SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002bs32)
Sink into desert sands

Drop into comfortable sleep with a mix of desert sounds and warm tones. Relax in the hot sun, as classical music from Spain and the Middle East drifts in on a dry wind - a perfect soundtrack for rest.

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

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

A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002kyth)
Reflective tunes to help you unwind

Relax and sink into this 3 hour mix of calming classical music, chosen especially to help you relax.

This mix features beautiful symphonic works by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Benjamin Britten and Gustav Mahler, gentle piano tracks from Dalal, Alexis Ffrench and Betty Jackson King, and calming choral works by Jeremy Dibble, Tomaso Albinoni and Morten Lauridsen.

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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002lb20)
Bring some focus to your morning with gentle 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 energising, and restorative music from Sally Beamish, William Byrd, and Schubert. Sian takes time to explore some moss when out to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why music can mean different things to people from different cultures.


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002kyr0)
Reflective piano to evoke calm

A curated dialogue between eras, where traditional piano repertoire dissolves into the ambient and experimental textures of contemporary music. Expect jazz-laced intonations from contemporary voices like Zach Frampton and the late Duke Ellington, seamlessly woven alongside the refined Romanticism of Mel Bonis and Lili Boulanger, and the impressionistic shimmer of Maurice Ravel.
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.


SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m00274vk)
Calming classical tunes for total relaxation

A three-hour collection of calming classical music to unwind and relax. Sink into the orchestral serenity of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ida Moberg, alongside the choral beauty of Ken Burton and Ólafur Arnalds.

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


SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002lb3w)
Ease your cares with a soothing soundtrack

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, Brahms and Kara-Lis Coverdale. 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 potential benefits of playing video games.

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


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002lb22)
Seek serenity with Hidden Figures and The Last Repair Shop

Seek serenity through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Last Repair Shop by Katya Richardson, Hans Zimmer's score for Hidden Figures and Hildur Guðnadóttir's emotive piece for Chernobyl performed by Homin Lviv Munipal Choir. Plus a moment from Howard Drossin's work for the Spike Lee film Highest 2 Lowest.

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


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001g9pb)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Music to bring calm amidst the chaos feat. Benjamin Hardman

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for an hour-long musical journey into the world of calm.

In the final episode of the series, Ólafur focuses on music that seeks to bring calm amidst the chaos with a selection of songs to help you escape the hectic stresses of this time of year. He shares music from Poppy Ackroyd, Voces8 and Nils Frahm, and reflects on the importance of tuning out the noise and the pressures of the everyday in order to claim back a moment of stillness for yourself.

Plus the photographer Benjamin Hardman transports us to his Safe Haven, the place where he feels the most calm, with recordings from the eruption of Icelandic volcano Meradalir where he spends a lot of his time - demonstrating the ultimate definition of calm amidst chaos.

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


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002kz1y)
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.


SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002dxkf)
Sleep tight with this dreamy soundtrack

Switch on this relaxing soundtrack of gentle classical compositions from BBC Introducing artists, excerpts of weather reports from the Shipping Forecast, and field recordings of a summer garden at night, and settle in for a good night’s sleep.

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2025

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

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

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

Produced by Joy Nkoyo with additional support from Saskia Cookson.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024r0g)
Soothing classical sounds to uplift your senses

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

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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002kyqy)
Destress your day with beautiful 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 gentle melodies and soothing harmonies from Rachmaninov, Dora Bright, and Vaughan Williams. Sian takes a breath by the seaside, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why classical music might be a good accompaniment to a workout.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m0027jnb)
Gentle piano music to help you study

Find stillness and clarity amidst the hustle of daily life with this gentle, melodic piano mixtape, designed to provide the perfect study backdrop. Featuring new piano tracks from British artists such Polly Carter and Richard Laurence, alongside enchanting compositions by legendary composers including Edward Elgar, Howard Blake and Germaine Tailleferre.

To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”

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


SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002757k)
Classical melodies for stillness and calm

Embrace moments of stillness with this calming collection of peaceful classical melodies and sounds from the natural world. This mix features soothing piano, strings, and orchestral music, to help you let go of stress and reconnect with your inner sense of calm.

