SATURDAY 04 OCTOBER 2025

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025d6d)
Stroll through autumn leaves

Slip into sleep with a mix of autumnal natural sounds and restful classical music. Drift away to the rustle of crisp brown leaves under calming orchestral pieces - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0027bg0)
Classical music for tranquil moments

Escape the stresses of the busy day and unwind with a peaceful selection of classical music. This collection of soothing piano, orchestral, and choral pieces is perfect for moments of stillness and quiet. Featuring flowing harmonies from Rachel Portman, John Rutter, and Morten Lauridsen. And beautiful melodies from George Walker, Margaret Bonds, William Byrd and more.

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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027l7b)
Discover a brighter morning 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 peaceful and enriching melodies from Poldowski, Tippett, and Beethoven, while out to take a breath, Sian marvels at how plants always find light to grow towards. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores the benefits of listening to music during labour.


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002hxwr)
Reflective piano music for quiet focus

Immerse yourself in a gently flowing mix of classical and contemporary piano music, carefully curated to help you find calm, stillness, and space for deep focus. The mix features timeless pieces by composers such as Chopin, Tailleferre, and Beethoven, alongside new works by modern artists including Amina Claudine Myers, Garreth Broke, and Alanna Crouch.
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 (m002bjp7)
Ease into calm with peaceful classical sounds

Relax and unwind from the stresses of the day with a peaceful selection of classical music. This collection of soothing piano, orchestral, and choral pieces is perfect for finding those quiet moments to help you pause and reflect.

Featuring calming classics by Erik Satie, Johannes Brahms, and Maurice Ravel. And gentle melodies from Undine Smith Moore, Teresa Carreño, Don MacDonald, and more.

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


SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028107)
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 Louise Farrenc, Daniela Mars and Johannes Brahms. 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 lifting weights can help you to feel calmer.

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


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002j22m)
Escape through the soundtracks of Mystic River and Ripley.

Escape into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Clint Eastwood's score for Mystic River and Jeff Russo's piano music for Ripley. Plus the Prologue from Effie Gray by Paul Canntelon and The Lakehouse by Rachel Portman.

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


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001lp30)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

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

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

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

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

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


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002hx70)
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.


SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0025d0f)
A sleepy soundtrack to help you unwind

Fall into a deep sleep with a dreamy mix of relaxing classical music from BBC Introducing artists paired with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and the tranquil sounds of rain in a silk wood forest.

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."

SUNDAY 05 OCTOBER 2025

SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025c3m)
Board the night train

Drift away to the sounds of a gentle sleeper train ride and restful classical music. Lull yourself to sleep with rhythmic, rocking movement and hypnotic soft melodies - 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 (m0027bwj)
Float into a world of classical calm

Allow this three hour mix of classical music to transport you to a place of complete calm. Featuring the subtle piano melodies of Alexis Ffrench and Maurice Ravel, the floating vocals from William Henry Harris and Hildegard Von Bingen, and orchestral warmth from Ralph Vaughan Williams and Florence Price.

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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002k9xk)
Bring peace to your morning with beautiful 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 recharging, enriching melodies from Gustav Holst, Lucy Walker, and Jean Sibelius. Sian stops to wonder at a river flowing past her while out to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains how our brains react differently to different kinds of music.


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 (m002bv0g)
A journey to classical serenity

Follow along on a classical journey that takes you to a place of peace with three hours of hand-picked classical music. This edition features the orchestral tones of Francis Poulenc and Dorothy Howell, the soothing solo instrumentation of Francesco da Milano and Frederic Chopin, and beautiful choral arrangements from Errollyn Wallen and Benjamin Britten.

All this, alongside new releases from Mystery Sonata, The King’s Singers, and Esther Abrami and captivating natural soundscapes to help you drift off into a world of calm.

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


SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002j22y)
Sail into the evening on a calm sea of 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 Eunike Tanzil, Eric Whitacre and Charles Gounod. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how the sound of rain can help us to relax.

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


SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002gxcq)
Find moments of tranquillity with Magnolia and The Da Vinci Code

Find moments of tranquillity through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Magnolia by Jon Brion and music from The Da Vinci Code by Richard Harvey. Plus Son Lux share their favourite piece of film score for relaxation in their 'Great Escape.'

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002k9xp)
Serene sounds to elevate your evening

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

Featuring new releases from Ukranian-British composer and vocalist Natalia Tsupryk, a gently pulsating soundtrack from Fergus McCreadie and Penguin Café music to mark Earth Day. Plus, new music from BBC Introducing emerging artists.

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


SUN 22:00 Night Tracks (m002hxkh)
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.


SUN 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0026tct)
Nod off with this relaxing soundtrack

The Shipping Forecast with dream-inducing music from BBC Introducing to help you sleep.

Produced by Gabriel Francis and Megan Brady
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

MONDAY 06 OCTOBER 2025

MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qvt)
Wander through the woods

Drift off to a mix of woodland sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of birds singing, boots crunching and the gentle sound of water flowing - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002cbcm)
Calming music for moments of reflection

Take a deep breath, hit play, and sink into this peaceful collection of classical music, carefully chosen to help you relax. This mix features orchestral favourites from Johannes Brahms and Gabriel Faure, alongside the chamber music of Dmitri Shostakovich and Sergey Akhunov, as well as the choral delights of Kerensa Briggs and Kristina Arakelyan.

Plus, recent releases from the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, Anna Lapwood and Jess Gillam, all paired with soothing soundscapes from the natural world.

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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002kb3f)
Nature & Wellbeing Week

Music to help find your focus and flow.


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 (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


MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m00287mq)
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 Mozart, Brian & Roger Eno and Jóhann Jóhannsson. 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 a bit of daydreaming can help ease stress.

