SATURDAY 20 JUNE 2026

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002wv8f)
Find peace in the greenhouse

Drift off dreaming of your greenhouse, full of life on a rainy day, with the sound of rain drops and leaves and gentle classical music.

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.


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002wflx)
Enchanting classical music to clear your mind

Press play and feel your spirit lifted with this collection of relaxing classical music. Music from across the ages, paired with beautiful soundscapes from the natural world.

Pieces in this mix include concertos by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Edward Gregson, choral works by Francis Poulenc and Ralph Vaughan Williams, and contemporary delights from Yu-Peng Chen and Roberto Sierra.

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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002krdl)
Unlock your morning with soothing 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 gently flowing melodies from Elena Kats-Chernin, Vivaldi, and Chopin. Sian explores one of the more ugly features of her garden, plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why dancing is good for us.


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002x052)
Study Zone – gentle piano music to help you de-stress

Immerse yourself in this rejuvenating Piano Focus study special, featuring beautiful compositions from across the centuries designed to refresh your mind and inspire focus. Featuring music by Japanese pianist Takuro Kikuchi, soothing works by Claude Debussy and Mel Bonis, alongside evocative new recordings from contemporary British artists including Sherwood Roberts, Cerys Hafana and Luke Faulkner.

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 (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


SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002wv89)
Calm the soul 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, Sophie Hutchings and Fanny Mendelssohn. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Niall, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the wellbeing benefits of completing a task.

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


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002wvbz)
Settle into a calm state with Brokeback Mountain and The Mercy

Settle in for some calming movie music with Edith Bowman. Featuring scores from Brokeback Mountain and The Mercy, along with Erik Satie and also James Horner's birdsong-infused score to The New World.

Produced by Tom Pooley
Assistant Producer Naava Abigail Busenze
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 (m002wgch)
Miles Davis 100: In a Silent Way

As part of Miles Davis 100 on Radio 3, Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack celebrating the centenary of one of the most influential figures in 20th-century music. Focusing on his groundbreaking 1969 album 'In A Silent Way' she explores some of the music Miles Davis admired and inspired, from jazz to classical to contemporary and everything in between.


SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002v145)
A sea full of Z’s

Cast off the pressures of the day and settle down for restful sleep with help from this calming classical and ambient mix featuring BBC Introducing artists.

In this edition, find a soothing dose of nature-inspired composition with shortlisted artist Lauren Finch of BBC’s Tune into Nature prize, as well as a host of other Introducing composers. Providing the perfect soundtrack to a good night’s rest alongside excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and ambience from rain-soaked and blustery woodlands.

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'.

SUNDAY 21 JUNE 2026

SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002f8qd)
Gather round the campfire

Clear your mind with a mix of natural sounds and slow music. Bed down by the flickering campfire as warming classical pieces waft in on the breeze - a perfect soundtrack for rest.

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.


SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002qqlh)
Soothing classical sounds for rest and rejuvenation

Find calm with this playlist of glowing melodies and serene musical landscapes.

Featuring flowing strings from Dobrinka Tabakova, Imogen Holst, and Dan Jones, plus classical favourites from Claude Debussy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Maurice Ravel.

Produced by James C Taylor .
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Sounds, MM.


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002wsvh)
Fill your morning with restful 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 relaxing, enriching music from composers including Poulenc, Helen Leach, and Arnold Bax, and a chance to Find Your Focus this morning as composer and pianist Olivia Belli transports us back to Ancient Greece. Sian takes shelter from the weather while out to Take a Breath, and ponders on how aware we are of our breathing throughout the day, and Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explain why some of us have a particularly strong relationship with music.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002x054)
Study Zone – flowing piano pieces to get you in the zone

Create space for calm, clarity and quiet focus with this restorative Piano Focus study special, blending gentle piano music with tranquil field recordings. Featuring a meditative interpretation of an Indian classical raga by Utsav Lal, a serene rendition of Strawberry Fields Forever, and new compositions by contemporary artists including Ann Annie, Ollie McGill and Jef Martens.

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 (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.


SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002mjkc)
Leave your cares behind 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 JB Dunckel, Hania Rani and Erik Satie. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with therapist Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the benefits of spending a little longer in bed.

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


SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002dxkc)
Take a moment for release with The Pink Panther and Seabiscuit.

Take a moment to relax through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Henry Mancini's score which was used in the 2006 remake of The Pink Panther. Plus Randy Newman's score for Seabiscuit a moment from Beethoven used in The King's Speech and Miriam Cutler's music for the documentary film, Lost In Mancha.

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002xznr)
Escape with liquid memories and piano reveries

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

Featuring a new arrangement of a beloved piece by Penguin Cafe, nature-inspired soundscapes from producer-composer Hinako Omori and hotly anticipated new work from composer Rebecca Dale. 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 (m002wgbn)
Harmonious music for night-time listening

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

Tonight, we'll journey through forests to clouds, and moons to blossom trees, with music from Anna Meredith, Claude Debussy, Joni Mitchell, Keiko Abe and Ralph Vaughan Williams.


SUN 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'.

MONDAY 22 JUNE 2026

MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002fjfc)
Flutter around the flower garden

Bliss out with the butterflies and the bees, floating around the flowers and resting on the lawn. Bathe in summer's natural sounds while tranquil music drifts on the breeze - an immersive soundscape to drop you into a peaceful state of rest.

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


MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002gxmq)
Gentle classics for rest and relaxation

Unwind with a collection of tranquil Proms performances, curated to bring a sense of peace as you go about your day.

Including the flowing string melodies of William Walton’s 'Touch her soft lips and part’, the meditative beauty of Eric Whitacre’s ‘Alleluia’, the warmth of Grace Williams’s ‘Sea Sketches’, and more.

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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002y1b9)
Bring peace to your morning routine with calming 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 Gershwin, Laura Marling, and Mozart, and your daily chance to Find your Focus for the morning with the music of harpist Catrin Finch. Sian Takes a Breath by the seaside and spies a new adventure waiting to be embraced, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores how dancing with others to music can help us deepen the connections to those around us.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m002wfll)
Still piano sounds to hold attention

From the intimate worlds of Lili Boulanger, Arnold Bax, and Leoš Janáček to the suspended tones of Harold Budd, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Masakatsu Takagi, the programme unfolds in a slow, reflective arc. Contemporary composers including Delphine Dora, Christina Vantzou, and Jerome Ellis bring a soft, exploratory edge, where melody dissolves into atmosphere. A quiet, continuous flow, designed to steady attention and soften the day.

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

Produced by Áine Devaney

A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002bk72)
Serene classical sounds to calm the mind

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

With classical favourites by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Johannes Brahms and Johann Sebastian Bach, and newer works by Olivia Beli, Caroline Shaw, Max Richter, and more.

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


MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002s3s5)
Forget the cares of the day 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 Mahler, Olivia Belli and Kris Bowers. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on what happens to us when we watch the light fade, and how it helps us to wind down.

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


MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002fjf7)
Enter a world of tranquility with Avatar and American Fiction

Enter a world of calm through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Laura Karpman's American Fiction and music from Avatar by James Horner. Plus at moment from Downton Abbey from John Lunn and Isobel Waller Bridge's work on Wicked Little Letters.

Produced by Lucy Winter
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 (m002xn6z)
Sublime sounds for nightfall

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


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

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

Produced by Alex Yates.

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.

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

TUESDAY 23 JUNE 2026

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002ft60)
While away time with whale song

Float away with whale lullabies and becalming classical music. Immerse yourself in subaquatic musicality - a perfect soundtrack to snooze along to.

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.


TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002knyf)
Classical sounds for gentle reflection

Unwind and restore your balance with soothing classical music - perfect for peaceful moments.

Featuring new performances by The Kanneh-Masons, Raphaela Gromes, and VOCES8. Plus classical favourites by Maurice Ravel, Joseph Haydn, Amy Beach, and more.

