SATURDAY 28 MARCH 2026

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00260wg)
Soar with murmurating starlings

Glide into sleep with a mix of airborne environmental sounds and serene, soaring classical music. Drift on a gentle breeze of flapping birds and unflappable orchestral pieces - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002rqwv)
Calming classical music for mindful focus

Enjoy 3 hours of calming classical music to focus your mind and soul.

Featuring chamber music from Caroline Shaw and Samuel Coleridge Taylor, soothing choral from Albinoni and John Ireland, and orchestral works from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ruth Gipps.

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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002sqw0)
Welcome the 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 relaxing, enriching melodies from Bizet, Clarice Assad, and Brian Eno. There's a chance to Find You Focus this morning with music by Alexandra Streliski, and Sian Takes a Breath in inclement weather to survey a misty valley. Also, Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show again to reveal why we all blink unconsciously while listening to music.


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002nfz1)
Restorative piano music to unwind this winter

Immerse yourself in a gently flowing, winter-bright mixtape of restorative piano music and tranquil field recordings from the natural world. This festive edition blends new works by contemporary British artists such as OKOI, Alexis Ffrench and Bill Laurance with timeless pieces by legendary composers, including Ryuichi Sakamoto, Howard Blake and Hildegard von Bingen.

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

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


SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m00274vc)
Find relaxation with soothing classical sounds

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

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

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


SAT 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.


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002s4fx)
Find release with Gone with the Wind and Hilma

Soar into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Max Steiner's Gone with the Wind and Hilma by Jon Ekstrand. Plus Ari Posner's Anne with an E and Mac Quayle's work on His & Hers.

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


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002lzs7)
Erland Cooper: Series 5

A beautiful soundtrack of melancholy ft. Patrick McDowell

Composer Erland Cooper invites us to roam alongside him amongst the vast musical landscapes that melancholy can bring, leaning on music and song to lift ourselves upwards, and to open the door to a feeling of hope. Bringing this series of Ultimate Calm to a close, Erland shares songs from some of the artists he tends to turn to when he needs his spirits to be lifted, including Jónsi and Alex Somers, Stars of the Lid and Adam Wiltzie, alongside new discoveries from Laurie Torres to Henriette Eilertsen.

Plus, we’re transported to the musical safe haven of ethical fashion designer Patrick McDowell, who selects something that always brings a sense of calm during busy days in the studio.

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


SAT 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.


SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0dhz10v)
Sleep tight, out like a light

Mellow music from BBC Introducing alongside Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast to help you sleep.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

SUNDAY 29 MARCH 2026

SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0029stb)
Dip into pondlife

Gently sink into sleep with a mix of pond-based sounds and calming classical music. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of toads, trickling water and tinkling orchestral pieces - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (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.


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002s3zs)
Start your day with inspiring classical melodies

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

Featuring a wealth of relaxing, recharging melodies from composers like Dvorak, Takemitsu, and Laura Snowden. Sian spies a crescent moon while out to take a breath and finds encouragement in it to look up more often. Also, Professor Catherine Loveday explores whether understanding music can help us learn other languages too, and there's music by Ludovico Einaudi to help us to find our morning focus.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002cqc6)
Serene piano music for steady concentration

Find stillness and steady concentration with this restorative blend of contemporary and classical piano pieces. Gently weaving new music by British artists such as Ben Crosland, Alanna Crouch, and Luke Faulkner with iconic works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fanny Mendelssohn, and Camille Saint-Saëns.
Produced by Jamie Green
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.

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


SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0029wy9)
Tranquil harmonies for restful moments

Allow the tranquil harmonies of classical music to carry you away into a restful state. A selection of gentle piano solos, orchestral movements, and choral serenity awaits, offering the ideal soundtrack for quiet moments of reflection and calm.

Featuring new compositions by Olivia Belli, Joby Talbot, Thomas James White, and Lucy Walker. Plus classical favourites by Erik Satie, Gustav Holst, and Edward Elgar.

