This weekend, Radio 3 brings you a new 13 part series; Trending China.

As we welcome 2025, in this first episode hosts CM Chan and Chloe Feng will take a deep dive into the latest social trends in China, by reflecting on the top buzzwords of 2024. What were the words that dominated conversations across the mainland last year? How did these phrases emerge, and what do they reveal about China today? Also, listen out each time for their update on what’s been happening on the mainland that week, news-wise.

Trending China - Saturday mornings at 8:30 -  Only on Radio 3.

Join Janice Wong this Saturday morning at 9.05 for CultureZine, as she discovers all sorts of fascinating new things about Hong Kong's flourishing arts and culture life.

This week, we dive into the art of comedy with a lawyer turned comedian and filmmaker, ready to share some laughs at a special show! 

We'll also preview a stunning new exhibition by an open water swimmer, whose paintings capture the awe-inspiring sunrise seen from the sea after a night swim. 

Plus, get fresh movie recommendations for 2025 from a film critic! 

Remember if you have suggestions on any interesting places we can visit or people we can meet that's related to art and culture in Hong Kong. Let us know. Email us at CultureZine@rthk.hk.

Saturday mornings at 9:05... on Radio 3

Every Saturday afternoon at 12:05 Jeff Cheung brings you a weekend happy-radio musical oasis full of the latest and the greatest. Whether you are working or playing, take Radio 3 with you, turn us up, and Jeff will make sure he keeps you feeling… So Saturday.

Saturday afternoons 12:05 to 3... only on Radio 3

James Ross plays two Happy New Year hours of hits from the last five decades, and from around the world. In the mix this week we’ve got the latest from Gracie Abrams, Ariana Grande, Myles Smith, and Coldplay, plus #1s from The Bee Gees, Slade, and the current Australian chart-topper. There are also classics from Madonna, Joe Cocker, The Police, and Shakira (photo), with oldies from Andy Williams, T-Rex, Petula Clark, and The Ad-Libs… and much more.

Every Saturday night - 6.10 - 8 - on Radio 3

Leading the sing song on this first show of the year is Leslie Sarony and the band. We get a tiny glimpse behind the scenes of a 1928 recording session by Bix Beiderbecke, and the call of the freaks comes from The Washboard Rhythm Kings in 1931. Plus, Colin brings you a handful of other top vintage 78s and early vinyl.

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This Sunday morning at 8:30 - Please mind the ramp

Happy New Year! It's the first Sunday of 2025. And here… is the news… Paul is taking a sabbatical from The Sunday Escape, but the show must go on, as all these awesome releases won’t play themselves! Sadly, so far, there is no new music to speak of, however not to worry as there's still a ton of tunes left from the best of last year's long list, which Carolyn will be doing her best to squeeze in. Expect to hear tracks from the likes of Barry Adamson, Public Service Broadcasting, The Zutons and Blossoms, along with a slightly cheeky Super Clever Music Mystery Quiz and the return of the biscuit review.

Tune in on Sunday from 9am to 12pm

Every Sunday afternoon, Simon Willson brings you two hours of twentieth century pure… rolled… gold! Join him for yesterday’s hits that became today’s classics, along with some of those awesome album tracks you won’t have heard on Radio 3 since they were released. If you are into the music of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, you’ve come to the right place. 

Turn Radio 3 'up to 11'… with Simon’s Rolled Gold.

Sundays from 12.05pm until 2 - Only on Radio 3