SATURDAY 14 JUNE 2025

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025tqk)
Find serenity in the temple

Embrace peace and quiet in the surrounds and sounds of sacred space. Ease into sleep with bells, chanting, and calming spiritual song - a perfect mix to soundtrack your slumber.

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

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


SAT 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


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

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

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


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002c3q5)
Soothing piano sounds to block out distraction

Block out the noise and immerse yourself in a calming piano soundtrack, curated to help you focus—whether you're working, studying, or unwinding with a hobby. Discover beautiful new pieces from British female composers like Poppy Ackroyd, Alanna Crouch, and Cerys Hafana, alongside timeless works by classical greats including Chopin, Cohen, and Beethoven.

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

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


SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025w3c)
Peaceful melodies for total relaxation

A three-hour collection of peaceful classical music to help switch off your mind and sink into a relaxed state.

Featuring warming orchestral tones from Jules Massenet and Florence Price and thoughtful solo piano from J.S. Bach and Margaret Bonds.

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


SAT 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002cb1h)
Journey to a place of calm with Frances Ha and Out Of Africa

Journey to a place of calm through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring George Deleure's Frances Ha, Out Of Africa by John Barry featuring a moment from Mozart and a classic piece from 1951's Alice In Wonderland.

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


SAT 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025d8r)
Embrace calm 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 Anoushka Shankar, Aaron Copland and Nadia Boulanger – plus essential Wind Down Wisdom on how something as simple as moving your body 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 (m0025fbm)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3

Escape with island songs ft. Chilly Gonzales

As we reach the end of another series of Ultimate Calm, Icelandic pianist and composer Ólafur Arnalds begins the final episode in the series with the famous John Donne quote - “no man is an island…”

As someone from one of the biggest and most isolated islands there is, Ólafur reflects on feelings of solitude, connectedness and the space that islands take up in our shared imagination. He shares a selection of music inspired by all kinds of islands and the feelings we associate with them, from the likes of Meredith Monk, Sofiane Pamert and Lubomyr Melnyk.

Plus we are transported to our final safe haven of Series 3 - courtesy of the incomparable Canadian musician Chilly Gonzales. Chilly shares his own thoughts on the power and purpose of music, before selecting a piece of music that brings him ultimate calm.

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


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002c0jg)
Meditative music for late night solace

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 (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.”

SUNDAY 15 JUNE 2025

SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025vrd)
Travel through twinkling stars

Launch into sleep with a stellar mix of space sounds and intergalactic classical music. Drift through the starry sky with twinkling tones - 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 (m002c3st)
Soothing classical sounds for rest and relaxation

Let your thoughts settle with this peaceful mix of classical music and calming sounds from the natural world. Featuring reflective piano pieces, soft string textures, and tranquil choral moments. Perfect for helping you create space for stillness, rest, and quiet reflection.
Featuring classical favourites by Johann Sebastian Bach, Edvard Grieg, and Johannes Brahms. And newer works by Alexis French, Becky McGlade, Kerensa Briggs, and more.

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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002cb45)
Boost your morning routine with inspiring 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 mellow and tender melodies from Beethoven, Rebecca Dale, and Belle Chen. Professor Catherine Loveday explores how good people are at singing a piece at the right pitch, and Sian takes a breath outside at a favourite childhood haunt.


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

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

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

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


SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m00261sm)
Uplifting classical music for warmth and positivity

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

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

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


SUN 17:00 The Music & Meditation Podcast (m002dmc0)
Series 5

Concentrate on your own path with Aisha Carrington

Izzy and Aisha Carrington look at how meditation can help us concentrate on our own path rather than compare ourselves to others and be affected by the expectations of those around us. Aisha is an intuitive guide plus wellness and relaxation expert, who leads a guided meditation which helps us feel free of pressure so we can live from a place of authenticity.
The music that soundtracks Aisha's guided meditation was composed by Maddy Chassar-Hesketh 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 heard in this episode:
Dvorak: Symphony No.2, second movement
Maddy Chassar Hesketh: Dream Song/In 4 [tell me what you know!]
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op.101
Boccherini: String Quintet in E major Op.13 No.5, Minuet


SUN 17:30 Classical Mixtape (m002bsl3)
Music for Rest and Recovery

As part of the BBC's Wellbeing Week, Radio 3 Unwind's Niall Breslin curates a mixtape on the theme of Rest and Recovery.

