SATURDAY 29 MARCH 2025

SAT 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.


SAT 06:00 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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00255bm)
Boost your morning routine 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 elevating, and charming music, including pieces by Franz Liszt, Benjamin Britten and Margaret Bonds. Sian takes a walk for a breath of fresh air and is enchanted by the sound of bell ringers, and Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explain how music can boost our dopamine levels.


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qx9)
Contemplative piano tracks to inspire and enrich

Immerse yourself in an introspective piano mix, designed to transport you on a sonic journey of contemplation and relaxation. Featuring music by György Ligeti, Celia Hollander, Amit Manna, and Zenobia Powell Perry.

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


SAT 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


SAT 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


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 (m001lp30)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Submerge yourself in water-inspired music feat. Mary Anne Hobbs

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

In this episode, allow yourself to dive in as Ólafur shares a selection of soothing songs inspired by water in all its forms. Ólafur takes inspiration from the oceans that surround his home of Reykjavik, as well as Iceland’s natural thermal pools and lagoons, and shares music from the likes of Joanna Brouk, Lisa Lerkenfeldt and Ravel.

Plus, the DJ and expert music curator Mary Anne Hobbs selects her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. She picks a track that helps her untangle the chaos of life and reminds her to slow down.

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


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m00288v5)
Reflective music for the day’s end

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


SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0028zxb)
Soothing music to ease you into sleep

Ease into sleep with the help of relaxing classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing, coastal weather reports from around the UK courtesy of Radio 4’s the Shipping Forecast and the sounds of rain falling on leaves in a woodland in the Cotswolds.

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

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

SUNDAY 30 MARCH 2025

SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0029stb)
Dip into pondlife

Gently sink into sleep with a mix of pond-based sounds and calming classical music. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of toads, trickling water and tinkling 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.


SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00296ll)
A classical escape for mind and soul

Serene classical sounds mix with the natural world - in a soothing musical journey.

Lose yourself in the flowing melodies and let your mind find peace and clarity.

Featuring soft musical breezes from Marie Awadis, Stephen Sondheim, and Karl Jenkins plus rippling textures and melodies by Edward Elgar, Louise Farrenc, and JS Bach.

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


SUN 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.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qxv)
Sonorous piano music for deep focus

Immerse yourself in a state of deep concentration with this crafted piano sequence. Featuring a stunning rendition by Bruce Liu of Erik Satie’s Gnossienne No.1, Icelandic pianist Vikungur Ólaffsson performing part of Philip Glass' Glassworks and new neoclassical pieces by British composers Julia Thomsen and Becky Ainge.

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


SUN 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


SUN 17:00 The Music & Meditation Podcast (m0029h8v)
Series 4

Expand your creativity with Charlotte Church

Izzy and Charlotte Church chat about how to connect with our inner creativity and imagination. Charlotte Church is a singer turned sound healing therapist who runs a retreat centre in Wales. In this episode, she leads a guided meditation to help us develop our creativity.

The music that soundtracks Charlotte's guided meditation was composed by Cecilia Tyrrell and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony 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 featured in this episode includes:
Rossini - String Sonata No.1 in G major
Cecilia Tyrell - Expand Your Creativity
Schubert - Notturno Op.148 (post.) in E
Brahms - Symphony No.1 in C minor (2nd movement)


SUN 17:30 Classical Mixtape (m0028k1z)
Classical music for your journey

Half and hour of back to back classical music to help you wind down at the end of a busy day. Today's mix includes Debbie Wiseman's haunting music for the TV series Wolf Hall, a cello concerto by Boccherini, a lament by William Grant Still, and a plea for salvation by Hildegard of Bingen.

Producer: Helen Garrison


SUN 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025vt5)
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 Jon Batiste, Olivia Belli and Francis Poulenc. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom about why dancing like nobody's watching is good for body and soul.

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m0029h8x)
Enchanting melodies to soothe your soul

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

Featuring releases from pianist Belle Chen, who turns a Brendan Cox piece into a lush instrumental, alongside sweet music from Roger Eno and Julie Cooper. 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 (m00288tj)
A bewitching night time soundtrack

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 (p0dq88tc)
Wrap up, settle down

Sleep soundly with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast over 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”

MONDAY 31 MARCH 2025

MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00267lc)
Meditate upon the moonrise

Slip into a peaceful state with a mix of nocturnal natural sounds and classical music. Bathe in the light of the moon on a peaceful night, as an orchestra quietly plays - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a sleepy state.

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 (m0026txj)
Gentle classical music for inner calm

Find a sense of inner calm with this collection of gentle classical tunes. Featuring peaceful piano melodies, glowing choral harmonies, and flowing orchestral movements. This mix is curated to help you settle into a more peaceful state of mind.