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


MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002kb3h)
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 (m001lzgn)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Music from the heart feat. JFDR

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

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

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

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


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002k3rt)
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.


MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002cq8t)
Go on a sleepy voyage with British birdsong and gentle classical music

Take a sleepy voyage of flight across five integral bird habitats: reedbeds, coasts, farmland, woodland, and bogs. This journey features recordings from BBC’s Springwatch team, accompanied by gentle classical and ambient compositions from BBC Introducing artists, as well as excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast, celebrating the season of the dawn chorus and the fledgling nest.

We start our voyage at a feathery margin along the water’s edge, amidst the rustle of swathes of reeds in the reedbed, with the sound of the willow warbler, and bittern. We travel to the cliffs, rocky shores, and shingle beaches of the coast, hearing the calls of the rock pipit, oyster catcher, and Manx shearwaters, along with the beach surf and the sounds of the sea from a clifftop vantage point.

Our voyage turns back inland, to the flower-rich grasslands and green fields of farmlands, where we hear the calls of the owl, chaffinch, and skylarks. We move among the cool shade of gently rustling leaves from oak, ash, hazel, and beech trees in British woodland. We hear the songs of whitethroats and redstarts, as well as the sounds of the song thrush and blackbird. Finally, we journey to the squelchy, muddy wetland bogs and boreal forest habitats, hearing the churring of nightjars, willow warblers, and snipe.

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

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

TUESDAY 07 OCTOBER 2025

TUE 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.


TUE 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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002kb52)
Nature & Wellbeing Week

Music to help find your focus and flow.


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 (p08d63ny)
Sir David Attenborough presents a special nature themed Mindful Mix

Sir David Attenborough introduces a special edition of the Mindful Mix for BBC Nature Week, with his choices of calming classical music accompanied by soothing natural soundscapes. Enjoy beautifully serene tracks by Erik Satie, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Clara Schumann, and more.

First broadcast in May 2020.


TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002kb54)
Relax into the evening with a calming classical playlist

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 Beethoven, Laura Marling and Robert Schumann. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the calming benefits of loading the dishwasher.

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


TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0028131)
Lose yourself in enticing scores from WALL-E and Logan.

Lose yourself in enticing scores from film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring WALL-E by Thomas Newman, Marco Beltrami's Logan and The Roads Not Taken by Sally Porter.

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001m59c)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Calm sounds for sunsets feat. James Acaster

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

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

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

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


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002k589)
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.


TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0026tf8)
Fall asleep serenaded by strings

Peacefully drift off with serene strings 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”

WEDNESDAY 08 OCTOBER 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 (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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002kb8b)
Nature & Wellbeing Week

Music to help find your focus and flow.


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 (m002cqgc)
Peaceful classical pieces to lift your day

Embrace quiet moments with a selection of gentle classical pieces, filled with soft textures and reflective melodies to help settle the mind.

With reflective music by Olivia Belli, Alis Huws, and Paul Smith, and calming works by Erik Satie, Gabriel Fauré, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. This mix invites you to pause, breathe, and simply be.

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


WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002kb8d)
Settle into an evening of 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 Eunike Tanzil, Balmorhea and Bruckner. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the calming benefits of dancing to music.

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


WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002kb8g)
Escape into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics.


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

Music for daydreaming feat. Ibeyi

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

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

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

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


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002k3wg)
Bewitching sounds for after dark

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 (p0dq88tc)
Wrap up, settle down

Sleep soundly with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast over gentle music from BBC Introducing.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

THURSDAY 09 OCTOBER 2025

THU 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.


THU 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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002kb56)
Nature & Wellbeing Week

Music to help find your focus and flow.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002kb58)
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 (m002d1b0)
Float away into a world of classical calm

Press play and enjoy relaxing into this 3 hour mix of calming classical music chosen carefully to help you unwind.

Featuring orchestral favourites from Georges Bizet and Edward Elgar, along with restful piano from Montague Ring and Maurice Ravel and soothing choral tones from Stephen Foster and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, plus recent releases from Esther Abrami, Nicholas Daniel and Anna Shelest, all paired with soothing soundscapes from the natural world.

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


THU 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.


THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m00287nk)
Immerse yourself in soundtracks with Monsoon Wedding and Cinderella

Immerse yourself in film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Mychael Danna 's Monsoon Wedding and two moments from Cinderella.

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


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001mmbm)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Bedtime stories in sound feat. Rara Sekar

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

Tonight Ólafur takes musical inspiration from bedtime stories, sharing a relaxing soundtrack of songs and lullabies. To prepare you for the most peaceful night’s sleep possible, he shares soothing sleepy music from Lavinia Meijer, Snorri Hallgrímsson and Erland Cooper.

Plus, the Indonesian singer-songwriter Rara Sekar shares her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. Rara picks a piece of traditional Indonesian music that brings her peace and inspiration, and reflects on how even when music doesn’t sound obviously calming in the moment of listening, the calm can come afterwards.

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


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002k42k)
A meditative moonlight soundtrack

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 (p0g6t46h)
Slip into a zone of tranquility

Sleep soundly with the Shipping Forecast accompanied by calm 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 10 OCTOBER 2025

FRI 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.


FRI 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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002kbb1)
Nature & Wellbeing Week

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 (m002kbb3)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


FRI 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.


FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0028vn3)
Ease into a calm state with music from Casablanca and Mary Poppins

Ease into a calm state with music from film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring music from Casablanca by Cole Porter and Alberto Dominguez plus the iconic music of Mary Poppins.

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


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

A Summer Solstice soundtrack feat. AURORA

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

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

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

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


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002j4mf)
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 (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”