Featuring music from Caroline Shaw, Max Richter, Alexis Ffrench, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Frédéric Chopin, and many more.

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


SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002lb5f)
Slow down with relaxing classical music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Eric Satie, Gabriel Olafs and Maya Youssef . 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 building your own furniture .

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


SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002kymn)
Float into relaxation with Ad Astra and La La Land

Escape into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Max Richter's Ad Astra and music from La La Land by Justin Hurwitz. Plus a moment from Rachel Portman's emotional score for Never Let Me Go.

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002mjk9)
Drift away with calming new classical sounds

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

Featuring music from Jacob Collier's new album, beautiful acoustic guitar from Gerard Cousins, and a new release from Anna Phoebe. 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 (m002kzd9)
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.


SUN 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m00261l4)
Your soundtrack to a peaceful sleep

Rest easy with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to 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”

MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2025

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

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

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

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


MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0027jn6)
Classical music for deep relaxation

Let soothing harmonies guide you to place of relaxation. This calming mix of classical music features delicate piano works, gentle orchestral movements, and serene choral pieces, to help you unwind and find peace in quiet moments. With music from Hubert Parry, Frédéric Chopin and Emilie Mayer. Plus Eric Whitacre, Marie Awadis, Lucy Walker, and more.

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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002mjmk)
Begin the day with glowing classical sounds

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

Featuring beautiful melodies and enchanting harmonies from Beethoven, Daley, and Dett, this episode explores the freedom of cycling as a child. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why listening to new music can aid our brains.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m0027lz8)
Meditative piano pieces for calm and focus

Immerse yourself in a meditative and transfixing piano soundscape where contemporary and timeless beauty meet. This curated selection features evocative pieces from modern composer-pianists including Chris Abrahams, Zuzanna Całka and Dustin O’Halloran alongside classical gems courtesy of Henry Purcell, Lili Boulanger and William Alwyn. A piano mix that's sure to calm the spirit and focus the mind.

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 Radio 3 Unwind. MM


MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027bbp)
Experience classical serenity and stillness

Take time for yourself and allow this three hour mix of soothing classical music to accompany your relaxation. Featuring the calming orchestral tones of Grace Williams and Johannes Brahms, as well as choral beauty from Florence Price and Johann Sebastian Bach and contemporary relaxation from Kris Bowers and Bryce Dessner.

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


MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024r0l)
Evening mood music for relaxation

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 pieces from the likes of Schubert, Melissa Parmenter and JS Bach – plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael J Wong.

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


MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002mjmm)
Find true escapism with Casablanca and Surface

Escape into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Max Steiner's score for the classic, Casablanca and Olafur Arnald's Surfaced. Plus music from the series Wolf Hall by Debbie Wiseman and a moment from Philip Glass from Neverwas.

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


MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001kpgy)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Music for new beginnings feat. Alice Sara Ott

Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds is ready to unwind. After an incredibly busy time playing concerts all over the world, he is back with a second series of Ultimate Calm - twelve unique episodes, each one a musical journey that seeks to find that all too elusive feeling of calm.

In the spirit of a new series, in this first episode Ólafur takes inspiration from the idea of new beginnings, with music related to fresh starts. He shares pieces from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Poppy Ackroyd and Philip Glass, and reflects on how music can provide feelings of escape and rejuvenation.

For each episode, Ólafur has invited a special guest to share with listeners their own sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings them ultimate calm. This week our guest is the celebrated classical pianist Alice Sara Ott, who tells us about the piece that made her stand still when she first heard it - a composition by Arvo Pärt that she plays regularly in her own performances, leaving both her and her audience transformed every time.

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


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002mcm6)
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.


MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002mjmp)
Hunker down and drift away

Settle your mind and drift off with this gentle mix of classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists accompanied by excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and soothing 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'.

TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2025

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002cq8w)
Fly away on a plane

Softly land into sleep with the sounds of a quiet airplane cabin and gentle music. Sit back and relax to the rhythmic rumble of the engine, as peaceful landscapes serenely pass by beneath - a perfect soundtrack to transport you to a 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 (m0024r0w)
Classical music for calming reflection

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

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

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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002cb45)
Boost your morning routine with inspiring 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 mellow and tender melodies from Beethoven, Rebecca Dale, and Belle Chen. Professor Catherine Loveday explores how good people are at singing a piece at the right pitch, and Sian takes a breath outside at a favourite childhood haunt.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m0027t3v)
Delicate piano music for deep concentration

Drift into a peaceful headspace so you can elevate your concentration and focus on the task at hand with a serene soundtrack of delicate piano works. Featuring timeless piano classics from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Amy Beach and Harold Arlen, alongside new music by British composers including Fiona Brice, Simeon Walker and Alanna Crouch.

To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”

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


TUE 14:00 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


TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002mjkc)
Leave your cares behind 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 JB Dunckel, Hania Rani and Erik Satie. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with therapist Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the benefits of spending a little longer in bed.

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


TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002dmjf)
Drift away with the music of Nosferatu, Dumbo and Wilde

Drift into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Robin Carolan's Nosferatu, Debbie Wiseman's Wilde and a moment from the classic animation, Dumbo with music from Oliver Wallace and Frank Churchill from 1941.

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001kvsp)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Soothing sounds of spring feat. Arlo Parks

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical journey that seeks to find that all too elusive feeling of calm.

In this episode, Ólafur takes his lead from the blossoming abundance of this time of year, with music inspired by the joys of spring. He selects songs that feel like emerging from the cold of winter into the sun, with pieces from Christian Löffler, Virginia Astley and Hania Rani.

Plus, the Mercury Prize winning singer-songwriter Arlo Parks selects her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. Arlo shares the track that she says is her ‘brain toothpaste’ - a piece of ambient music from an old video game, that gives her the space to think.

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


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002mcrg)
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.


TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002fjf9)
Comforting music to put you at rest

Settle into sleep with this soothing soundtrack of dreamy classical and ambient compositions from BBC Introducing artists, paired with weather reports for coastal stations from Radio 4's Shipping Forecast, and immersive field recordings made on a summer night in a desert shrubland.

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."

WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2025

WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002mjkf)
Find wellness on a wintry walk

Step lightly into sleep, through the surrounds and sounds of a wander in wintertime. Unearth some peace amidst the mist, the nature, the stillness, the solitude, and the music - a perfect mix to soundtrack your 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 (m0025d67)
Savour the moment with restorative classical music

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

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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002cpt6)
Lift your day with warming classical 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 soothing and inspiring music from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Elizabeth Raum, and Frederick Delius, Sian finds joy in an early morning run. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores how we can use music to curate our lives.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m0027s3d)
Rebalance with a lilting mix of piano music

Immerse yourself in a soothing selection of piano pieces that transports and restores. This carefully curated mix features timeless works by classical masters such as Maurice Ravel, Amy Beach and Gustav Holst, alongside contemporary artists like A Winged Victory For The Sullen, Tiago Sousa and Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch.

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 Radio 3 Unwind. MM.


WED 14:00 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


WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002mjmt)
Let the evening enfold you in a gentle musical embrace

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 Dvorak, Haruomi Hosono and Ruth Gipps. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with therapist Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how wearing comfortable clothes in the evening can help you wind down.

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


WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002mjmw)
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 (m001kvtd)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Lose yourself in musical memories feat. Dustin O’Halloran

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical journey that seeks to find that all too elusive feeling of calm.

Prepare your rose-tinted glasses for this episode, as Ólafur leans into nostalgia with a selection of reminiscent music. He reflects on the power that music has to transport you to the past, and plays sentimental songs from Vangelis, Yiruma and Mette Henriette.

Plus, the Oscar-nominated American composer and pianist Dustin O’Halloran selects his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. Dustin takes us down memory lane with a record that he always returns to as an escape.

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


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002mqvz)
A meditative moonlight soundtrack

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 (m002g2wv)
A tranquil soundtrack for a good night's rest

Settle in for a night of restful sleep with this soothing soundtrack of BBC Introducing artists, excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast, and field recordings of sleepy lakesides and farmsteads.

