On Radio 3 Now

In Tune

16:30 - 17:30

Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and guests from the arts world.

Points from Letters

Roger George Clark (left) with veteran Broadcaster John Snagge opposite BBC Broadcasting House

The problem that now faces the BBC is how to maintain the standard of excellence it has set itself in the programmes of the first week of the new service, and the listener's problem, if this standard is miraculously maintained, is how to find time to listen to all the items of outstanding interest and delight which we may now hope for.
Richard Grant, London N12

Thank God for the Third Programme! I begin to feel that I live in a civilised country. I am proud of your venture, and will gladly pay my increased licence. Persevere with it.
John Lawson, Lincoln

If we must have this Third Programme of dull, dreary, mournful, never-ending symphonies and other so-called 'classical' music, and of wailing operatic singers, apparently in pain of the most terrible kind, why can't we have a Fourth Programme of swing and jazz. This would satisfy the part of the community who, like myself, prefer jazz and swing and also give our own British swing and jazz bands a much-needed boost.
D. A. B., Dagenham

May I congratulate the BBC for introducing to the public the Third Programme? It is without doubt one of the biggest advances within the last seventy-five years towards the increase in appreciation of the fine arts in Great Britain. Congratulations, BBC!
'Highly Satisfied Listener', York

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