SATURDAY 03 MAY 2025

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0029pl6)
Bathe beneath waterfalls

Drop into sleep with natural sounds and cool, calming classical music. Immerse yourself in the refreshing sounds of trickling water and tinkling 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 sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.

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


SAT 06:00 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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027s5g)
Embrace the day with inspiring 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 calming, enchanting melodies from Joe Hisaishi, Anton Bruckner, and Esther Mägi, this episode explores whether practise can create musical genius, or whether people are born with innate musical talent. Plus, Sian takes a breath on a boat trip across a lake in Italy.


SAT 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”


SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027s8l)
Soothing classical melodies for a calm mind

For a peaceful and tranquil state of mind, sink into the relaxing sounds of this three hour classical music mix. With choral melodies from Hildegard Von Bingen and Karl Jenkins, orchestral classics from Camille Saint-Saëns and Johannes Brahms, and soothing contemporary piano from Alexis Ffrench and Marie Awadis.

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


SAT 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002b0jc)
Immerse yourself in sound with The Wild Robot and The Gadfly

Immerse yourself in film soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Kris Bower's The Wild Robot, Hildur Guðnadóttir's expressive music from The Joker and a moment from Shostakovich from 1955's The Gadfly.

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


SAT 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028hfb)
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 Henry Mancini, Hans Zimmer and Bach. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how having a set mealtime can help you to unwind.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002brxm)
Hania Rani: Series 4

Sounds exploring the beauty in absence

Polish composer, pianist and vocalist Hania Rani believes that absence can hold as much meaning as presence, offering spaces of stillness, suspension and reflection. In this final episode of the series, she shares delicate musical selections that explore invisibility and vanishing sound, with pieces by Laurie Spiegel, Morton Feldman and Joanna Brouk.

She reflects on the power of silence, the mystery of minimalism, and the emotional weight of what is left unsaid.

Produced by Silas Gray
A Reduced Listening production


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m0022k5p)
Immerse yourself

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 (m0024qy5)
Nod off with gentle classical music

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

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
Produced by Cat Gough

SUNDAY 04 MAY 2025

SUN 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.


SUN 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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0029p7q)
Guide your morning with the serene 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 beautiful and enriching melodies from Mendelssohn, Rosey Chan, and Henryk Górecki, this episode explores the benefit of enjoying the moments of happiness we can find if we stop to notice them. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains how music can be used to change our patterns of behaviour.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m00280vd)
Rediscover calm with this carefully-curated piano collection

Rediscover serenity and calm with this curated selection of piano pieces that span the centuries. Featuring graceful works by classical luminaries such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Henrique Oswald and Cécile Chaminade alongside evocative modern compositions by Alexandre Desplat, Elena Kats-Chernin and Rikuto Fujimoto.

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.


SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027s1j)
Escape into a world of relaxing classical music

Enjoy the calming sounds of classical music, to bring a sense of tranquillity and reflection into your day. Featuring soothing solo piano from Hayato Sumino, Germaine Tailleferre, and Robert Nathaniel Dett. Plus glowing choral harmonies from Ivo Antognini, Imogen Holst, and Rebecca Dale. And orchestral works from Frederick Delius, Rachel Portman, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

This mix is ideal for unwinding after a busy day, or simply finding peace in the small moments.

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


SUN 17:00 The Music & Meditation Podcast (m002brzr)
Series 4

Ease social anxiety with Stuart Sandeman

Izzy and Stuart Sandeman look at how we can ease social anxiety to live a more confident life. Stuart is a breath coach, author and radio host who leads a guided meditation to help us approach social anxiety differently and feel more grounded in our bodies.

The music that soundtracks Stuart's guided meditation was composed by Nathan James Dearden 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.


