SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2024

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025c3m)
Board the night train

Drift away to the sounds of a gentle sleeper train ride and restful classical music. Lull yourself to sleep with rhythmic, rocking movement and hypnotic soft melodies - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.

Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0025knk)
Step away from the daily grind with serene classical sounds

Blissful classical harmonies to calm your mind and bring peace to your soul.

Featuring reflective harmonies from Mel Bonis, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Avril Coleridge-Taylor and calming textures by Ludwig van Beethoven, Charles Koechlin and Lili Boulanger.

Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002559s)
Embrace your morning with reviving classical music

Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.

Featuring inspiring and soothing melodies from Cecilia McDowall, Carl Maria von Weber and William Alwyn. In this episode Sian explores the benefits of heading outside without your phone, and Professor Catherine Loveday reveals how music can influence the levels of certain chemicals in the brain...


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002559l)
Calming piano music for quiet focus

Settle your thoughts and step into focus with this calming piano soundtrack. Amongst the selections are timeless piano classics from the likes of Beethoven and Satie, alongside new music from young British composers including Alanna Crouch, Barry Hudson-Taylor and Sarah Merricks-Spall.

To listen on most smart speakers, just say: 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus'.

Produced by Jamie Green
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.


SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m00255b5)
Uplifting classical sounds to soothe your senses

A three-hour selection of gentle harmonies and melodies to help relax your mind and aid your relaxation.

With calming piano tones from Philip Glass, Claude Debussy, and Sophie Hutchings, alongside glowing choral sounds from Kerensa Briggs and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM


SAT 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0025knm)
Transport yourself away to the music of Star Trek and The Village

Escape into a world of immersive soundtracks with film fanatic Edith Bowman. Featuring The Village by James Newton Howard, Dustin O’Halloran's Lion and The Lightkeepers by Pinar Toprak.

Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind


SAT 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qws)
Embrace the evening with serene classical music

Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Marin Marais, Clara Schumann and Claude Debussy. We Press Pause with yoga and meditation teacher Rod Stryker and reveal some essential Wind Down Wisdom on how reducing exposure to 'blue light' from screens can help improve the quality of your sleep.


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001g9pb)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Music to bring calm amidst the chaos feat. Benjamin Hardman

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for an hour-long musical journey into the world of calm.

In the final episode of the series, Ólafur focuses on music that seeks to bring calm amidst the chaos with a selection of songs to help you escape the hectic stresses of this time of year. He shares music from Poppy Ackroyd, Voces8 and Nils Frahm, and reflects on the importance of tuning out the noise and the pressures of the everyday in order to claim back a moment of stillness for yourself.

Plus the photographer Benjamin Hardman transports us to his Safe Haven, the place where he feels the most calm, with recordings from the eruption of Icelandic volcano Meradalir where he spends a lot of his time - demonstrating the ultimate definition of calm amidst chaos.

Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m0024fzz)
Music for the darkling hour

Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.


SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0d2p8k6)
Time to get cosy and enjoy some sleep

Welcome the changing seasons with the Shipping Forecast and music from BBC Introducing.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast".

SUNDAY 01 DECEMBER 2024

SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qzb)
Roam amidst the mountain mist

Drift away with a mix of natural sounds and gentle classical music. Immerse yourself in the fresh alpine air at the peak of the mountain - with composers Bach, Brahms and Bizet lulling you towards peaceful slumber.

Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search Sleep Tracks on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Sleep Tracks.

Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0025d09)
Calming classical music to help you reset

An uplifting selection of calming classical music to reenergise and rejuvenate.

Featuring orchestral pieces from William Walton and Will Todd, soaring choral lines from Robert H. Harris and Eric Whitacre, and thoughtful solo piano from Hania Rani and Maurice Ravel.

Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024r17)
Set yourself up for the day with restorative classical music

Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.

Featuring enriching and inspiring melodies from Alice Mary Smith, Ola Gjeilo, and Vaughan Williams, this episode explores why some music make us feel happy, and some make us feel sad. Plus, Sian takes joy in the sounds of children playing whilst outside to Take a Breath.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m0025kvb)
Find calm and inspiration with this soothing piano playlist

A soothing playlist of beautiful piano music, carefully selected and sequenced to help you stay focused on the task in hand. Alongside new neoclassical music by Max Richter, Ludovico Einaudi and Fiona Brice are nineteenth- and twentieth-century favourites including a Romance without words from Gabriel Fauré, Johannes Brahms’ Intermezzo in A Major and a much-loved Schubert Impromptu.

To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”

Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.


SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qxx)
Tranquil melodies for peaceful reflection

Take a moment for yourself with this calming and immersive classical music mix.

You’ll hear the warm orchestral tones of Pietro Mascagni and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, along with the pensive melodies of Florence Price and Isobel Waller-Bridge.

Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM


SUN 17:00 The Music & Meditation Podcast (p0c5825p)
Series 1

Beat burnout with Dr Julie

NAO meets Dr Julie Smith to explain how meditation can calm your nervous system, help overcome that feeling of burnout and feel more resilient going forward. Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist, TikTok sensation and author of the Sunday Times bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? The music that soundtracks Julie's relaxing guided meditation was composed by Sarah Jenkins and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes:
JS Bach: Aria from Goldberg Variations
Sarah Jenkins: Music and Meditation
Liszt: Suisse from Années de pèlerinage
Debussy: Clair de Lune


SUN 17:30 Classical Mixtape (m0024fzv)
The perfect classical half hour

A 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites including Debussy's atmospheric 'La Cathedrale Engloutie' evoking an ancient, sunken cathedral; Marianna Martines' baroque symphony; Pablo Casal's 'Song of the Birds' and finishing with choral composer Eleanor Daley's beautiful anthem.

Produced by Zerlina Vulliamy.


SUN 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025kvd)
Calm your senses with soothing music

Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Stephan Moccio, Maya Youssef and Ravel. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how keeping a journal can help reduce stress.

To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m0025kvg)
The sound of infinite strings and voices

Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers. Featuring lush strings from Jacqui Dankworth and the rich tones of Abel Selaocoe’s cello and voice. Plus, music from BBC Introducing emerging artists. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Soundwaves.


SUN 22:00 Night Tracks (m0024mfh)
Music for the still of night

Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.


SUN 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0ct62lj)
Sink into sleep

Submerge yourself in gentle music from BBC Introducing with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast.”

MONDAY 02 DECEMBER 2024

MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025kvj)
Cosy up by the fireplace

Doze off to a mix of comforting sounds and cosy classical music. Warm yourself by a flickering fireplace, and rest awhile with this relaxing soundtrack for slumber.

Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.

Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024r08)
Serene classical sounds to help you reset

Take some time to let your mind wander to a place of stillness with this calming classical mix.

Featuring glowing orchestral excellence from Felix Mendelssohn and Joby Talbot, alongside the pensive piano lines of Chiquinha Gonzaga and Camille Saint-Saëns.

Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0025l12)
Lift your day with peaceful classical music

Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.

Featuring beautiful harmonies from Haydn, Debbie Wiseman, and Ola Gjeilo, Sian notices some unexpected sunbeams on a stroll to take a breath. And Professor Catherine Loveday explains the rare condition of music anhedonia which causes sufferers to get no pleasure from music.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024r0d)
A journey through softly focused piano reveries

Immerse yourself in this journey through softly-focused piano reveries. Blending impressionistic beauties from the likes of Maurice Ravel and Ruth Gipps with the innovative spirit of contemporary artists such as Ava Rasti and Kelly Moran, this mix elegantly portrays the shifting nuances of classical music through the decades, the perfect soundtrack to your focused work.

Produced by Áine Devaney
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”


MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025l16)
Calming classical music for a moment of rest

Take this opportunity for a moment of rest and reflection, and let this three hour mix accompany you on your journey to calm.

Featuring warm strings from Alexander Glazunov and Edward Elgar, choral beauty from John Tavener and Trevor Weston, and solo piano tunes from Rosey Chan and Frederic Chopin.

Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM


MON 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0025l1b)
Relax with sonic worlds of Wolf Hall and The Big Short

Escape into a world of immersive soundtracks from film and TV with Edith Bowman. With music from Debbie Wiseman's Wolf Hall and The Big Short by Nicholas Britell.

Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind


MON 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024r0l)
Evening mood music for relaxation

Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.