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


SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002s4n1)
Find evening calm with gentle music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Debussy, Dobrinka Tabakova and Mozart – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how painting a room can help you find calm.

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


SUN 20:00 The Music & Meditation Podcast (m002t904)
Series 6

Soothe your inner child with Kate Silverton

Izzy and Kate Silverton look at how early emotional patterns can shape our adult lives and how to meet them with compassion and calm with the help of meditation. Kate is a child therapist, best-selling author and broadcaster who creates a beautiful meditative space so we can begin to reconnect with and soothe the younger parts of ourselves.

The music that soundtracks Kate's guided meditation was composed by Millicent B James and recorded by the BBC Singers and guest musicians exclusively for this episode.

If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.

Music heard in this episode:
JS Bach: Aria from the Goldberg Variations
Millicent B James: Lullaby
Rachmaninov: Lilacs, Op. 21 No.5
Robert Schumann: Symphony No.3 - 3rd mvt


SUN 20:30 Classical Mixtape (m002f0l0)
Classical music to inspire you

A beautiful soundscape of classical music including Delius's Cuckoo in Spring, Luise Adolpha Le Beau's piano concerto, a Beethoven piano trio and a calming Concertante by Louis Spohr for violin, harp and orchestra.

Produced by Zerlina Vulliamy.


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002t906)
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.

Featuring fresh sounds from Kentucky-born, London-based Myles Cochran, influential guitarist Rosie Bennet and endlessly creative composer / performer cktrl. 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 (m002rspn)
Immersive music for moonlight

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 (p0jjtx8h)
A peaceful soundtrack for a full night’s sleep

Fall into a deep sleep with soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing, paired with extracts from The Shipping Forecast on Radio 4 and gentle field recordings.

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.”

MONDAY 30 MARCH 2026

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

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

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

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


MON 06:00 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.


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002t97g)
Bring balance to your morning with peaceful classical music

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

Featuring serene, and enchanting melodies from composers including Arvo Pärt, Fanny Mendelssohn, and Dvořák, there's also your daily opportunity to Find your Focus, encouraged today with music by Lambert. Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explore why children might be more relaxed when listening to unfamiliar music, and Sian Takes a Breath by a babbling brook to find a brief moment of rest.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m002d0my)
Classical and contemporary piano gems to centre the mind

Suffused with the impressionist elegance of Debussy and Ravel, alongside modern explorations from Ann Southam and Lucy Johnson, this programme moves through dreamy vignettes and reflective stillness. Cherokee Nation artist Saloli heralds the spring with dewy melodies, while the subdued warmth of Ethiopian composer, pianist, and nun Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou plays like a soft summer’s dusk.
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.


MON 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.


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

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Robert Schumann, Amy Beach and Alexandra Stréliski. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how eating earlier in the evening can help with sleep.

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


MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002t97j)
Find a calm place with Never Look Away and Don't Look Up

Escape into the calming worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With Max Richter's Never Look Away and Don't Look Up by Nicholas Brittel. Also, we dive into the Great Barrier Reef with music from David Schweitzer and Thomas Newman's Finding Nemo.

Produced by Lucy Winter
Assistant Producer Naava Abigail Busenze
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind


MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002pbls)
Erland Cooper: Series 6

Sounds for fresh starts ft. Stephen Fry

Scottish composer Erland Cooper returns to the captain’s seat for a new series of Ultimate Calm, steering us into calm waters with musical selections close to his heart, guided by the elemental, the natural world and his experiences growing up in Orkney.

To kick off this new series, Erland looks for inspiration in the very concept of beginning itself, with a selection of music that has the feeling of starting anew. We’ll hear music from the likes of Laura Misch, Robbie Basho and Ichiko Aoba, and as in every episode of Ultimate Calm, we’ll travel to the musical safe haven of a very special guest. We begin this series with none other than Sir Stephen Fry, who shares the cinematic piece by Liszt that he finds utterly ravishing.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002mcz9)
Immersive music for moonlight

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 (m002t97l)
A soundtrack to a good night’s rest

Settle down and drift away to a good night’s rest with this sleepy soundtrack of calming classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists, paired with excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and sounds of windswept woodlands and gentle 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 31 MARCH 2026

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

Conjure up sleep with an evocative mix of magical forest sounds and mesmerising classical music. Dream away while fireflies flitter and the orchestra flutters - a delightful soundtrack to help guide you to a serene state of slumber.

