THIS WEEKEND, the fabulous Hong Kong Sevens celebrates its 50th anniversary. Starting from humble beginnings at the Hong Kong Football Club in 1976, this event has grown exponentially to become the jewel in the crown of the game of rugby sevens.

Radio 3 will be there from Friday afternoon (with Steve James at 2:05) right through until the final game on Sunday evening. We'll bring you expert play-by-play commentary of many of the games - especially those featuring Hong Kong, China - with Danny Hicks, Richard Cooke, and Pete Laverick. You'll also be able to hear interviews and discussion with many of the players and legends of the game, along with a whole host of other interesting voices - maybe even you will end up on the air with us!

Due to the somewhat fluid nature of the tournament, our published schedule may change a little from time to time, and we will be pre-empting some of our Sunday programming (see the schedule below for details). The main event - the Cup Final – will be played at 19:14 on Sunday evening, so this week we re-join Saptahik Sandesh साप्ताहिक सन्देश as soon as the final is over, but you will be able to hear the programme in its entirety on our archive afterwards.

Game ON - With Radio 3

Did you know that the way we eat can reveal surprising secrets about who we are, where we came from, and where food trends are heading next? 

Rachel Liu and Raphael Blet, together with top food experts, will serve up bite-sized insights into the food trends shaping our region.

On this week's episode, local tour guide Alan Au takes us around Kowloon City's traditional food spots. Join us as we explore one of Hong Kong's most authentic districts and indulge in its incredibly succulent local delicacies!

Sunday mornings at 8:10- on Radio 3

This week's VCT is dedicated to recordings made in an 1831 Georgian townhouse, which, in 1931, became The Gramophone Company, later EMI and finally Abbey Road Studios.   We start off in 1931, when the studios were brand new, with Ray Noble and Al Bowlly.  We then make our way through the decades with Fats Waller, Glenn Miller, Shirley Bassey and, of course, Cliff!

Email us for a request, to get a VCT shout-out, or to share a jazzy story

Sunday morning from 8:30 to 9 - on Radio 3

This week Carolyn will be live from the Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium, so the show will be a little different to normal. While there will be new music from the likes of Alex Cameron, Future Islands, Pond and Alabama Shakes, plus an excellent Sunday Cover Supplement of a Rolling Stones song done by Twin Temple, there will also be coverage of all the action on the pitch, as well as hopefully including a flavour of the musical entertainment on offer. If you're lucky there might even be biscuits.

Every Sunday morning  from 9 til 12 - Only on Radio 3

Whether South Asia is in your roots, in your heart or simply inspires and intrigues you, our Sunday cultural magazine Network South Asia connects you with the sounds, heritage, colors, flavours, traditions and happenings of the Indian sub-continent. Presented by Jayang Jhaveri and Muskkan Samtani, the show covers a wide range of topics of interest to the South Asian diaspora - including lifestyle, wellness, showbiz, fine arts, literature, cuisine, celebrity interviews, and tons of great music.

Every Sunday evening after the news at 9... only on Radio 3

Michael Lance takes you on a night-time journey back to the classic 'smooth FM' sounds of radio days gone by. Join him every weekday evening from 10.05 until 1 the next morning for After Hours with Michael Lance. Listen to the soulful melodies of R&B, soft rock ballads that defined a generation, iconic anthems, and the pop hits that keep our hearts beating in rhythm. Rediscover your favorites and uncover hidden gems, as After Hours gives you the perfect soundtrack to your late-night adventures. So, whether you’re sliding into your comfy chair, grabbing the wheel, or surrendering to the magic of the night, tune in to After Hours with Michael Lance.
 

Get in touch: ah@rthk.hk
 

Weekdays 10:05pm to 1am - On Air - Online - On Radio 3

Stay with us throughout the night, every night, from 1.05am until dawn, as we slowly wake up with you. Enjoy the non-stop mellow side of the 70s to the 90s at first, with some legendary ballads and soft rock hits, which gently grow in pace, moving you towards the 2000s and a perfect morning mix of happy 'new day' songs by the time the sun comes up.

Night Music - Seven days a week from 1.05am... only on Radio 3

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