Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Unsuk Chin, Mozart and Prokofiev from Berlin
The German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin plays Chin's Subito con Forza.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Ease into the day with classical music
Join Hannah French every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
09:00
Saturday Morning—The perfect classical soundtrack to start the weekend!
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!
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Afternoon
12:00
Earlier... with Jools Holland—Jools and guests share their musical favourites
Jools is joined by musician and bandleader David Hermlin.
13:00
Music Matters—The President and the Polka, 5. Selling the American Dream
Justin Webb explores the relationship between classical music and American politics.
14:00
Record Review—Sibelius's Symphony No. 5 in Building a Library with William Mival and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor picks the best new classical releases, with Cathy Newman and William Mival
16:00
Sound of Cinema—With Debbie Wiseman giving her insights in Harmonising Hollywood, and Jools Holland with his Pick of the Flicks
Edith Bowman invites you on a cinematic adventure, showcasing the best in film music
17:00
This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Harry Christophers
Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with conductor Harry Christophers.(R)
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Evening
18:00
Opera on 3—Handel's Ariodante
Handel's Ariodante, from the Royal Ballet and Opera, Covent Garden
21:30
Music Planet—07/02/2026
The best roots-based music from across the world.
22:30
New Music Show—07/02/2026
Cutting-edge and experimental new music in live performance, plus interviews and features.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—András Schiff plays Bach's The Art of Fugue
A concert from the 2025 BBC Proms, Schiff plays the entirety of Bach's The Art of Fugue.
