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Michael Wood, historian
Michael Berkeley's guest is the historian and broadcaster Michael Wood.
17 May 2026,·86 mins
Brighten your day with classical music
Join Tom McKinney every Monday to Friday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
18 May 2026,·180 mins
A serene soundtrack to help you drift off
Cast off the pressures of the day and drift off with this serene soundtrack.
11 May 2026,·60 mins
Relaxing music for mindful moments
Enjoy soothing classical sounds to lift your mood.
15 May 2026,·180 mins
Fauré's Requiem in Building a Library with Samir Savant and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with the best of the week's new classical releases.
16 May 2026,·119 mins
1527: The Church on Fire
It's the year 1527. As imperial troops storm Rome, its musical life is thrown into crisis.
23 May 2026,·56 mins
Three hours of classical sparkle
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to accompany your Sunday morning.
17 May 2026,·180 mins
Bristol Cathedral
Live from Bristol Cathedral on the Eve of the Ascension.
13 May 2026,·59 mins
Meditative music for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening.
17 May 2026,·89 mins
Barber's Violin Concerto and Shostakovich's Sixth Symphony
The German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin and Randall Goosby play Barber's Violin Concerto.
18 May 2026,·360 mins
The music of Madrid
Music and composers from the city of Madrid.
03 May 2026,·59 mins
Your perfect classical playlist
Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music.
18 May 2026,·210 mins
Jools with music for Saturday lunchtime
Jools is joined by writer and critic Nicola Shulman.
16 May 2026,·59 mins
Restorative piano music for peace of mind
A gentle two-hour piano mixtape designed to restore calm and balance.
14 May 2026,·120 mins
Wildflowers and weeds
From the beloved bluebell to the stinging nettle: prose poetry and music about nature.
17 May 2026,·74 mins
Switch up your listening with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites.
15 May 2026,·30 mins
Arturo Marquez's Danzón No. 2
Sara Mohr-Pietsch hits the dancefloor, exploring the world of Marquez's Danzón No 2.
Shore Lines
Elizabeth Alker with brand new music from artists and composers defying genre conventions.
17 May 2026,·60 mins
Britten's The Turn of the Screw
From the Linbury Theatre, Covent Garden with Isabelle Peters as the Governess.
16 May 2026,·131 mins
Jess Gillam with... Alex Mills
Jess Gillam shares music choices with the composer Alex Mills.
16 May 2026,·60 mins
Bohemian Rhapsody like you've never heard it before
Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor join forces in Queen's smash hit!
14 Sep 2025,·6 mins
Caroline Shaw and Andrew Yee
Caroline Shaw and Andrew Yee perform from their new album Or, The Whale.
18 May 2026,·120 mins
Elite pianist Leif Ove Andsnes calls in to play live
Tom Service plays the best classical music alongside the latest stories in the arts world.
16 May 2026,·180 mins
Trio Gaspard live from London's Wigmore Hall
Live performance and specially made concert recordings from home and abroad.
Tectonics Glasgow 2026: Nicole Mitchell, Naomi Pinnock and Frédéric Le Junter
Adventurous new music from Tectonics 2026 in Glasgow by Naomi Pinnock and Nicole Mitchell.
16 May 2026,·120 mins
Nights in the Gardens of Spain
The Spanish National Orchestra and Bertrand Chamayou perform music by Manuel de Falla.
14 May 2026,·134 mins
Erland Cooper: Series 7
Soundtrack for a rainy day ft. Jarvis Cocker
Erland Cooper selects songs inspired by petrichor, the smell of rain falling on dry ground
25 Apr 2026,·60 mins
Ten Minute Meditations - Series 6
Nurture kindness and compassion: Sharon Salzberg
Find kindness and compassion for yourself and others with this guided meditation.
03 May 2026,·10 mins
Calm your morning with captivating harmonies
Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead.
Florence Price (1887-1953)
More than a woman
Kate Molleson and Samantha Ege discuss the growing legacy of Florence Price.
15 May 2026,·59 mins
