SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER 2024

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qyr)
Float along the river

Drift off to a mix of calming river sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of birds chirping and the comforting sound of water flowing down a light stream - 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 (m00261sm)
Uplifting classical music for warmth and positivity

A three-hour collection of peaceful classical music to help you take a moment to be still and calm.

Featuring sweet string sounds from Amanda Maier and Ludwig van Beethoven, soothing piano melodies by Georgs Pelecis and Karen Tanaka, and warming orchestral textures by Gustav Holst and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.

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


SAT 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.


SAT 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”


SAT 14:00 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


SAT 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m00261sp)
Ease into relaxation with music from Whiplash, The Shawshank Redemption and Everything Before Us.

Music from film and TV to drop your shoulders into relaxation with Edith Bowman. Featuring Justin Hurwitz's Hollywood jazz sound of Whiplash, a moment from Mozart from The Shawshank Redemption and Chanda Dancy's mesmerising score for Everything Before Us.

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


SAT 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.


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001n292)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Musical transformations feat. FINNEAS

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

In the final episode of the series, Ólafur looks inward with a selection of musical metamorphoses - calming songs inspired by a sense of transformation. He reflects on how we are always transforming ourselves in little ways, and how music plays a part in that, with tracks by Philip Glass, Alice Sara Ott, Boards of Canada and more.

Plus our last guest is the award-winning American musician and producer FINNEAS, who shares his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. FINNEAS selects a nostalgic song that he has vivid memories of listening to in so many different situations, that always manages to settle him.

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


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m0024x9t)
A bewitching night time soundtrack

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 (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”.

SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER 2024

SUN 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.


SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0025vqw)
Classical harmonies to bring you calm

Allow yourself a moment of calm with a three hour mix of relaxing classical sounds.

Featuring shimmering orchestral harmonies from Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Ruth Gipps, soothing instrumental textures from Camille Saint-Saens and Robert Schumann and quiet piano melodies by Karen Tanaka and Chiquinha Gonzaga.

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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0025d65)
Awaken your senses with the revitalizing power of 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 uplifting and enchanting melodies from Eric Satie, Grace Williams, and John Tavener. Sian takes a breath to explore the joy of slowing down. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores the relationship between music and the imagination.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002627w)
Captivating piano melodies for relaxation and focus

Discover calm and concentration with this captivating selection of piano pieces. Showcasing timeless classics from Frédéric Chopin, Francis Poulenc and Fanny Mendelssohn as well as new neoclassical music by Alexis Ffrench, Ludovico Einaudi and Melissa Galosi.

Produced by Alexa Kruger
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”


SUN 14:00 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


SUN 17:00 The Music & Meditation Podcast (p0c587dr)
Series 1

Power of connection with Kathryn McCusker

NAO chats to Kathryn McCusker and discovers how a singing mantra meditation can help you feel less lonely and more connected to yourself and the world around you. Kathryn - a Kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, singer and the author of Everyday Kundalini - helps us understand why singing can be so powerful during mantra meditation. The music for Kathryn's singing mantra meditation was composed by Ben Ponniah and recorded by the BBC Singers with guest instrumentalists exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

The words of this episode's singing mantra meditation are:
Ra ma da sa, sa se so hung

Music you'll hear in this episode includes:
Debussy: Reverie
Ben Ponniah: Ra Ma Da Sa
Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus
JS Bach: Partita No 4 in D major for keyboard


SUN 17:30 Classical Mixtape (m0025mzn)
30 minutes of classical inspiration

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites including Dido's Lament from Purcell's opera; the soundtrack to the 2005 Pride and Prejudice; and some festival carols from composers Benjamin Britten and Cecilia McDowall. To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Mixtape”.

Produced by Zerlina Vulliamy.


SUN 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m002627y)
Switch off with calming 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 Florence Price, Aaron Copland and Ennio Morricone. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on harnessing the dimmer switch.

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m0026280)
An immersive world of new music

Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers. Featuring an instrumental reworking of an iconic carol by John Metcalfe, the sound of Jess Gillam’s saxophone, and music from BBC Introducing emerging artists. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Soundwaves.


