SATURDAY 10 JANUARY 2026

SAT 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.


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00281w8)
A daily dose of calming classical music

Sink into the relaxing melodies of this three hour classical mix and lighten the load of daily life. With choral excellence from Max Richter and Karl Jenkins, warm strings from Anna Clyne and Imogen Holst, and pensive piano from Clara Schumann and Philip Glass.

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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002nrf7)
Revitalise your morning with peaceful 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 wonderful, recharging music from Bob Chilcott, Robert Schumann, and Judith Weir. Sian spots some deer while out to Take a Breath and Professor Catherine Loveday explores the science behind the benefits of sharing music with others.


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m00298rf)
Luminous piano for quiet moments

A serene mix of classical and contemporary piano pieces. American composer Amy Beach captures the quiet awe of nature with her impressionistic portrait of a Hermit Thrush, while Christina Vantzou offers quietly-transcendent tones. Plus there’s English beauties from the likes of William Alwyn and Roger Eno as well as pioneering new work by Jasmine Wood.

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”


SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002d758)
A serene classical soundtrack for inner calm

Calm your thoughts and ease tension with a mindful blend of peaceful classical sounds - perfect to help you slow down, and take a moment for yourself.

Featuring delicate textures from Erik Satie, George Frideric Handel, and Gerald Finzi, alongside tranquil works by Caroline Shaw, Sally Beamish, and Thomas James White.

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


SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m00274xn)
Let time stand still with classical sounds

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Rebecca Clarke and Brandee Younger, plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel.

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


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002559x)
Experience enthralling music with Black Panther and Broadchurch

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

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


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002pp1n)
Erland Cooper: Series 6

Episode 6

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


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002nb77)
Blissful sounds for night owls

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


SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0027bwl)
Sink into a cosy slumber

Sleep peacefully with classical music from BBC Introducing, paired with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast.

Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

SUNDAY 11 JANUARY 2026

SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002lm6y)
Cycle along the canal path

Saddle up and settle down. Roll into sleep with the sounds of a scenic cycle along a gentle waterway, accompanied by 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.


SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002mv4g)
Experience deep calm with relaxing classical music

Take a step back from routine and enjoy a moment to relax with this three hour mix of soothing classical tunes, paired with soundscapes from the natural world.

Featuring performances from Samantha Ege, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and David Fray, alongside new releases from Orlando Gibbons, Hildur Gudonadottir, and Olivia Belli.

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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002lb57)
A gentle start to the day with beautiful 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, peaceful melodies from Lavinia Meijer, Beethoven, and Anna Meredith, Sian finds the joy of feeling sand between her toes while out to take a breath. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why music that moves us emotionally can also lead us to engaging in more prosocial behaviour.


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 (m002dphk)
Gentle music for peace and quiet

Indulge in the calming classical sounds of this 3 hour mix, and let the music surround you.

Featuring sumptuous choral harmonies from Lucy Walker and Will Todd, orchestral favourites from Maurice Ravel and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and period instrumentation from George Friedrich Handel and Leonora Duarte.

Plus, recent releases from the Deutsches Symphonie Orchester, The Sixteen, and Xuefei Yang, all paired with soothing soundscapes from the natural world.

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


SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0027cw6)
Release your day with soothing classical music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Claude Debussy, Debbie Wiseman and John Barry. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, on how something as simple as a smile can help you de-stress from the pressures of your day.

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


SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002mvx7)
Slip into serenity with Blue Moon and Gravity

Journey into the serene worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With music from Gravity by Steven Price and Graham Reynolds' new score for Blue Moon. Plus a moment from Deborah Lurie's soundtrack to Dear John alongside Invictus by Kyle Eastwood and Michael Stevens.

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002pnm6)
Contemporary classical to light your way

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

Featuring including new releases from VOCES8, Cephas Azariah & Elle Limebear, and Max Richter. 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 (m002n9t0)
Meditative music for late night solace

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


SUN 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002q4sm)
Six and a half hours of soothing sounds to ease your mind

Drift into an oasis of calm with this extended 6.5-hour musical journey, weaving together extracts from The Shipping Forecast with gentle music curated from BBC Introducing and immersive field recordings. A spacious, slow-moving soundscape designed to soothe, settle and accompany long stretches of listening.

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds.

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

MONDAY 12 JANUARY 2026

MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002812w)
Peaceful classical tunes for new horizons

Unwind from the busy day and make space for moments of calm, with this selection of peaceful classical music and nature-filled soundscapes.

Featuring twinkling piano melodies from Alexandra Stréliski, Rosey Chan, and Sophie Hutchings. And glowing strings and vocal textures from Florence Beatrice Price, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Ludwig van Beethoven and more.