SUN 17:30 Classical Mixtape (m0029pyz)
Classical music for your journey

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music - from the romantic depth of Bottesini’s Gran Concerto for double bass to the luminous serenity of Ola Gjeilo’s Ubi Caritas. Haydn’s shadowed Trio in F-sharp minor offers classical elegance with a twist of emotional unrest, while Brahms’ Intermezzo Op.117 No. 1 wraps us in quiet introspection. Agustín Barrios Mangoré offers a tenderness with his timeless guitar miniature Julia Florida. We also shine a light on voices less often heard: Leokadiya Kashperova’s hauntingly atmospheric Night for female chorus and finish with Alice Mary Smith’s second piece of her graceful Six Short Pieces for Piano.

Produced by Zara Siddiqi.


SUN 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0029pb9)
Colour the evening 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 Satie, Alexis Ffrench and Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the wellbeing benefits of silence.

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002brzt)
Harmonious sounds to help you escape

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

Featuring Jess Gillam performing Erland Cooper, new work by John Foxx formerly of Ultravox, and a Segun Akinola piece written for a Royal Palace. 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 (m0021bpq)
The late zone

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 (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."

MONDAY 05 MAY 2025

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

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

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

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


MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002559v)
Relaxing classical music for moments of stillness

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

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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027s5m)
Embrace the morning with warm 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 soothing and peaceful music from Scarlatti, Puccini and Belle Chen. Sian takes a breath outside as a storm blows in, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why music can make us feel emotional.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m00281sw)
A peaceful piano mix to stimulate creativity

Fade out the noise and hone in on your creative potential with this peaceful piano soundtrack. Stillness and clarity come in the form of new piano music by British artists such as Eamonn Watt, Alanna Crouch and Steve Luck as well as the work of legendary composers including Franz Liszt, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Germaine Tailleferre.

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”


MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027s5p)
Classical tunes for a moment of stillness

Take a step back from the busyness of daily life and pause for a moment of stillness with this classical music mix. These three hours feature orchestral delights performed by the BBC orchestras from Eric Coates and Cipriani Potter, as well as choral arrangements from Robert Nathaniel Dett and Joanna Marsh.

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


MON 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002bs30)
Find your musical escape with Persuasion and The Godfather.

Dive into a musical escape through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Thomas Newman's Erin Brockovich, and The Godfather Part II by Nino Rota. Plus a surprisingly chilled moment from The Super Mario Bros. Movie soundtrack by Brian Tyler, inspired by Koji Kondo's iconic sounds.

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


MON 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028hwp)
Restore calm with classical music

Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Prokofiev, Mozart and Evelyn Glennie. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with mindfulness teacher Izzy Judd and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how wearing comfy clothes can help you prepare for rest.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001cvcj)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

A musical journey into calm

Escape with Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for an hour-long sonic journey seeking that all-too elusive feeling of calm.

In this first episode, Ólafur shares some of his go-to calming pieces of music from the likes of Dustin O’Halloran, Mary Lattimore and Hania Rani, alongside personal reflections on his own relationship with calmness.

Every episode of Ultimate Calm features a special guest who will transport listeners to the place they feel most calm - their own personal safe haven. Throughout the series we will be taken to safe havens all around the world, from guests including Sigrid, Jon Hopkins and Isobel Waller-Bridge. For this very first episode, Ólafur himself takes us to his own safe haven in the foothills of Battukaru, a dormant volcano in Indonesia.

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


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002bh86)
Blissful sounds for after-hours

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 (p0jx45r2)
Sleep tight with relaxing sounds

Settle in and sleep tight with relaxing classical and ambient compositions from BBC Introducing artists, alongside field recordings and excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast.

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

Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

TUESDAY 06 MAY 2025

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002bs32)
Sink into desert sands

Drop into comfortable sleep with a mix of desert sounds and warm tones. Relax in the hot sun, as classical music from Spain and the Middle East drifts in on a dry wind - a perfect soundtrack for rest.

