Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Bacewicz, Baird and Respighi from Poznań
The Amadeus Polish Radio Chamber Orchestra performs music by Bacewicz, Baird and Respighi.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Morning classical
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3’s award-winning classical breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—The very best of classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—The Holly and the Ivy
Specially recorded music and items reflecting the festive season.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Christmas in Latvia, Welcome to Riga
1/5Donald Macleod visits Riga to experience seasonal music and Christmas traditions in Latvia
17:00
Christmas with Gareth Malone—23/12/2024
A classical Christmas with Gareth Malone.
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Evening
19:00
Christmas at Ronnie's
Giacomo Smith's Big Band presents Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker.
20:30
Drama on 3—Guys and Dolls at Christmas
Two seasonal tales from Guys and Dolls writer Damon Runyon, performed by Jamie Parker.
22:00
Night Tracks—Meditative music for late night solace
An immersive soundtrack for the nights before Christmas, with Hannah Peel.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Samara Joy's 4/4
A festive favourite from the US singer's record collection.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Bach's Christmas Cantatas from Lausanne Cathedral
Michael Hofstetter conducts Concerto Köln with soloists and the Tölz Boys' Choir.
