Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Shostakovich and Saint-Saëns from Paris
Shostakovich's 2nd Violin Concerto and Saint-Saëns' 'Organ' symphony
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Wake up your senses with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:30
Essential Classics—Relax into the day with classical
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Saint-Saens's Organ Symphony with Anna Lapwood
Mark Forrest introduces great concert recordings from around the world.
15:00
Choral Evensong—Exeter Cathedral
Live from Exeter Cathedral.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Erik Chisholm (1904-1965), Friendship, Love and a Trojan Horse
3/5Chisholm’s partnerships and operatic ambitions. With Kate Molleson and Dr John Purser.
17:00
In Tune—Live music at drivetime
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—04/02/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—The London Philharmonic - Janacek's Taras Bulba
Edward Gardner conducts the London Philharmonic music by Martinu, Lutoslawski and Janacek.
21:45
The Essay—Almost Famous, 3. Re-classifying Gwen Raverat
Ian Sansom reflects on changing cultural values through five almost-famous reputations.
22:00
Night Tracks—Meditative music for night owls
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—04/02/2026
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Bach in Madrid
An all-Bach programme from baroque violinist Hiro Kurosaki & harpsichordist Ignacio Prego
