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  1. Today21:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Isle of AngleseyOur Island Music

    Colin MacIntyre in conversation with fellow musicians shaped by the islands they live on.

  2. Tomorrow21:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Isle of WightOur Island Music

    Colin MacIntyre in conversation with fellow musicians shaped by the islands they live on.

  3. Friday21:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Eel Pie IslandOur Island Music

    Colin MacIntyre in conversation with fellow musicians shaped by the islands they live on.

  4. Monday21:45
    BBC Radio 3

    The Whale, Cosmo SheldrakeCall of the Wild

    Verity Sharp in conversation with musicians inspired by their deep connection with animals

  5. Next Tuesday21:45
    BBC Radio 3

    The Raccoon, Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ TateCall of the Wild

    Classical composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate takes us to the woodlands with the raccoon

  6. Next Wednesday21:45
    BBC Radio 3

    08/07/2026Call of the Wild

    Verity Sharp in conversation with musicians inspired by their deep connection with animals

  7. Next Thursday21:45
    BBC Radio 3

    The Seal, Hanna TuulikkiCall of the Wild

    Verity Sharp hears from artist and composer Hanna Tuulikki on grief and the seal’s lament.

  8. Fri 10 Jul 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    The Northern Mockingbird, Leena LeeCall of the Wild

    Artist and field recordist Leena Lee talks to Verity Sharp about the northern mockingbird.

  9. Mon 13 Jul 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    A Secret ChordThe Dawn of Music

    When did we, as a species, start to sing? Dr Brenna Hassett unearths our musical origins.

  10. Tue 14 Jul 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Whispers of WoodThe Dawn of Music

    When did we learn to make music from plants? Brenna Hassett unearths our musical origins.

  11. Wed 15 Jul 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Echoes of Stone and BoneThe Dawn of Music

    Brenna Hassett unearths our musical origins. Today, she's digging up some hard evidence.

  12. Thu 16 Jul 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Clammers of ClayThe Dawn of Music

    How did the invention of clay change our musical instruments? Brenna Hassett digs deeper.

  13. Fri 17 Jul 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    The Sound of Skin and SinewThe Dawn of Music

    How did the farming of animals change our music making? Dr Brenna Hassett digs deeper.