Series 3
C minor
Ivan Hewett explores the key of C minor with Peter Donohoe.
18 May 2012,·15 mins
The World
What makes techno the perfect accompaniment to radical ideas?
02 Aug 2022,·28 mins
Playing in the Dark (Part 2)
Concert of readings and music from Neil Gaiman and friends with the BBC Symphony Orchestra
01 Jan 2020,·57 mins
Mastertapes on Tour: Richard Hawley at the Crucible (Part 2)
John Wilson talks to Steel City’s own maestro of the melancholy melody - Richard Hawley.
11 Jun 2019,·28 mins
55: Òran le Calum agus Ruairidh Dòmhnallach
Blas den fharsaingeachd de dh'òrain ùra a chaidh a sgrìobhadh bho thoiseach na linne seo.
16 Feb 2026,·5 mins
Tom Kerridge
Tom Kerridge chats to Gordon Smart about affordable food and working under Gary Rhodes
08 Aug 2022,·22 mins
Tomkins, Cardoso and the New World
Peter Phillips shares his passion for the music of Thomas Tomkins and Manuel Cardoso.
08 Jul 2018,·34 mins
3. The Fall
Singer Songwriter Kitty Perrin talks to Brix Smith about her time in The Fall.
30 Apr 2024,·28 mins
Cities
Andy Kershaw and Lucy Duran explore music of three African cities.
03 Mar 2011,·60 mins
le Megan NicGill-Fhaolain
Megan le geàrr-liosta Belladrum Talent Search 2026.
11 Jun 2026,·120 mins
Episode 1
As a tribute to the late Lou Reed, a chance to hear an episode of his eclectic radio show.
12 Aug 2012,·120 mins
Jesus' Blood and Fluffy Clouds
The story of the musical aesthetic and the ubiquitous technique of minimalism.
16 Jun 2015,·30 mins
Pakistan
Farah Karim presents new musical talent from Pakistan, ranging from rap to qawwali.
20 Apr 2019,·53 mins
One Direction
8. Don't Let It Go
Why were One Direction - and their fandom - such a phenomenon?
17 Nov 2023,·17 mins
Will politics steal the show at the Eurovision Song Contest?
The world's largest music competition is facing backlash over Israel's entry
11 Mar 2024,·23 mins
Part Six - The 2010 and 20s: Festivals & futurism
Huw Stephens and Sian Eleri tell the story of Welsh language pop in 2010 and 20s.
21 mins
30/11/2011
Long-lost fragments of Sibelius's Eighth, and feedback about the question of applause.
30 Nov 2011,·20 mins
Bach in Dresden
Currying favour in the seat of the Saxon court shored up his postition in Leipzig
11 Sep 2000,·23 mins
Hooray for Robin Hood
Join Robin Hood and The Merry Band to sing and dance along with the CBeebies stars.
18 Dec 2023,·4 mins
The Practice of Practising
Celebrated pianist Stephen Hough reflects on a life spent practising.
28 Dec 2013,·45 mins
All the thriving underground rap-scene rappers that feature in BBC Three's Rap Trip
Ransom FA and FOS bring us some of the brand new rappers appearing in the scene
22 Oct 2020,·41 mins
2. A Rich Musical Heritage
Music as defiance in Soweto, South Africa - since transition to democracy.
22 Nov 2016,·30 mins
Why you should listen to For One Night Only
Paul Gambaccini revisits life-changing concerts turned into legendary live albums.
07 Mar 2019,·4 mins
Farewell Glastonbury 2025
There's no Glasto without festival-goers, so we wrap up with their thoughts on the year.
30 Jun 2025,·7 mins
Physical Therapy
Can mental illness can be cured by physical methods of treatment, in particular by drugs?
05 Oct 1979,·45 mins
4: Plants and Insects
How are the world’s musicians, sound artists and poets responding to the loss of species?
14 Jul 2020,·28 mins
Series 2
Fatiha El-Ghorri is in Heavn
Heavn by Jamila Woods fuses R&B, Jazz and various other genres including classic indie.
27 May 2022,·26 mins
1988: The Cold War Ends
Presidents Reagan and Gorbachev signed the Internmediate Nuclear Forces Treaty
09 Mar 1995,·28 mins
Episode 4
Paul Gambaccini celebrates a long career with guests including Jude Kelly and Tim Marlow.
29 Aug 2013,·30 mins
Mina Foley
Mina Foley, one of Kiri's 20 Favourite Voices, in this Radio 3 series.
5 mins
