Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Sacra Partitura: the beginnings of Italian Baroque
Daimonion traces the evolution of Italian musical style from Renaissance to Baroque.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Wake up your senses with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Relax into the day with classical
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Sibelius’s Violin Concerto from the BBC Proms
Al Ryan celebrates summer music-making in the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), All for a Good Cause
5/5Handel turns music into a public good, away from patronage. With Donald Macleod.
17:00
In Tune—Live music and chat with classical artists
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—24/07/2026
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
BBC Proms—2026, John Wilson conducts Respighi’s 'Roman Trilogy'
Live at the BBC Proms: John Wilson conducts the Sinfonia of London.
22:00
Late Junction—Yara Asmar and Quinie in session
Verity Sharp shares the sounds of our latest collaboration session.
23:30
'Round Midnight—Knats in concert
Soweto Kinch shares concert highlights from Newcastle’s rising jazz stars, Knats.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Holst's The Planets at the BBC Proms
Student musicians unite under conductor Sakari Oramo to perform Holst's suite.
