The Latest Podcasts from BBC Radio 3
Record Review Podcast
Building a Library: a guide to the best recordings of the greatest classical music. Each week an expert and enthusiast brings along a wide range of recordings of a well-known piece. They explore the music and the different ways of performing it, ending with a recommendation for your library
Private Passions
Guests from all walks of life discuss their musical passions and talk about the influence music has had on their lives.
Composer of the Week
BBC Radio 3's Composer Of The Week is a guide to composers and their music. The podcast is compiled from the week's programmes and published on Friday, it is only available in the UK.
The Early Music Show
An exploration of early music, looking at early developments in musical performance and composition in Britain and abroad. UK only: please note that not all episodes are podcast.
Sound of Cinema
Your weekly roundup of the finest film scores and movie music with Edith Bowman.
The Radio 3 Documentary
In-depth documentaries which explore a different aspect of history, science, philosophy, film, visual arts and literature. The Sunday Feature is broadcast every Sunday at 6.45pm on BBC Radio 3.
The Essay
Leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond, themed across a week - insight, opinion and intellectual surprise.
Sound of Gaming
Radio 3's regular jaunt into the latest, brightest and best gaming soundtracks.
Music Planet: Road Trip
Discover the world with music. Join local experts for a sonic journey around the globe.
The Lebrecht Interview
Norman Lebrecht interviews a major cultural figure
This Classical Life
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too. Music, eclectic playlists and chat, with a new guest every week.
The Listening Service
Rethink music with The Listening Service. Tom Service presents a journey of imagination and insight, exploring how music works
Classical Fix
The podcast for classical newbies. If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.
Music Matters
The stories that matter, the people that matter, the music that matters
Between the Ears
Innovative and thought-provoking features that make adventurous use of sound and explore a wide variety of subjects. Made by leading radio producers.
The Shakespeare Sessions
Your one-stop shop for all things Shakespeare. Catch A-List casts in brand new audio versions of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, plus documentaries from the brightest minds on the bard’s life and work.
Radio 3’s Composers’ Rooms
Sara Mohr-Pietsch interviews today’s composers exploring the relationship between their immediate environment and the music they write. From BBC Radio 3’s Hear and Now, published on Sunday mornings.
Radio 3 Opera Guides
BBC Radio 3 Opera guides
Commonwealth Connections
World music from the Commonwealth countries for BBC Radio 3’s World on 3, Fridays. Musicians, sportspeople and cultural figures introduce music recorded on location.
Music and Culture of WW1
Highlights of BBC Radio 3’s special programmes to mark the WW1 centenary. Classical music, art, literature, film, popular songs and cultural life inspired by the war.
Georgian Pleasures
Key pieces of music from the Georgian period explored by Suzy Klein and Christian Curnyn. From BBC Radio 3
Ravel Revealed
Maurice Ravel revealed through guides to his work and life. First broadcast on BBC Radio 3's Ravel Day, 7 March 2014.
In Tune Sound of Cinema
As part of BBC Sound of Cinema, a special series of interviews with major names from the industry, providing a fascinating insight into how music works in film.
Radio 3's Fifty Modern Classics
Artists, musicians and composers introduce fifty key pieces of classical music composed between 1950 and 2000. As featured in the BBC Radio 3 programme, Hear & Now.
Radio 3's Piano A to Z
BBC Radio 3's Piano A to Z
BBC Proms Music Guide
In this set of free downloads, BBC Radio 3 presenters introduce a key composer and work featured in BBC Prom concerts.
The Spirit of Schubert
BBC Radio 3 tells you everything you need to know about Franz Schubert. These free downloads will cover every aspect of the life of one of the greatest ever composers.
A History of Mozart in a Dozen Objects
Mozart’s world rediscovered in objects of his time. Professor Cliff Eisen looks at Mozart’s world through objects that were close to him. From BBC Radio 3.
The In Tune A-Z of Opera
A comprehensive guide to the language of opera with contributions from singers, conductors, directors and vocal coaches. From BBC Radio 3, May 2010