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

Produced by Joy Nkoyo with additional support from Saskia Cookson.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00255b5)
Uplifting classical sounds to soothe your senses

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

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

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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002btg5)
Breathe new life into your morning 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 enriching, beautiful melodies from Arvo Pärt, Miriam Hyde, and Zoltán Kodály. Sian takes a breath by the seaside and Professor Catherine Loveday explains what happens in the brain when musicians sight-read music.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028105)
Timeless Piano pieces for repose and focus

Drift away with this soothing piano mix designed to guide you towards focus and calm. Timeless works by classical icons like Frederick Delius, Edvard Grieg and Robert Nathaniel Dett are interwoven with contemporary brilliance from the likes of Hayato Sumino, Nils Frahm and Paula Präktig.

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 Sounds MM.


TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002833x)
Lose yourself in gentle melodies

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

Featuring gentle music by Alexis Ffrench, John Rutter, Hania Rani and Dan Jones. And gorgeous classics from Edward Elgar, Gustav Mahler, Florence Price, Ronald Binge, and more.

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


TUE 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0024qyk)
Journey into emotive worlds with Forrest Gump and Enola Holmes

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. In this episode, we delve into the soundtracks of Alan Silvestri's Forrest Gump, Enola Holmes by Daniel Pemberton and Clint Mansell's The Earth.


TUE 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028hk8)
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 Mozart, Avawaves and Philip Glass. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Izzy Judd, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how looking after houseplants can instantly make you feel calmer.

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001cylx)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Tune into nature feat. Jon Hopkins

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey to the very heart of calmness.

In this episode, Ólafur takes inspiration from the calming sounds of the natural world, pulling out pieces featuring birdsong, as well as compositions that aim to help flowers grow. He shares music from the likes of Einojuhani Rautavaara, Peter Broderick and Grouper, and shares his own reflections on nature’s calming influence and how birdsong is the original earworm.

Every episode of Ultimate Calm features a special guest who will transport listeners to the place they feel most calm - their own personal safe haven. For this nature-inspired episode, the English producer and composer Jon Hopkins takes us to his own safe haven, a particular memory he has of emerging from caves in the Amazonian rainforest.

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


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002bfyr)
Immersive music for moonlight

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 (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”

WEDNESDAY 07 MAY 2025

WED 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.


WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qz0)
Mellow classical music to create moments of calm

Sound-track your day with blissful classical music to soothe you and help you relax.

With warming harmonies by Carl Orff, Hubert Parry and Kerensa Briggs, plus soft melodies from Claude Debussy, Avril Coleridge-Taylor and Amy Beach to gently soothe your mind and soul.

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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00281w6)
Get set for the day with uplifting classical music

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

Featuring enriching and uplifting melodies from Sibelius, Florence Price, and Rachel Currea. This episode explores the gift of a bright crisp morning. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains how music can help those with autism.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m00287mn)
Healing piano music for deeper concentration

Whether you're working, studying or taking up a creative task, immerse yourself in this healing piano mixtape crafted to provide a feeling of stillness and clarity. The mix includes timeless works by renowned composers such as Frédéric Chopin, Helen Hopekirk and Johannes Brahms, alongside compositions by contemporary British artists like Gwenno Morgan, Dylan John Sparkes and Polly Carter. Let the sound of the piano help you to find that flow state!

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”


WED 14:00 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 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0024qz2)
Explore the sonic realms of Jurassic World and Emma

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


WED 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m002btfd)
Sink into relaxation with serene 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 Alexis Ffrench, Debussy and Belle Chen. 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 taking time out to do nothing.

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


WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001d68b)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Drift away with ocean sounds feat. ODESZA

Float away with Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for an hour-long musical journey into an ocean of calm.

This week, Ólafur taps into the sounds of the sea and shares music inspired by the ocean, from the lapping of waves to songs inspired by lighthouses. There’s pieces from Gustav Holst, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou and Amiina, and Ólafur reflects on his own relationship with the sea from his studio on the harbour in Reykjavík.

Plus the Seattle-based electronic duo ODESZA transport us to their safe haven, the place they feel most calm, on the shore of Lake Washington, and talk about the calming powers of water.

