SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2025

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00267lc)
Meditate upon the moonrise

Slip into a peaceful state with a mix of nocturnal natural sounds and classical music. Bathe in the light of the moon on a peaceful night, as an orchestra quietly plays - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a sleepy state.

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

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


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002knyf)
Classical sounds for gentle reflection

Unwind and restore your balance with soothing classical music - perfect for peaceful moments.

Featuring new performances by The Kanneh-Masons, Raphaela Gromes, and VOCES8. Plus classical favourites by Maurice Ravel, Joseph Haydn, Amy Beach, and more.

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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002kymg)
Boost your morning 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, gentle melodies from Gerhswin, Smyth and Finzi, today Sian explains why we should all be more dog! Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores what music has in common with swearing.


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002knvb)
Restorative piano music for calm and clarity

Create space for calm, clarity, and quiet focus with this gently flowing mix of restorative piano music and tranquil field recordings. Featuring a meditative piano interpretation of an Indian classical raga by Utsav Lal, a serene rendition of the Beatles' classic Strawberry Fields Forever, and new compositions by contemporary artists including Ann Annie, Ollie McGill, and Jef Martens.


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

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

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

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


SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002kynf)
Ease into 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 Mozart, Lucy Walker and Christopher Tin. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation expert Michael James Wong and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on opening windows at home can help you reset.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002kymj)
Find a place of calm with Ferdinand and Endless Night

Find a place of calm through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Bernard Hermann's Endless Night and Ferdinand by John Powell. Plus a moment from the TV series Mr Loverman by Speakers Corner Quartet and music from Laura Karpman.

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


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001dy67)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Sunrise-inspired sounds feat. Ry X

Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds guides us on another hour-long musical journey into calm.

This week, Ólafur takes inspiration from one his favourite times of day - dawn. He shares music that captures the beauty of sunrises in sound from Kara-Lis Coverdale, Arvo Pärt and Dustin O’Halloran, and reflects on how dawn seems to be the time that most of his ideas come to him.

Plus the Australian singer and songwriter Ry X transports us to his safe haven, the place he feels most calm, with the soothing sounds of the waves on the coast of California where he lives.

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


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002kst5)
Music for the still of night

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 (m002bhwc)
Sink into a deep slumber

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

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2025

SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00269fs)
Dream on a midsummer night

Conjure up sleep with an evocative mix of magical forest sounds and mesmerising classical music. Dream away while fireflies flitter and the orchestra flutters - a delightful soundtrack to help guide you to a serene 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 (m0024qxx)
Tranquil melodies for peaceful reflection

Take a moment for yourself with this calming and immersive classical music mix.

You’ll hear the warm orchestral tones of Pietro Mascagni and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, along with the pensive melodies of Florence Price and Isobel Waller-Bridge.

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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002knv8)
Start the day right 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 gentle, inviting music from Beethoven, Catrin Finch, and Verdi. Sian explores the benefits of natural light. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why some music is more successful than others commercially.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m0025vt3)
Piano gems to help you find calm and focus

Find calm and focus with this carefully-curated selection of piano music. Featuring the work of contemporary composers Rachel Grimes, Shida Shahabi and Elena Kats-Chernin alongside classical tracks from Heitor Villa-Lobos, John Field and Florence Price. Plus a selection from electronic music producer Richard David James, aka Aphex Twin, heard here in a more intimate and pared-down solo piano setting.

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 (m0026nsn)
Classical music to soothe the soul

A collection of classical tunes to ease the mind and soothe the soul.

Revel in the pensive piano of Erik Satie and Rosey Chan, the choral glow of Eric Whitacre and Paul Mealor, and the orchestral beauty of Jean Sibelius and Gustav Holst.

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


SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002kyml)
Draw a line under the day with calming music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Samuel Barber, Rebecca Dale and Dalal. 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 crafting her own jewellery improves her wellbeing.

