SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2026

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

Let your mind wander with a mix of wild natural sounds and escapist classical pieces. Bed down in the undergrowth and immerse yourself in a mellow musical medley of birds, primates, and plant life - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002qgyh)
Refresh your mind with soothing classical music

Tune in for 3 hours of relaxing and soothing classical music to accompany your day, whatever you are doing.

This Mindful Mix includes chamber music from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Amanda Maier, choral harmonies from Joanna Marsh and Palestrina, and orchestral pieces from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Samuel Coleridge Taylor.

Produced by Katie Hill

An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002rh22)
Illuminate your morning with calming 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 and enriching melodies from John Barry, Julie Cooper, and John Barry, Sian ponders on the effect of us having so much choice in our lives while exploring an orchard, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains what happens in our brain when we hear pleasurable music. Plus there's another chance to Find Your Focus as Sian plays a mesmerising arrangement of a Prelude by Olivia Belli for two guitars.


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002qgw0)
Enchanting piano pieces to support you through the day

Traversing oceans, this mix gathers the best of classical and contemporary piano from across continents and eras, drifting from the refinement of Romantic classics to contemporary experiments in modern piano. It’s a dreamy journey through the instrument’s rich legacy, tender, poignant, and quietly commanding. British composer Frederick Delius invites us in with his pastoral impressionism, while Ylva Skog engages us with restrained grandeur.

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 (m0025d09)
Calming classical music to help you reset

An uplifting selection of calming classical music to re-energise and rejuvenate.

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

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


SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002qqm6)
Settle down in a soft bed 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 Mozart, Elena Kats-Chernin and Roger Eno. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with therapist Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how making and giving your own gifts can help wellbeing.

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


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002qqkv)
Ease into a state of calm with The Merchant Of Venice and Wall-E

Escape into the calming worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With Jocelyn Pook's The Merchant Of Venice and music from Wall-E by Thomas Newman. Plus Joe Hishiashi's first western film score, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.

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


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001n292)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Musical transformations feat. FINNEAS

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

In the final episode of the series, Ólafur looks inward with a selection of musical metamorphoses - calming songs inspired by a sense of transformation. He reflects on how we are always transforming ourselves in little ways, and how music plays a part in that, with tracks by Philip Glass, Alice Sara Ott, Boards of Canada and more.

Plus our last guest is the award-winning American musician and producer FINNEAS, who shares his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. FINNEAS selects a nostalgic song that he has vivid memories of listening to in so many different situations, that always manages to settle him.

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


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m0029hs0)
Eclectic music for after dark

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 (p0d08hb9)
A soundtrack for peaceful nights

Rest easy with gentle music from BBC Introducing paired with Radio 4’s 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”.

SUNDAY 01 MARCH 2026

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

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

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

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


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 (m002r4sy)
Bring peace to your day with restful harmonies

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

Featuring uplifting, thoughtful music from Robert Schumann, Margaret Bonds, and Francis Poulenc. Sian encourages a moment of focus with a reflective piano piece by Canadian composer Stephan Moccio, and pauses to Take a Breath while out on a forest walk to reconnect with nature and prepare herself for the stresses of the day. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday looks into a fascinating study which suggests that listening to classical music could have a positive impact on the bacteria in our bodies which is so important for our health.


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 (m002hy16)
Peaceful Proms Special: Immersive classical music to ease your mind

Enjoy a ‘peaceful Proms morning’ with this three hour collection of the most mindful classical pieces that have been performed at the BBC Proms.

Featuring Elanor Alberga’s Snow White and the Severn Dwarves from 2024’s CBeebies Prom, Keiko Abe’s Michi which premiered at the Proms in 1989, as well as a host of calming classical pieces from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fanny Mendelssohn, and Benjamin Britten.

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


SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002qqlc)
Switch off with an evening of classical music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of JS Bach, Polly Carter and Tchaikovsky. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, on how the use of noise-cancelling headphones can help you block out the stress of external noise.

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


SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002qjdr)
Feel restored with the music of Shirley and Amelia

Find a place of calm through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring music from the biopic Shirley by Tamar-Kali and Gabriel Yared's Amelia. Plus a moment from Arvo Pärt used in several films including Winter Sleepers and Mother Night.

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002s4cl)
A soothing soundtrack to underscore a quiet evening

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

Featuring music from guitarist Gerard Cousins, Drexler, Stephen Goss, Anna Lapwood and Sega Bodega. We'll also have new music from BBC Introducing - showcasing upcoming composing talent.

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


SUN 22:00 Night Tracks (m002q6cr)
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.


SUN 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0d6485h)
Music to help you drift off

Get to sleep with help from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and 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 02 MARCH 2026

MON 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.


MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002gl9h)
Peaceful melodies to ease your mind

Enjoy a peaceful moment with this three hour collection of the most mindful classical pieces that have been performed at the BBC Proms.

This mix includes Gustav Holst’s The Planets featuring at the 2025 'The Planets and Star Wars Prom', as well as Ghislaine Reece-Trapp’s In Paradisum performed by Anna Lapwood in 2023, and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson’s Sinfonietta No. 1 performed by Chineke! In 2023.

