In Tune is a British music magazine programme on BBC Radio 3. It is broadcast in the weekday evening "drive time" slot and features a mix of live and recorded classical and jazz music, interviews with musicians, and arts news. It is billed as "Radio 3's flagship early evening music programme".[1]
.jpg) The Kronos Quartet performing live on In Tune in 2012 | |
| Genre | Classical music, jazz |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | BBC Radio 3 |
| Hosted by | Katie Derham |
| Recording studio | Broadcasting House, London |
| Original release | 13 July 1992 |
| Audio format | Stereophonic sound |
| Website | www |
In Tune is broadcast live from the BBC's Broadcasting House in London, and has been noted for its relaxed, convivial style of presentation.[2][3]
Format
editEach programme is followed by the In Tune Mixtape, a 30-minute playlist of music compiled in the style of a mixtape with no presenter commentary. The playlist usually features an eclectic mix of classical works and other musical genres.[4]
History
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The programme was first broadcast on 13 July 1992, hosted by Natalie Wheen.[5] It was launched in response to the forthcoming launch of the competitor radio station Classic FM.[6] Early shows were additionally presented by Humphrey Carpenter.[7] From 1997 to 2024, the show's principal host was Sean Rafferty, a presenter known for his work on BBC Northern Ireland.[8][9][10]
In 2017, Katie Derham joined the programme as a presenter. Derham was an established broadcaster on BBC arts programming, and was especially known as a presenter on BBC Proms.[11][12] Broadcaster Suzy Klein has also presented the show.[13] In June 2024, the BBC announced that Petroc Trelawny is to join In Tune as a presenter, along with Derham.[14]
References
edit- ^ "In Tune Presenters: Sean Rafferty". www.bbc.co.uk. BBC. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ Chisholm, Kate (29 May 2010). "Stalwarts of the airwaves". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 30 April 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "The 10 best radio voices". the Guardian. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "In Tune Mixtape". www.bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "BBC Radio 3 listings - 13 July 1992 -". BBC Genome Project. BBC. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Carpenter, Humphrey (1996). The Envy of the World: Fifty Years of the BBC Third Programme and Radio 3, 1946–1996. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. p. 341. ISBN 0-297-81830-9.
- ^ "Humphrey Carpenter". The Telegraph. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ Morris, Sophie (19 February 2011). "Sean Rafferty: My Life In Media - Media, News - The Independent". The Independent. Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ Steve Wright (27 June 2024). "Farewell to Sean Rafferty, as BBC Radio 3 announces presenter changes from April 2025". BBC Music Magazine. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ^ "Sean Rafferty and In Tune". BBC Radio 3. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ^ "Katie Derham moves to In Tune on BBC Radio 3". RadioToday. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "In Tune Presenters: Katie Derham". www.bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "In Tune Presenters: Suzy Klein". www.bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "BBC Radio 3 announces presenter changes from April 2025: The changes include Petroc Trelawny becoming the new host of In Tune alongside Katie Derham" (Press release). BBC Media Centre. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
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