SUN 22:00 Night Tracks (m0024xc9)
Sublime sounds for nightfall

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


SUN 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0dhz10v)
Sleep tight, out like a light

Mellow music from BBC Introducing alongside Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast 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”

MONDAY 16 DECEMBER 2024

MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002559q)
Sleep beside summer crickets

Slip into warm slumber with atmospheric summer sounds and breezy classical music. Zone out to that familiar, reassuring song of the cricket - 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.


MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0025c4c)
Gentle classical for stillness and calm

Step into a world of calm with a blend of meditative orchestral movements, gentle piano pieces, and choral reflections. Your perfect companion for relaxation, reflection, or simply unwinding.

With soothing melodies from Alexis Ffrench, John Rutter, and Undine Smith Moore, and calming classics from Gustav Holst, Florence Price, Robert Schumann, and more.

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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00260rt)
Begin your day with the serenely beautiful 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 romantic, and soothing melodies from John Rutter, Jean Sibelius and Isobel Waller-Bridge. Sian finds some seaweed whilst out taking a breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explore how our music tastes might change with age.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m0025c4f)
Effervescent piano pieces to illuminate the mind

Find clarity and focus with this carefully-curated mix of luminous piano pieces. Featuring quintessential works from classical giants Frédéric Chopin and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a rare gem from English composer-pianist York Bowen, plus new music from contemporary piano stars including Emile Mosseri, Kelly Moran, and Poppy Ackroyd.

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

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


MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qv5)
Classical sounds for moments of calm

Relax with a playlist of soothing classical music, to help transport you to place of calm.

With music by Gerald Finzi, Maurice Ravel, and Johann Pachelbel. Plus soft melodies from Florence Price, William Walton, and Eleanor Daley to gently soothe your mind and soul.

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


MON 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m00260rw)
Simmer down with music from Swan Song, Mothering Sunday and A Suitable Boy.

Take a moment of calm with music from film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Jay Wadley's Swan Song, Mothering Sunday by Morgan Kibby and Anoushka Shankar's enchanting performance in A Suitable Boy. Plus a moment from Takeshi Furukawa's score for the video game The Last Guardian.

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


MON 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025c4h)
Elevate your evening with glorious 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 Jóhann Jóhannsson, Margaret Bonds and Erik Satie – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcast Caroline Steel on how cooking a simple dinner can help you de-stress from the pressures of your day.

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


MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qvn)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3

Finding stillness in sound ft. girl in red

Take a moment to stop, be still and breathe.

Icelandic pianist and composer Ólafur Arnalds returns with his third series of Ultimate Calm, each episode a musical journey into a world of calm. Ólafur invites you to join him for an hour of music that he turns to for escape and reflection - finding stillness in sound. There’ll be tracks from the likes of Brian Eno, Hinako Omori and Kelly Moran, and Ólafur reflects on the importance of carving out space for one’s self amidst the busy noise of the modern world.

Plus we visit the first safe haven of the series, discovering the piece of music that brings ultimate calm to Norwegian singer and songwriter girl in red, a personal, nostalgic track that reminds her of a certain time in her life.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m001zmwx)
A bewitching night time soundtrack

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


MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0fg21rr)
Sleepy sounds to help you unwind

Sink into your pillow with the Shipping Forecast set to dreamy 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.”

TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2024

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00260s1)
Coast into the harbour

Glide into sleep with a mix of watery sounds and gently rocking classical music. Bob along on a wave of boating ambience and hypnotic piano pieces - 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 (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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0025c3g)
Gentle classical music to invigorate your morning

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 uplifting and energising music from Ravel, Mozart, and Clarke, this episode explores how music can be beneficial to our health. Plus, a coastal walk awakes a memory for Sian of swimming in the cold sea.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m00260ym)
Find focus and calm with this mix of soothing piano pieces

Step into a world of serene melodies with this carefully-crafted sequence of piano music. Featuring compositions by Philip Glass, Helen Hopekirk and John Tavener, alongside pieces by Hans Zimmer, Poppy Ackroyd and Tania Giannouli. We begin with a contemporary take on an iconic melody by Modest Mussorgksy.

Produced by Alexa Kruger
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 (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


TUE 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


TUE 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m00260yp)
Ease into the evening with restorative sounds

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 Anoushka Shankar, Poppy Ackroyd and Rimsky-Korsakov – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from award-winning science podcaster Caroline Steel and a chance to Press Pause.

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qw9)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3

Blissful musical blossoms ft. Erland Cooper

Being amongst nature brings inspiration to so many of us. In this episode of Ultimate Calm, Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds takes inspiration from blossoms and blooms with a selection of music related to flowers. There’ll be music from Celia Hollander, Duval Timothy and Dora Pejačević, and Ólafur gives us an insight into what’s growing in his Reyjavik greenhouse.

Plus, we’re transported to the safe haven of the Scottish composer Erland Cooper, an artist very much inspired by the natural world and the magic of the everyday. He shares a field recording of a particular bird song that brings him ultimate calm, transporting us to his own safe haven in the Orkney Islands.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m001zmz5)
Sublime sounds for nightfall

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


TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0ddfs10)
Dreamy music for cosy nights

Settle down with gentle 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 ask BBC Sounds to "play The Sleeping Forecast."

WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2024

WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025d0h)
Journey to the North Pole

Take a dreamy voyage into a world of icy landscapes and soothing classical music. Drift to the Arctic with natural sounds and cool, calming melodies - a perfect mix to soundtrack your slumber.

Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and peaceful 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 (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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00260w7)
Lift your mood with stress-free 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 enriching melodies from Gustav Mahler, Francis Poulenc, and Charlotte Bray, this episode explores the joy of walking in the dark. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores which parts of our brains are stimulated when we listen to music.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m0025cpm)
Reflective piano music to uplift and inspire

Dive into this crafted mix of reflective piano music, inviting you to take a soothing journey into tranquillity and calm. Alongside selections from Classical Music icons such as Fanny Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann and Henry Purcell, we hear fresh piano music from new generations of inspiring composers including Yiruma, Alanna Crouch and Alma Deutscher.

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


WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025tqf)
Gentle music for moments of calm

Immerse yourself in a collection of peaceful classical music to bring calm and clarity.

Featuring beautiful works by Caroline Shaw, George Butterworth, Florence Price, Carl Orff and more.

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


WED 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m00260w9)
Immerse yourself in the music of O Brother Where Art Thou and Ray.

Immerse yourself in film soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Alison Krauss' moment from O Brother Where Art Thou, and Craig Armstrong's score for the biopic, Ray.

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


WED 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025cpp)
Release the day with serene classical sounds

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 Ennio Morricone, Rebecca Clarke and Robert Schumann – plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst.

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


WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qwv)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3

Calm music for connection ft. Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Music has always been an important part of community and relationships - a way for us to feel connected to each other. It gives us a reason to gather together and helps us relate to one another. Ólafur celebrates that aspect of music with an episode inspired by community, family, friendship and togetherness. He’ll play a selection of soothing sounds including tracks by the likes of Aksuna, Shida Shahabi and the husband-wife duo Windy & Carl, as well as his own collaborative work as part of the duo Kiasmos, with Faroese musician Janus Rasmussen, and his work with the OPIA Community, a travelling festival series, record label and community hub.

Plus the British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason transports us to his musical safe haven. Sheku is no stranger to collaborations, he frequently works with his siblings to create beautiful works together. He shares a piece of music that brings him ultimate calm, a track that reminds him of a sunrise.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m001znzv)
Harmonious music for nighttime listening

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


WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0fjpd22)
Allow yourself to be swept away to a land of sleep

Let go of the day with relaxing music from BBC Introducing and 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.”

THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER 2024

THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00260wg)
Soar with murmurating starlings

Glide into sleep with a mix of airborne environmental sounds and serene, soaring classical music. Drift on a gentle breeze of flapping birds and unflappable orchestral pieces - 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 (m0024qvx)
Refreshing classical music to quieten your mind

Take a step back from the busy world with a selection of serene harmonies and calming melodies.

