SATURDAY 26 JULY 2025

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0029x0r)
Take a long quiet drive

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a smooth ride towards sleep. Drift through the night with soft engine rumble and relaxing classical music - 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 Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0027jxg)
A classical journey into stillness

Allow this three hour classical mix to accompany your journey into deep stillness. Featuring orchestral favourites from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and George Freidrich Handel, alongside calming piano from Amy Beach and H. Leslie Adams and choral arrangements from Douglas Guest and Benjamin Britten.

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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027k25)
Brighten your day with comforting classical music

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

Featuring gently reassuring melodies from Farrenc, Vaughan Williams, and William Grant Still, this episode explores the benefits of dog walking. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains how humans absorb music from the sounds that surround them.


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002dzdv)
Healing piano melodies for focus and flow

Soothe your mind and ease into a gentle state of flow with this two-hour piano-led soundtrack. Featuring the timeless, healing works of Sergei Rachmaninoff, Marie Jaëll, and Franz Liszt, alongside new music from contemporary British artists like Forest_bathing, Ben Crosland, and Alanna Crouch.

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”. MM


SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qwg)
Uplifting harmonies for peaceful reflection

Calming musical light and shade to uplift your body and mind - to lighten the darkness and lift your mood.

Featuring warm and reflective orchestral textures from Camille Saint-Saëns, Antonín Dvořák and Ludwig van Beethoven, plus sweet instrumental sounds by Rachel Portman, Zenobia Powell-Perry and John Field.

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


SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m00287nc)
Quiet your mind with soothing classical

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Hildegard of Bingen, Franz Schubert and Aphex Twin. 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 listening to classical music can help you sleep better.

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


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002f8qb)
Escape to a place of calm through the soundtracks of Poldark and The Theory of Everything.

Escape to a place of calm through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Anne Dudley's score for Poldark, a moment from Anne Nikitin's The Dropout and Johann Johannsson's timeless music for The Theory Of Everything.

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


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

Musical transformations feat. FINNEAS

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

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

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

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


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002f0fm)
Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld

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


SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0jmlf5w)
Gentle sounds to lull you into a deep sleep

Drift into a calm, tranquil space and sink into sleep with the dreamy tones of the Shipping Forecast, set to soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing.

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.”

SUNDAY 27 JULY 2025

SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002b5z6)
Wind down with windmills

Drift away with a mix of windswept sounds and breezy classical music. Immerse yourself in fresh air atop a windmill hill - with composers Bruch, Brahms and Beethoven 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 Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002dzy0)
A gentle reset through calming music

Let soothing classical music and sounds from the natural world guide you into a peaceful headspace - perfect for rest and reflection.

With music by Gabriel Fauré, Louise Farrenc, and Claude Debussy, plus performances from Anna Lapwood, VOCES8, Jess Gillam, and more.

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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002f8f4)
Begin your day with revitalizing 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 refreshing, peaceful melodies from Marie Jaëll, Beethoven, and Palestrina. Sian takes a breath up the Downs and Professor Catherine Loveday explains how music can help reduce anxiety before a hospital visit.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028s30)
Step into tranquillity with reflective piano music

Embrace serenity with this carefully curated mix of dreamy piano music. Featuring timeless treasures from lesser-known classical composers like Cyril Scott, Nininha Velloso Guerra and Charles Tomlinson Griffes seamlessly intertwined with modern innovations by Rachel Grimes, A Winged Victory for the Sullen and Grouper.

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”


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

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

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

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


SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002f8y0)
Welcome 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 Vaughan Williams, Snorri Hallgrímsson and Doreen Carwithen. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how an aromatic bath can aid relaxation.

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


SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002bhw7)
Lose yourself in calming scores with An American In Paris and The Aviator

Lose yourself in calming scores from film and TV with Edith Bowman. With George Gershwin's American In Paris, The Phantom Thread by Jonny Greenwood and a moment from The Benny Goodman Quartet used in The Aviator.

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002gby3)
Soft Sounds for a Serene Evening

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

Featuring releases from Simon McCorry and Andrew Heath, performances by the Carudcci String Quartet and Voces 8, with music from Angus MacRae and Rachael Philip. 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 (m002f0l4)
Eclectic music for after dark

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 (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

MONDAY 28 JULY 2025

MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002bhwf)
Tune out with the tide

Float away to sleep with a mix of coastal sounds and lulling classical music. Sink into the sand and shingle as the sound of an orchestra washes in on the tide - a perfect soundtrack to snooze to.

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.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0027k27)
Classical melodies for peaceful moments

Escape the stresses of the busy day and and immerse yourself in a world of relaxing classical music and soundscapes. This mix features calming orchestral, piano, and choral pieces - perfect for finding moments of peace and reflection.

With classical favourites from Edward Elgar, Gabriel Fauré, and George Frideric Handel, and gently flowing music from Kerensa Briggs, Thomas James White, Alexis Ffrench, Anna Lapwood, Eleanor Dunnet, Jess Gillam, and more.

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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027s1g)
Discover morning calmness with soothing 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 Helena Munktell, Frank Bridge, and Vincent d'Indy. Professor Catherine Loveday explores the role of personality in music taste, and Sian takes a breath and finds joy in walking through the mud.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028s5t)
Recharge with a restorative piano mix

Delve into a piano mixtape designed to help you unwind and recharge your batteries with a specially-curated selection of gentle, restorative compositions. With music from contemporary British composers including Alexis Ffrench, Rosey Chan and Eamonn Watt, alongside legendary piano works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Amy Beach and Erik Satie.