We start off with a Berceuse, or lullaby, by Amy Beach to sink us straight into a restful state. Edward MacDowell’s Starlight is a picture of the sea on a starry night – being by water often brings about a sense of awe, shifting us into an almost-meditative state that promotes relaxation. We travel on to the Isles of Greece with John Foulds, a timeless piece of light music drenched in sunshine to calm our nervous systems, and Voces8 provide us with the chance to rest and reflect in their transcendent setting of Sigur Ros’ Fljotavik.

Produced by Ella Lee


SUN 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m002cf29)
Slow down with sublime 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 Brahms, Nils Frahm and Alanna Crouch. 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 positive benefits of a bit of self reflection.

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002dmc2)
Ambient and ethereal soundscapes for the evening

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

Featuring music from Iskra Strings and David Julyan, film music composer Alex Heffes, performing duo Vanbur and John Rutter. We'll also be shining a spotlight on new composing talent from BBC Introducing,

To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Soundwaves.


SUN 22:00 Night Tracks (m002c0ns)
Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses

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 (m0027jxq)
Drift into sleep

Fall into a deep sleep with help from coastal weather reports from the Shipping Forecast paired with peaceful classical music from BBC Introducing and gentle field recordings of wintry windy weather.

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 16 JUNE 2025

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

Glide into sleep with a mix of watery sounds and gently rocking classical music. Bob along on a wave of boating ambience and hypnotic piano pieces - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002981h)
Captivating melodies for classical calm

Tune in to this edition of the Mindful Mix and relax into three hours of soothing classical music.

Featuring gorgeous orchestral classics from Ottorino Respighi and Edward Elgar, contemporary choral from Eric Whitacre and Lucy Walker, alongside thoughtful pieces from Eri Ishibashi and Hanna Havrylets.

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


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

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

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


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m00255b7)
Hold your focus with this introspective piano mix

Melt away distracting thoughts with this gentle, meditative piano mix filled with an array of delicate selections. Betty Jackson King’s playful Spring Intermezzo is performed by Lara Downes, Gia Margaret offers up soulful melodies, and we are immersed in a cloud of peaceful notes courtesy of Jean-Michel Blais. Plus there’s music from iconic masters of centuries past including J.S. Bach, Amy Beach and Joseph Haydn.

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

Produced by SIGOURNEY
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Sounds MM.


MON 14:00 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


MON 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002dmjf)
Escape into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics.


MON 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025c4h)
Elevate your evening with glorious music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Jóhann Jóhannsson, Margaret Bonds and Erik Satie – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcast Caroline Steel on how cooking a simple dinner can help you de-stress from the pressures of your day.

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


MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002b1h4)
Hania Rani: Series 4

Peaceful music under the moon ft. Shabaka

Polish composer, pianist and vocalist Hania Rani takes over the reins for this series of Ultimate Calm, sharing treasured musical selections as well as reflections on the nature of calm and the power of music. For her first voyage, she looks to the night sky to take inspiration from the moon, sharing music from Ravel, Meredith Monk and The Cosmic Tones Research Trio.

In every episode of Ultimate Calm, we travel to the musical safe haven of a special guest. For this lunar-inspired journey, we’re transported to the safe haven of British jazz musician, composer and bandleader Shabaka Hutchings, who shares the piece of cosmic and spacious music that fries his brain into submission.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002d9yl)
Sublime sounds for nightfall

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 (p0ct62lj)
Sink into sleep

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

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

TUESDAY 17 JUNE 2025

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002dmjh)
Drift off with a blend of nature sounds and restful, relaxing classical music. A perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.


TUE 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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002dl59)
Music to help find your focus and flow.


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

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

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


TUE 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


TUE 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


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

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

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

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002b5rk)
Hania Rani: Series 4

Healing sounds for meditation ft. Hinako Omori

Polish composer, pianist, and vocalist Hania Rani has long been interested in how music can influence our emotions, minds, and bodies. In this episode of Ultimate Calm, she shares musical selections that she turns to for sonic healing and meditation, including the likes of John Cage, Kali Malone, and Abel Selaocoe.

