Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Slovenian National Day
The RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra and Barry Douglas in Tchaikovsky's 1st piano concerto.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Ease into the day 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
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—25/06/2026
Live performance and exclusive concerts from home and abroad.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Henry Purcell (1659-1695), London's Theatres
4/5Donald Macleod explores Purcell’s role in London’s theatre scene.(R)
17:00
In Tune—Ease into your evening with classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Your daily classical soundtrack
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—BBC Concert Orchestra
BBC Concert Orchestra and their Chief Conductor, Anna-Maria Helsing, recorded on May 10th.
21:45
The Essay—Jazz Among the British, Stan Tracey
4/5Geoffrey Smith on the work of Stan Tracey, paragon of British jazz and of jazz in Britain.(R)
22:00
Night Tracks—Meditative music for late night solace
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—25/06/2026
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—The Maisky Trio from London's Wigmore Hall
The Maisky Trio play Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Brahms and Schubert.