With pieces from Ennio Morricone, Gustav Mahler, Rebecca Dale and more.

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


MON 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.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qyf)
Switch on your focus with this immersive piano mix

Switch on your focus and keep your creativity flowing with this meditative piano mix. Featuring Debussy’s Préludes pour piano performed by Bulgarian master pianist, Marietta Petkova, Vivaldi’s Lute Concerto in D Major, arranged by Andrew Gentile and performed by Jeffrey Biegel, as well as modern piano pieces by Duval Timothy, Salenta + Topu and Lubomyr Melnyk.

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


MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qyh)
Take a pause with relaxing classical sounds

Reserve a moment in your day to unwind, reset and feel refreshed with this mix of soothing classical music.

With orchestral suites from Dmitri Shostakovich and Avril Coleridge-Taylor, alongside contemporary brilliance from Michael Nyman and Camille Pepin.

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


MON 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0026tcr)
Discover tranquil musical worlds with Avatar and Gone With The Wind

Discover tranquil worlds of music from film and TV, with Edith Bowman. Featuring True Grit by Cater Burwell, Rob Lane's Merlin and Steven Price's emotional music from The Swimmers.

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


MON 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.


MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001lzgn)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Music from the heart feat. JFDR

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

For this episode, Ólafur shares music from the heart with a selection of soothing songs related to love. Music is often the way that people express their love for others, whether romantic, platonic or familial, when we don’t have the words to describe it. Ólafur shares heart-shaped tracks from Sandrayati, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou and Kjartan Sveinsson, and reflects on his own relationship with music and the matters of the heart - “every song that I’ve ever made has been for love”.

Plus, the Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist JFDR selects her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. She chooses a track by a friend of hers that transports her to a certain time of her life, that is both meditative and meaningful for her.

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


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002989t)
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.


MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0029hhk)
A soothing soundtrack to help you sleep

Sit comfortably, let go of the day, and relax with this gentle soundtrack of classical music from BBC Introducing, paired with excerpts from Radio 4’s weather reports for inshore waters and coastal areas, alongside field recordings of early evening winds flowing through hawthorns on a heather moor during spring time, and birdsong and cicadas on a spring evening in a pine woodland.

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."

TUESDAY 01 APRIL 2025

TUE 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.


TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0028hz2)
Flowing melodies for quiet relaxation

Let gentle melodies guide you to a peaceful and reflective state. Featuring serene piano solos, glowing choral harmonies, and calming orchestral movements - all chosen to bring relaxation and tranquility to your day.

Featuring lyrical melodies from Florence Price, Franz Schubert, & Gerald Finzi. And flowing textures from Olivia Belli, Christian Forshaw, Eric Whitacre, and more.

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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0029jbx)
Set the tone for 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 cheerful and soothing melodies from Hania Rani, Albinoni, and Frederic Chopin, Professor Catherine Loveday opens our minds about what goes on in the brain when someone is composing music, and Sian finds the joy in immersing yourself in nature.


TUE 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.


TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qxq)
Chilled classical music for rest and rejuvenation

Take a moment to step away from your cares with this calming mix of serene classical sounds.

Featuring music by Gustav Mahler, Anne Boyd and Edward Elgar, plus rich and rejuvenating harmonies by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Reynaldo Hahn and Robert Nathaniel Dett.

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


TUE 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0026tf6)
Escape into a realm of relaxation with Ratatouille and City Lights

Escape into a realm of relaxation through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Michael Giacchino's Ratatouille, Hot Fuzz from David Arnold and a Charlie Chaplin classic, City Lights.

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 (m001m59c)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Calm sounds for sunsets feat. James Acaster

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

In this episode, Ólafur creates a soothing soundtrack reflective of one of the most inspiring times of day - sunset. His home of Iceland is famous for its eternal darkness during the winter months, but Ólafur prefers to see this as an eternal sunset - when the sun barely rises in the darkest of winter, the whole day is dusk. He plays songs to soundtrack this feeling of eternal sunset, with music from Meredith Monk, Nkeiru Okoye and Oliver Coates.

Plus, Ólafur’s favourite comedian James Acaster selects his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. James picks a track that has brought him calm for nearly twenty years, one that he always returns to for its vivid soundscape of diving guitar lines and evocative electronics. These eventually morph into a forlorn indie song that tells a story of love and nature, while you close your eyes and drift away…

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


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m00298c9)
Immersive music for after-hours

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 (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."

WEDNESDAY 02 APRIL 2025

WED 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.


WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00281w8)
A daily dose of calming classical music

Sink into the relaxing melodies of this three hour classical mix and lighten the load of daily life. With choral excellence from Max Richter and Karl Jenkins, warm strings from Anna Clyne and Imogen Holst, and pensive piano from Clara Schumann and Philip Glass.

