SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002hwng)
Snooze by the seashore

Ebb away to sleep with a mix of seashore sounds and calming classical pieces. Take a trip to the coast and let the hours float by amidst sun, sand, and soothing tones - a perfect soundtrack to snooze to.

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

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


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002t2x9)
Comforting classical for mindful meditation

Relax into three hours of comforting classical tunes to keep you grounded.

This mix features violin concertos from Antonio Vivaldi and Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, sumptuous piano pieces from Rosey Chan and Johann Sebastian Bach, and spine-tingling choral works from Stephen Paulus and Gregorio Allegri.

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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00274vh)
Begin your day with refreshing 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 flowing, soothing melodies from Rachmaninov, Ethel Barns, and Palestrina. Sian is inspired by a distant horizon, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains how is our brain able to distinguish different instruments from each other when we listen to music.


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

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

To listen on most smart speakers, just say: 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus'.

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


SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m00287nh)
Meditative classical sounds for a positive state of mind

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

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

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


SAT 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.


SAT 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


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002vkkq)
Erland Cooper: Series 7

Soundtrack for a rainy day ft. Jarvis Cocker

For the final episode of this series, Scottish composer Erland Cooper takes inspiration from one of his favourite natural processes - and smells - petrichor, the smell of rain falling on dry ground… He’ll share tracks from the likes of Keaton Henson, Sarah Page and Forresteppe.

And we’ll be transported to our final safe haven of this series, as Jarvis Cocker shares the iconic piece of music that keeps him calm through all manner of jams, including some catchy whistling.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


SAT 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.


SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002pblv)
Sleepier shores await

Drift off into a calming rest with help from this classical and ambient mix from BBC Introducing artists, paired with excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and relaxing sounds of gentle streams and rain-soaked forests.

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'.

SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2026

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

Saddle up and settle down. Roll into sleep with the sounds of a scenic cycle along a gentle waterway, accompanied by calming music - a soundtrack designed to help your slumber.

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

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


SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002qgvy)
Unlock the day with gentle 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 recharging, relaxing music from Elgar, Moeran, and Madeleine Cottin. Sian experiences the freedom of Taking a Breath in the great outdoors without any chance of distractions from her technological devices, and Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explore how listening to music can help us to develop more self-compassion.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002lb59)
Tranquil piano for deep focus

Channel your focus and drift into a state of flow with this tranquil two-hour mixtape of classical and contemporary piano gems. The mix features timeless works by Rachmaninoff and Arvo Pärt, meditative modern pieces by British composers such as Thibault Ravina and Tanya Ekanayaka, and the warm, uplifting touch of Ethiopian pianist Tigist Ejigu.

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'.


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

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

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

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


SUN 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.


SUN 20:00 The Music & Meditation Podcast (m002tkp6)
Series 6

Channel your inner strength with Rebecca Dennis

Izzy and Rebecca Dennis explore how we can consciously channel our inner strength and access it in a range of situations with the help of guided meditation. Rebecca is a breathwork coach and author who leads a guided meditation to help us build our ability to keep going when things get tough using our breath to support us.

The music that soundtracks Rebecca's guided meditation was composed by Sarah Playford and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra 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: Brandenberg Concerto No. 6: II. Adagio
Sarah Playford: The Cleaving
Beethoven: String Quartet No.16 in F major


SUN 20:30 Classical Mixtape (m002br22)
Music for Solitariness

As part of the BBC's Wellbeing Week, Radio 3 Unwind's Niall Breslin introduces a mixtape on the theme of Solitariness.

From Noel Coward enjoying his travels unhindered by attachments, and J.S. Bach's sublime writing for solo violin, to William Grant Still's poignant "Song for the lonely", today's Classical Mixtape reflects on the experience of being alone. Many will recall the long running children's TV dramatisation of Robinson Crusoe, with its memorable theme music, but there is less well-known music in this half hour mix, such as Margaret Hubicki's "Lonely piper", and Rebecca Dale's magical setting of Wordsworth celebrating the joys of solitude "I wandered lonely as a cloud". Kurt Weill's "Lonely house" sweetens into solitary dreaming from Debussy, and the sequence ends with a heart-breaking folk song setting from the Auvergne about an abandoned shepherdess, lushly orchestrated by Joseph Cantaloube.

Producer: Helen Garrison


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002vkqz)
Soothing new music to slow time

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

Featuring a nature-inspired release from Erland Cooper, beautiful grooves from Alex Ho & Donovan Haffner and a captivating track from Hanakiv. 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 (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.


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

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

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

MONDAY 27 APRIL 2026

MON 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.


