In Tune (radio programme)
British music radio programme
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In Tune is a British music magazine programme on BBC Radio 3. It is broadcast in the weekday evening "drivetime" slot and features a mix of live and recorded classical, jazz, folk and world music, interviews with musicians, and arts news. It is billed as "Radio 3's flagship early evening music programme".[1]
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The Kronos Quartet performing live on In Tune in 2012 | |
| Genre | Classical, jazz, folk, world music |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Home station | BBC Radio 3 |
| Hosted by | Katie Derham and Petroc Trelawny |
| 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
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 Rafferty would leave Radio 3 in April 2025, and that Petroc Trelawny would replace him as a co-presenter of In Tune alongside Derham.[14][15] Rafferty departed earlier than had been announced, presenting his final show on 6 December 2024.[16] Rafferty stated that he felt "shell-shocked" about the decision by the new Radio 3 controller Sam Jackson to remove him from In Tune, and he decided to leave the station entirely.[17][18]
Other occasional In Tune presenters include Ian Skelly, Sara Mohr-Pietsch, Martin Handley and Sarah Walker.[19]
