SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2026

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002gbxv)
Cruise along the canal

Drift away with calming sounds captured from a serene canal boat, accompanied by tinkling music. Rest, and let the peaceful landscape and soundscape slowly pass by - 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 (m002sqxx)
Serene classical music to settle your mind

Relax and rebalance with a mix of soft orchestral pieces, reflective piano, and soothing choral works. Featuring timeless classics and modern compositions, to create space for rest and help you find moments of peace.

With classical favourites by Franz Liszt, Gustav Mahler, Francis Poulenc, and newer works by Kerensa Briggs, Alexis Ffrench, Peter Sandberg, and more.

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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0026nls)
Warming melodies to lift your morning

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 elevating and soothing melodies from Brahms, Judith Bingham, and Morten Lauridsen, this episode explores whether music can be a form of rest and relaxation. Plus, Sian takes a breath in the dark to marvel at the night sky.


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002jgvq)
Serene piano music for steady focus

Pause, recharge, and refocus with the delicate melodies and serene soundscapes of this soothing piano mixtape. Blending contemporary and classical works, it features timeless pieces by Cyril Scott, Mel Bonis, and Franz Liszt, alongside new releases from Sophie Hutchings, Alexis Ffrench, and Garreth Broke.
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”


SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002833x)
Lose yourself in gentle melodies

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

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

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


SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002szm1)
Relax in the evening's glow with peaceful 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, Emilie Mayer and Midori Hirano. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how shutting down the laptop a little earlier can help you sleep.

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


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002szml)
Find your inner calm with Wuthering Heights and Fantasia

Head into the calming worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring music by Jóhann Jóhannsson in the 2026 Wuthering Heights, alongside a classic from Fantasia. Plus Shigeru Umebayashi's emotional piece from In The Mood For Love.

Produced by Lucy Winter
Assistant Producer Naava Abigail Busenze

A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002v91q)
Erland Cooper: Series 7

A soundtrack for stargazing ft. Cerys Hafana

As darkness falls, Erland Cooper guides us through a serene exploration of the night sky. A space filled with vastness and quiet reflection.

There'll be music from Cocteau Twins, Julia Holter and Natalia Tsupryk that mirrors the feeling of looking upward, with shimmering textures, distant voices and slow moving compositions that evoke stars burning brightly in the distance.

Also, Welsh composer and harpist Cerys Hafana shares their safe haven piece - a track that captures the quiet intimacy of travelling long distances by train at night, as darkness slips past the window and distant lights flicker like constellations.

Produced by Connor Gani
A Reduced Listening production


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002sq9k)
Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld

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 (m0029hhk)
A soothing soundtrack to help you sleep

Sit comfortably, let go of the day, and relax with this gentle soundtrack of classical music from BBC Introducing, paired with excerpts from Radio 4’s weather reports for inshore waters and coastal areas, alongside field recordings of early evening winds flowing through hawthorns on a heather moor during spring time, and birdsong and cicadas on a spring evening in a pine woodland.

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2026

SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002rqr1)
Soar into sleep with the spring chorus

Soar towards sleep with an airy mix of calming collective birdsong and flighty classical music - the perfect soundtrack to glide you to a peaceful state of slumber.

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


SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0026nsn)
Classical music to soothe the soul

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

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

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


SUN 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.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002jqvm)
Quiet piano music to guide focus and calm

Threading together reverb-drenched modernism, early 20th-century elegance, and ambient soundscapes, this collection invites you into a world of hushed intensity and inner reflection. It opens with Debussy’s Ballade Slave and journeys through the subtle worlds of Doreen Carwithen, Urmas Sisask, and contemporary voices like Shida Shahabi, Rachel Portman, and Mette Henriette. Each piece carries its own quiet weight—poised between memory and imagination.
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 (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


SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002szrc)
Let go of the cares of the day 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 Mozart, Phamie Gow and Respighi Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation expert Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how going for a walk near water can help you relax.

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


SUN 20:00 The Music & Meditation Podcast (m002tkp4)
Series 6

Reframe your anxiety with Owen O'Kane

Izzy and Owen O'Kane look at how meditation can help us accept rather than fight our anxious self, which can transform our response to anxiety. Owen is a psychotherapist, mental health expert and author who leads a guided meditation which helps us let go of unintentional habits built around anxiety so we can gently reframe our anxious self.

The music that soundtracks Owen's guided meditation was composed by Lillie Harris and recorded by the BBC Singers and viola player Scott Dickinson exclusively for this episode.

Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Music heard in this episode:
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8 ii Adagio
Lillie Harris: I'm With You
Vivaldi: Concerto for lute in D major, RV 93


SUN 20:30 Classical Mixtape (m002b7f1)
30 minutes of classical inspiration

A beautiful 30-minute soundscape of classical music, beginning with Víkingur Ólafsson playing Bach, featuring Florence Price's second string quartet and a piece by Nino Rota for harp.

Produced by Zerlina Vulliamy.