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


SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002knrn)
Relax and feel restored with Aladdin and Life Of Pi

Relax and restore yourself through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Alan Meneken's score for Aladdin and Life Of Pi by Mychael Danna. Plus Sarah Warne's music for the crime drama series Bookish and a moment from Jung Jae-il's Tempest.

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002m7pp)
A soothing soundtrack of escapist new music

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

Featuring releases from Norfolk composer Laura Cannell, The Dionysus Ensemble and South London's CKTRL, otherwise known as multi-instrumentalist Bradley Miller. 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 (m002ksj7)
Immersive music for after-hours

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 (m002krdq)
Journey to calm with this sleepy soundtrack

Settle down for a good night’s rest with this mix of relaxing classical and ambient sounds from BBC Introducing artists, alongside excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and field recordings of peaceful streams and woodland.

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 17 NOVEMBER 2025

MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0029pl6)
Bathe beneath waterfalls

Drop into sleep with natural sounds and cool, calming classical music. Immerse yourself in the refreshing sounds of trickling water and tinkling 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 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 (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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002m7sv)
Refresh your morning with soothing 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 tuneful, and gentle music from William Grant Still, CPE Bach, and Mel Bonis. While out to take a breath, Sian delights in her dog's joyful explorations, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores what it is that makes music sound happy.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m002627w)
Captivating piano melodies for relaxation and focus

Discover calm and concentration with this captivating selection of piano pieces. Showcasing timeless classics from Frédéric Chopin, Francis Poulenc and Fanny Mendelssohn as well as new neoclassical music by Alexis Ffrench, Ludovico Einaudi and Melissa Galosi.

Produced by Alexa Kruger
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 (m0026txj)
Gentle classical music for inner calm

Find a sense of inner calm with this collection of gentle classical tunes. Featuring peaceful piano melodies, glowing choral harmonies, and flowing orchestral movements. This mix is curated to help you settle into a more peaceful state of mind.

With pieces from Ennio Morricone, Gustav Mahler, Rebecca Dale and more.

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


MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002fgxf)
Float along on a gentle river of music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Robert Schumann, Amy Beach and Alexandra Stréliski. 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 eating earlier in the evening can help with sleep.

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


MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002m7sx)
Chill out with Tarzan and Barbie

Take a moment to chill through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Mark Mancina's Tarzan and a moment from Andrew Wyatt and Mark Ronson's score for Barbie. Plus music from Anne Chmelewsky's soundtrack for the TV series 'To Cook A Bear' and Bill Conti's composition for the classic film The Karate Kid Part III.

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


MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001f5sw)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Calming cinematic soundtracks feat. Isobel Waller-Bridge

Escape with Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey into calmness.

In this week’s episode, Ólafur flicks through his film collection to share some of his favourite scores and soundtracks that totally transport their audiences, painting pictures through sound. There’ll be the sounds of deep-sea diving, wanders through the wilderness and even the most peaceful-sounding alien invasion from composers like Jóhann Jóhannsson, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Galya Bisengalieva.

Plus the British composer Isobel Waller-Bridge invites us to join her in her safe haven, the place she feels most calm, listening to the birds and the wind through the trees on Hampstead Heath in London.

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


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002m0kv)
A bewitching night time soundtrack

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 (p0fg21rr)
Sleepy sounds to help you unwind

Sink into your pillow with the Shipping Forecast set to dreamy music from BBC Introducing.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2025

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

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a smooth ride towards sleep. Drift through the night with soft engine rumble and relaxing classical music - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qx5)
Find tranquility with rhythmic classical sounds

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

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

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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002b5rh)
Get set for 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 energising and soothing melodies from Borodin, Beethoven, and Cecile Chaminade. Sian takes a trip to the seaside and feels a cathartic release as she throws stones into the sea. Also, Professor Catherine Loveday explores if music training can improve people's ability to recognise emotion in others.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m00260ym)
Find focus and calm with soothing piano pieces

Step into a world of serene melodies with this carefully-crafted sequence of piano music. Featuring compositions by Philip Glass, Helen Hopekirk and John Tavener, alongside pieces by Hans Zimmer, Poppy Ackroyd and Tania Giannouli. We begin with a contemporary take on an iconic melody by Modest Mussorgksy.

