Schedule
Early
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.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Start the day strong with classical music
Join Hannah French every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:00
Saturday Morning—20/06/2026
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!
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Afternoon
12:00
Earlier... with Jools Holland—The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music
Jools is joined by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sumudu Jayatilaka.
13:00
Key Changes: Radio 3's Essential History of Classical Music—20/06/2026
Key Changes: pivotal moments in history which changed the course of classical music.
14:00
Record Review—Bach's Cello Suites in Building a Library with Joseph McHardy and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases, and a survey of Bach's Cello Suites.
16:00
Sound of Cinema—Edith is joined by Jess Gillam and composer Harry Escott
A weekly showcase of the best in film scores and movie music, hosted by Edith Bowman.
17:00
This Classical Life—20/06/2026
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too.
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Evening
18:00
Opera on 3—Britten's Peter Grimes
Allan Clayton stars as the outcast fisherman in Britten's masterpiece at the Royal Opera.
21:30
Midsummer Dreaming
A fantastical night of Midsummer dreaming for the Summer Solstice.
