Breakfast
The best classical music wake-up call
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
Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 4 from Cologne
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
Mark Forrest showcases unique recordings from the UK and beyond.
16:00 - Composer of the Week
Leos Janacek (1854-1928), Fatal Attraction
5/5 Kate Molleson unpacks the dramatic final scenes of Janacek’s life.
5/5 Kate Molleson unpacks the dramatic final scenes of Janacek’s life.
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.
19:00 - Classical Mixtape
Your daily classical soundtrack
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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
Death in Trieste, 5. The Meaning of Nowhere
Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)
Seán Williams on the Italian real crime drama that became a myth of art, sex and death. (R)
22:00 - Late Junction
At home with Richard Dawson
Jennifer Lucy Allan heads to Northumberland to pay a special visit to a folk favourite
Jennifer Lucy Allan heads to Northumberland to pay a special visit to a folk favourite
23:30 - 'Round Midnight
George Nelson’s Mixtape
The photographer, author, and curator of Moment's Notice gig series is in the mix.
The photographer, author, and curator of Moment's Notice gig series is in the mix.
00:30 - Through the Night
Bulgarian Culture and Cyrillic Day
An Opera Gala from Sofia to celebrate the Bulgarian national holiday.
An Opera Gala from Sofia to celebrate the Bulgarian national holiday.
06:30 - Breakfast
Start the day on the right note with classical music
Join Emma Clarke every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
Join Emma Clarke every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:00 - Saturday Morning
American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton drops by
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack to start the weekend
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack to start the weekend
12:00 - Earlier... with Jools Holland
Jools with some of his most-loved recordings
Jools is joined by singer songwriter Billy Bragg.
Jools is joined by singer songwriter Billy Bragg.
13:00 - Music Matters
Harmony in Neurodiversity, Anna Devin and Elizabeth Watts
Sopranos Elizabeth Watts and Anna Devin explore neurodivergence and music.
Sopranos Elizabeth Watts and Anna Devin explore neurodivergence and music.
14:00 - Record Review
Stravinsky's Les Noces in Building a Library with Jonathan Cross and Andrew McGregor
Jonathan Cross chooses his favourite recording of Stravinsky's ... More >> Les Noces
Jonathan Cross chooses his favourite recording of Stravinsky's ... More >> Les Noces
16:00 - Sound of Cinema
Jane Austen
Matthew Sweet with Isobel Waller-Bridge and music from Jane Austen films. (R)
Matthew Sweet with Isobel Waller-Bridge and music from Jane Austen films. (R)
17:00 - This Classical Life
Jess Gillam with... Enyi Okpara
Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with the conductor Enyi Okpara
Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with the conductor Enyi Okpara
18:00 - Opera on 3
John Adams's Antony and Cleopatra
Live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City: John Adams conducts his latest opera
Live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City: John Adams conducts his latest opera
21:45 - Music Planet
Arabic Makam and polyphony from Norway
Kathryn Tickell handpicks a selection of roots-based music from across the globe.
Kathryn Tickell handpicks a selection of roots-based music from across the globe.
22:45 - New Music Show
Japanese focus - works by Dai Fujikura and Misato Mochizuki
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group perform works by Dai Fujikura and Misato Mochizuki
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group perform works by Dai Fujikura and Misato Mochizuki
