On BBC Radio 3 today (Tuesday 3 November): Breakfast at 6.30am; Essential Classics at 9.30am; Classical Live at 1pm; Composer of the Week: The Mighty Handful at 4pm; In Tune at 5pm; Classical Mixtape at 7pm.
Radio 3 Schedule Today: BBC Radio 3 Listings, Concerts and Programme Times
Tuesday 3 November 2026. Rebuilt every morning from the published listings, in UK time.
Radio 3 Schedule Today (Tuesday 3 November)
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 12.30am | Through the Night |
| 6.30am | Breakfast |
| 9.30am | Essential Classics |
| 1pm | Classical Live |
| 4pm | Composer of the Week: The Mighty Handful |
| 5pm | In Tune |
| 7pm | Classical Mixtape |
| 7.30pm | Radio 3 in Concert |
| 9.45pm | The Essay: Symphony of the Wild |
| 10pm | Night Tracks |
| 11.30pm | ‘Round Midnight |
Radio 3 Schedule Tomorrow (Wednesday 4 November)
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 12.30am | Through the Night |
| 6.30am | Breakfast |
| 9.30am | Essential Classics |
| 1pm | Classical Live |
| 3pm | Choral Evensong |
| 4pm | Composer of the Week: The Mighty Handful |
| 5pm | In Tune |
| 7pm | Classical Mixtape |
| 7.30pm | Radio 3 in Concert |
| 9.45pm | The Essay: Symphony of the Wild |
| 10pm | Night Tracks |
| 11.30pm | ‘Round Midnight |
When Are Radio 3’s Regular Programmes On?
Every programme on Radio 3 on at least three days in the next week, and when it airs. Worked out from the week’s listings, so it follows any schedule change.
| Programme | When it’s on |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Every day 6.30am |
| Essential Classics | Weekdays 9.30am |
| Classical Live | Weekdays 1pm |
| Composer of the Week: The Mighty Handful | Tue-Fri 4pm |
| In Tune | Weekdays 5pm |
| Classical Mixtape | Weekdays 7pm |
| Radio 3 in Concert | Mon-Thu 7.30pm |
| Through the Night | Every day 12.30am |
| The Essay: Symphony of the Wild | Tue-Fri 9.45pm |
| Night Tracks | Mon-Thu, Sun 10pm |
| ‘Round Midnight | Weekdays 11.30pm |
Concerts and Live Music on Radio 3 This Week
| Day | Time | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 November | 1pm | Classical Live |
| Tuesday 3 November | 7.30pm | Radio 3 in Concert |
| Wednesday 4 November | 1pm | Classical Live |
| Wednesday 4 November | 3pm | Choral Evensong |
| Wednesday 4 November | 7.30pm | Radio 3 in Concert |
| Thursday 5 November | 1pm | Classical Live |
| Thursday 5 November | 7.30pm | Radio 3 in Concert |
| Friday 6 November | 1pm | Classical Live |
| Friday 6 November | 7.30pm | Friday Night is Music Night |
| Saturday 7 November | 6pm | Opera on 3 |
| Sunday 8 November | 6pm | Choral Evensong |
| Monday 9 November | 1pm | Classical Live |
| Monday 9 November | 7.30pm | Radio 3 in Concert |
How to Listen to BBC Radio 3
You can listen to BBC Radio 3 on FM, DAB, BBC Sounds (live and on demand), Freeview 703 (shared with BBC Alba in Scotland), Freesat 703, Sky 0103 and Virgin Media 903. Channel numbers checked 30 October 2026; Virgin Media numbers can differ on some boxes.
Other BBC radio schedules: Radio 4 · Radio 4 Extra · Radio 2 · 5 Live. TV listings: what’s on TV tonight and the Freeview channel guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What concerts are on Radio 3 this week?
Classical Live on Tuesday 3 November at 1pm; Radio 3 in Concert on Tuesday 3 November at 7.30pm; Classical Live on Wednesday 4 November at 1pm; Choral Evensong on Wednesday 4 November at 3pm; Radio 3 in Concert on Wednesday 4 November at 7.30pm.
What’s on Radio 3 today?
Breakfast at 6.30am; Essential Classics at 9.30am; Classical Live at 1pm; Composer of the Week: The Mighty Handful at 4pm; In Tune at 5pm; Classical Mixtape at 7pm; Radio 3 in Concert at 7.30pm; The Essay: Symphony of the Wild at 9.45pm; Night Tracks at 10pm.
What time is Breakfast on?
Breakfast: Every day 6.30am, on BBC Radio 3.
What time is Essential Classics on?
Essential Classics: Weekdays 9.30am, on BBC Radio 3.
What time is Classical Live on?
Classical Live: Weekdays 1pm, on BBC Radio 3.
How can I listen to Radio 3?
On FM, DAB, BBC Sounds (live and on demand), Freeview 703 (shared with BBC Alba in Scotland), Freesat 703, Sky 0103 and Virgin Media 903.
Programme titles and times from the published listings.
