Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—The Gesualdo Six at the Early Music Days in Herne Festival
Motets by Binchois, Brumel, Dunstaple, Willaert, Byrd, Tallis and others.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Start your day with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
09:30
Essential Classics—Colours of Autumn: A feast of great music
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music for your morning.
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Afternoon
13:00
Classical Live—Sibelius's Karelia Suite with the BBC Philharmonic
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond.
16:00
Composer of the Week—Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), The People vs Verdi
4/5Verdi takes on critics, censors and convention. With Kate Molleson.
17:00
In Tune—Live classical music for your commute
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Power through with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—David Buckley's Oracle
The BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Jérôme Kuhn with Buckley's one act opera.
21:45
The Essay—John Foxx - Key Moments, Harold Budd and Translucence
Musician, singer and composer John Foxx on five evolving pianos which changed his life.
22:00
Night Tracks—Music for the darkling hour
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
23:30
'Round Midnight—22/10/2026
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Beethoven Piano Concertos from Romania
Romanian pianist Andrei Licaret performs with the 'Magic Summer' Festival Orchestra.