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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002s4fv)
Entrance your morning with spellbinding 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 a wealth of relaxing and enthralling pieces from composers like Arvo Part, Schubert, and Florence Price. In this episode, Sian Takes a Breath and wonders at a fast flowing stream, and there's another chance to Find Your Focus with the hypnotic music of Phamie Gow. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains the scientific explanation for why we find music so pleasureable to listen to.


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 (m0025c4c)
Gentle classical for stillness and calm

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

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

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


MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0029pb9)
Colour 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 Satie, Alexis Ffrench and Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the wellbeing benefits of silence.

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


MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002s4fx)
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 (m0024qvn)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3

Finding stillness in sound ft. girl in red

Take a moment to stop, be still and breathe.

Icelandic pianist and composer Ólafur Arnalds returns with his third series of Ultimate Calm, each episode a musical journey into a world of calm. Ólafur invites you to join him for an hour of music that he turns to for escape and reflection - finding stillness in sound. There’ll be tracks from the likes of Brian Eno, Hinako Omori and Kelly Moran, and Ólafur reflects on the importance of carving out space for one’s self amidst the busy noise of the modern world.

Plus we visit the first safe haven of the series, discovering the piece of music that brings ultimate calm to Norwegian singer and songwriter girl in red, a personal, nostalgic track that reminds her of a certain time in her life.

Produced by Kit Callin.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind.


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002rr2w)
Meditative music for night owls

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


MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002s4fz)
Float away into a deep slumber

Float away from the stresses of the day and settle down for sleep with this relaxing classical and ambient mix from BBC Introducing artists; paired with the soothing tones of Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast as well as atmospheric, calming sounds of rain-soaked woodlands and gentle streams.

Produced by Alex Yates.

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'.

TUESDAY 03 MARCH 2026

TUE 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.


TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qy9)
Reflective classical sounds to bring clarity to your day

Sweet and mellow classical sounds for moments of calm, with wistful shades of light and dark.

Featuring rich and warming harmonies from Ludwig van Beethoven, Reynaldo Hahn and Elizabeth Poston, plus gentle string textures from Ronald Binge, Dobrinka Tabakova and Max Richter.

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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0025w39)
Fill your morning with uplifting classical music

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

Featuring relaxing melodies from Satie, Brandon and Shostakovich, this episode also explores the fascinating world of mycelium. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains what happens in the brain when musicians improvise.


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 (m002lmg1)
Comforting classical music to soothe the mind

Press play and sink into relaxation with this three-hour mix of comforting classical music and beautiful soundscapes from the natural world.

Featuring new performances of works by Arthur Bliss, Claude Debussy, and Arvo Pärt, alongside peaceful tracks from Dobrinka Tabakova and William Grant Still.

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


TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002s4kg)
Relax at the end of the day with a calming 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 the likes of Bach, Clara Schumann and Jon Hopkins. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with therapist Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how naming the day can help you relax.

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


TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027jn8)
Music to sweep you away with Mufasa: The Lion King and Bridgerton

Be swept away by film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Mufasa: The Lion King, Kris Bowers's music for Bridgerton and Wolf Hall by Debbie Wiseman.

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qw9)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3

Blissful musical blossoms ft. Erland Cooper

Being amongst nature brings inspiration to so many of us. In this episode of Ultimate Calm, Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds takes inspiration from blossoms and blooms with a selection of music related to flowers. There’ll be music from Celia Hollander, Duval Timothy and Dora Pejačević, and Ólafur gives us an insight into what’s growing in his Reyjavik greenhouse.

Plus we’re transported to the safe haven of the Scottish composer Erland Cooper, an artist very much inspired by the natural world and the magic of the everyday. He shares a field recording of a particular bird song that brings him ultimate calm, transporting us to his own safe haven in the Orkney Islands.

Produced by Kit Callin.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind.


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002rtgy)
Blissful sounds for after-hours

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


TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0dq88tc)
Wrap up, settle down

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

Produced by Gabriel Francis.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds.

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

WEDNESDAY 04 MARCH 2026

WED 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.


WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002kbb3)
Classical melodies to calm your mind

Enjoy this selection of classical music chosen to calm your busy mind and paired with natural soundscapes for ultimate relaxation.

Featuring new releases of works by Kristina Arakelyan, Edward Elgar, and John Rutter, alongside well-known favourites from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Gabriel Faure, and Eric Whitacre.

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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00260rt)
Begin your day with the serenely 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 romantic, and soothing melodies from John Rutter, Jean Sibelius and Isobel Waller-Bridge. Sian finds some seaweed whilst out taking a breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explore how our music tastes might change with age.


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 (m0025c3j)
Comforting classical music for warmth and positivity

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

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


WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002s4n1)
Music to help you de-stress and find calm.


WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027jxl)
Experience epic worlds with Gladiator II and Stardust

Be carried away by the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Harry Gregson-Williams's work on Gladiator II, Stardust by Ilan Eshkari and Caroline Shaw's score for the Leonardo da Vinci biopic.