Also, we hear from the Japanese singer and sound artist Hinako Omori, whose music weaves together ambient sounds with therapeutic frequencies. Hinako transports us to her musical safe haven—a celestial selection that wraps around her like a warm blanket.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002d7d2)
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.


TUE 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”

WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 2025

WED 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.


WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0029wy9)
Tranquil harmonies for restful moments

Allow the tranquil harmonies of classical music to carry you away into a restful state. A selection of gentle piano solos, orchestral movements, and choral serenity awaits, offering the ideal soundtrack for quiet moments of reflection and calm.

Featuring new compositions by Olivia Belli, Joby Talbot, Thomas James White, and Lucy Walker. Plus classical favourites by Erik Satie, Gustav Holst, and Edward Elgar.

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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00255b0)
Gentle classical music to lift your mood

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 enchanting melodies from Anatoly Lyadov, Ethel Smyth, and Johannes Brahms, this episode explores how music might help or hinder us when we are studying. Plus, Sian takes a trip to a reservoir.


WED 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.


WED 14:00 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


WED 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


WED 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m002dl1p)
Relax into the evening on a warm bed of 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 Dvorak, Gabriel Olafs and Alice Sara Ott. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how talking therapy helps reduce stress.

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


WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002b6vz)
Hania Rani: Series 4

Sink into soothing cycles ft. Portico Quartet

Polish composer, pianist and vocalist Hania Rani believes that time is the kernel of music - where the music happens, how it happens and of course when. In this episode, she shares contemplative musical selections that demonstrate how artists grapple with time. She reflects on different ways to tame or temporarily control time in music - through loops, patterns, cycles and gaps, with pieces by Steve Reich, Shida Shahabi and Mette Henriette.

And we’re transported to not one but two musical safe havens—hearing from Duncan Bellamy and Jack Wyllie from the Mercury Prize-nominated group Portico Quartet, who each share the song that brings them ultimate calm.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002d7hl)
Blissful sounds for night owls

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


WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m00281wd)
Sail away into a long, peaceful sleep

Fall into a deep slumber with this sleepy soundtrack from BBC Introducing, paired with excerpts of weather reports from the Shipping Forecast, and gently atmospheric 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 19 JUNE 2025

THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00261l6)
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.


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

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

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

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


THU 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.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002dp86)
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 (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.


THU 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


THU 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.


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002b7bl)
Hania Rani: Series 4

Music for disappearing into darkness ft. Hideo Kojima

Lose yourself for an hour by escaping into the unknown… Polish composer, pianist and vocalist Hania Rani invites you to disappear into darkness with her, with calming musical selections to help you let go of worldly worries. There’ll be music by Nala Sinephro, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Gustav Holst, and Hania shares some of her own recordings from a recent trip to Tokyo as well as a quote from one of her favourite novels.

Plus, we’re transported to the musical safe haven of the pioneering video game designer Hideo Kojima, creator of the Metal Gear series, among many others. A person who conjures up such chaos and excitement in his own work, Hideo introduces the music he turns to when he needs to find ultimate calm.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002d7km)
Meditative music for late night solace

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


THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002bhwc)
Sink into a deep slumber

Sink into a deep sleep with this soundtrack of calming classical music from BBC Introducing and weather reports from BBC Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast alongside field recordings made in late spring at the Fens at night time. Featuring gentle call of a Scops owl, young long-eared owl, nightingale, cuckoo, marsh frog and cowbells.

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025

FRI 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.


FRI 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


FRI 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.


FRI 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.


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002dphk)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


FRI 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


FRI 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.


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002b61y)
Hania Rani: Series 4

Let loose with freeing harmonies ft. Julia Holter

Let loose with Polish composer, pianist and vocalist Hania Rani, as she shares a selection of uplifting music inspired by freedom and liberation. Hania shares pieces by Julius Eastman, Ganavya and Arve Henriksen and reflects on interpretation and improvisation in music.

Plus, we hear from the American singer-songwriter, composer and academic Julia Holter on the piece of music that always grounds her and moves her out of a place of anxiety, conjuring up a sense of freeness and experimentation.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002cbyw)
A meditative moonlight soundtrack

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 (p0hwp5k3)
A rest inducing soundtrack to help you drift off

Fall into a deep sleep with gentle compositions 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”