Featuring soothing instrumental textures by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Felix Mendelssohn, plus uplifting and inspiring sounds by Betty Jackson King, Isobel Waller-Bridge, and Jan Garbarek.

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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0025d07)
Ease into your day with relaxing 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 tunes from Franz Schubert, Emilie Mayer and J.S Bach, we join Sian on a visit to a duck pond. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores the parallels between music and language.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002621p)
Find peace of mind with this tranquil piano mix

Let tranquil piano music fade away the distractions and guide you towards a state of calm and creativity. Featuring uplifting works by legendary composers such as Federico Mompou, Marie Jaëll and Johann Sebastian Bach, alongside music from contemporary British artists including Cerys Hafana, Joe Blamey and Tanya Ekanayaka.

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”


THU 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


THU 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0024qxz)
Dive into musical realms with The Truman Show and Casino Royale

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 Philip Glass, David Arnold and Rachel Portman, and from movies like Casino Royale, The Duchess and The Truman Show.


THU 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m002621r)
Slow down with calming 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 Mark Knopfler, Jessica Curry and Takashi Yoshimatsu. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong and some Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the calming benefits of drawing.

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


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qxk)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3

Relax and flow with river-inspired music ft. Nanna

Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds goes with the flow in this episode, with a selection of relaxing music inspired by rivers, and the change they can represent in ourselves. He’ll play music by Brian Eno, KMRU and Sophia Subbayya Vastek, and share thoughts on the river systems and glaciers in the landscape around him in Iceland.

Plus fellow Icelander Nanna brings us along to her safe haven. Nanna is a singer, songwriter and guitarist, formerly part of the indie folk band Of Monsters and Men, and now writes a lot of her own solo material in a cabin outside Reykjavik. We join her there, beside the banks of a small river where she spends a lot of time with her dog and the birds, to hear more about what brings her ultimate calm.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002031w)
Blissful sounds for night owls

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


THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0025d0f)
A sleepy soundtrack to help you unwind

Fall into a deep sleep with a dreamy mix of relaxing classical music from BBC Introducing artists paired with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and the tranquil sounds of rain in a silk wood forest.

Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER 2024

FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025d6d)
Stroll through autumn leaves

Slip into sleep with a mix of autumnal natural sounds and restful classical music. Drift away to the rustle of crisp brown leaves under calming orchestral pieces - 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.


FRI 06:00 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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00261l2)
Embrace the morning with soothing classical melodies

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 gently moving melodies from Frederick Delius, Max Bruch, and Angela Morley, Professor Catherine Loveday explores the effect of music on our shopping habits, and Sian takes stock while on a familiar running route outside.


FRI 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.


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qw3)
A classical meditation to inspire calmness

Peaceful classical melodies to accompany your journey to calmness and relaxation, no matter the time of day.

Allow the soothing music of Johannes Brahms, Claude Debussy and Franz Schubert to whisk you off to a place of serenity and enjoy the hidden gems of this 3 hour calming classical mix.

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


FRI 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m00255b2)
Lose yourself in relaxing music from Captain Corelli's Mandolin and Rye Lane

The most relaxing film music with Edith Bowman. Featuring Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Stephen Warbeck, Gustavo Santaolalla's Motorcycle Diaries and The Godfather by Nino Rota.

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


FRI 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024r1f)
Relax to a classical evening soundtrack

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, Holst and Mars Smith – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on a simple but effective way to prepare for a restful night.

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


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qy3)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3

A musical moment to press pause ft. Anoushka Shankar

There are some pieces of music that can make you feel like time has paused, which force you to stop in your tracks and take you away from your everyday life. Ólafur Arnalds plays a selection of time-related pieces that have that quality, including tracks from Hania Rani, Belle Chen and Hiroshi Yoshimura.

Plus we’re transported to the musical safe haven of the musician Anoushka Shankar. Anoushka is drawn to music that either gives her a gut punch of emotion or a deep peace. She shares a very special track that brings her ultimate calm; a piece by her father, the Indian sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind.


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m00253bp)
Meditative music for late night solace

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


FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m00261l4)
Your soundtrack to a peaceful sleep

Rest easy with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to gentle 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”