SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 2025

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00269fs)
Dream on a midsummer night

Conjure up sleep with an evocative mix of magical forest sounds and mesmerising classical music. Dream away while fireflies flitter and the orchestra flutters - a delightful soundtrack to help guide you to a serene 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 (m0027bbp)
Experience classical serenity and stillness

Take time for yourself and allow this three hour mix of soothing classical music to accompany your relaxation. Featuring the calming orchestral tones of Grace Williams and Johannes Brahms, as well as choral beauty from Florence Price and Johann Sebastian Bach and contemporary relaxation from Kris Bowers and Bryce Dessner.

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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0026tcm)
Fill your day with comforting 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 and enriching melodies from William Grant Still, Edward Elgar, and Anoushka Shankar. Professor Catherine Loveday explores how music can influence the way we interpret characters in a film, and Sian takes a breath as she stops midway up a hill to take a look around.


SAT 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”


SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025d67)
Savour the moment with restorative classical music

Take some time to unwind with this calming, serene collection of classical music. With music from Franz Schubert, Stanley Myers, Margaret Bonds and Gustav Holst, alongside contemporary excellence from Sophie Hutchings and Hania Rani.

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


SAT 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027bbr)
Find solace in the sound with Finding Neverland and The Soloist

Restore yourself through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. With Martin Phipps's Black Doves, The Soloist by Dario Marianelli and Chanda Dancy's Devotion.

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


SAT 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0026tdl)
Embrace your evening with warming 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 Ryuichi Sakamoto, Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru and Hildegard of Bingen. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on why movement 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.


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001mmbm)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Bedtime stories in sound feat. Rara Sekar

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

Tonight Ólafur takes musical inspiration from bedtime stories, sharing a relaxing soundtrack of songs and lullabies. To prepare you for the most peaceful night’s sleep possible, he shares soothing sleepy music from Lavinia Meijer, Snorri Hallgrímsson and Erland Cooper.

Plus, the Indonesian singer-songwriter Rara Sekar shares her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. Rara picks a piece of traditional Indonesian music that brings her peace and inspiration, and reflects on how even when music doesn’t sound obviously calming in the moment of listening, the calm can come afterwards.

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


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m0020hw5)
Immersive music for late night listening

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 (m0026tct)
Nod off with this relaxing soundtrack

The Shipping Forecast with dream-inducing music from BBC Introducing to help you sleep.

Produced by Gabriel Francis and Megan Brady
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 2025

SUN 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.


SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00274vk)
Calming classical tunes for total relaxation

A three hour collection of calming classical music to unwind and relax. Sink into the orchestral serenity of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ida Moberg, alongside the choral beauty of Ken Burton and Ólafur Arnalds.

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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0026nls)
Warming melodies to lift 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 elevating and soothing melodies from Brahms, Judith Bingham, and Morten Lauridsen, this episode explores whether music can be a form of rest and relaxation. Plus, Sian takes a breath in the dark to marvel at the night sky.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m0025d8p)
Boost your productivity with a serene piano mix

Keep the distractions at bay and increase your productivity levels with this serene piano soundtrack. Featuring timeless piano classics from J. S. Bach, Ethel Bilsland and Germaine Tailleferre, alongside new music by British composers including Alma Deutscher, Patrick Yeboah and Dylan John Sparkes.

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.


SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qzx)
Classical melodies to inspire calmness and clarity

A selection of soothing classical harmonies to help you find calm in your day.

With a relaxing selection of music by Antonín Dvořák, Léo Delibes and Samuel Coleridge Taylor, along with performances from VOCES8, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Anna Lapwood.

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


SUN 17:00 The Music & Meditation Podcast (m001xflk)
Series 3

Focus on gratitude with Rob da Bank

Izzy and Rob da Bank chat about how focusing on gratitude can bring increased happiness and change your mindset for the better. DJ, music festival founder and meditation teacher Rob Da Bank talks about his own meditation journey and leads an uplifting guided meditation to highlight how gratitude can help your outlook on life.

The music that soundtracks Rob's guided meditation was composed by Ghislaine Reece-Trapp and recorded by the BBC Singers 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:
Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G major, iii Ruhevoll
Ghislaine Reece-Trapp: Gratitude
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219, ii Adagio
Rachmaninov: Lilacs, Op 21 No 5, transc. for piano


SUN 17:30 Classical Mixtape (m0026l56)
Switch up your listening with classical music

Enjoy a 30-minute soundscape of classical favourites including one of Bach's Brandenburg concertos, a gorgeous Liszt piano piece, some choral music by Rachmaninov and Rachel Portman's titles to 'Emma'.

Produced by Zerlina Vulliamy.


SUN 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0027cw6)
Release your day with soothing 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 Claude Debussy, Debbie Wiseman and John Barry. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, on how something as simple as a smile 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.