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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002pp7n)
Reinvigorate your morning with peaceful 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 serene, enchanting pieces from Farrenc, Bach, and Alexis Ffrench, Professor Catherine Loveday explains how music can aid memory and Sian muses over what to do with the wild flowers in her garden.


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 (m002dzy0)
A gentle reset through calming music

Let soothing classical music and sounds from the natural world guide you into a peaceful headspace - perfect for rest and reflection.

With music by Gabriel Fauré, Louise Farrenc, and Claude Debussy, plus performances from Anna Lapwood, VOCES8, Jess Gillam, and more.

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


MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0027cpb)
Soundtrack your evening with relaxing classical

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Rachel Portman, Park Jiha and Arvo Pärt. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel about how doing the ironing might have benefits beyond crease-free clothes.

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


MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002pp7q)
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 (m002pp7s)
Erland Cooper: Series 6

Episode 7

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


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002pdjt)
Meditative music for night owls

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 (m002n5tg)
Find sleepy solace with this calming soundtrack

Drift off from the pressures of the day and settle yourself for rest with this calming mix of classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists and excerpts from Radio 4's Shipping Forecast, paired with peaceful sounds of sleepy farmsteads and bubbling streams.

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 13 JANUARY 2026

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002m7ss)
Drop off with dripping icicles

Slide towards sleep with a mix of crisp, ice-cool sounds and calming classical music. Glide into an immersive adventure among the icicles - a restful soundtrack to guide you through bedtime.

Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and peaceful 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 (m00287n5)
Musical moments of calm and relaxation

Take a moment for yourself to unwind and relax into this three hour collection of calming classical music.

Featuring the choral beauty of John Tavener and Henry Purcell, pensive piano tracks from Fanny Mendelssohn and J.S. Bach and calming chamber music from Florence Price and Antonín Dvořák.

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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024qv7)
Get set for the day with uplifting music

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

Featuring uplifting and enriching melodies from Rachmaninov, Florence Price, and Frederick Delius, this episode explores the joy of getting lost on a countryside walk. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why some music gives us a shiver down our spines.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m002ft71)
Dreamy piano music for quiet 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 (m002f76r)
Peaceful melodies for ultimate relaxation

Press play and enjoy three hours of peaceful classical music, hand-picked to aid your relaxation.

Featuring glowing orchestral tones from Edouard Lalo and Ronald Binge, choral delights from Alonso Lobo and J.S. Bach, as well as soothing piano trios from Mel Bonis and Judith Lang Zaimont. Plus, recent releases from Tenebrae, Kotaro Fukuma, and Vittorio Forte, all paired with transporting soundscapes from the natural world.

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


TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002pp8m)
Slide into 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 Beethoven, Ruth Gipps and Alexis Ffrench. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, on how drinking a particular tea can help you de-stress from the pressures of your day.

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


TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0025d0c)
Delve into powerful musical worlds with Fargo and Senna

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

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002pp8p)
Erland Cooper: Series 6

Episode 8

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


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002pgf5)
Blissful sounds for after-hours

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 (m002h758)
Peaceful sleep awaits on the high seas

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'.

WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY 2026

WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qwd)
Shelter from the storm

Drift off to a mix of hypnotic stormy sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of rain, distant thunder and light winds - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00287nh)
Meditative classical sounds for a positive state of mind

Discover the soothing power of classical music with this selection of peaceful tunes and soundscapes from the natural world. Perfect for unwinding and finding stillness, these pieces will help guide you into a space of calm and relaxation.

Featuring tranquil compositions by Claude Debussy, Johannes Brahms, and Ludwig van Beethoven, alongside the delicate melodies of Yann Tiersen, Caroline Shaw, Rachel Portman, Hayato Sumino, and more.

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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024qvz)
Ease into your day with welcoming harmonies

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

Featuring soothing and nourishing melodies from Clara Schumann, JS Bach and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – plus learn if listening to classical music can make you more intelligent, and Sian goes on a walk to explores how embracing the seasons can be beneficial for our health.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m002dp86)
Meditative piano sounds to inspire concentration

A gently unfolding soundscape featuring contemporary and classical piano music from across the decades. This meditative set opens with Henrique Oswald’s delicate En nacelle and the twilight tones of Frank Bridge’s The Hour Glass: I. Dusk, before moving through the misty ambience of Ann Annie and Christina Vantzou. Alongside romantic-era gems by Florence Price and Cyril Scott sit quietly powerful works by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Aphex Twin, and Chilly Gonzales — each revealing the piano’s capacity to soothe, surprise, and stir emotion.

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.


WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002ft7l)
A peaceful pause with classical music

Find stillness in your day with this calming collection of classical music and soundscapes from the natural world. From reflective piano, to warm orchestral movements, and flowing vocal textures, this mix offers a tranquil atmosphere to help you rest and restore.

