SATURDAY 09 AUGUST 2025

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

Drift off to a mix of ocean wave sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of lapping waves, ocean breeze and coastal ambience - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


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 (m0028hf2)
Enhance your morning 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 enchanting and emotive works from Massenet, Marianna Martines, and Mozart. Sian pays a visit to a local orchard, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores why you might experience Deja Vu in music.


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002fh2g)
Gentle piano music for a peaceful mind

Fade out distractions and find a peaceful, centred headspace with this specially curated mix of beautiful piano pieces from across the centuries. Featuring the meditative piano work of early electronic pioneer Halim El-Dabh, an ethereal performance of Mel Bonis’s Les Gitanos, Op. 15, and contemporary gems from Alexis Ffrench, Ollie McGill, and Amina Claudine Myers.

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 (m0024r0g)
Soothing classical sounds to uplift your senses

Take a moment to take a step back with this calming mix of serene classical sounds. Featuring orchestral warmth from Pietro Mascagni and Howard Skempton, plus solo piano from Maurice Ravel and Rachel Portman.

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


SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025vfv)
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 Schubert, Duke Ellington and William Orbit. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Izzy Judd, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how being outside can aid relaxation.

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


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002ft5y)
Drift into a place of calm with The Great Gatsby and Shakespeare In Love

Drift into a place of calm through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Laura Karpman's American Fiction and music from The Great Gatsby by Craig Armstrong. Plus Steven Warbeck's Oscar winning score from Shakespeare In Love and a version of Clare de Lune by Dario Marinelli from I Capture The Castle.

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


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 (m002fm52)
Sublime sounds for nightfall

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 (m002gl4l)
Celebrate 100 years of the Shipping Forecast with a sleepy journey

Take a restful journey across the British coastline with BBC Introducing artists representing each of the inland coastal stations included in the Shipping Forecast from Radio 4, marking the 100 Years of the Shipping Forecast Prom.

Produced by Alex Yates

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

SUNDAY 10 AUGUST 2025

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

Doze off to a mix of windswept sounds and restful classical music. Drift off to immersive sounds of swirling winds and blustery gusts - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


SUN 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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002ft43)
Revitalise 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 enchanting and energising music from César Franck, Anne Dudley, and Arthur Sullivan. Sian stumbles upon a mystery sound in the forest while out to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains how the newborn brain responds to different types of music.


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

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

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


SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024r0w)
Classical music for calming reflection

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

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

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


SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002ftdb)
Embrace tranquility with a feast of mindful 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, Holst and Milena Casado. 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 paying attention to your breath can reduce stress and anxiety.

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


SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002c1cx)
Relax and recharge with the sounds of Slumberland and Game of Thrones.

Relax and recharge through the soundtracks from film and TV with Edith Bowman. Including Pinar Toprak's Slumberland, Game of Thrones: The Last Watch by Hannah Peel and Jung Jaeil's soundtrack for Micky 17.

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002gxcg)
Soundscapes for Reverie and Evening Reflection

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

Featuring recent releases from film and television composers Vince Pope and Debbie Wiseman, choral music from Rebecca Dale featuring Tenebrae, a collaboration between David Julyan and James Underwood of 'Iskra Strings' and much more. We'll also have new music from BBC Introducing.

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


SUN 22:00 Night Tracks (m002fkhq)
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.


SUN 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0gd2wpv)
Drift off with this sleep-inducing soundtrack

Restful music from BBC Introducing alongside the Shipping Forecast to help you fall asleep.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

MONDAY 11 AUGUST 2025

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

Drift off to a mix of rainy day sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of light winds and hypnotic downpour - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


MON 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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0028hgd)
Ease into the 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 soothing, restorative melodies from William Walton, Meredith Monk, and Minoru Miki, this episode explores the power of background music. Plus, Sian considers the art of reflection while out to Take a Breath.


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

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

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


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

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

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


MON 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002gxcq)
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 (m0025vrb)
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 Mozart, Philip Glass and Eydís Evensen. 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 calming effects of rainfall.

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 (m002gr4r)
Harmonious music for nighttime listening

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


MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002c1d1)
Settle your mind with a serene sleepscape

Settle in for a deep sleep with this gentle mix of soothing classical music, calming weather reports, and immersive field recordings. Journeying through tranquil wetlands, sleepy forests, and gentle summer rainstorms as your mind unwinds for the night.
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 The Sleeping Forecast."

TUESDAY 12 AUGUST 2025

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002gxcs)
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 (m0029prf)
Soothe your soul with calming classical sounds

Take a moment to relax by listening to this collection of soothing classical music.

Featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra performing Leo Delibes, Tenebrae performing William Henry Harris, and the Chineke! Orchestra performing Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. This mix also includes pieces from Maurice Ravel, Ruth Gipps, Margaret Bonds, and Thomas Tallis.

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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0028s8d)
Settle into your morning with refreshing 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 enriching melodies from Avril Coleridge-Taylor, Delius and De Falla. Sian learns to live with a little discomfort while out to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores how music makes connections between different parts of our brain, and explains how this can affect us.


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

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

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


TUE 14:00 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


TUE 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002559x)
Experience enthralling music with Black Panther and Broadchurch

Soothing music from film and TV with Edith Bowman. From Ludwig Goransson's Black Panther, music from Undone by Amie Doherty and Ólafur Arnalds's Broadchurch.

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


TUE 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024r01)
Soundtrack your evening 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 Fanny Mendelssohn, Hania Rani and Elgar – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on a small and meaningful way to prepare for rest.

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 (m002gs0t)
Sublime sounds for nightfall

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


TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (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”

WEDNESDAY 13 AUGUST 2025

WED 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.


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 (m0028hz0)
Energize your morning with inspiring 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 uplifting and enriching melodies from Bonds, Handel, and Einaudi, this episode explores the struggles of finding stillness in a busy, noise filled world. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores why we might have evolved to love music.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qzg)
Tranquil piano music for inspiration

Boost your motivation and lift your spirits with this two-hour mix of tranquil and soothing piano pieces, ideal for a focused work session. Featuring piano classics by Claude Debussy, Clara Schuman and Edward Elgar, as well as a modern piece from UK-based virtuosic pianist Belle Chen’s new album and music from composer Joanne Gardiner.

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


WED 14:00 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


WED 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m00255b2)
Lose yourself in music with Captain Corelli's Mandolin and Rye Lane

The most relaxing film music with Edith Bowman. Featuring Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Stephen Warbeck, Gustavo Santaolalla's Motorcycle Diaries and The Godfather by Nino Rota.

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


WED 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m002gxnf)
Slow down with calming classical music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Mozart, Ralf Kleeman and Louise Farrenc – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how exercise HIIT can calm the mind.

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 (m002gr8l)
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.


WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0027cdq)
Drift off with soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing

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

Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

THURSDAY 14 AUGUST 2025

THU 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.


THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002b5y7)
Peaceful classical tunes to calm your mind

Relax your busy mind and take a step back from the chaos of daily life with this collection of peaceful classical music. Featuring beautiful harp melodies from Henri Busser and Bryce Dessner, orchestral warmth from Samuel Coleridge Taylor and Igor Stravinsky, and new releases from Xie Yueli and Jonathan Dove.

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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0028ss0)
Begin your day with uplifting 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 peaceful music from Keiko Abe, Gabriel Fauré, and Felix Mendelssohn, Sian is inspired by a walker as she is out to Take a Breath. And Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explore music and nostalgia.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002gxll)
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 (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


THU 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0025cmb)
Whisk yourself away with Finding Nemo and Grey Gardens

Meditative musical wonders from film and TV with Edith Bowman. With Finding Nemo by Thomas Newman, Perfect Sense by Max Richter and Rachel Portman's Grey Gardens.

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


THU 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0029h8z)
Release the day with serene classical sounds

Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Camille Saint-Saëns, Caroline Shaw, and Morten Lauridsen. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how listening to white noise can help to unwind your mind.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


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 (m00236jn)
Music for the darkling hour

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 (m0027bg4)
Get cosy and nod off

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

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”

FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 2025

FRI 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.


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002gxmq)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002gxms)
Peaceful Proms Mornings

15/08/2025

Music to help find your focus and flow.


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

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

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


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025cm6)
Find solace with serene classical sounds

Let this calming collection of classical music guide you to a place of tranquillity. The perfect soundtrack for slowing down and taking a moment for yourself.

Featuring music by Maurice Ravel, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Thomas Tallis. Plus contemporary sounds from Caroline Shaw, Olivia Belli, and Thomas Ades.

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


FRI 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0025d0c)
Delve into powerful musical worlds with Fargo and Senna

Escape into a world of immersive soundtracks with film fanatic Edith Bowman. With moments from The Colour Purple by Quincy Jones, Isobel Waller Bridge's Magpie, Fargo and two biopic soundtracks by Antonio Pinto; Senna and Diego Maradona.

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


FRI 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.


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 (m002fwn7)
Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses

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 (p0hnjxxw)
Comforting tunes to get you to sleep

Unwind into a tranquil sleep with gentle melodies from BBC Introducing, accompanied by comforting excerpts from The Shipping Forecast on Radio 4.

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