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m0027cw8)
Sublime new music to help you escape

Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.

Featuring music from collaborative composer and violinist Anna Phoebe, Rebecca Dale's writing for voices performed by the Tenebrae choir, and an enticing new release from Belle Chen inspired by Ravel, 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 (m0020hyk)
Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld

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 (m0026nlz)
Drift off into a deep slumber

Fall into a deep sleep with peaceful 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.”

MONDAY 27 JANUARY 2025

MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qwd)
Shelter from the storm

Drift off to a mix of hypnotic stormy sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of rain, distant thunder and light winds - 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.


MON 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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027bfy)
Breathe new life into your day with calming 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 and uplifting melodies from Aaron Copland, Caroline Shaw and Joseph Haydn, Sian delights in seeing the moon in the daytime while out to take a breath. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why listening to classical music before bed can improve our wellbeing.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qvb)
Serene piano music to focus the mind

Boost your motivation and feel inspired during your working day with this serene and dreamy piano mix. Featuring beautiful versions of the classics Air on a G String by J.S. Bach performed by Valentina Lisitsa, Gabriel’s Fauré’s Après un rêve arranged by Percy Grainger performed by Leslie Howard as well as modern classic piano pieces by Poppy Ackroyd and Polly Carter.

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


MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027bg0)
Classical music for tranquil moments

Escape the stresses of the busy day and unwind with a peaceful selection of classical music. This collection of soothing piano, orchestral, and choral pieces is perfect for moments of stillness and quiet. Featuring flowing harmonies from Rachel Portman, John Rutter, and Morten Lauridsen. And beautiful melodies from George Walker, Margaret Bonds, William Byrd and more.

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


MON 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027bg2)
Explore calm musical moments with Moana 2 and Tales From The Loop

Explore the calm corners of the musical world of film with Edith Bowman. Featuring Mark Mancina's Moana 2, Tales From The Loop by Philip Glass and Rachel Portman's score for Julia, the documentary about Julie Child.

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


MON 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0026nq8)
Ease into the evening with calm 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 Rachel Portman, Eric Whitacre and Reena Esmail. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the power of touch.

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 (m0027579)
Music for the darkling hour

Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. Tonight we join a galaxy of composers in the musical universe of Johann Sebastian Bach, with compelling interpretations of his music from Elena Kats-Chernin, Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita, Wendy Carlos, Knut Nystedt, Dustin O’Halloran and Ryuichi Sakamoto among others.


MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0027bg4)
Get cosy and nod off

Unwind and fall into a deep slumber, with dreamy classical music from BBC Introducing mixed with Radio 4's Shipping Forecast.

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”

TUESDAY 28 JANUARY 2025

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qwy)
Ride on the waves

Drift off to a mix of ocean wave sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of lapping waves, ocean breeze and coastal ambience - 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 (m0026tdq)
Classical music for moments of reflection

Immerse yourself in calming classical music. From gentle piano solos to soothing orchestral arrangements, chosen to help you find small moments of peace amidst your busy day.

Featuring flowing sounds by John Rutter, Erik Satie, Ruth Gipps, George Walker, and more.

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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0026nsl)
Elevate your day with restful 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 energising and relaxing melodies from Felix Mendelssohn, George Lloyd, and Rebecca Dale. Sian wonders at the innocence of youth while she takes a breath. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores the music responses of animals.


TUE 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.


TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qwn)
Find celestial calm with soothing classical music

Float off to another world and sink into tranquillity with this three hour mix of soothing classical music.

With ethereal pieces from Tomaso Albinoni and Gustav Holst as well as the floating melodies of Alexis Ffrench and Francis Poulenc.

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


TUE 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0026txl)
Discover immersive musical realms with Doctor Who and Stranger Things.

Discover the immersive musical realms of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Murry Gold's Doctor Who, Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein's Stranger Things and Scoop by Anne Nikitin & Hannah Peel.

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


TUE 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0027cpb)
Soundtrack your evening with relaxing classical

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, Park Jiha and Arvo Pärt. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel about how doing the ironing might have benefits beyond crease-free clothes.

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 (m002758h)
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.


TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0cqdn6c)
Tune in, lights out

Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to tranquil 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.”

WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY 2025

WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qxn)
Drift upon the wind

Doze off to a mix of windswept sounds and restful classical music. Drift off to immersive sounds of swirling winds and blustery gusts - 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. 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.


WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qzj)
Lose yourself in flowing melodies

Enjoy time to unwind with this selection of some of the most beautiful melodies in classical music - the perfect escape from the stresses of the everyday.

Featuring glowing harmonies by Jules Massenet, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Gabriel Fauré, and gorgeous pieces from Florence Price, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Eric Whitacre and more.

