Mark Forrest

Broadcaster, hill runner and sheep farmer @grintongoats' assistant

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

@LagstoneHall @BBCRadio3 A little windswept but the rain is welcome.

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

I've battled through an Amber Warning named storm, negotiated a clock change and now I'm bright eyed and only slightly damp and all set for Sunday Breakfast stuffed full of autumnal tunes courtesy of Brahms, Chaminade, Shaw and more @BBCRadio3 6.30 to 9am

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

Could there be a better start to Sunday then complete immersion in the 40 part soundworld of a Tallis sacred motet; a version of which was reputedly sung at the investiture of Henry Stuart, Prince of Wales in 1610. Just one of the Breakfast treats @BBCRadio3 from 6.30 to 9am

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

@ahappystitcher @BBCRadio3 Thank you. That may have been last week’s episode!

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

A thrilling and upbeat Beethoven symphony awaits, Bach B47 is a Mendelssohn favourite, we’ll anticipate the return of BBC Young Musician and wallow in a Wagnerian Idyll @BBCRadio3 from 6.30am. And thanks for the welcome to the Robin currently singing outside the studio window.

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

This morning I've a celebration of birthday traditions. Mine this week was our annual coffee and cake walk to the midpoint of the Coast to Coast. We'll reflect on yours and I'll begin a new one today with a special Bach B47. Share the Breakfast music @BBCRadio3 6.30am - 9am

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

In appreciation of last night's stunning Harvest Moon Sunday Breakfast recalls being marched (in pairs) from primary school to this village church from the age of 5 onwards. I've music for Harvest Festivals and more @BBCRadio3 6.30am to 9am

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

Saturday night - season opener at Bridgewater Hall for @BBCPhilharmonic 5,500 pipes in that Marcussen organ and we heard from most of them. Sunday morning @BBCRadio3 Breakfast with a Vaughan Williams parable, contemplative Arvo Part, and the intimate side of Mahler 6.30am to 9am

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

Happy Great North Run Day. If you're one of the 63,000 running the 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields or the 200,000 spectators lining the route I'll have motivational music for you @BBCRadio3 Breakfast (no longer running the route while presenting the show).

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

What a finale! A season of 86 live Proms came to a close with a glorious Last Night 2026. I'll reflect on that extravaganza and share some of my personal Proms highlights. Feel free to nominate yours. See you for Breakfast @BBCRadio3 6.30am to 9am.

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

I'm lining up music this morning in praise of the weekend walk. Feel free to lace up your boots and join in. Yesterday afternoon it was a march up the hill behind the house for us to watch Stage 4 of the Tour of Britain. The girls are big cycling fans. 6.30-9am @BBCRadio3

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

It's a week of agricultural shows in the Yorkshire Dales (photo h/t @SV_Gallery) but that's abandoned to look after Breakfast for Tom. Singing wrens to start then Copland's vast landscapes, Dvorak at his most pastoral and Brahms' soaring violin @BBCRadio3 6.30-9.30am

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

Jane Austen, a full Irish and this Johannes Klais organ in the Minster of Ingolstadt in Bavaria all make an appearance on this morning's @BBCRadio3 Breakfast. Plus a look back at last night's Oslo Phil Prom and ahead to Les Siecles this evening. Feel free to join in 6.30-9am.

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

Battled through the Leeds Festival traffic to the BBC's studios in the city centre to share exquisite Proms performances on Classical Live. Marin Alsop conducts @philharmonia in American Classics and Gautier Capuçon shines with @BBCSO in Dvorak's Cello Concerto @BBCRadio3 1-4pm

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

Join me in Leeds for a Classical Live feast including Dvorak's sun kissed and sophisticated 8th Symphony from Saturday's @Chineke4Change Prom. And to Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham as the Astatine Trio play Mendelssohn and Prokofiev from violinist Hana Chang @BBCRadio3 1-4pm

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

A highly unusual Piano Quintet, a reconstructed Passion dine on herrings and dance with flowers in our hair at a Swedish Midsummer vigil. And we'll preview today's two live Proms with a lean and energetic Mozart symphony and a Gershwin Lullaby. Breakfast @BBCRadio3 6.30-9am

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

A breakdancing counter tenor sings Vivaldi, US orchestral principals the McGill brothers team up for Saint-Saëns, there's orchestral Beethoven and Borodin and there'll be a sprinkling of Scherzos for National Tell a Joke Day. Come join in 6.30-9am Breakfast @BBCRadio3

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

Morning - Breakfast is live from Salford but our eyes and ears are pointing south west to Bristol for a weekend of BBC Proms and balloons. Join me from 6.30am to 9am for a Proms preview, a Mahler walk through the woods at night and to Manhattan for Bernstein & bagels @BBCRadio3

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

This was last weekend at the most beautiful parkrun in the country (IMHO) and this morning I'm back on Sunday Breakfast to celebrate with Marek Pasieczny's Abbatia Fontium Suita (The Fountains Abbey Suite). Just one of the musical treats lined up for you 6.30 - 9am @BBCRadio3

[Mark Forrest @ForrestMark]

I survived Proms Countdown Day without that light falling on my head and now I'm back @BBCRadio3 Salford studios for Sunday Breakfast. Plenty of Proms insider gossip and music to reflect the highlights to come, plus we'll celebrate Josh Kerr's new World Record Mile 6.30 - 9am.