BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

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Music: Classical

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Authored, themed mini-series and one-off programmes offer a chance to share the musical interests of the presenters.

Saturday Classics: Simon Heffer's British Music

Saturday Classics: Simon Heffer's British Music: Episode 2

Episode 2

Simon Heffer's British Music

BBC Radio 3 - Saturday Classics, Simon Heffer's British Music, Episode 2

Simon Heffer with music by Patrick Hadley, Alan Rawsthorne, Britten, Bax, Holst, Delius.

Simon Heffer presents music from the British Isles including pieces by Patrick Hadley, Alan Rawsthorne, Britten, Bax, Holst, Delius, Hamish MacCunn, Ivor Gurney and Lambert.

The second of four programmes in which journalist Simon Heffer makes a personal selection of music from the British Isles, including works by familiar composers as well as some attractive pieces by less well-known names.

This programme features Patrick Hadley's complete symphonic ballad "The trees so high" as well as piano music by Alan Rawsthorne, orchestral works by Britten, Bax, Holst, Delius and Hamish MacCunn, some songs by Ivor Gurney, chamber music by Rebecca Clarke and ending with Constant Lamberts ballet score "Prize Fight".

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Journalist Simon Heffer offers a personal selection of music from the British Isles

Historian and journalist Simon Heffer offers a personal selection of music from the British Isles, including works by familiar composers as well as some attractive pieces by less well-known names.

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