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Eric Idle, comedian and writer
Michael Berkeley's guest is the comedy performer, writer and Monty Python star Eric Idle.
25 Oct 2026,·86 mins
Handel's Alcina
Handel's Alcina from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
24 Oct 2026,·208 mins
Rise and shine with classical music
Join Al Ryan for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
26 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Calm waters on the sea of sleep
Find the perfect soundtrack to a good night’s rest with this classical mix.
12 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Reset your mind with mindful classical melodies
Listen and relax your mind with this playlist of mindful music.
23 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Ghostly sounds for after-hours
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a Halloween-inspired playlist for late-night listening.
29 Oct 2026,·90 mins
Colours of Autumn
A special omnibus featuring readings and music about autumn played on Essential Classics.
25 Oct 2026,·74 mins
An autumnal Sunday morning soundtrack
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to accompany your Sunday morning.
25 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Ravel's Miroirs in Building a Library with Yshani Perinpanayagam and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases.
24 Oct 2026,·119 mins
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel
From the University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel.
21 Oct 2026,·59 mins
John Lugge
Hannah French talks to organist William Whitehead about composer John Lugge.
25 Oct 2026,·59 mins
1861: A New Russia
1861, St Petersburg. Russia's newly freed serfs inspire a musical revolution.
31 Oct 2026,·56 mins
Healing classical music to soothe and inspire
Ease into sleep with this soothing classical and ambient mix.
15 Oct 2026,·120 mins
Echoes of Monteverdi with Marc Mauillon
Music by De Rore, Marini, Strozzi, Peri, Castello, Caccini and Monteverdi.
26 Oct 2026,·360 mins
Your daily classical soundtrack
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
23 Oct 2026,·30 mins
Your perfect classical playlist
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
26 Oct 2026,·210 mins
Zakia's Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker invites broadcaster and writer Zakia to share a favourite track.
25 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Gustav Mahler: Nachtmusik I
Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores a piece of classical music, mapping it in a musical landscape.
25 Oct 2026,·89 mins
Jools with music for Saturday lunchtime
Jools is joined by the historian, author and TV presenter Dan Jones.
24 Oct 2026,·59 mins
Composer Eric Whitacre on sopranos and synthesisers
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend.
24 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Erland Cooper: Series 8
Glide into a musical dream ft. Seán Ronayne
Erland Cooper shares a soothing soundtrack filled with hopes and dreams.
24 Oct 2026,·60 mins
Jess Gillam with... Fergus McCreadie
Jess Gillam is joined by jazz pianist and composer Fergus McCreadie for a listening party.
Radio 3’s musical lighthouse adventure
Highlights of twelve hours of live broadcasting condensed into 60 minutes…
28 Sep 2026,·59 mins
The Orsino Ensemble live from Wigmore Hall
The Orsino Ensemble: wind music by Barber, Simpson and Nielsen live from Wigmore Hall.
Clara Schumann and Her Circle
Clara and Robert
Donald Macleod traces the troubled love story of Clara and Robert Schumann.
26 Oct 2026,·59 mins
Daniel Kidane's Listen List
Composer Daniel Kidane shares his essential listening with Tom Service.
24 Oct 2026,·120 mins
The cursed sword
Norse mythology meets brass bands.
Set yourself up for the day ahead with flowing melodies
Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.
David Buckley's Oracle
The BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Jérôme Kuhn with Buckley's one-act opera.
22 Oct 2026,·134 mins
Darius Brubeck Quartet live in session, Sir Simon Russell Beale and Lucy Parham
The Darius Brubeck Quartet, Sir Simon Russell Beale and Lucy Parham on In Tune.
23 Oct 2026,·120 mins