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002v96r)
An Evening Where Sound Meets Silence

Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of fresh, exciting music from UK composers and producers, including new work from Jessica Curry, Sion Trefor, Daniela Mars, and Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres — alongside a showcase of rising talent from BBC Introducing.


SUN 22:00 Night Tracks (m002sqfr)
Eclectic music for after dark

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 (m002sqw4)
Safe passage to a soft slumber

Settle down and drift off with help from this classical and ambient mix of music from BBC Introducing artists; paired with the soothing tones of Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast alongside calming sounds of breezy meadows and rain-soaked woodland.

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'.

MONDAY 20 APRIL 2026

MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002gl4n)
Nod off with nightingales

Nod off to a mix of birdsong and gentle classical music. Become entranced by the call of one of nature's most beautiful singers - 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.


MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0028hz2)
Flowing melodies for quiet relaxation

Let gentle melodies guide you to a peaceful and reflective state. Featuring serene piano solos, glowing choral harmonies, and calming orchestral movements - all chosen to bring relaxation and tranquility to your day.

Featuring lyrical melodies from Florence Price, Franz Schubert and Gerald Finzi. And flowing textures from Olivia Belli, Christian Forshaw, Eric Whitacre and more.

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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002v9n4)
Find a flow to your day with a relaxing classical soundtrack

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 charming, gentle classical melodies from Coates, Chaminade, and Poulenc. There's a chance to Find Your Focus with the music of Olivia Belli, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores why we like certain genres of music. Also, Sian takes a breath, and she finds a particular sound helps to reconnect her with nature and immediately relax her from the stresses, hustle and bustle of daily life.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m002nrq0)
Gentle piano music to open up the day

This programme unfolds slowly, inviting attention and ease. From Frederick Delius’s intimate piano writing to contemporary reflections by Saloli, Christine Ott, and Volodja Brodsky, the mix drifts between classical tradition and modern minimalism.

Produced by Áine Devaney.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.


MON 14:00 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


MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002jqry)
Relax at the end of the day with sublime 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, McCoy Tyner and Imogen Holst. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the benefits of letter writing.

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


MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002sqxh)
Drift away with Interstellar and Broadchurch

Escape into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Hans Zimmer's Interstellar, Broadchurch by Ólafur Arnalds and music by Emily Bear from Dog Gone. Plus a moment from Daniel Kaluuya's directorial debut, The Kitchen, by Alan Baranowski and Labrinth.

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


MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002v9n6)
Erland Cooper: Series 7

Luminous music for radiance ft. Laura Misch

Scottish composer Erland Cooper invites you to bask in the glow of luminous music, filled with a sense of lightness and warmth, selected to bring a sense of brightness and calm. There’ll be radiant songs from Mika Akim, Nora Brown and Kiri Ra! to leave you feeling lighter.

Also, we visit the musical safe haven of saxophonist and songwriter Laura Misch. Laura shares a piece of music that to her, brings with it a tapestry of memories, which she comes back to in moments where she needs to be grounded.

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


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002v1x6)
Eclectic music for after dark

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 (m0029x0p)
Comforting music to put you at rest

Lull yourself into a sleepy state with comforting classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing and weather reports from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast, paired with gently chirping crickets from a wheat field.

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

TUESDAY 21 APRIL 2026

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002gxcs)
Fall asleep counting sheep

It's pasture bedtime. Set yourself up for slumber with the sounds of a flock grazing on a peaceful day, accompanied by the warm tones of the orchestra drifting in on the wind. Curl up inside immersive environmental and musical sounds - a perfect soundtrack to transport 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 Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0026txj)
Gentle classical music for inner calm

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

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

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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0026nsl)
Elevate your day with restful classical music

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

Featuring energising and relaxing melodies from Felix Mendelssohn, George Lloyd, and Rebecca Dale. Sian wonders at the innocence of youth while she takes a breath. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores the music responses of animals.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m002k19q)
Healing piano melodies for peace of mind

Find peace of mind amidst the daily hustle and bustle with this restorative mix of contemporary and classical piano music. Featuring new works by rising British composers including Flaer, Cerys Hafana, and Gwenno Morgan, alongside timeless pieces by masters such as Maurice Ravel, J.S. Bach, and Hélène de Montgeroult.

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”


TUE 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


TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002vbrr)
Round off 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 Nico Muhly, Anna Phoebe and Schubert. 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 a quick tidy up can make you feel calmer.

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


TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002mvr4)
Create a moment of calm with Interstellar and Poldark

Escape into the calming worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Hans Zimmer's Interstellar, a moment from TV series Poldark by Anne Dudley and Elgar's Cello Concert in E Minor performed by the Nevermore Academy Orchestra for the series Wednesday. Plus a look at music from films based around artists including Daliland and a Girl with a Pearl Earring.

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002vbrt)
Erland Cooper: Series 7

Reflective musical refuges ft. Nikita Gill

Scottish composer and musician Erland Cooper invites you to escape to a reflective musical refuge with him, with songs that bring consolation from Joanna Brouk, Alessandra Novaga and Harlan Silverman, and musings on family, roots and a sense of belonging.

