Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Bach, Beethoven, Brad Mehldau and improvisations from Berlin
The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra and Brad Mehldau perform music by Bach and Beethoven.
- Back to top
Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Tom McKinney’s Coastal Adventure: Day 5
A journey through Norfolk and Suffolk - Aldeburgh and Snape.
09:30
Essential Classics—The ideal mix of classical music
Hannah French plays the best in classical music.
- Back to top
Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Berlioz’ Symphonie Fantastique from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Live performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Anonymous, Musical Survivors
5/5Donald Macleod celebrates Anonymous as something preserved rather than someone forgotten.
17:00
In Tune—Music news and live classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
- Back to top
Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—30 minutes of classical inspiration
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Aldeburgh Festival - Shostakovich's 10th Symphony
Kevin John Edusei and the BBC NOW perform at Snape Maltings.
21:45
Between the Ears—Miniatures (A Midsummer Night's Dreaming), A Foot in Summer
An ascent of Mount Stilwell, chasing the last of the summer light in Australia.
22:00
Late Junction—Iain Chambers’ Midsummer mixtape
Verity Sharp presents a mixtape from composer and producer Iain Chambers.
23:30
'Round Midnight—19/06/2026
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
- Back to top
Late
00:30
Through the Night—The Epic of Gilgamesh by Martinů
The Berlin Radio Chorus and New Orchestra Basel play music by Mozart, Dvořák and Martinů.