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 (m0024qx5)
Find tranquility with rhythmic classical sounds

Lose yourself with serene classical music mixed with calming sounds from the natural world.

With music by John Rutter, Gordon Getty and Rebecca Clarke. Plus soft melodies from Andrea Morricone, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Undine Smith Moore.

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


MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m00287q6)
Let go of the day 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 Samuel Barber, George Gershwin and Agnes Obel. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on showering can help you get ready for sleep.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002gbxs)
Escape into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics.


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

Finding stillness in sound ft. girl in red

Take a moment to stop, be still and breathe.

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

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

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


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002g5gx)
Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld

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


MON 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."

TUESDAY 29 JULY 2025

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002gbxv)
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 (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


TUE 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.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028zvt)
Reflective piano pieces to centre the mind

Immerse yourself in this intimate journey into the world of piano music. From the delicate melodies of William Alwyn and the mercurial keyboard shimmerings of Maurice Ravel to refined contemporary work by the likes of Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, Eydís Evensen and Sophia Jani.

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

To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus.


TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qxc)
Embrace stillness with serene classical music

A collection of classical music designed to help you relax and find a quiet space of peace and harmony. Featuring glowing harmonies from Eric Whitacre and William Henry Harris, and soothing melodies from Johannes Brahms, Eleanor Daley and William Grant Still.

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


TUE 17:00 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.


TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0024qxz)
Dive into captivating worlds with The Truman Show and Casino Royale

Escape into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics, every episode will take listeners on a soothing cinematic journey. Expect music by Philip Glass, David Arnold and Rachel Portman, and from movies like Casino Royale, The Duchess and The Truman Show.


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

Blissful musical blossoms ft. Erland Cooper

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

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

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


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002g1rr)
Eclectic music for after dark

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 (p0f5nmlr)
Comforting sounds for a restful night

Tuck in with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to mellow music from BBC Introducing.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

WEDNESDAY 30 JULY 2025

WED 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 Alice Boyd & Joy Nkoyo with additional support from Saskia Cookson.

A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


WED 06:00 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


WED 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.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028zxd)
Melodies to unlock creativity

Tune out the chatter and hone your focus with this flowing soundtrack of melodic piano music. The selection features iconic British composers including Ralph Vaughan Williams and Lennox Berkeley alongside contemporary pieces from Rosey Chan with ‘A song for Nina (Simone)’ and Polly Carter's new release, Light Shines On The Fountain.

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 (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


WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002gbzg)
Drift into the evening with the sound of calming 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 Handel, Yann Tiersen and Rebecca Dale. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how what we drink at the end of the day affects us.

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


WED 20:00 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.


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

Calm music for connection ft. Sheku Kanneh-Mason

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

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

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


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002g1w9)
Meditative music 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 (p0fjpd22)
Allow yourself to be swept away to a land of sleep

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

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

THURSDAY 31 JULY 2025

THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002c1d3)
Chill under the cherry blossom

Slip serenely into sleep with a mix of natural botanical sounds and warm, slow music. Bunker down on a soft bed of petals as music from Japan (and beyond) drifts in on the breeze - 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.


THU 06:00 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


THU 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.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002gc13)
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 (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


THU 17:00 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.


THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0024qz2)
Explore sonic realms with 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.


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

Relax and flow with river-inspired music ft. Nanna

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

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

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


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m0022k20)
Evening soundscape

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 (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.”

FRIDAY 01 AUGUST 2025

FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002cb1k)
Tune out with white noise

Switch on the TV static, and switch off. Blanket yourself in warm hiss and calming music - a soundtrack designed to help your slumber.

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


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002gc0d)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002gc0g)
Peaceful Proms Mornings

01/08/2025

Music to help find your focus and flow.


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m002923g)
A journey through serene piano landscapes

Classical meets contemporary in this carefully-sequenced selection of music for piano. British Romantic composer William Sterndale Bennett paints a tranquil musical sketch of a lake, Grażyna Bacewicz offers a pianistic lullaby, and there’s meditative minimalism from Terry Riley. Plus fresh sounds from contemporary artist-composers including Kelly Moran, Sarah Neutkens and Emile Mosseri.

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 (m0024qy9)
Reflective and soothing classical sounds to bring clarity to your day

Sweet and mellow classical sounds for moments of calm, with wistful shades of light and dark.

Featuring rich and warming harmonies from Ludwig van Beethoven, Reynaldo Hahn and Elizabeth Poston, plus gentle string textures from Ronald Binge, Dobrinka Tabakova and Max Richter.

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


FRI 17:00 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.


FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0024qzz)
Indulge in unique soundworlds with 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.


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

A musical moment to press pause ft. Anoushka Shankar

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

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

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


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002f9kl)
Blissful sounds for after-hours

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


FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0jqc0xm)
A soundtrack for cosy nights

Get cosy and welcome in the changing seasons with this relaxing soundtrack of serene ambient and classical compositions from BBC Introducing artists, alongside excerpts from weather reports and forecasts from the Shipping Forecast.

Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds