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  1. Radio 3's American Roadtrip

    Radio 3 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

    BBC Radio 3

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  2. Bantam of the Opera

    Bradford City AFC fans - known as the Bantams - form a choir and learn Opera.

    BBC Radio Leeds

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  3. Ghost Stories for Christmas with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

    A special concert of stories and music saluting 'things that go bump in the night'.

    BBC Radio 4

  4. Lesley Garrett at the BBC

    A compilation of the popular soprano's performances from the BBC archive.

    BBC Four

  5. BBC Classical: Best of 2025

    Relive highlights from a year of classical music on the BBC.

    BBC Four

  6. The Nutcracker from the Royal Ballet

    Christmas comes to life in this magical production from ballet legend Sir Peter Wright.

    BBC Two

  7. Christmas Morning Live

    Join Petroc Trelawny to celebrate Christmas with live festive music from special guests.

    BBC Radio 3

  8. Christmas Service

    A Service for Christmas Morning from Leeds Catholic Cathedral.

    BBC Radio 4

  9. Midnight Mass

    A Midnight Mass for Christmas Eve

    BBC Radio 4

  10. A Christmas Choir with Michelle McManus

    Michelle McManus is joined by two choirs to celebrate Christmas.

    BBC Scotland

  11. Sing When You're Winning

    The real-life story of the Yorkshire football fans who've formed an unlikely choir.

    BBC One

  12. Carols for Choirs

    The history of four carols and the significance they have on four choirs.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  13. A Choral Pilgrimage with The Sixteen

    Luminous choral music on the theme of peace, performed in Peterborough Cathedral.

    BBC Four

  14. Pavarotti at the BBC

    A celebration of some of Pavarotti's finest performances from the BBC archives.

    BBC Two

  15. Jessye Norman at the BBC

    Compilation celebrating the artistry of one of the great sopranos of the 20th century.

    BBC Four

  16. Vienna Philharmonic: Spring in Paris

    Sir Bryn Terfel, Juan Diego Florez and Yuja Wang are guests in a star-studded gala.

    BBC Four

  17. Gareth Malone's Messiah

    Gareth Malone prepares eight rookie singers for a performance of Handel’s Messiah.

    BBC One

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  18. 20th Century Radicals

    Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century.

    BBC Radio 3

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  19. The Priests: Faith and Fame

    The incredible story of three priests from NI who landed a million-pound record contract.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  20. St David’s Day: Calan in Concert

    Folk group Calan in concert with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

    BBC Two Wales

  21. The Merry Widow from Glyndebourne

    A glamorous widow searches for true love in this sparkling comic opera from Glyndebourne.

    BBC Four

  22. Swan Lake from English National Ballet

    A stunning and magical production of Swan Lake, filmed at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

    BBC Two

  23. Curlew River

    Spellbinding new film of Benjamin Britten's hauntingly beautiful chamber opera.

    BBC Four

  24. The Sleeping Forecast

    A unique journey to dreamland, mixing instrumental music and Radio 4's Shipping Forecast.

    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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  25. Piano Focus

    A calming piano soundtrack to block out distractions and help you focus.

    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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  26. Classical Unwind

    Calming classical music to set you up for the day with Dr Sian Williams.

    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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  27. Mozart: Rise of a Genius

    The story of Mozart - a prodigy, a flawed human and one of the greatest composers.

    BBC Two

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  28. Music Map

    Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.

    BBC Radio 3

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  29. Earlier... with Jools Holland

    Jools shares his lifelong passion for classical music with fascinating studio guests.

    BBC Radio 3

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  30. Saturday Morning

    Tom Service plays the best classical music alongside the latest stories in the arts world.

    BBC Radio 3

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  31. Classical Live

    Specially recorded music from BBC performing groups, the EBU and more.

    BBC Radio 3

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  32. BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

    Exclusive interviews and performances featuring The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

    BBC

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  33. Musical Storyland

    Fairy tales and adventure, with magical music from the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

    CBeebies

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  34. Mozart's Requiem

    Opera North and Phoenix Dance Theatre present an epic, heart-rending journey of the soul.

    BBC Four

  35. Eastern Classical

    Musician Mark Seow traces tensions between his Asian heritage and Western classical music.

    BBC Radio 4

  36. Classical Now

    Jamie MacDougall brings you classical performance highlights from Scotland.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  37. The BBC SSO at the Movies

    A concert of film music favourites with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  38. Compline

    Reflective services of night prayer, with words and music for the end of the day.

    BBC Radio 3

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  39. The Soldier's Tale

    A vibrant and bold new take on Stravinsky’s dark musical masterpiece from the Hallé.

    BBC Four

  40. Ultimate Calm

    Journeys into calm, explored through all forms of classical and ambient music.

    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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  41. Inside Classical

    BBC orchestras and guests perform in some of the UK's most prestigious concert halls.

    BBC Four

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  42. The Music & Meditation Podcast

    Join Izzy Judd to escape the noise of daily life through the power of music and meditation

    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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  43. Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers

    Scottish Opera's sparkling staging of Gilbert and Sullivan's witty satire set in Venice.

    BBC Four

  44. BBC Philharmonic: The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man

    A musical re-telling of a classic children's tale by the BBC Philharmonic.

    CBeebies

  45. Christmas Service

    With carols, readings and reflection.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  46. Listening through the Lens: The Christopher Nupen Films

    A film about Christopher Nupen, a pioneering director of films about classical music.

    BBC Four

  47. Planet Bach

    Every minute of every day, a musician is playing Bach’s music somewhere in the world.

    BBC Radio 4

  48. How to Play

    The insiders' take on bringing great classical music to audiences in 21st-century Britain.

    BBC Radio 4

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  49. Mindful Mix

    Soothing classical music to help you relax, unwind and see things more clearly.

    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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  50. Neil Gaiman and the BBC Symphony Orchestra

    Concert of readings and music from Neil Gaiman and friends with the BBC Symphony Orchestra

    BBC Radio 4

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