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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002knv8)
Start the day right with restful harmonies

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

Featuring gentle, inviting music from Beethoven, Catrin Finch, and Verdi. Sian explores the benefits of natural light. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why some music is more successful than others commercially.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m002mjsn)
Peaceful piano for a peaceful mind

Step into a contemplative sanctuary away from everyday noise with this gentle, handcrafted piano mix. It features new works by contemporary British artists such as Garreth Broke, Rosey Chan, and Duncan Honeybourne, alongside timeless pieces by classical luminaries including Germaine Tailleferre, Cyril Scott, and Frédéric Chopin.

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 (m002bjp7)
Ease into calm with peaceful classical sounds

Relax and unwind from the stresses of the day with a peaceful selection of classical music. This collection of soothing piano, orchestral, and choral pieces is perfect for finding those quiet moments to help you pause and reflect.

Featuring calming classics by Erik Satie, Johannes Brahms, and Maurice Ravel. And gentle melodies from Undine Smith Moore, Teresa Carreño, Don MacDonald, and more.

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


TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002xzv0)
Slow down with a restful classical mix

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 percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, guitarist Laura Snowden and pianist Sultan Stevenson. Plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel.

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


TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002ft5y)
Drift into a place of calm with The Great Gatsby and Shakespeare In Love

Drift into a place of calm through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Laura Karpman's American Fiction and music from The Great Gatsby by Craig Armstrong. Plus Steven Warbeck's Oscar winning score from Shakespeare In Love and a version of Clare de Lune by Dario Marinelli from I Capture The Castle.

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 (m002xnd4)
Harmonious music for nighttime listening

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


TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002xg4p)
Sleep Goals: Kelly Cates helps you drift off to sleep

Up at all hours catching every minute of the World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the US? Join Match of the Day and BBC World Cup presenter Kelly Cates who will help settle your mind with a calming soundtrack from BBC Introducing artists, paired with a gentle post-match stadium atmosphere, and Kelly reading scorelines from the World Cup in Argentina 1978.

Produced by Alex Yates

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.

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

WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE 2026

WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002xzv2)
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 (m002r4zc)
Gentle classical music for ultimate relaxation

Indulge in three hours of relaxing classical music to accompany your day and soothe your soul.

This edition features chamber music from Elisabeth Kuyper and Chiquinha Gonzaga, choral favourites from Morten Lauridsen and Samuel Barber, and orchestral works from Bernard Hermann and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002kymg)
Boost 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 soothing, gentle melodies from Gerhswin, Smyth and Finzi, today Sian explains why we should all be more dog! Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores what music has in common with swearing.


WED 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”.


WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027jn6)
Classical music for deep relaxation

Let soothing harmonies guide you to place of relaxation. This calming mix of classical music features delicate piano works, gentle orchestral movements, and serene choral pieces, to help you unwind and find peace in quiet moments. With music from Hubert Parry, Frédéric Chopin and Emilie Mayer. Plus Eric Whitacre, Marie Awadis, Lucy Walker, and more.

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


WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002s3wp)
Colour your evening with the dulcet sounds of classical music

Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Anton Arensky, Olivia Belli, and Mozart. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the advantages of taking part in reformer pilates.
To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.


WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002y1lb)
Head into relaxation with Hamnet and The Merchant of Venice

Head into the relaxing realms of soundtracks with Edith Bowman through Shakespeare’s musical legacy on film. From Toru Takemitsu’s Ran to Max Richter’s Hamnet and Patrick Doyle’s classic scores, we explore how the Bard’s enduring themes of love and power have inspired timeless soundscapes across cinema.

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 (m002xnfw)
Blissful sounds for night owls

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


WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0027cdq)
Drift off with soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing

Drift off with soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing, paired with The Shipping Forecast from Radio 4.

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”

THURSDAY 25 JUNE 2026

THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002g2wz)
Head out on horseback

Saddle up and ride into sleep with a hypnotic horseback experience. Relax to the gentle rhythm of trotting and steady 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 (m002h7mg)
Calming classical tunes for quiet reflection

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

This mix includes Isobel Waller-Bridge’s The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, featured at the 2024 21st Century Soundtracks Prom, as well as VOCES8’s cover of Radiohead’s Pyramid Song from the 2023 Mindful Mix Prom. Plus a whole host of well-known favourites from Edward Elgar, Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel.

