Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Pianissimo!
Winners of the Géza Anda Competition perform concertos by Haydn, Beethoven and Mozart.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Roll out of bed into classical music
Join Hannah French every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:00
Saturday Morning—Prog Rock and composer Jessie Montgomery
Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack for the weekend!
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Afternoon
12:00
Earlier... with Jools Holland—The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music
Jools is joined by singer Sam Brown, with music by CPE Bach, Copland and Caroline Shaw.
13:00
Key Changes: Radio 3's Essential History of Classical Music—1741: Messiah at Sea
1741. On a rough crossing to Dublin, Handel carries the manuscript of a masterpiece.
14:00
Record Review—BBC Proms Composer: Dowland with Kirsten Gibson and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with new classical releases, and Kirsten Gibson's top Dowland recordings.
16:00
Sound of Cinema—Beautiful Biopics and Blockbuster Scores
Edith Bowman guides you through your weekly mix of standout film scores and soundtracks.
17:00
This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Pavel Kolesnikov
Jess Gillam swaps favourite music with the pianist Pavel Kolesnikov.
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Evening
18:00
Music Planet—Gisela João’s Return Journey
Lopa Kothari presents the latest in global roots music, and Gisela João shares two tracks.
19:00
New Generation Artists—2026 Proms season showcase - Hana Chang
Music by Clara Schumann and from South America played by Radio 3's New Generation Artists.
19:30
BBC Proms—2026, Prog Rock: A Fanfare for the Common Man
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Robert Ames with Stuart Maconie
22:30
New Music Show—50th Birthday Bash
Kate Molleson celebrates the 50th birthday of three composers all born on the same day.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—The Lover Friend's Love for the Beloved - Proms 2024
The BBC Symphony Orchestra performs the UK premiere of Julius Eastman's Second Symphony.