MON 06:00 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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002vkqv)
Enrich your morning with enchanting 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 gentle, enriching music from Ireland, Bruch and Beach, and a chance to Find your Focus for the morning with the music of Chad Lawson. Sian finds solace from stress with the sound of song birds while out to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores how early we connect with music, via a fascinating study which has found that babies' brains can follow a beat as soon as they are born.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m002lm3h)
Contemplative piano music to relax your mind

A carefully woven soundscape where impressionist textures, experimental improvisations, and contemporary reflections coalesce. Debussy’s bell-toned delicacy sets the stage, while jazz-inflected voices such as Abdullah Ibrahim and Nils Frahm breathe modern intimacy into the tradition. Voices once overlooked—like Viola Kinney’s poignancy and Ruth Gipps’ lyricism, find their place beside Delphine Dora’s dreamlike fragments and Aaron Breeze’s minimalist contemplations.
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 (m00287rk)
Serene classical music for peace and positivity

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

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


MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002kb8d)
Settle into an evening of 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 Eunike Tanzil, Balmorhea and Bruckner. 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 dancing to music.

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


MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002m7sx)
Chill out with Tarzan and Barbie

Take a moment to chill through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Mark Mancina's Tarzan and a moment from Andrew Wyatt and Mark Ronson's score for Barbie. Plus music from Anne Chmelewsky's soundtrack for the TV series 'To Cook A Bear' and Bill Conti's composition for the classic film The Karate Kid Part III.

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


MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001cvcj)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

A musical journey into calm

Escape with Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for an hour-long sonic journey seeking that all-too elusive feeling of calm.

In this first episode, Ólafur shares some of his go-to calming pieces of music from the likes of Dustin O’Halloran, Mary Lattimore and Hania Rani, alongside personal reflections on his own relationship with calmness.

Every episode of Ultimate Calm features a special guest who will transport listeners to the place they feel most calm - their own personal safe haven. Throughout the series we will be taken to safe havens all around the world, from guests including Sigrid, Jon Hopkins and Isobel Waller-Bridge. For this very first episode, Ólafur himself takes us to his own safe haven in the foothills of Battukaru, a dormant volcano in Indonesia.

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


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002vcdc)
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.


MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002vkqx)
Forty winks on the high seas

Find the soundtrack to your sleep with this classical and ambient mix from BBC Introducing artists paired with excerpts of Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast, as well as the calming sounds of rain-soaked woodland and breezy farmsteads.

Produced by Alex Yates

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

TUESDAY 28 APRIL 2026

TUE 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.


TUE 06:00 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.


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002753f)
Brighten your day 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 restful and enriching melodies from Fanny Mendelssohn, Valerie Coleman, and Gerald Finzi, this episode explores the effects of classical music in the workplace. Plus, Sian takes a breath in the early morning and marvels at how different the world feels.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m002pbm5)
Enchanting piano music for deep focus

Delve into an enchanting piano mixtape that creates space for deeper concentration and a sustained flow state. The soundtrack features iconic composers such as Claude Debussy, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Cécile Chaminade, alongside homegrown British talents including Taz Modi, Julie Cooper, and Doreen Carwithen.

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 (m002f76r)
Peaceful melodies for ultimate relaxation

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

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

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


TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002vksv)
Sit back and relax with a classical music playlist for your evening

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 William Mival, Helen Habershon and Mozart. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Michael James Wong and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the benefits of walking in a park.

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


TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002ng2x)
Clear your mind with music from Gladiator and Ad Astra

Ease into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Hans Zimmer's iconic score for Gladiator and Laura Karpman's Inventing Tomorrow. Plus a moment from Ad Astra by Lorne Balfe.

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001cylx)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Tune into nature feat. Jon Hopkins

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey to the very heart of calmness.

In this episode, Ólafur takes inspiration from the calming sounds of the natural world, pulling out pieces featuring birdsong, as well as compositions that aim to help flowers grow. He shares music from the likes of Einojuhani Rautavaara, Peter Broderick and Grouper, and shares his own reflections on nature’s calming influence and how birdsong is the original earworm.

Every episode of Ultimate Calm features a special guest who will transport listeners to the place they feel most calm - their own personal safe haven. For this nature-inspired episode, the English producer and composer Jon Hopkins takes us to his own safe haven, a particular memory he has of emerging from caves in the Amazonian rainforest.

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


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002vb8g)
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.


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

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

Produced by Cat Gough

A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL 2026

WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002vksx)
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 (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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002757h)
Energize your morning with refreshing 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 emotive, soothing music from Elgar, Julie Cooper, and Dag Wiren. Sian finds inspiration as she takes a breath with a walk through a vineyard and Professor Catherine Loveday explores the different ways that music can connect us.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m002pnq9)
Soothing piano to settle the mind

Late Romantic piano classics give way to 20th-century minimalism and reverb-drenched contemporary vignettes. Drifting across eras and decades, this mix is designed to guide focus and relaxation. Vanessa Wagner’s interpretation of Suzanne Ciani’s Inverness paints a frosty landscape glimpsed from a warm fire, while Chilly Gonzales’s Gentle Threat renews like a sun-touched morning.

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 (m0028hwk)
Classical music for reflection and relaxation

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

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

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


WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002knmp)
Settle 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 Mozart, Balmorhea and Bob Chilcott. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with mindfulness expert Maude Hirst and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on strength training is good for well-being.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002vkxj)
Relax to the sounds of The Brutalist and La Grazia

Relax to the sounds of the silver screen with Edith Bowman. Featuring music from The Brutalist, Arco, and La Grazia. Plus Clint Mansell's beautiful score for The Fountain, and music by Thomas Newman from Victoria and Abdul.