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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002kyqy)
Destress your day with beautiful 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 gentle melodies and soothing harmonies from Rachmaninov, Dora Bright, and Vaughan Williams. Sian takes a breath by the seaside, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why classical music might be a good accompaniment to a workout.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002y1p5)
Gentle piano for deep concentration

Tune out the noise and enter a space of deep concentration with this selection of calming piano tracks gently woven with nature recordings to aid your focus. The mix features works by classical pioneers including Florence Price, Johannes Brahms and Camille Saint-Saëns, alongside fresh new releases from contemporary composers such as Niwamori Piano, Will Bloomfield and Polly Carter.

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

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


THU 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002tm9l)
Soothing classical music to uncloud your mind

Relax into this mix and let the fog slowly lift with this selection of soothing classical music.

This mix features Baroque orchestral excellence from George Friedrich Handel and Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, mindful piano solos from Elena Kats-Chernin and Suwon Yim and atmospheric choral works by Benjamin Britten and Morten Lauridsen.

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


THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002nrb4)
Welcome in the evening with calming Christmas music.

Three hours of calming classical music designed to light up the winter darkness, and 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 seasonal blend of radiant music. Plus, a chance to Press Pause, and some Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, all about the benefits of going for a long walk after a big meal.

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


THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002j22m)
Escape through the soundtracks of Mystic River and Ripley

Escape into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Clint Eastwood's score for Mystic River and Jeff Russo's piano music for Ripley. Plus the Prologue from Effie Gray by Paul Canntelon and The Lakehouse by Rachel Portman.

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 (m002xn4r)
Meditative music for late night solace

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


THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0h0gk4j)
Soothing music for a calm night’s rest

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

Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026

FRI 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.


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002kyth)
Reflective tunes to help you unwind

Relax and sink into this three-hour mix of calming classical music, chosen especially to help you relax.

This mix features beautiful symphonic works by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Benjamin Britten and Gustav Mahler, gentle piano tracks from Dalal, Alexis Ffrench and Betty Jackson King, and calming choral works by Jeremy Dibble, Tomaso Albinoni and Morten Lauridsen.

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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002lb20)
Bring some focus to your morning with gentle 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 energising, and restorative music from Sally Beamish, William Byrd, and Schubert. Sian takes time to explore some moss when out to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why music can mean different things to people from different cultures.


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m002ngly)
Cosy piano sounds to centre the mind

Drift away with this cosy mix of mid-winter piano sounds, gathering the best of classical and contemporary piano from across continents and eras. From Alexander Scriabin’s fevered Romanticism and Duke Ellington’s jazz-inflected classical meditations to Kara-Lis Coverdale’s digital poetics and Vanessa Amara’s ambient drift, it’s a journey through a century of sound and style.

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.

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


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002y1nx)
Peaceful music for moments of calm

Soundtrack your day with blissful classical music to calm your body and soul.

With gentle piano from Alexis Ffrench, Hayato Sumino and Rosey Chan, plus warming orchestral textures from Jules Massenet, Avril Coleridge-Taylor and Ralph Vaughan Williams to soothe your mind.

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


FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002m274)
Colour your evening with gentle sounds

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Amy Beach, Jamie Duffy and Mozart. 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 gazing up at the clouds can help us feel calmer.

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


FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002gl4j)
Feel moved to a place of calm with The Revenant and My Brilliant Friend

Transport yourself to a place of calm through film scores with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Revenant by Ryuichi Sakamoto and a moment from My Brilliant Friend by Max Richter. Plus some music by Kathryn Bostic for The Supremes at Earl's All You Can Eat as well as her score for Dear White People.

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 (m002ww2z)
Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses

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 (p0g6t46h)
Slip into a zone of tranquility

Sleep soundly with the Shipping Forecast accompanied by calm music from BBC Introducing.

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

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