Schedule
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Early
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00:30
Through the Night—Bruckner Symphony no 8
The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra performs Bruckner's last completed symphony, his 8th.
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Morning
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06:30
Breakfast—Roll out of bed into classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show
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09:30
Essential Classics—Relax into the day with classical
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Classical Live—Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with pianist Igor Levit
Specially recorded music from home and abroad.
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16:00
Composer of the Week—Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Wobbling On
5/5 Donald Macleod follows Elgar on a bicycle ride through the countryside.
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17:00
In Tune—World-class classical music 鈥� live
Live music and interviews from the world's finest classical musicians.
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Evening
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19:00
Classical Mixtape—Classical music to inspire you
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
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19:30
Friday Night is Music Night—80th anniversary of VE Day
The 蜜芽传媒 Concert Orchestra and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force in concert.
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21:45
The Essay—Books for Brighter Blackouts, 09/05/2025
Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two
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22:00
Late Junction—Cole Pulice鈥檚 mixtape
Verity Sharp shares a mixtape from California-based saxophonist and composer Cole Pulice.
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23:30
'Round Midnight—09/05/2025
Saxophonist Soweto Kinch picks jazz from all eras, with a focus on new British artists.
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Late
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00:30
Through the Night—Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
The European Union Youth Orchestra performs at the Grafenegg Festival in Austria.
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