This episode features a rich blend of pieces from the likes of Schubert, Melissa Parmenter and JS Bach – plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael J Wong.

To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001kpgy)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Music for new beginnings feat. Alice Sara Ott

Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds is ready to unwind. After an incredibly busy time playing concerts all over the world, he is back with a second series of Ultimate Calm - twelve unique episodes, each one a musical journey that seeks to find that all too elusive feeling of calm.

In the spirit of a new series, in this first episode Ólafur takes inspiration from the idea of new beginnings, with music related to fresh starts. He shares pieces from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Poppy Ackroyd and Philip Glass, and reflects on how music can provide feelings of escape and rejuvenation.

For each episode, Ólafur has invited a special guest to share with listeners their own sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings them ultimate calm. This week our guest is the celebrated classical pianist Alice Sara Ott, who tells us about the piece that made her stand still when she first heard it - a composition by Arvo Pärt that she plays regularly in her own performances, leaving both her and her audience transformed every time.

Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m0025dfr)
Immersive music for late-night listening

Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.


MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0dsztst)
Wake up refreshed

Refresh and recover with gentle music from BBC Introducing alongside the Shipping Forecast.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”.

TUESDAY 03 DECEMBER 2024

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024r1l)
Dive into ocean depths

Dive into the deepest sleep with a mix of subaquatic sounds and ebbing classical music. Doze to whale song and hypnotic waves - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.

Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00255bp)
Calming classical music for peaceful moments

Take a deep breath and relax with classical sounds. A tranquil soundtrack for quiet reflection and clarity.

Featuring orchestral tunes from J.S. Bach, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Edward Elgar. Plus new music from Voces8 and much more.

Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024r0r)
Harness your day with peaceful classical music

Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.

Featuring enriching and relaxing melodies from Michael Nyman, Gustav Holst, and Luise Adolpha Le Beau, this episode explores the beauty of letting nature take over. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday reveals how musical memories can be resistant to memory loss.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m0025l6c)
Keep cool, calm and collected with this peaceful piano mix

Delve into this gentle piano soundtrack designed to help you maintain a calm and collected headspace, perfect for honing in on your work or studies. Featuring timeless piano classics from Sergei Rachmaninoff, Edward Elgar and Mel Bonis alongside new music by British composers including Tanya Ekanayaka, James Heather and Alanna Crouch.

Produced by Jamie Green
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.

To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”


TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024r0g)
Soothing classical sounds to uplift your senses

Take a moment to take a step back with this calming mix of serene classical sounds. Featuring orchestral warmth from Pietro Mascagni and Howard Skempton, plus solo piano from Maurice Ravel and Rachel Portman.

Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM


TUE 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0025fbk)
Relax your mind with music from Cold Mountain and La La Land

Film soundtracks to relax your mind with Edith Bowman. Featuring Gabriel Yared's Cold Mountain, La La Land by Justin Hurwitz and a Peaky Blinders moment from Anna Calvi.

Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


TUE 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025l6f)
Restore calm with relaxing classical music

Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Jasdeep Singh Degun, Daniela Mars and John Williams. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Rod Stryker, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel.

To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001kvsp)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Soothing sounds of spring feat. Arlo Parks

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical journey that seeks to find that all too elusive feeling of calm.

In this episode, Ólafur takes his lead from the blossoming abundance of this time of year, with music inspired by the joys of spring. He selects songs that feel like emerging from the cold of winter into the sun, with pieces from Christian Löffler, Virginia Astley and Hania Rani.

Plus, the Mercury Prize winning singer-songwriter Arlo Parks selects her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. Arlo shares the track that she says is her ‘brain toothpaste’ - a piece of ambient music from an old video game, that gives her the space to think.

Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m0025dj2)
Dissolve into a nocturnal sound world

Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.


TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0024qy5)
Nod off with gentle classical music

Get cosy with the sleep-inducing sounds of the Shipping Forecast, paired with classical music from BBC Introducing and some gentle field recordings of rain.

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
Produced by Cat Gough

WEDNESDAY 04 DECEMBER 2024

WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002559j)
Voyage across the frost

Slip off to sleep with a mix of crisp natural sounds and cool, calming classical music. Immerse yourself in icy frost and peaceful music - a restful soundtrack to help your slumber.

Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.

Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qvd)
Gentle harmonies to help you relax

Take a moment to centre yourself with this collection of soothing classical music.

This mix features building melodies from Herbert Howells, Will Todd and Rebecca Dale, warm orchestral tones from Frederick Delius and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and mindful solo piano from H. Leslie Adams and Karen Tanaka.

Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0025l0l)
Enhance your morning with a calming classical soundtrack

Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.

Featuring enriching and energising music from Arthur Sullivan, Thomas Tallis, and Amy Beach. Sian ventures outside to take a breath amid an approaching storm and Professor Catherine Loveday explores the mental health of performing musicians.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qzg)
Tranquil piano music for inspiration

Boost your motivation and lift your spirits with this two-hour mix of tranquil and soothing piano pieces, ideal for a focused work session. Featuring piano classics by Claude Debussy, Clara Schuman and Edward Elgar, as well as a modern piece from UK-based virtuosic pianist Belle Chen’s new album and music from composer Joanne Gardiner.

Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.


WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025cm6)
Find solace with serene classical sounds

Let this calming collection of classical music guide you to a place of tranquillity. The perfect soundtrack for slowing down and taking a moment for yourself.

Featuring music by Maurice Ravel, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Thomas Tallis. Plus contemporary sounds from Caroline Shaw, Olivia Belli, and Thomas Ades.

Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM


WED 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0025l0n)
Immerse yourself in the musical worlds of Doctor Foster and Tron.

Escapist music from film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Daft Punk's score for Tron, a moment from Doctor Foster by Frans Bak and music from The Goonies by Dave Grusin.

Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


WED 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024r10)
Restore calm with classical music

Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.

This episode features a rich blend of pieces from the likes of Karl Jenkins, Fela Sowande and Dobrinka Tabakova – plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Rod Stryker.

To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001kvtd)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Lose yourself in musical memories feat. Dustin O’Halloran

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical journey that seeks to find that all too elusive feeling of calm.

Prepare your rose-tinted glasses for this episode, as Ólafur leans into nostalgia with a selection of reminiscent music. He reflects on the power that music has to transport you to the past, and plays sentimental songs from Vangelis, Yiruma and Mette Henriette.

Plus, the Oscar-nominated American composer and pianist Dustin O’Halloran selects his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. Dustin takes us down memory lane with a record that he always returns to as an escape.

Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m0025ddg)
Eclectic music for after dark

Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.


WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0dwysyp)
Tranquil sounds for quiet nights

Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to gentle music from BBC Introducing to help you sleep.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”

THURSDAY 05 DECEMBER 2024

THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qvt)
Wander through the woods

Drift off to a mix of woodland sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of birds singing, boots crunching and the gentle sound of water flowing - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.

Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0025l3r)
Serene melodies for inner peace

Find peace amidst life’s noise through a curated selection of reflective orchestral and piano music, paired with meditative choral works to soothe your mind and soul.

With music by Ronald Binge, Karl Jenkins, Gerald Finzi, Debbie Wiseman, and more.

Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00269zh)
Inspiring classical music to boost your day

Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and psychologist Dr Sian Williams.

Featuring relaxing and uplifting melodies from Margaret Bonds, Maurice Ravel and Caroline Shaw, and Sian takes a breath of fresh air by some water. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why music is so good at triggering memories.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m0025l3t)
Enchanting piano pieces to soothe and sharpen the mind

Find relaxation and focus with this enchanting mix of piano pieces carefully selected from across the centuries and around the globe. Featuring works from today’s new crop of visionary composers such as Duval Timothy, Martha Skye Murphy and Ann Southam together with the music of past greats like Arthur Lourié, Edward Elgar and Camille Saint-Saëns, this is a journey in sound to soothe and sharpen the mind.

Produced by Áine Devaney.
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.

To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”


THU 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002559v)
Relaxing classical for moments of stillness

Sink into the calming and reflective sounds of this classical music mix. With pieces from Gabriel Faure and Ronald Binge, alongside Judith Weir and John Cage.

Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM


THU 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0024qz2)
Explore the sonic realms of Jurassic World and Emma

Escape into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics, every episode will take listeners on a soothing cinematic journey. Including Michael Giacchino's score from Jurassic World, Bill Conti's The Karate Kid and music from Isobel Waller-Bridge's compositions for Emma.


THU 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qy1)
Let go of the day with peaceful classical music

Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Philip Glass, Keaton Henson and Johannes Brahms. We Press Pause with meditation coach Maude Hirst and Caroline Steel reveals some essential Wind Down Wisdom on how a simple activity like doing a jigsaw can help you release stress.


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001lc0j)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Songs of wanderlust feat. Chris Burkard

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical adventure to seek out that all too elusive feeling of calm.

Let Ólafur whisk you away from it all with a selection of songs inspired by the desire to travel the world. Ólafur shares music from the likes of Jóhann Jóhannsson, Alexandra Stréliski and Yumiko Morioka, and reflects on how music can be a way to fulfil urges to explore without leaving your home, transporting you out of your surroundings to an idyllic sonic escape.

Plus, the American photographer and director Chris Burkard selects his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. He picks a reflective track that brings him peace no matter where he is in the world and makes him feel grateful.

Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m0025cfv)
Meditative music for night owls

Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.


THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0024qz8)
A gentle soundtrack to help you drift away

Drift off with the dreamy tones of Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast, set to soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing and peaceful rainforest sounds from the BBC’s archives.

Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast."

FRIDAY 06 DECEMBER 2024

FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025l3y)
Slumber in the city

Switch off to the sound of a city winding down, soundtracked by airy classical music. Power down and drift away to the night-time hum of life in the background - an immersive soundscape to drop you into a peaceful state of rest.

Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.

Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qy9)
Reflective and soothing classical sounds

Sweet and mellow classical sounds for moments of calm, with wistful shades of light and dark.

Featuring rich and warming harmonies from Ludwig van Beethoven, Reynaldo Hahn and Elizabeth Poston, plus gentle string textures from Ronald Binge, Dobrinka Tabakova and Max Richter.

Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0025myg)
Get set for the day with soothing classical music

Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.

Featuring soothing and uplifting melodies from Franz Schubert, Hania Rani and Cesar Franck, this episode explores how listening to music in the womb before birth can have an impact on a baby. Plus, Sian takes delight in a walk in the rain.


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qw1)
Find your flow with gentle piano melodies

Delve into two hours of uninterrupted, soothing piano music, designed to provide the perfect backdrop for you to get in the zone and stay focused. Featuring timeless piano classics alongside new compositions from emerging British composers including William Thomson, Belle Chen and Bràthair.

A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind MM.


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025myj)
Classical music to reset the mind

Sink into three hours of soothing classical tunes to reset and refresh your mind.

This mix features the orchestral excellence of Jean Sibelius and Vincenzo Bellini, choral melodies from Christopher H. Harris and Kerensa Briggs, as well as well-loved favourites from Henry Mancini, Gabriel Faure and Franz Schubert.

Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM


FRI 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0024qwq)
Immerse yourself in calming sounds with Moana and Cinema Paradiso

Escape into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics, every episode will take listeners on a soothing cinematic journey. Expect music by Ennio Morricone from Cinema Paradiso, Michael Giacchino's score for Up alongside Jocelyn Pook's Brick Lane.


FRI 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qw7)
Find escape and recharge with calming piano and strings

Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Rachel Portman, Schubert and Florence Price. We Press Pause with meditation coach Maude Hirst and reveal some essential Wind Down Wisdom on how something as simple as a hot cup of tea can help you de-stress from the pressures of your day.


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001lklc)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Calm tracks to inspire confidence ft. Alfa Mist

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another musical journey looking for that all too elusive feeling of calm.

In this episode Ólafur reflects on how music can help boost your confidence and improve your mood, with uplifting tracks from Hildur Guðnadóttir, Kronos Quartet and Hilary Hahn.

Plus the British musician, producer and composer Alfa Mist selects his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. He shares a textural track that reflects his mood when he’s most relaxed, reflecting on how simple chord structures can put you at ease.

Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m0024m3p)
Meditative music for night owls

Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.


FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0f30x3h)
Sail away on the tides of sleep

Drift off with soothing music from BBC Introducing alongside Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”