Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—The Epic of Gilgamesh by Martinů
The Berlin Radio Chorus and New Orchestra Basel play music by Mozart, Dvořák and Martinů.
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Morning
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06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Start the day strong with classical music
Join Hannah French every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
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09:00
Saturday Morning—20/06/2026
Tom Service introduces the best classical music and the latest stories from the arts world
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Afternoon
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12:00
Earlier... with Jools Holland—The pianist and bandleader picks his favourite classical music
Jools is joined by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sumudu Jayatilaka.
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13:00
Key Changes: Radio 3's Essential History of Classical Music—1672: London Calling
1672, London. A shilling buys entry to the first public concert.
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14:00
Record Review—Bach's Cello Suites in Building a Library with Joseph McHardy and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases, and a survey of Bach's Cello Suites.
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16:00
Sound of Cinema—Edith is joined by Jess Gillam and composer Harry Escott
A weekly showcase of the best in film scores and movie music, hosted by Edith Bowman.
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17:00
This Classical Life—Jess Gillam with... Seckou Keita
Jess Gillam is joined by kora player Seckou Keita to swap some of their favourite music. (R)
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Evening
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18:00
Opera on 3—Britten's Peter Grimes
Allan Clayton stars as the outcast fisherman in Britten's masterpiece at the Royal Opera.
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21:30
Midsummer Dreaming
From sunset until sunrise on the solstice, a night of dream-like radio documentaries.
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