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


WED 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.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qyy)
Melodic piano music to boost your motivation

Hone in on the task at hand with motivating piano music to keep you in the zone. Featuring new tracks from young British-based composers, including Alanna Crouch and Samuel Félix.

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


WED 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


WED 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m00274vf)
Find cinematic calm with American Symphony and Emelia Perez

Travel to a place of calm with film soundtracks presented by Edith Bowman. Featuring Jon Batiste's mesmerising American Symphony. Plus Clément Ducol's Emilia Perez and a special moment from The Simpsons.

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


WED 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0029h8z)
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 Camille Saint-Saëns, Caroline Shaw, and Morten Lauridsen. 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 white noise can help to unwind your mind.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001md8r)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Music for daydreaming feat. Ibeyi

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

This week, Ólafur shares a calming selection of music that conjures up the feelings of daydreaming and encourages your mind to wander. Let your imagination run wild with reflective tracks that paint pictures through sound, from Echo Collective and Four Tet to Josin and Akira Kosemura.

Plus, the magical musical sister duo Ibeyi share their sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings them ultimate calm. Lisa-Kaindé picks a track from one of the pair’s favourite albums and musicians, that for them perfectly balances joy and sadness together.

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


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m00298bk)
Reflective music for the day’s end

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 (p0f8n6pz)
Escape to an oasis of calm

Relax into sleep with peaceful music from BBC Introducing alongside the Shipping Forecast.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

THURSDAY 03 APRIL 2025

THU 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.


THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0026nsn)
Classical music to soothe the soul

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

Revel in the pensive piano of Erik Satie and Rosey Chan, the choral glow of Eric Whitacre and Paul Mealor, and the orchestral beauty of Jean Sibelius and Gustav Holst.

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


THU 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.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m0029jbz)
Soothing piano for sustained concentration

Block out distraction and enter the flow state with this soothing piano soundtrack designed to aid calm and concentration. The mix features music from legendary classical composers such as Clara Schumann, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, alongside contemporary British artists including Hidden Rivers, Alanna Crouch and Gareth Malone.

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 (m0024r0w)
Classical music for calming reflection

Retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life with this calming classical music mix.

Featuring choral excellence from William Walton and Robert Nathaniel Dett, solo piano lines from Erik Satie and Errollyn Wallen, and pensive organ solos from Olivia Belli and Adolphus Hailstork.

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


THU 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m00274vm)
Drift away with soundtracks from Casino Royale and The Piano

Drift away to film soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With David Arnold's Casino Royale, and a classic love song Michel Legrand from Lady Sings The Blues, the biopic about Billie Holiday starring Diana Ross.

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


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 (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


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m00298f8)
A bewitching night time soundtrack

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 (p0jjtx8h)
A peaceful soundtrack for a full night’s sleep

Fall into a deep sleep with soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing, paired with extracts from The Shipping Forecast on Radio 4 and gentle 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 04 APRIL 2025

FRI 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.


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00287n5)
Musical moments of calm and relaxation

Take a moment for yourself to unwind and relax into this three hour collection of calming classical music.

Featuring the choral beauty of John Tavener and Henry Purcell, pensive piano tracks from Fanny Mendelssohn and J.S. Bach and calming chamber music from Florence Price and Antonín Dvořák.

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


FRI 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.


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qzv)
Calming piano sounds for enhanced focus

Stay motivated and centred with this peaceful and atmospheric mix of piano music. With iconic piano pieces by composers Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann and Florence Price alongside neoclassical sounds from British pianists Becky Ainge, Arelius and Simeon Walker.

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”


FRI 14:00 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


FRI 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002753h)
Revel in musical sounds with Florence Foster Jenkins and Mrs Doubtfire

Escape through the music of film and TV, with Edith Bowman. Featuring Howard Shore's Mrs Doubtfire, Spencer by Jonny Greenwood alongside classics from Florence Foster Jenkins.

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


FRI 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.


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001mvdp)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

A Summer Solstice soundtrack feat. AURORA

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

This week Ólafur marks midsummer - or Jónsmessa - with a soundtrack of calming sun-filled songs to celebrate the summer solstice. Ólafur reflects on some of the Icelandic traditions of this time of year that he enjoys, and shares a selection of warming music inspired by the midnight sun from the likes of Max Richter, Lara Somogyi and Vanbur.

Plus, the Norwegian musician AURORA shares her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. She picks a track that always makes her feel at peace, even when the world feels very busy, with a choice that comes as a nice surprise to Ólafur.

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


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m0028k25)
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.


FRI 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.”