BBC RADIO 3 AUTUMN SEASON 2017 PRESS PACK CONTENTS Page 2 - Schedule and Presenter Changes Page 5 - Arts and Culture Page 11 - Classical Page 21 - World, Jazz and New Music Page 25 - Special Seasons For further information please contact
[email protected] 020 3614 3888 Alexandra Heybourne, Head of Communications, BBC Radio 3 Kate Hassell, Publicist, BBC Radio 3 Saskia Rolland-Bezem, Assistant Publicist, BBC Radio 3 1 BBC RADIO 3 SCHEDULE AND PRESENTER CHANGES, AUTUMN 2017 Sarah Walker Sara Mohr-Pietsch Suzy Klein This Autumn sees some exciting changes on BBC Radio 3, including new programmes, schedule changes and a presenter re-shuffle. In Tune From the 2 October, Radio 3’s flagship afternoon drive-time programme In Tune will move into a slightly later slot, from 5 until 7pm. It will be immediately followed by a brand-new half-hour segment: In Tune Mixtape. This will take the form of an unpresented sequence of music; often contrasting, sometimes surprising, this juxtaposition of works will be an engaging start to the evening on Radio 3. Each mixtape will be easily downloadable, available on the BBC Music App and the Radio 3 website so audiences can listen anytime. This Autumn also marks Sean Rafferty MBE’s 20th anniversary presenting In Tune. Essential Classics On 11 September, Suzy Klein will join Rob Cowan on Essential Classics, BBC Radio 3’s popular weekday programme presenting specially-curated selections of some of the finest classical music recordings, as well as discussion from daily guests on their musical and cultural influences. 2 Suzy Klein commented: ‘I am thrilled to be joining Essential Classics, a programme I've loved listening to for many years.