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

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


TUE 06:00 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.


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002mvy0)
Start the day with soothing 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 relaxing harmonies and bewitching melodies from Stopford, Debussy and Mayer. Sian stumbles upon some spider's webs while out to Take a Breath and Professor Catherine Loveday explains how writing music down has changed the way it has been able to evolve.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m002d77v)
Restorative piano music to inspire calm and creativity

Summon a peaceful headspace and unlock your creativity with this gently flowing mixtape of restorative piano music. Featuring a beautiful piano rendition of the Indian classical raga ‘Bhimpalasi’ by Utsav Lal, a soothing performance of ‘Mother’s Love’ by the legendary Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru, and fresh compositions from contemporary British artists such as Samuel Félix and Polly Carter.

Produced by Jamie Green

A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.

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


TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002bk6y)
Gentle classical music for a restful mind

Take a break and let the gentle sounds of classical music help you unwind. Soft piano, choral, and orchestral pieces provide the perfect soundtrack for peaceful moments.

Featuring soothing music by Antonio Vivalidi, Karl Jenkins, Rebecca Clarke, and Frédéric Chopin. And captivating performances from The Sixteen, Anna Lapwood, Mariam Batsashvili, and more.

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


TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002t94c)
Take time to relax with a soothing classical playlist

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Ravel, Rebecca Dale and Drexler. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how talking through thoughts and feelings can be a powerful tool to reduce stress.

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


TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002kb8g)
Ease into tranquility with Legends Of The Fall and Band Of Brothers

Ease into tranquillity through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. With music by James Horner from Legends Of The Fall and Michael Kamen's Band Of Brothers. Plus a moment by Giuseppe Verde as used in The Bear.

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002pblk)
Erland Cooper: Series 6

Finding calm within echoes ft. Lucinda Chua

Scottish composer Erland Cooper invites you to escape into the peaceful sonic landscape found within echoes and reverberations, away from the noise and the chaos of the everyday. There’ll be reflective music that rings and resonates from Julee Cruise, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Natalia Tsupryk.

Plus we travel to the musical safe haven of cellist and composer Lucinda Chua, who shares the piece of music that makes her feel like she’s floating above the clouds.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002szzr)
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.


TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0jmlf5w)
Gentle sounds to lull you into a deep sleep

Drift into a calm, tranquil space and sink into sleep with the dreamy tones of the Shipping Forecast, set to soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing.

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.”

WEDNESDAY 01 APRIL 2026

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

Drop into sleep with natural sounds and cool, calming classical music. Immerse yourself in the refreshing sounds of trickling water and tinkling piano pieces - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


WED 06:00 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.


WED 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.


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 (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.


WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002t95h)
Sweep away the cares of the day with calming music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Handel, Jóhann Jóhannsson and Ruth Gipps. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the benefits of mindful eating.

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


WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002t95k)
Find peace with Minari and The Hours

Head to the peaceful worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With Emile Mosseri's Minari and music from The Hours by Philip Glass. Plus Frya Arde's Klandestin and Justin Hurwitz's score for First Man about the deeply personal journey of Neil Armstrong.

Produced by Lucy Winter
Assistant Producer Naava Abigail Busenze
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind


WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002pbm1)
Erland Cooper: Series 6

A tranquil soundtrack of ice and frost ft. Alex Somers

Growing up on an island in the north sea, composer Erland Cooper is well used to the cold, and finds it a huge source of inspiration for him. For this episode, he reaches for musical selections inspired by frost, ice and snow, with recordings of glacial lakes and music from the likes of Peter Broderick, Vashti Bunyan and Hiroshi Yoshimura.