Featuring an exclusive first listen of a new release by Lucy Walker, and tracks by Eydís Evensen, and Rachel Portman. Plus recently rediscovered works from Erik Satie, and gorgeous arrangements of classical favourites from Anna Lapwood, Hayato Sumino, The Kanneh-Masons, and more.

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


WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002pphq)
Let go of the day with a calm classical 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 artists including Alice Coltrane, Max Richter and Gabríel Ólafs.

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 value of a nightly bedtime routine.

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


WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002pphs)
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 (m002pphv)
Erland Cooper: Series 6

Episode 9

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


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002ph5c)
Immersive music for moonlight

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 (p0h0gk4j)
Soothing music for a calm night’s rest

Relax into a peaceful sleep with gentle compositions featured on BBC Introducing, accompanied by the comforting cadence of The Shipping Forecast from Radio 4.

Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026

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

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

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

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


THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00287rk)
Serene classical music for peace and positivity

Tune in and drift off into a state of peacefulness and positivity with this three hour mix of calming classical music. Featuring light orchestral melodies from Quincy Jones and Frederick Delius, relaxing piano lines from Clara Schumann and John Field, alongside well-known favourites from Edgar Bainton and Léo Delibes.

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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002pnq7)
Music to help find your focus and flow.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002pnq9)
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 (m0024qv5)
Classical sounds for moments of calm

Relax with a playlist of soothing classical music, to help transport you to place of calm.

With music by Gerald Finzi, Maurice Ravel, and Johann Pachelbel. Plus soft melodies from Florence Price, William Walton, and Eleanor Daley to gently soothe your mind and soul.

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


THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0027d9n)
Relax to a classical evening 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 Hildegard of Bingen, Segun Akinola and Anna Phoebe. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how listening to classical music can instantly make you feel calmer.

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


THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0025d69)
Uncover mesmerising sonic worlds with Drive and Wolf Hall

Escape into a world of immersive soundtracks with film fanatic Edith Bowman. Including Drive by Cliff Martinez, Camille Dalmais' Emilia Perez and Kris Bowers' score for The Wild Robot.

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


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002pnqc)
Erland Cooper: Series 6

Episode 10

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


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002pjmk)
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.


THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0h7zg99)
Tranquil melodies for a restful night's sleep

Soothing compositions from BBC Introducing, complemented by comforting extracts from The Shipping Forecast on Radio 4.

Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2026

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

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

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

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


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0028hwk)
Classical music for reflection and relaxation

Let soothing classical music be your companion on a journey of relaxation. This collection of peaceful melodies invites stillness and tranquility, perfect for moments of reflection or simply unwinding after a busy day.

Featuring works by J.S. Bach, Gustav Holst, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, as well as contemporary voices such as Hania Rani, Max Richter and Debbie Wiseman.

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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024qwj)
Embrace the day with soothing classical music

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

Featuring uplifting and enriching melodies from Max Richter, Mozart and Amy Beach – plus Professor Catherine Loveday explores why some tunes get stuck in our heads, and Sian takes a walk and reflects on how birdsong fits into our daily lives.


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m002gc13)
Transcendent piano sounds to anchor your mind

Dreamy repose meets elegant refinement in this selection spanning 10 decades of classical and contemporary piano, carefully curated to ease the mind and invite calm. From the softly yawning reverberations of Shida Shahabi to a rare glimpse of György Ligeti’s more Romantic sensibilities, each piece offers space to breathe. British composers Fiona Brice, Duval Timothy, and Conrad Clipper reflect the depth and diversity of the UK’s modern piano landscape, while Isaac Albéniz, Cécile Chaminade, and Reynaldo Hahn bring their own European idiosyncrasies to this delicate, immersive journey.

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.


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002ppkj)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0027jnd)
Let go of the day with soothing music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of James Macmillan, Grazyna Bacewicz and Ola Gjeilo. Plus there's a chance to Press Pause and listen deeply with Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steele, celebrating the Danish concept of hygge.

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


FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0025knm)
Transport yourself away with Star Trek and The Village

Escape into a world of immersive soundtracks with film fanatic Edith Bowman. Featuring The Village by James Newton Howard, Dustin O’Halloran's Lion and The Lightkeepers by Pinar Toprak.

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


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002ppkl)
Erland Cooper: Series 6

Episode 11

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


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002ngf7)
A meditative moonlight soundtrack

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


FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0hzhm6h)
Sink into a deep sleep

Unwind and sink into a peaceful and deep sleep with gentle classical compositions from BBC Introducing, paired with the soothing sounds of the Shipping Forecast.

Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Sounds

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