Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—The Armida Quartet at the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival in Germany
The world premiere of Fischer's Festival Overture for String Quartet and Electronics.
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Morning
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06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—The finest classical music to elevate your morning
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
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09:30
Essential Classics—The very best of classical music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music for your morning.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Dvořák's 8th Symphony from Berlin
Live performance and specially made concert recordings from home and abroad.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—The Mighty Handful, Creative tensions
2/5 Tensions arise within the group of ‘The Five’ and their circle.
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17:00
In Tune—Discover classical music and artists
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Switch up your listening with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Stravinsky's The Firebird
The London Philharmonic Orchestra and Edward Gardner with pianist Tamara Stefanovich.
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21:45
The Essay—Symphony of the Wild, 2. Singing, Humming and Strumming
Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod uncovers melodies and rhythms across the natural world. (R)
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22:00
Night Tracks—Immersive music for after-hours
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—03/11/2026
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Schulhoff, Haydn and Mendelssohn from Zagreb
The Zagreb Quartet plays music by Schulhoff, Haydn and Mendelssohn.
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