Afternoon on 3
Afternoon broadcast, featuring music programmes and concerts
BBC Proms
The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival.
Between the Ears
Innovative and thought-provoking features on a wide variety of subjects
BreakfastRadio 3's flagship breakfast programme.
Building a Library (CD Review)A thorough look at the week's classical music releases, plus news and recommendations
CD ReviewA thorough look at the week's classical music releases, plus news and recommendations
Choir, TheProgramme exploring all things choral, with performances and special features
Choral EvensongLong-running programme presenting live broadcasts of Evensong from around the country
Classical CollectionProgramme presenting a sequence of great music in classic recordings
Composer of the WeekSeries exploring the life and works of a succession of composers
Discovering MusicDiscovering Music explores pieces of music in detail.
Drama on 3Series of drama performances, ranging from experiment works to the Classics
Early Music Show, TheAn exploration of early developments in the musical world
Essay, TheSeries of arts programmes
Euroclassic NotturnoEuroclassic Notturno is an international night-time service of music heard in many countries across Europe.
Handel Opera CycleRadio 3 marks the 250th anniversary of Handel's death with a complete cycle of his operas
Hear and NowRadio 3's primary contemporary music programme, featuring live performances and sessions
In TuneNews, views and an eclectic choice of live and recorded music
Jazz LibraryAdvice and guidance to those interested in building a library of jazz recordings
Jazz Line-UpProgramme exploring jazz music
Jazz on 3Programme showcasing the pick of today's live jazz recordings, with additional features
Jazz Record RequestsJazz records from across the genre, as requested by Radio 3 listeners
Late JunctionA laid-back, eclectic mix of music, ranging from the ancient to the contemporary.
Lebrecht Interview, The
Lunchtime ConcertsLive and recorded concerts from all over the UK. Includes the Wigmore chamber music series
Met Opera QuizOpera buffs pit their wits against teasers sent in by listeners.
Music MattersRadio 3's flagship classical music magazine programme.
Music FeatureProgrammes exploring music and music-related subjects
New Generation ArtistsA talent scheme dedicated to nurturing young musical talent.
Night WavesFlagship arts and ideas programme, featuring discussions between academics and artists
Opera on 3Programme presenting rare and fascinating operatic performances.
Performance on 3Presenting exciting live musical events from all over the world
Pre-Hear
Private PassionsGuests from all walks of life discuss their musical loves and hates
Radio 3 RequestsWeekly pick of music requests from Radio 3 listeners
Sunday FeatureProgramme showcasing feature reports and discussions on any number of cultural subjects
Sunday MorningA programme of music interspersed with intelligent comment
Through the NightContinuous broadcast of concert music and opera, recorded from locations throughout Europe
Verb, TheShowcase programme, presenting a selection of new writing, literature and performance
Wigmore Hall ConcertsLive and recorded concerts from all over the UK. Includes the Wigmore chamber music series
Wire, TheShowcase for works that push the boundaries of drama and narrative.
Words and MusicA sequence of classical music mixed with well-loved and less familiar poems and prose
World on 3Radio 3's world music programme
World RoutesExplore music from around the world, with presenter Lucy Duran.
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