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


WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001d68b)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Drift away with ocean sounds feat. ODESZA

Float away with Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for an hour-long musical journey into an ocean of calm.

This week, Ólafur taps into the sounds of the sea and shares music inspired by the ocean, from the lapping of waves to songs inspired by lighthouses. There’s pieces from Gustav Holst, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou and Amiina, and Ólafur reflects on his own relationship with the sea from his studio on the harbour in Reykjavík.

Plus the Seattle-based electronic duo ODESZA transport us to their safe haven, the place they feel most calm, on the shore of Lake Washington, and talk about the calming powers of water.

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


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002vcnr)
A bewitching night time soundtrack

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


WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002g2wv)
A tranquil soundtrack for a good night's rest

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

Produced by Alex Yates

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2026

THU 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.


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027bfy)
Breathe new life into your day 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 beautiful and uplifting melodies from Aaron Copland, Caroline Shaw and Joseph Haydn, Sian delights in seeing the moon in the daytime while out to take a breath. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why listening to classical music before bed can improve our wellbeing.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002vky2)
Summon calm with a contemplative piano mix.

Tune out the noise and settle into a calm, focused headspace with this two hour piano mixtape. Blending timeless works by composers such as Frédéric Chopin, Erik Satie, and Hildegard von Bingen with contemporary voices like Eva Tiedemann, Ryoka Hagiwara, and Gwenno Morgan, the mix moves gently between eras and styles to create a space for reflection and quiet focus.


THU 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0028hf4)
Lose yourself in classical calm

Indulge in this collection of relaxing music and lose yourself in a sea of classical calm.

Featuring established favourites from Edward Elgar, Maurice Ravel, and Ludovico Einaudi, alongside hidden gems by Judith Weir, Edward Margetson and Henrique Oswald.

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


THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002knrl)
Glide into the evening on wings of beautiful 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, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Brandee Younger. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how nature watching at night can help you forget your cares.

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


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

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

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


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001dfwm)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Cosy music for autumn feat. Hania Rani

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds on an hour-long musical journey into calmness with some appropriately seasonal sounds.

In this episode, Ólafur takes inspiration from the changing of the seasons and shares a selection of calming and cosy sounds inspired by autumn. He shares autumnal music from Tchaikovsky, Dorothy Ashby and Imogen Holst, selecting pieces that mark the seasonal changes, and reflects on what he loves about autumn in Iceland.

Plus the Polish pianist Hania Rani transports us to her safe haven, the place she feels most calm, curled up in her attic listening to the rain on the roof.

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


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002v8nw)
Sublime sounds for nightfall

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 (m002gl4l)
Celebrate 100 years of the Shipping Forecast with a sleepy journey

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

Produced by Alex Yates

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.

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

FRIDAY 01 MAY 2026

FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002ng13)
Chill out in the twilight

Feel cool and cosy in the twilight chill. Immerse yourself in the natural sounds that magic hour between daylight and darkness, as faint music hang on the air - 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 environmental sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.

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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027cdg)
Relax and refresh with the tranquil sounds of 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 warm, and gentle melodies from Vivaldi, Faure, and Cecile Chaminade. Sian is reminded of her childhood while she is taking a breath down by the waterside, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why music can make us feel emotional.


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m002q0tr)
Calming piano music to soundtrack your work

Settle your thoughts and ease into a cool, calm headspace with this two-hour piano soundtrack. Featuring beautiful piano music from pioneering composers across the eras, the mix moves from the sacred sounds of Hildegard von Bingen, through the evocative impressions of Erik Satie and Claude Debussy, to the cinematic contemporary music of Daniela Mlčúchová and Belle Chen.

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”


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002vnf2)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002kynf)
Ease into 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 Mozart, Lucy Walker and Christopher Tin. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation expert Michael James Wong and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on opening windows at home can help you reset.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002m7tr)
Immerse yourself with White Lotus and The King's Speech

Immerse yourself into the worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Alexandre Desplat's score for The Kings Speech and music from White Lotus by Cristóbal Tapia de Veer. Plus a moment from Annette Focks with her soundtrack to She Said Maybe.

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


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001dpfv)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

A soundtrack for wilderness walks feat. Sigrid

Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds leads another hour-long musical journey into calmness.

Get your hiking boots ready for this episode of Ultimate Calm, as Ólafur provides a selection of meditative music for long reflective walks, including tracks from the likes of Eydís Evensen, Nils Frahm and JFDR. He also shares stories of his hikes into the Icelandic highlands and how putting one foot in front of the other can help him order his thoughts.

Plus the singer, songwriter and pianist Sigrid takes us on a walk through the place she considers her safe haven, where she feels most calm - the woods near her home in Norway.

Produced by Katie Callin

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002t9qm)
Sublime sounds for nightfall

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 (m002rh26)
Set course for sleep with this relaxing soundtrack

Hoist the sails and set course for sleep with the relaxing sounds of classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists paired with excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast; all tied together with the calming atmosphere of country streams and rain-soaked woodlands.

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'.