Plus we travel to the safe haven of the American musician and composer Alex Somers. He shares one of his favourite pieces of music that he recommends listening to on repeat to get to a place of ultimate calm.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002t01z)
Immersive music for after-hours

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


WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0024qy5)
Nod off with gentle classical music

Get cosy with the sleep-inducing sounds of the Shipping Forecast, paired with classical music from BBC Introducing and some gentle field recordings of rain.

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
Produced by Cat Gough

THURSDAY 02 APRIL 2026

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

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

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

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


THU 06:00 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.


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002t9cm)
Settle into the day with flowing 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 uplifting and enriching melodies from Leo Delibes, Margaret Bonds, and Benjamin Britten. Sian ponders on the positives of an unexpected diversion while out to Take a Breath, there's a chance to Find Your Focus with the music of Marie Awadis, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores how music stimulates the brain's "printing press for our memories" - the hippocampus.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002dzdv)
Healing piano melodies for focus and flow

Soothe your mind and ease into a gentle state of flow with this two-hour piano-led soundtrack. Featuring the timeless, healing works of Sergei Rachmaninoff, Marie Jaëll, and Franz Liszt, alongside new music from contemporary British artists like Forest_bathing, Ben Crosland, and Alanna Crouch.

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

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


THU 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


THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002ftdb)
Embrace tranquility with a feast of mindful 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 Handel, Holst and Milena Casado. 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 paying attention to your breath can reduce stress and anxiety.

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


THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002krdn)
Drift away with Elio and Citizen Kane

Drift away into a place of calm through soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Rob Simonson's Elio and Citizen Kane by Bernard Herrmann. Plus a moment from The Godfather Part II by Carmine Coppola and Pinar Toprak's score for Lonely Planet.

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


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002pbm7)
Erland Cooper: Series 6

Drift into a magical musical world ft. Nailah Hunter

Scottish composer Erland Cooper has always believed in the power of a little bit of magic. In this episode, we join him for a musical voyage imbued with a sense of mystery, wonder, and the otherworldly… Featuring ethereal sounds by the likes of Isao Tomita, Andrew Wasylyk and Klinck Trio.

Plus we travel to the safe haven of the American harpist and composer Nailah Hunter, hearing the song that transports her to a fairy realm under a twinkling starry sky.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002t09q)
Reflective music for the day’s end

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 (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'.

FRIDAY 03 APRIL 2026

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

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

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

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


FRI 06:00 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.


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002nrpy)
Keep your focus for the morning with serene classics

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 and emotive melodies from Dvorak, Allegri and Francesco Cilea. Sian delights in some particularly noisy birds she finds while out to Take a Breath and Professor Catherine Loveday explores how musical rhythm can change our behaviour.


FRI 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.


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002tbzb)
Serene classical tones for mindful moments

Immerse yourself in calming classical music. From gentle piano solos to soothing orchestral arrangements and glowing choral harmonies - chosen to help you find small moments of peace amid your busy day.

Featuring flowing sounds by Edward Elgar, Hayato Sumino, Lucy Walker, Mars Smith, Erik Satie and more.

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


FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002g1bx)
Welcome in a calming 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, Paul Smith and Jennifer Higdon. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation expert Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how painting is good for wellbeing.

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


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

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

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


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002pbmc)
Erland Cooper: Series 6

Seeking calm on the horizon ft. Stuart Braithwaite

As someone who grew up surrounded by the North Sea, musician and composer Erland Cooper finds that looking out to where the sky touches the sea is his one true reset. In this episode, Erland plays songs and compositions to take us along with him on a journey to find calm on the horizon, including music from Kelly Moran, Adrianne Lenker and Laurie Torres.

And we visit the musical safe haven of Mogwai’s guitarist Stuart Braithwaite. He shares one of his favourite pieces of music that helps him to escape from the everyday.

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening production


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002s3nb)
Reflective music for the day’s end

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 (p0hnjxxw)
Comforting tunes to get you to sleep

Unwind into a tranquil sleep with gentle melodies from BBC Introducing, accompanied by comforting excerpts from The Shipping Forecast on Radio 4.

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