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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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In a world of formulaic stations, BBC Radio 3 is fun

Bass-baritone Michael Mofidian and pianist Julia Lynch rehearse ahead of the first of BBC Radio 3's Lockdown Live at Glasgow City Halls series.
Bass-baritone Michael Mofidian and pianist Julia Lynch rehearsing for BBC Radio 3's Lockdown Live series at Glasgow City Halls. Photograph: Euan Cherry/PA

In your editorial on Radio 3 (The Guardian view on Radio 3’s new leader: a tough challenge ahead, 22 January), you pose some questions frequently asked about the network, one being whether it should showcase music or include drama too. Anyone who listens to Radio 3 knows that it does. There is a new play or a new production of a classic every Sunday night.

Radio 3 has many other hidden gems. There are outstanding jazz, folk and world music shows on Saturdays and Sundays. Fellow former devotees of The Archers will find a warm and witty welcome in the Radio 3 Mixtape every weeknight at 7pm. Try Radio 3. In a world of formulaic radio, it’s fun.
Gillian Reynolds
London

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