Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—Isabelle Faust and Il Giardino Armonico play Vivaldi
The German violinist Isabelle Faust plays Vivaldi's set of concertos L'Estro armonico.
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Morning
06:30
Radio 3 Breakfast—Launch the day with classical music
Join Hannah French every Saturday for Radio 3's Breakfast show.
08:00
Where the Light Sings—Where the Light Sings: Live from Dungeness
One by one, the lights come on in a live musical adventure around Britain’s lighthouses.
10:00
Where the Light Sings—Where the Light Sings: Live from Ardnamurchan
One by one, the lights come on in a live musical adventure around Britain’s lighthouses.
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Afternoon
12:00
Where the Light Sings—26/09/2026
One by one, the lights come on in a live musical adventure around Britain’s lighthouses.
14:00
Where the Light Sings—Where the Light Sings: Live from Strumble Head
One by one, the lights come on in a live musical adventure around Britain’s lighthouses.
16:00
Where the Light Sings—Live from St Aidan's Church, Bamburgh
One by one, the lights come on in a live musical adventure around Britain’s lighthouses.
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Evening
18:00
Where the Light Sings—Live from a Mystery Lighthouse
One by one, the lights come on in a live musical adventure around Britain’s lighthouses.
20:00
100 Years of the Shipping Forecast
Music and readings inspired by the sea - speaking to the heart of our island nation.(R)
20:50
Classical Mixtape—The eclectic classical mix
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.(R)
21:30
Music Planet—26/09/2026
The best roots-based music from across the world.
22:30
New Music Show—Phantom Strings
Cutting-edge and experimental new music in live performance, plus interviews and features.
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Bruckner's Symphony No 9 at the BBC Proms
Berg's Lulu Suite and Bruckner's spectacular work dedicated to God: his ninth symphony.
