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Roll out of bed into classical music
Join Hannah French every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
10 Oct 2026,·150 mins
Jools meets Simon Le Bon
Jools is joined by the Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon.
10 Oct 2026,·59 mins
Pianist Dame Imogen Cooper on life beyond the concert hall
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend.
10 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Walton's Belshazzar's Feast in Building a Library with David Owen Norris and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with the best of the week's new classical releases.
10 Oct 2026,·119 mins
A serene soundtrack for a gentle slumber
Drift away with the calming sounds of this classical and ambient mix.
28 Sep 2026,·60 mins
Serene classical music to relax your mind
Calm your busy mind with this collection of classical music.
09 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Westminster Abbey
Live from Westminster Abbey to mark the 100th anniversary of BBC Choral Evensong.
07 Oct 2026,·59 mins
1848: Composing a Country
1848, Prague. Music becomes a rallying cry for nationhood.
17 Oct 2026,·56 mins
2026
Last Night of the Proms 2026
Live at the BBC Proms: classical music’s greatest global party draws the season to a close
12 Sep 2026,·239 mins
Immersive music for after-hours
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
08 Oct 2026,·90 mins
Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No 1
Truls Mørk performs in Shostakovich's first cello concerto.
11 Oct 2026,·360 mins
Your perfect classical playlist
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music for your morning.
09 Oct 2026,·210 mins
Francis Fukuyama, political scientist
Michael Berkeley's guest is the American political scientist Francis Fukuyama.
04 Oct 2026,·86 mins
09/10/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
07 Oct 2026,·30 mins
Mahler's Tenth Symphony
Live at Glasgow's City Halls, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Antony Hermus.
08 Oct 2026,·134 mins
Bellini's I Puritani
Lisette Oropesa stars as Elvira in Bellini's bel canto masterpiece from The Royal Opera.
10 Oct 2026,·208 mins
Jess Gillam... with Simone Dinnerstein
Jess Gillam is joined by American pianist Simone Dinnerstein for a listening party.
10 Oct 2026,·60 mins
The Venetian School
The Three Giovannis
Donald Macleod explores the music of 3 different men called Giovanni employed by St Mark’s
09 Oct 2026,·59 mins
Restorative music to clear your mind
A calming classical music mix to support your studies and creative flow.
09 Oct 2026,·120 mins
A man from the future 2026 by Pet Shop Boys
Elizabeth Alker presents an exclusive chance to hear fresh material from Pet Shop Boys.
04 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Sibelius' Kullervo from the Baltic Sea Festival
Live performance and specially made concert recordings from home and abroad.
Alexis Ffrench live in session
Composer and pianist Alexis Ffrench performs music from his new album "24" live in studio.
Erland Cooper: Series 7
Soundtrack for a rainy day ft. Jarvis Cocker
Erland Cooper selects songs inspired by petrichor, the smell of rain falling on dry ground
25 Apr 2026,·60 mins
Radio 3’s musical lighthouse adventure
Highlights of twelve hours of live broadcasting condensed into 60 minutes…
28 Sep 2026,·59 mins
To Dolly, with love
Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight and Ward Thomas pay tribute to Dolly Parton at the Proms.
12 Sep 2026,·6 mins
Ten Minute Meditations - Series 6
Nurture kindness and compassion: Sharon Salzberg
Find kindness and compassion for yourself and others with this guided meditation.
03 May 2026,·10 mins
The Champions of Brass
Hannah Peel explores the world of competitive brass banding.
04 Oct 2026,·59 mins
Relieve your morning stress with beautiful harmonies
Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.
07 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Donald Macleod explores the rise and fall of the 16th century Venetian School.
09 Oct 2026,·88 mins
Steve Reich's Music for 18 Musicians
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores Steve Reich's groundbreaking Music for 18 Musicians.
04 Oct 2026,·89 mins