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


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002bg7q)
Music for the still of night

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 (m00274vp)
Recharge and rest

Fall into a deep sleep with soothing classical music from BBC Introducing artists, paired with weather reports and forecasts from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast and gentle field recordings.

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."

THURSDAY 08 MAY 2025

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

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

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

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


THU 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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002812z)
Refresh your morning with gentle 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, reflective melodies from Nadia Boulanger, Eric Coates and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Sian takes us up to a field on a hilltop to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores why music makes us feel emotional.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002bshg)
A calming piano soundtrack to help you focus. Boost your productivity with two hours of piano-led classical music to motivate and inspire you.


THU 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002812w)
Peaceful classical tunes for new horizons

Unwind from the busy day and make space for moments of calm, with this selection of peaceful classical music and nature-filled soundscapes.

Featuring twinkling piano melodies from Alexandra Stréliski, Rosey Chan, and Sophie Hutchings. And glowing strings and vocal textures from Florence Beatrice Price, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Ludwig van Beethoven and more.

Produced by James C Taylor
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 (m0028s1r)
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 Rachmaninov, Errollyn Wallen and Erland Cooper. 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 slower music can help calm your nervous system.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001dfwm)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Cosy music for autumn feat. Hania Rani

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds on an hour-long musical journey into calmness with some appropriately seasonal sounds.

In this episode, Ólafur takes inspiration from the changing of the seasons and shares a selection of calming and cosy sounds inspired by autumn. He shares autumnal music from Tchaikovsky, Dorothy Ashby and Imogen Holst, selecting pieces that mark the seasonal changes, and reflects on what he loves about autumn in Iceland.

Plus the Polish pianist Hania Rani transports us to her safe haven, the place she feels most calm, curled up in her attic listening to the rain on the roof.

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


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002bg8f)
Immersive music for after-hours

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 (m0029x0p)
Comforting music to put you at rest

Lull yourself into a sleepy state with comforting classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing and weather reports from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast, paired with gently chirping crickets from a wheat field.

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 09 MAY 2025

FRI 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.


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

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

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

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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002812t)
Welcome the day with peaceful 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 warm, comforting music from Britten, Tchaikovsky, and Charlotte Sohy, this episode explores how music can affect our sense of taste. Plus, Sian takes a breath near a wild, turbulent river.


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m00287n9)
Drift away with dreamy piano music

Cast away your worries and set out on a contemplative journey through piano reveries. Featuring exquisite works by classical pioneers such as Florence Beatrice Price, Benjamin Britten and Frédéric Chopin alongside pieces by rising talents like Büşra Kayıkçı, Saloli and Austin Farwell.

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”


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002bv0g)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


FRI 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0024r1c)
Immerse yourself in the music of Game of Thrones and Dunkirk

Escape into a world of immersive soundtracks with film fanatic Edith Bowman. Featuring Ramin Djawadi's Game of Thrones and Benjamin Wallfisch's interpretation of Elgar for Dunkirk.

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


FRI 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028s32)
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 Mozart, Ruth Gipps and Abbott. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Izzy Judd, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how cycling can help restore calm.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001dpfv)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

A soundtrack for wilderness walks feat. Sigrid

Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds leads another hour-long musical journey into calmness.

Get your hiking boots ready for this episode of Ultimate Calm, as Ólafur provides a selection of meditative music for long reflective walks, including tracks from the likes of Eydís Evensen, Nils Frahm and JFDR. He also shares stories of his hikes into the Icelandic highlands and how putting one foot in front of the other can help him order his thoughts.

Plus the singer, songwriter and pianist Sigrid takes us on a walk through the place she considers her safe haven, where she feels most calm - the woods near her home in Norway.

Produced by Katie Callin

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m0029pt6)
Sublime sounds for nightfall

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 (m002753k)
Gentle sounds to lull you to sleep

Drift off to sleep with the calming tones of the Shipping Forecast set to peaceful music from BBC Introducing.

Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening production

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