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  1. Today 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Episode 4The Lives of Hildegard of Bingen

    4/5 Hildegard founds her monastery at great personal cost. Performed by Juliet Stevenson

  2. Tomorrow 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Episode 5The Lives of Hildegard of Bingen

    5/5 Now 80, Hildegard of Bingen has one last battle. Performed by Juliet Stevenson.

  3. Monday 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    1. Julian Lloyd WebberHealing Musicians

    Kate Kennedy talks to musicians who had to rethink their lives and careers after injury. (R)

  4. Tuesday 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    2. Stephen MarquissHealing Musicians

    Kate Kennedy shares stories with musicians who had to rethink their lives after injury. (R)

  5. Next Wednesday 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    3. Robin GrahamHealing Musicians

    Kate Kennedy shares stories with musicians who had to rethink their lives after injury. (R)

  6. Next Thursday 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    4. Ludwig QuandtHealing Musicians

    Kate Kennedy shares stories with musicians who had to rethink their lives after injury. (R)

  7. Next Friday 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    5. Rebecca Toal and Hattie ButterworthHealing Musicians

    Kate Kennedy talks to musicians who had to rethink their careers after injury or illness. (R)

  8. Mon 13 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    A Musical EducationMartin Hayes Turns the Tune

    Olivia O'Leary talks to internationally-acclaimed Irish fiddle-player Martin Hayes.

  9. Tue 14 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Between the Jigs and the ReelsMartin Hayes Turns the Tune

    Olivia O'Leary talks to internationally acclaimed Irish fiddle-player Martin Hayes.

  10. Wed 15 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    A Left and a Right HandMartin Hayes Turns the Tune

    Olivia O'Leary talks to internationally-acclaimed Irish fiddle-player Martin Hayes.

  11. Thu 16 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    A Hero of the Irish FiddleMartin Hayes Turns the Tune

    Olivia O'Leary talks to internationally acclaimed Irish fiddle-player Martin Hayes.

  12. Fri 17 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Pushing the BoundariesMartin Hayes Turns the Tune

    Olivia O'Leary talks to internationally-acclaimed Irish fiddle-player Martin Hayes.

  13. Mon 20 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Episode 1The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe

    1/10 Jerry Brotton recreates the short and turbulent life of Christopher 鈥楰it鈥� Marlowe.

  14. Tue 21 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Episode 2The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe

    2/10 Jerry Brotton recreates the short and turbulent life of Christopher 鈥楰it鈥� Marlowe.

  15. Wed 22 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Episode 3The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe

    3/10 Jerry Brotton recreates the short and turbulent life of Christopher 鈥楰it鈥� Marlowe.

  16. Thu 23 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Episode 4The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe

    4/10 Jerry Brotton recreates the short and turbulent life of Christopher 鈥楰it鈥� Marlowe.

  17. Fri 24 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Episode 5The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe

    5/10 Jerry Brotton recreates the short and turbulent life of Christopher 鈥楰it鈥� Marlowe.

  18. Mon 27 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Episode 6The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe

    6/10 Jerry Brotton recreates the short and turbulent life of Christopher 鈥楰it鈥� Marlowe.

  19. Tue 28 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Episode 7The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe

    7/10 Jerry Brotton recreates the short and turbulent life of Christopher 鈥楰it鈥� Marlowe.

  20. Wed 29 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Episode 8The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe

    8/10 Jerry Brotton recreates the short and turbulent life of Christopher 鈥楰it鈥� Marlowe.

  21. Thu 30 Apr 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Episode 9The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe

    9/10 Jerry Brotton recreates the short and turbulent life of Christopher 鈥楰it鈥� Marlowe.

  22. Fri 1 May 2026 21:45
    麻豆社 Radio 3

    Episode 10The Death and Life of Christopher Marlowe

    10/10 Jerry Brotton recreates the short and turbulent life of Christopher 鈥楰it鈥� Marlowe.