SATURDAY 01 NOVEMBER 2025

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002gxcs)
Fall asleep counting sheep

It's pasture bedtime. Set yourself up for slumber with the sounds of a flock grazing on a peaceful day, accompanied by the warm tones of the orchestra drifting in on the wind. Curl up inside immersive environmental and musical sounds - a perfect soundtrack to transport you to a sleepy state.

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

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


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002k1bf)
Calming classical tunes to bring peace and clarity

Take a moment to slow down, pause, and breathe - with peaceful classical music.

Featuring classical favourites by Edward Elgar, Johann Sebastian Bach, and John Rutter. Plus newer works by Eric Whitacre, Rachel Portman and Erland Cooper.

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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002kb3f)
Peaceful Music from Brede High Woods for BBC Nature Week

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

Featuring uplifting and enriching melodies from Part, Sibelius, and Strohl. Sian explores the beautiful natural surroundings of Brede High Wood, and muses on the joy of getting rid of things. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains the concept of awe.


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002k19q)
Healing piano melodies for peace of mind

Find peace of mind amidst the daily hustle and bustle with this restorative mix of contemporary and classical piano music. Featuring new works by rising British composers including Flaer, Cerys Hafana, and Gwenno Morgan, alongside timeless pieces by masters such as Maurice Ravel, J.S. Bach, and Hélène de Montgeroult.

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 (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


SAT 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.


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002kb3h)
Descend into serenity with Downton Abbey and Atonement

Descend into serenity through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring John Lunn's score for the new Downton Abbey film and Dario Marianelli's score for Atonement. Plus music from Black Mirror by Ariel Marx.

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


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002lqfh)
Erland Cooper: Series 5

Episode 6

Journeys into calm, explored through all forms of classical and ambient music.


SAT 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.


SAT 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."

SUNDAY 02 NOVEMBER 2025

SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002h75b)
Journey through the jungle

Let your mind wander with a mix of wild natural sounds and escapist classical pieces. Bed down in the undergrowth and immerse yourself in a mellow musical medley of birds, primates, and plant life - 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.


SUN 06:00 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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002k19n)
Elevate your day with restful harmonies

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 enchanting melodies from Thomas Tallis, Fanny Mendelssohn, and Takashi Yoshimatsu. Sian goes down the rabbit hole while out to Take a Breath and Professor Catherine Loveday explores whether music can counteract mental fatigue?


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002f8hc)
Timeless piano tracks for mindful listening

Explore the best of piano across the centuries, from early Romantic-era classics to freshly unearthed gems of the contemporary classical canon. Showcasing British excellence, Cyril Scott soothes with his gentle melodies, while London-based newcomer Thibault Ravina impresses with a masterful touch, proving himself a composer in the lineage of the Romantic greats. Electronic pioneer Joanna Brouk brings experimental finesse to classical form, blurring the boundaries between ambient minimalism and composed structure. Meanwhile, Catalan composer Federico Mompou grounds the journey in impressionist stillness and spiritual clarity.
To listen on most smart speakers, just say: “Ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”.

Produced by Áine Devaney.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.


SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025d09)
Calming classical music to help you reset

An uplifting selection of calming classical music to reenergise and rejuvenate.

Featuring orchestral pieces from William Walton and Will Todd, soaring choral lines from Robert H. Harris and Eric Whitacre, and thoughtful solo piano from Hania Rani and Maurice Ravel.

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


SUN 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.


SUN 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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002lm2s)
Discover a world of soothing new music

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

Featuring a track from Alice Zawadzki's new album and a collaboration between Craig Armstrong and his son Jack. 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 (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.


SUN 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002k185)
Embark on a restful journey to sleep

Relax from the pressures of the day and set sail on the journey to sleep with soothing classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists; alongside excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and atmospheric field recordings to help you drift off.

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'.

MONDAY 03 NOVEMBER 2025

MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002hjb2)
Lie down in the library

Shush your mind in the quiet surrounds and sounds of a warm, bookish space. Bunker down and peacfully turn the page, accompanied by calming classical pieces - a perfect mix to soundtrack your slumber.

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


MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002bv0g)
Peaceful tones to bring you stillness

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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002lmz6)
Music to help find your focus and flow.


MON 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”


MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025c4c)
Gentle classical for stillness and calm

Step into a world of calm with a blend of meditative orchestral movements, gentle piano pieces, and choral reflections. Your perfect companion for relaxation, reflection, or simply unwinding.

With soothing melodies from Alexis Ffrench, John Rutter, and Undine Smith Moore, and calming classics from Gustav Holst, Florence Price, Robert Schumann, and more.

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


MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0029xvm)
Switch off with sumptuous 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 Karl Jenkins, Robert Schumann and Cécile Chaminade. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how being around water can aid relaxation.

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


MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002lmz8)
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 (m002lmzb)
Erland Cooper: Series 5

Episode 7

Journeys into calm, explored through all forms of classical and ambient music.


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002lckp)
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.


MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0dsztst)
Wake up refreshed

Refresh and recover with gentle music from BBC Introducing alongside 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”.

TUESDAY 04 NOVEMBER 2025

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002hwng)
Snooze by the seashore

Ebb away to sleep with a mix of seashore sounds and calming classical pieces. Take a trip to the coast and let the hours float by amidst sun, sand, and soothing tones - a perfect soundtrack to snooze to.

Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines peaceful classical music and gentle 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.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002c3st)
Soothing classical sounds for rest and relaxation

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

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


TUE 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.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m002ft71)
Dreamy piano music for thoughtful listening

Take shelter in the soft embrace of classical and contemporary piano music, spanning more than a century. From Claude Debussy’s 1913 impressionist masterpiece to the introspective elegance of London composer Luke Blair (aka Lukid), this mix gently flows through eras and moods. Ambient artist Julianna Barwick layers ethereal textures with quiet reflection, while Cécile Chaminade’s Romantic-era charm meets the fractured minimalism of John Cage. With contributions from Harold Budd, Meredith Monk, Sophia Subbayya Vastek, and Aphex Twin, this collection celebrates the piano as a vessel for expansive storytelling, stillness, and deep listening.

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

Produced by Áine Devaney.

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.


TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025c3j)
Comforting classical music for warmth and positivity

Warming, gentle classical music to help you boost your energy and positivity. With well-known classics from Edward Elgar and Dmitri Shostakovich, as well as calming picks from Angela Morley, Philip Herbert and Clara Schumann.

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


TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002lm6t)
Music to help you destress and find calm.


TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002gl4j)
Feel moved to a place of calm with The Revenant and My Brilliant Friend

Transport yourself to a place of calm through film scores with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Revenant by Ryuichi Sakamoto and a moment from My Brilliant Friend by Max Richter. Plus some music by Kathryn Bostic for The Supremes at Earl's All You Can Eat as well as her score for Dear White People.

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002lm6w)
Erland Cooper: Series 5

Episode 8

Journeys into calm, explored through all forms of classical and ambient music.


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002lcqf)
A meditative moonlight soundtrack

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 (m002hwnd)
A soundtrack for falling deeply asleep

Drift off to a soundtrack of serene classical music from BBC Introducing artists alongside excerpts of Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast and calming sounds of nature.

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'.

WEDNESDAY 05 NOVEMBER 2025

WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002lm6y)
Drift off with a blend of nature sounds and restful, relaxing classical music.


WED 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


WED 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.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m002g1db)
Enter flow state with serene piano music

Tune in, centre your mind, and immerse yourself in a creative venture, work, or study with this gently flowing mix of contemporary and classical piano. Featuring a shimmering piece by Marie Jaëll, a heartening piano cover of Nick Drake’s Place to Be, the gospel-rooted playing of Amina Claudine Myers, and timeless works from Liszt, Ravel, and Chopin.

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 (m0025knk)
Step away from the daily grind with serene classical sounds

Blissful classical harmonies to calm your mind and bring peace to your soul.

Featuring reflective harmonies from Mel Bonis, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Avril Coleridge-Taylor and calming textures by Ludwig van Beethoven, Charles Koechlin and Lili Boulanger.

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


WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002lm37)
Music to help you destress and find calm.


WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002lm39)
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 (m002lm3c)
Erland Cooper: Series 5

Episode 9

Journeys into calm, explored through all forms of classical and ambient music.


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002lck3)
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.


WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0027jxq)
Drift into sleep

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

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

THURSDAY 06 NOVEMBER 2025

THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025kvj)
Cosy up by the fireplace

Doze off to a mix of comforting sounds and cosy classical music. Warm yourself by a flickering fireplace, and rest awhile with this relaxing soundtrack for 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 (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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002lm3f)
Music to help find your focus and flow.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002lm3h)
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 (m0025l16)
Calming classical music for a moment of rest

Take this opportunity for a moment of rest and reflection, and let this three hour mix accompany you on your journey to calm.

Featuring warm strings from Alexander Glazunov and Edward Elgar, choral beauty from John Tavener and Trevor Weston, and solo piano tunes from Rosey Chan and Frédéric Chopin.

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


THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002b6vx)
Welcome tranquillity with blissful 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 Vivaldi, Max Richter and Rose Riebl. 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 knitting can help induce a calming 'flow state'.

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


THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002h756)
Escape into a place of calm with The Good Shepherd and Out of Africa

Escape into a place of calm through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Good Shepherd by Marcelo Zavro and John Barry's iconic score for Out of Africa. Plus a moment from Johnny Greenwood's Spencer and Magpie by Isobel Waller-Bridge.

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


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002lm3k)
Erland Cooper: Series 5

Episode 10

Journeys into calm, explored through all forms of classical and ambient music.


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002ldt6)
Immersive music for late night listening

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 (p0dwysyp)
Tranquil sounds for quiet nights

Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to gentle music from BBC Introducing to help you sleep.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

FRIDAY 07 NOVEMBER 2025

FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025l3y)
Slumber in the city

Switch off to the sound of a city winding down, soundtracked by airy classical music. Power down and drift away to the night-time hum of life in the background - an immersive soundscape to drop you into a peaceful state of rest.

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

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


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0028v1p)
Destress 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 gently lilting harmonies from Bach, Tan Dun, and Anne Dudley. Sian finds joy in some cloud spotting whilst out to Take a Breath. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores whether music makes it easier for us to wait.


FRI 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.


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002lmg1)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002btfd)
Sink into relaxation with serene music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Alexis Ffrench, Debussy and Belle Chen. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the benefits of taking time out to do nothing.

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


FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002hjb0)
Find a place of calm with Everything Before Us and Pelé: Birth of a Legend

Find a place of calm through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Chanda Dancy's Everything Before Us and Pelé: Birth of a Legend by George Doering. Plus Hannah Peel shares her favourite piece of film score for relaxation in her 'Great Escape.

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


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002lmg3)
Erland Cooper: Series 5

Episode 11

Journeys into calm, explored through all forms of classical and ambient music.


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002kdn9)
Immersive music for late night listening

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 (m00281wd)
Sail away into a long, peaceful sleep

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

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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