Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—The Martyrdom of Saint Theodosia
Alessandro Scarlatti's oratorio in a new version by Al Ayre Español.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Boost your morning with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Chineke! plays Dvorak at the BBC Proms
Mark Forrest celebrates summer music-making in the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Sally Beamish, Flying the Nest
2/5Sally Beamish leaves home and finds her path. With Donald Macleod.
17:00
In Tune—Zoe Rahman performs live; Deborah Pritchard on her new concerto "Nightingale"
Katie Derham with live music from the Zoe Rahman Trio.
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Evening
19:00
BBC Proms—2026, Bond and Beyond
Live at the BBC Proms: Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra.
21:05
Classical Mixtape—The eclectic classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
22:00
Night Tracks—A meditative moonlight soundtrack
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.(R)
23:30
'Round Midnight—Fresh from Ruby Rushton
The experimental UK jazz quartet are back after a hiatus with a new release.(R)
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Isabelle Faust and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra at the BBC Proms
Isabelle Faust plays Dvořák's folk-inspired violin concerto.