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'.

THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2025

THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002cxyn)
Swirl across the windswept plains

Doze to the sounds of dry, windswept flatlands as gentle music blows in. Curl up and let the environmental sounds and piano pieces move you - a perfect soundtrack to transport you to a 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.


THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002559v)
Relaxing classical music for moments of stillness

Sink into the calming and reflective sounds of this classical music mix. With pieces from Gabriel Fauré and Ronald Binge, alongside Judith Weir and John Cage.

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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002mjsl)
Music to help find your focus and flow.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002mjsn)
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 (m002833x)
Lose yourself in gentle melodies

Enjoy time to unwind with this selection of some of the most calming melodies in classical music - the perfect escape from the stresses of the everyday.

Featuring gentle music by Alexis Ffrench, John Rutter, Hania Rani and Dan Jones. And gorgeous classics from Edward Elgar, Gustav Mahler, Florence Price, Ronald Binge, and more.

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


THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002559d)
Soundtrack your evening with enchanting 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 Nils Frahm, Olivia Belli and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst.

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


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

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

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


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001lc0j)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Songs of wanderlust feat. Chris Burkard

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

Let Ólafur whisk you away from it all with a selection of songs inspired by the desire to travel the world. Ólafur shares music from the likes of Jóhann Jóhannsson, Alexandra Stréliski and Yumiko Morioka, and reflects on how music can be a way to fulfil urges to explore without leaving your home, transporting you out of your surroundings to an idyllic sonic escape.

Plus, the American photographer and director Chris Burkard selects his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. He picks a reflective track that brings him peace no matter where he is in the world and makes him feel grateful.

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


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002mqvx)
Music for the darkling hour

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


THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0026nlz)
Drift off into a deep slumber

Fall into a deep sleep with peaceful 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 28 NOVEMBER 2025

FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002d6xc)
Let time tick by

Clock off, take your time, and relax. While away the hours to the reassuring rhythm of clocks ticking and metronomic music - 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 sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.

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


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00255b5)
Uplifting classical sounds to soothe your senses

A three-hour selection of gentle harmonies and melodies to help relax your mind and aid your relaxation.

With calming piano tones from Philip Glass, Claude Debussy, and Sophie Hutchings, alongside glowing choral sounds from Kerensa Briggs and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002d048)
Refresh your morning with glowing classical sounds

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

Featuring peaceful, enriching melodies from Rachel Portman, Sibelius and Ólafur Arnalds. Professor Catherine Loveday explores why music can help us sleep, and Sian muses on the importance of looking out for your neighbours.


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m0027s2w)
Enter a haven of tranquil piano music

Elevate your sense of wellbeing and step into a musical haven away from the daily hustle and bustle. This calming piano mixtape features timeless classics from J.S. Bach, Cécile Chaminade and Harry Burleigh, alongside new music by British composers including Joe Hume, Rosey Chan and William Thomson.

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”


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002mjrh)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002559n)
Exhale at the end of the day with restorative 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 Isobel Waller-Bridge, Florence Price and Jasdeep Singh Degun – plus some Wind Down Wisdom from award-winning science podcaster Caroline Steel.

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


FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002g2wq)
Drift into serenity with The Post and Far from Heaven

Drift into serenity through soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Post by John Williams, Far from Heaven by Elmer Bernstein and a moment from TV drama, Rivals by Natalie Holt. Plus a piece from Alexandre Desplat's score for My Week with Marilyn played by Lang Lang.

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


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001lklc)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Calm tracks to inspire confidence ft. Alfa Mist

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another musical journey looking for that all too elusive feeling of calm.

In this episode Ólafur reflects on how music can help boost your confidence and improve your mood, with uplifting tracks from Hildur Guðnadóttir, Kronos Quartet and Hilary Hahn.

Plus the British musician, producer and composer Alfa Mist selects his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. He shares a textural track that reflects his mood when he’s most relaxed, reflecting on how simple chord structures can put you at ease.

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


FRI 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.


FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002gl4l)
Celebrate 100 years of the Shipping Forecast with a sleepy journey

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

Produced by Alex Yates

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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