Also, the Irish-Indian writer, playwright and poet Nikita Gill shares a song she discovered at the beginning of her teenage years, reflecting on how it brought her peace in that particularly turbulent time, and why she still turns to it in moments when she needs musical consolation.

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


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002v241)
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.


TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002bhwc)
Sink into a deep slumber

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

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 2026

WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002vbrw)
Drift off with a blend of nature sounds and restful, relaxing classical music. A perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.


WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00296ll)
A classical escape for mind and soul

Serene classical sounds mix with the natural world - in a soothing musical journey.

Lose yourself in the flowing melodies and let your mind find peace and clarity.

Featuring soft musical breezes from Marie Awadis, Stephen Sondheim, and Karl Jenkins plus rippling textures and melodies by Edward Elgar, Louise Farrenc and JS Bach.

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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0026tcm)
Fill your day with comforting classical music

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

Featuring beautiful and enriching melodies from William Grant Still, Edward Elgar, and Anoushka Shankar. Professor Catherine Loveday explores how music can influence the way we interpret characters in a film, and Sian takes a breath as she stops midway up a hill to take a look around.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m002kb58)
Luminous piano works to still your mind

Spanning more than twelve decades, this mix glides from the gentle reverberations of British contemporary Erland Cooper and avant-garde innovator Felicia Atkinson to timeless voices like Harold Budd and Jean Sibelius. Seamlessly weaving reflective melodies that have brightened quiet moments across the ages, this collection celebrates the piano’s enduring power to console, uplift, and transcend.

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 (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


WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002k1s5)
Calming classical music to soothe the soul

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, Neruda and Fanny Mendelssohn. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation expert Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how scrapbooking can be a good way to wind down.

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


WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002v99d)
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 (m002v99g)
Erland Cooper: Series 7

Peaceful sounds of green fields and glades ft. Simon Armitage

Scottish composer Erland Cooper invites you on another hour-long journey into calmness.

In this episode, Erland conjures up the peacefulness found out in open grassy fields, from the sounds of birdsong in a natural glade to a song inspired by the sun shining on a meadow. There are pieces from composer Mhairi Hall and field recordist David de la Haye, saxophonist Chip Wickham and gentle piano improvisations made alongside field recordings courtesy of Akira Kosemura.

Also, the writer, musician and Poet Laureate Simon Armitage transports us to his safe haven, a piece which has, since his twenties, brought him companionship and encouragement.

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 3 Unwind


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002typb)
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.


WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002krdq)
Journey to calm with this sleepy soundtrack

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

Produced by Alex Yates.

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.

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

THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2026

THU 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.


THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0026tcp)
Classical sounds to help you retreat into calm

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

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

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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0026tf4)
Get set for the 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 refreshing and energising music from Dorothy Howell, Saint-Saens, and Haydn. Sian follows a stream as she takes a breath outside, and Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explore how music can help people with Parkinson’s disease.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002vbt3)
A calming piano soundtrack to block out distractions and help you focus.


THU 14:00 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


THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002k1b3)
Wind down from the day with the most 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 Jean Sibelius, Florian Christl and Rebecca Clarke. 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 playing games.

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


THU 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


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002vbt5)
Erland Cooper: Series 7

Music that blooms and blossoms ft. Poppy Okotcha

A huge part of Scottish composer Erland Cooper’s inspiration is the natural world, and in this episode he curates a musical love letter to flowers, reflecting on some of his favourite blooms and blossoms and sharing tracks from artists including Alice Coltrane, Emily A. Sprague and Lucinda Chua.

Also, we’re transported to the musical safe haven of the horticulturalist and forager Poppy Okotcha, who takes us out into her garden to listen a little closer to the bustling ecosystems to be found there.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002v0xs)
Immersive music for moonlight

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 (m002c1d1)
Settle your mind with a serene sleepscape

Settle in for a deep sleep with this gentle mix of soothing classical music, calming weather reports, and immersive field recordings. Journeying through tranquil wetlands, sleepy forests, and gentle summer rainstorms as your mind unwinds for the night.
Produced by Jamie Green

A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2026

FRI 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.


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0026tdq)
Classical music for moments of reflection

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

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

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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0026tdn)
Embrace the day 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 uplifting and enchanting melodies from Korngold, Chopin, and Betty Jackson King, this episode explores how music can help with talking about personal things. Plus, Sian is inspired by the sound of trees in the wind while out to take a breath.


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

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


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002vc3p)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002kb54)
Relax into the evening with a calming 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 Beethoven, Laura Marling and Robert Schumann. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the calming benefits of loading the dishwasher.

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


FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002n5xc)
Drift into calm with Spirited Away and Kajillionaire

Drift into the calming worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Joe Hisiashi's Spirited Away, Kajillionaire by Emile Mosseri and Origin by Kris Bowers. Plus a moment from Anna Meredith with her score from The End We Start From.

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


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002vc3r)
Erland Cooper: Series 7

Episode 11

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


FRI 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.


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

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

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

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