Produced by Alexa Kruger
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”


TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0026tcp)
Classical sounds to help you retreat into calm

A collection of classical tunes to ease the mind and soothe the soul.

Slide into warm instrumental sounds by Mozart, Anna Clyne and Lauri Porra, glowing choral textures from William Byrd and Christopher H. Harris, and soothing chamber music by Fela Sowande, Toru Takemitsu and Alexander Tsfasman.

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


TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002m7sq)
Release the cares of the day with a mix of calming music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Debussy, Eunike Tanzil and Visible Cloaks. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with therapist Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the wellbeing benefits of a face mask treatment.

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


TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002b5z2)
Embark on journeys through sound with Moonlight and Howl's Moving Castle

Embark on a journey through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Moonlight by Nicholas Brittel, Howl's Moving Castle by Joe Hishiashi and Amie Doherty's score for Undone. Plus a moment from the biopic Jackie, with music from Mica Levi.

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001ff07)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Blissful body-related music feat. Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

Take a deep breath and join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey into calm.

This week, Ólafur looks inwards with a selection of music inspired by the body. He reflects on the importance of focusing on your breath and the sound of your own heartbeat in order to ground yourself, and shares music from Julianna Barwick, Ben Lukas Boysen and Richard Reed Parry.

Plus the American composer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith transports us to her Safe Haven, the place where she feels the most calm - inside herself.

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


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002m1wb)
Sublime sounds for nightfall

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 (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."

WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2025

WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002m7ss)
Drift off with a blend of nature sounds and restful, relaxing classical music.


WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qxc)
Embrace stillness with serene classical music

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

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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002bhjs)
Lift your morning with revitilizing 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 comforting and enriching melodies from Fanny Mendelssohn, Maurice Ravel, and JS Bach, this episode explores why listeners opinions of music changes when they think it has been composed by AI. Plus, Sian delights in a magnificent flowering magnolia.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m002621p)
Find peace of mind with this tranquil piano mix

Let tranquil piano music fade away the distractions and guide you towards a state of calm and creativity. Featuring uplifting works by legendary composers such as Federico Mompou, Marie Jaëll and Johann Sebastian Bach, alongside music from contemporary British artists including Cerys Hafana, Joe Blamey and Tanya Ekanayaka.

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 (m0026tdq)
Classical music for moments of reflection

Immerse yourself in calming classical music. From gentle piano solos to soothing orchestral arrangements, chosen to help you find small moments of peace amidst your busy day.

Featuring flowing sounds by John Rutter, Erik Satie, Ruth Gipps, George Walker, and more.

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


WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002m7tp)
A calming start to the evening with classical music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Eric Whitacre, Clarice Jensen and Chad Lawson. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the potential benefits of mindful baking.

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


WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002m7tr)
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 (m001fnvp)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Soothing music for sleep feat. Dominic Monaghan

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey seeking out that elusive feeling of calm.

In this episode, Ólafur takes us on a sleepy sonic journey to the land of nod, with a selection of dreamy music. He shares music from Brambles, Debussy and Sigur Ros, and reflects on his own relationship with sleep as well as the curious nature of Icelandic lullabies.

Plus the actor Dominic Monaghan transports us to his Safe Haven, the place where he feels the most calm, with recordings and reflections from his garden.

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


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002m2cy)
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.


WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002d6x7)
Rest easy with the ultimate dreamy soundtrack

Rest easy with this soundtrack of peaceful classical compositions from BBC Introducing, paired with coastal weather reports from around the UK, courtesy of Radio 4’s the Shipping Forecast, and the sounds of a woodland recorded in summertime, in north Wales.

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

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

THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2025

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

Drift away with a mix of windswept sounds and breezy classical music. Immerse yourself in fresh air atop a windmill hill - with composers Bruch, Brahms and Beethoven lulling you towards peaceful slumber.

