Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Elgar's Cello Concerto from Serbia
Elgar's Cello Concerto with the Vojvodina Symphony Orchestra and Aleksandar Markovíc.
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Morning
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06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Rise and shine with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
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09:30
Essential Classics—Refresh your morning with classical music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music for your morning.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764), Critic and Criticised
5/5 Donald Macleod traces Rameau’s final years, including the reception to his last stage work
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17:00
In Tune—Classical music live from the BBC
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Find focus with classical music
Relax into a seamless flow of calming classical music. (R)
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19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—EFG London Jazz Festival's opening gala
Jumoké Fashola presents Guy Barker directing the EFG London Jazz Festival Orchestra.
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21:45
The Essay—An Actor's Life: Ralph Fiennes, 5. The Actor Manager
Ralph Fiennes's acting life, in conversation with Neil Dudgeon. 5/5 The actor manager.
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22:00
Late Junction—Suzan Peeters and Memotone in session
Verity Sharp shares the fruits of our latest exclusive collaboration session.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—13/11/2026
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—Brahms, Mendelssohn and Dvořák from Vilnius
Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, Brahms's Tragic Overture and Dvořák's 7th Symphony.
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