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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027cdg)
Relax and refresh with the tranquil sounds 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 warm, and gentle melodies from Vivaldi, Faure, and Cecile Chaminade. Sian is reminded of her childhood while she is taking a breath down by the waterside, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why music can make us feel emotional.


WED 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.


WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m00274vc)
Find relaxation with soothing classical sounds

Indulge in this three hour mix of classical music for ultimate relaxation.

Featuring well-known favourites from Antonín Dvořák and Gabriel Fauré, as well as contemporary gems from Kerensa Briggs, Alexis Ffrench and Cerys Hafana.

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


WED 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027cdl)
Feel the powerful sounds of the screen with Maestro and Avatar

Feel the powerful sounds of the screen with film fanatic Edith Bowman. Featuring Simon Franglen's Avatar and music from Magnet for The Wicker Man. Plus an emotional piece by Leonard Bernstein to accompany Bradley Cooper's captivating performance in Maestro.

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


WED 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0026mz7)
Elevate your evening 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 Rosey Chan, Sufjan Stevens and Nils Frahm. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the benefits of being in your own company.

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 (m00275dr)
Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld

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 (m0027cdq)
Peaceful sounds for a restful sleep

Drift off with soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing, paired with The Shipping Forecast from Radio 4.

Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2025

THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qy7)
Escape from the rain

Drift off to a mix of rainy day sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of light winds and hypnotic downpour - 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 (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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0026n8j)
Get ready 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 charming, uplifting tunes from Grace Williams, Jean Sibelius and Gerald Finzi, this episode explores whether music is really a universal language, and Sian takes a breath in the garden with her dog Molly.


THU 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.


THU 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0026tcp)
Classical sounds to help you retreat into calm

A collection of classical tunes to ease the mind and soothe the soul.

Slide into warm instrumental sounds by Mozart, Anna Clyne and Lauri Porra, glowing choral textures from William Byrd and Christopher H. Harris, and soothing chamber music by Fela Sowande, Toru Takemitsu and Alexander Tsafman.

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


THU 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0024qzz)
Indulge in the sounds of Moulin Rouge and Breakfast at Tiffany's

Transport yourself to the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics, every episode will take you on a soothing cinematic journey.

In this episode, enjoy music from Craig Armstrong's Moulin Rouge and a Henry Mancini classic from Breakfast at Tiffany's. Plus a majestic moment from Beethoven with The King's Speech, starring Colin Firth.

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


THU 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0027d9n)
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 Hildegard of Bingen, Segun Akinola and Anna Phoebe. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how listening to classical music can instantly make you feel calmer.

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 (m00275hs)
Eclectic music for after dark

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 (m0026n8q)
Start the year well rested

Fall sound asleep with the help of soothing classical music from BBC Introducing artists, paired with weather reports and forecasts from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast and peaceful wintery field recordings.

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 31 JANUARY 2025

FRI 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.


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024r15)
Block out the noise with calming classical music

Take a moment for yourself as you enjoy restful classical music combined with beautiful soundscapes from the natural world.

Featuring a host of orchestral and piano favourites from Gabriel Fauré, Maurice Ravel, and Claude Debussy, and gorgeous harmonies from Eleanor Daley, Christopher H. Harris, and Ivo Antognini.

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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027bwg)
Ease into the morning with peaceful classical sounds

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 energising, beautiful music from Alexandra Streliski, John Rutter, and Beethoven, this episode explores the joy of the late afternoon sun. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores the parallels between music and language.


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024r19)
Soothing piano to soundtrack your studies

Tune out the noise and soundtrack your study time with this soothing piano mix. Amongst the selections are timeless piano classics from the likes of Frédéric Chopin and Cécile Chaminade alongside new music from young British composers including Eamonn Watt, Alexis Ffrench and Patrick Yeboah.

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”


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027bwj)
Float into a world of classical calm

Allow this three hour mix of classical beauty to transport you to a place of complete calm. Featuring the subtle piano melodies of Alexis Ffrench and Maurice Ravel, the floating vocals from William Henry Harris and Hildegard Von Bingen, and orchestral warmth from Ralph Vaughan Williams and Florence Price.

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


FRI 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0024r0j)
A musical escape with Cinema Paradiso and Taxi Driver

Transport yourself to the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics, every episode will take you on a soothing cinematic journey.

In this episode, enjoy music from Ennio Morricone's Cinema Paradiso, Bernard Herrman's classic score for Taxi Driver and a playful moment from The Jungle Book by George Bruns.

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 (m001zwmr)
Blissful sounds for after-hours

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 (m0027bwl)
Sink into a cosy slumber

Sleep peacefully with classical music from BBC Introducing, paired with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast.

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”