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

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


THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qz0)
Mellow classical music for moments of calm

Soundtrack your day with blissful classical music to soothe you and help you relax.

With warming harmonies by Carl Orff, Hubert Parry, and Kerensa Briggs, plus soft melodies from Claude Debussy, Avril Coleridge-Taylor and Amy Beach to gently soothe your mind and soul.

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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002m7vn)
Music to help find your focus and flow.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002m7vq)
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 (m00274vc)
Find relaxation with soothing classical sounds

Indulge in this three hour mix of classical music for ultimate relaxation.

Featuring well-known favourites from Antonín Dvořák and Gabriel Fauré, as well as contemporary gems from Kerensa Briggs, Alexis Ffrench and Cerys Hafana.

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


THU 17:00 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.


THU 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


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001fx0n)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Calm music for stormy weather feat. Arooj Aftab

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey that seeks to find that elusive feeling of calm.

In this episode, Ólafur puts his head into the clouds to look for the calm within the storm, with a selection of music inspired by rain, wind and thunder. He shares music from Chopin, Eydís Evensen and Chihei Hatakeyama, and talks about the comforting effect that the sounds of bad weather can have on you when you’re tucked up inside.

Plus the composer Arooj Aftab transports us to her Safe Haven, the place where she feels the most calm, with a recording from a thunderstorm outside her apartment in New York.

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


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002m12f)
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.


THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0fjpd22)
Allow yourself to be swept away to a land of sleep

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

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2025

FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002bhwf)
Take time out with the tide

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

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

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


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024r08)
Serene classical sounds to help you reset

Take some time to let your mind wander to a place of stillness with this calming classical mix.

Featuring glowing orchestral excellence from Felix Mendelssohn and Joby Talbot, alongside the pensive piano lines of Chiquinha Gonzaga and Camille Saint-Saëns.

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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002btg5)
Breathe new life into your morning with comforting classical music

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

Featuring enriching, beautiful melodies from Arvo Pärt, Miriam Hyde, and Zoltán Kodály. Sian takes a breath by the seaside and Professor Catherine Loveday explains what happens in the brain when musicians sight-read music.


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m0027lrb)
Reflective piano music to summon focus and calm

Summon calm and clarity with this curated mix of piano music, blending the innovative with the timeless. Contemporary voices like Alice Boman, JJJJJerome Ellis and Emily Hall bring a fresh perspective to introspection, while classics from Howard Skempton, Marie Jaëll and Frank Bridge help to anchor you in enduring beauty. This is piano music for those seeking peace and focus and moments of musical wonder.

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 (m002m7tt)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002h7j5)
Welcome in the evening with a relaxing 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 Chopin, Isobel Waller-Bridge and Florence Price. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how sharing dinner with friends can be a great way to wind down.

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


FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002cq8r)
Find musical solace with The Piano Lesson and The Princess and The Frog

Soar into a place of calm through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Piano Lesson by Alexandre Desplat and Rachel Portman's score for We Are The Lucky Ones. Plus a moment from Randy Newman from The Princess and The Frog and Ariel Marx's atmospheric work from the film 13 Minutes.

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


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001g3lz)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Hopeful harmonies feat. Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey that seeks to find that elusive feeling of calm.

In this week’s episode, Ólafur looks for the silver linings in sound with a selection of songs inspired around the theme of hope. He reflects on how music can often provide the little glimmers of hope that you need to get through the toughest of times, and shares tracks by the likes of Alice Coltrane, Sigur Rós and JFDR.

Plus the British actress and UNHCR goodwill ambassador Gugu Mbatha-Raw transports us to her Safe Haven, the place she feels the most calm - her bath.

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


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002l0f9)
Sublime sounds for nightfall

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 (m0024qz8)
A gentle soundtrack to help you drift away

Drift off with the dreamy tones of Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast, set to soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing and peaceful rainforest sounds from the BBC’s archives.

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."