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


WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qwv)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3

Calm music for connection ft. Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Music has always been an important part of community and relationships - a way for us to feel connected to each other. It gives us a reason to gather together and helps us relate to one another. Ólafur celebrates that aspect of music with an episode inspired by community, family, friendship and togetherness. He’ll play a selection of soothing sounds including tracks by the likes of Aksuna, Shida Shahabi and the husband-wife duo Windy & Carl, as well as his own collaborative work as part of the duo Kiasmos, with Faroese musician Janus Rasmussen, and his work with the OPIA Community, a travelling festival series, record label and community hub.

Plus the British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason transports us to his musical safe haven. Sheku is no stranger to collaborations, he frequently works with his siblings to create beautiful works together. He shares a piece of music that brings him ultimate calm, a track that reminds him of a sunrise.

Produced by Kit Callin.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind.


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002rspn)
Immersive music for moonlight

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


WED 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'.

THURSDAY 05 MARCH 2026

THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002mjkf)
Wander in the wintertime

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.


THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qyh)
Press pause with relaxing classical sounds

Reserve a moment in your day to unwind, reset and feel refreshed with this mix of soothing classical music.

With orchestral suites from Dmitri Shostakovich and Avril Coleridge-Taylor, alongside contemporary brilliance from Michael Nyman and Camille Pepin.

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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002s4kv)
Music to help find your focus and flow.


THU 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”.


THU 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025knk)
Step away from the daily grind with serene classical sounds

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

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

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


THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0029xvm)
Switch off with sumptuous music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Karl Jenkins, Robert Schumann and Cécile Chaminade. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how being around water can aid relaxation.

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


THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027l7d)
Float into new cinematic realms with Fantasia and The Graduate

Be carried away by the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Graduate, Fantasia and Amelia Warner's composition for Young Woman And The Sea.

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


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qxk)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3

Relax and flow with river-inspired music ft. Nanna

Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds goes with the flow in this episode, with a selection of relaxing music inspired by rivers, and the change they can represent in ourselves. He’ll play music by Brian Eno, KMRU and Sophia Subbayya Vastek, and share thoughts on the river systems and glaciers in the landscape around him in Iceland.

Plus fellow Icelander Nanna brings us along to her safe haven. Nanna is a singer, songwriter and guitarist, formerly part of the indie folk band Of Monsters and Men, and now writes a lot of her own solo material in a cabin outside Reykjavik. We join her there, beside the banks of a small river where she spends a lot of time with her dog and the birds, to hear more about what brings her ultimate calm.

Produced by Kit Callin.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind.


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002rr7c)
Music for the still of night

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


THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0d2p8k6)
Time to get cosy and enjoy some sleep

Welcome the changing seasons with the Shipping Forecast and music from BBC Introducing.

Produced by Gabriel Francis.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds.

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

FRIDAY 06 MARCH 2026

FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002ngm2)
Still your mind at Midnight Mass

Becalm your body, mind, and soul. Reach peace in the quiet, reflective atmospheres of a late night service, accompanied by festive classical pieces and carols - a perfect mix to soundtrack your slumber.

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

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


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qzj)
Lose yourself in flowing melodies

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

Featuring glowing harmonies by Jules Massenet, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Gabriel Fauré, and gorgeous pieces from Florence Price, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Eric Whitacre and more.

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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00260w7)
Lift your mood with stress-free 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 and enriching melodies from Gustav Mahler, Francis Poulenc, and Charlotte Bray, this episode explores the joy of walking in the dark. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores which parts of our brains are stimulated when we listen to music.


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m00280vd)
Rediscover calm with this carefully-curated piano collection

Rediscover serenity and calm with this curated selection of piano pieces that span the centuries. Featuring graceful works by classical luminaries such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Henrique Oswald and Cécile Chaminade alongside evocative modern compositions by Alexandre Desplat, Elena Kats-Chernin and Rikuto Fujimoto.

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.


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002s4rl)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002b6vx)
Welcome tranquillity with blissful classical music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Vivaldi, Max Richter and Rose Riebl. Plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how knitting can help induce a calming 'flow state'.

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


FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002r3hv)
Glide into a peaceful state with Wilde and Hamnet

Escape into the peaceful realm of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With Debbie Wiseman's Wilde, music from Hamnet by Max Richter and Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom by Alex Heffes. Plus Handel’s Pastoral Symphony from his oratorio Messiah from the soundtrack for the 2016 film Manchester by the Sea.

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


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qy3)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3

A musical moment to press pause ft. Anoushka Shankar

There are some pieces of music that can make you feel like time has paused, which force you to stop in your tracks and take you away from your everyday life. Ólafur Arnalds plays a selection of time-related pieces that have that quality, including tracks from Hania Rani, Belle Chen and Hiroshi Yoshimura.

Plus we’re transported to the musical safe haven of the musician Anoushka Shankar. Anoushka is drawn to music that either gives her a gut punch of emotion or a deep peace. She shares a very special track that brings her ultimate calm; a piece by her father, the Indian sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar.

Produced by Kit Callin.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind.


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002qqxn)
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.


FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002jgtp)
Settle down with a serene soundtrack

Find comfort and calm with this sleepy mix of BBC Introducing artists; excerpts from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast and sounds of nature. Giving you the perfect setting to settle down for the night.

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'.