Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Iberian music from the Ricercar Consort
Philippe Pierlot explores Correa de Arauxo’s sonic universe.
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Morning
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06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—17/08/2026
Radio 3's breakfast show, waking the UK up with the finest classical music.
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09:30
Essential Classics—The ideal mix of classical music
Ian Skelly plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Beethoven’s 7th Symphony from the BBC Proms
Exclusive concert recordings reflecting a great summer of music-making.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), Sehnsucht and Wanderlust
1/5 A young Mendelssohn discovers the joys of travel. With Kate Molleson.
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17:00
In Tune—Wind down from work with classical music
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
BBC Proms—2026, Copland and Stravinsky
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Ryan Bancroft.
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22:00
Night Tracks—Harmonious music for nighttime listening
Hannah Peel with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—Gretchen Parlato’s Flowers
The acclaimed American jazz singer Gretchen Parlato celebrates four artists this week.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Ravel, Salonen & Lutosławski from Sweden
Conductor Nicholas Collon and soprano Camilla Tilling play Ravel's song cycle Shéhérazade.
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