SATURDAY 04 JULY 2026

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002xgcm)
Relax into sleep on the rivers of the rainforest

Paddle gently down the rivers of Brazil, with the chirp of insects and sound of the rainforest blended with restful and relaxing classical music.

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.


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002x5jg)
Relax and find clarity with calming classical music

Tune in and replenish your soul with this curated collection of the best of calm classical music.

Alongside soothing soundscapes from the natural world, this mix features solo piano by Gaetono Donizetti and Franz Liszt, chamber works by William Grant Still and Alma Mahler, and tender choral works by William Henry Harris and Hubert Parry.

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


SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002m7sv)
Refresh 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 tuneful, and gentle music from William Grant Still, CPE Bach, and Mel Bonis. While out to take a breath, Sian delights in her dog's joyful explorations, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores what it is that makes music sound happy.


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

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

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

Produced by Áine Devaney.

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.


SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (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


SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002xgck)
A gentle start to 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 Bach, Johann Johansson and Lucy Walker. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Niall, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the benefits of cooling down by a fan.

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


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002xg71)
Drift off into space with Interstellar and Moon

Join Edith Bowman as she takes you on a calming journey through space, featuring film scores from Interstellar, The Martian, Project Hail Mary and many more. Drift away to the music of Hans Zimmer, Thomas Newman, and Justin Hurwitz.

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


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002q0s6)
Erland Cooper: Series 6

Sounds for a journey’s end ft Emile Mosseri

As our journey in this series concludes, musician and composer Erland Cooper leads us through selections for closure and quiet resolution. Warm, reflective, and full of the hush that comes when a journey draws to an end, we'll find music that leaves you with that feeling of closing a well-loved book from the likes of Kalia Vandever, Frédéric Chopin and Midori Hirano.

Plus we hear from composer and musician Emile Mosseri as he shares his musical safe haven - a beautiful, hypnotic piece that has stuck with him for years.

Produced by Connor Gani
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 3 Unwind


SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002x4dy)
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 (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'.

SUNDAY 05 JULY 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 (m002s4rl)
Peaceful classical tracks for deep relaxation

Let soothing harmonies and blissful melodies guide you to a 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 Robert Schumann, Amy Beach and Ludwig van Beethoven, plus Anna Lapwood, Rosey Chan, Will Todd, and more.

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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002xg4m)
Find focus and calm with soothing classical melodies

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

Today's musical choices featuring soothing, and rewarding pieces from composers including Bax, Pauline Viardot, and JS Bach, and a chance to find your focus with a hypnotic trio from composer Luke Faulkner. Sian explores the idea of patience, waiting for the morning fog to clear while out to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains how music can effect our serotonin levels.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002x5ct)
Dreamy piano to soften the day

Impressionist piano classics dissolve into ambient minimalism and reverb-softened contemporary reflections, drifting across eras and genres. From the shimmering waters of Maurice Ravel and the nocturnal lyricism of Ottorino Respighi to the suspended textures of Harold Budd, Kara-Lis Coverdale, and Christina Vantzou, the programme unfolds with a dreamlike sense of motion and stillness.

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


SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002vc3p)
Restful classical music for a clear head

Clear your mind and reset your focus with this calming collection of classical music, paired with soundscapes from the natural world.

This edition features sweeping piano concertos from Dmitri Shostakovich and Dora Pejačević, delicate chamber works by Fanny Mendelssohn and Joseph Horovitz, and breathtaking choral arrangements by Hildegard Von Bingen and Nico Muhly.

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


SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002j22y)
Sail into the evening on a calm sea 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 Eunike Tanzil, Eric Whitacre and Charles Gounod. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how the sound of rain can help us to relax.

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


SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002b5z2)
Embark on journeys through sound with Moonlight and Howl's Moving Castle

Embark on a journey through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Moonlight by Nicholas Brittel, Howl's Moving Castle by Joe Hishiashi and Amie Doherty's score for Undone. Plus a moment from the biopic Jackie, with music from Mica Levi.

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002ym0j)
Voyage through rivers, clouds, memories and reflections

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

Featuring music from guitarist Laura Snowden, producer Richard Norris and pianist Alanna Crouch. 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 (m002x4r4)
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 (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."

MONDAY 06 JULY 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 (m002m7tt)
Soothing classical melodies to help you unwind

Take a step back from routine and unwind to this three hour mix of soothing classical tunes, paired with natural soundscapes to help you relax.

This mix includes performances from the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, The Mancunium Consort, and Oslo Kammerakademi, alongside pieces by Judith Weir, Adolphus Hailstork, Clara Schumann, and Claude Debussy.

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


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002ym40)
Recharge this morning with soothing classical melodies

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

Featuring beautiful, soaring music from Binge, Awadis, and Brahms, and a chance to Find Your Focus with the music of Takashi Yoshimatsu. Sian Takes a Breath and tries her hand at disconnecting from tech and reconnecting with nature, and Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explore whether the shiver down the spine we can all experience when listening to music could, in fact, be genetic.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m002tmbw)
Warming piano music to centre your mind

Romantic piano classics give way to modern minimalism and reverb-softened contemporary vignettes, drifting across eras and genres. British contemporary voices including Coby Sey, Duval Timothy, and Jessie Hackett bring a genre-blurring sensibility to the programme, where classical tradition meets modern production and improvisatory spirit. Alongside them, earlier composers and pianists provide touchstones of lyricism and restraint.

Produced by Áine Devaney.

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.


MON 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.


MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002jfmm)
Relax into the evening with classical music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Handel, Lucy Walker and Poppy Ackroyd, plus 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.


MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002c1cx)
Relax and recharge with the sounds of Slumberland and Game of Thrones.

Relax and recharge through the soundtracks from film and TV with Edith Bowman. Including Pinar Toprak's Slumberland, Game of Thrones: The Last Watch by Hannah Peel and Jung Jaeil's soundtrack for Micky 17.

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


MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002v143)
Erland Cooper: Series 7

Soar through musical hills and glens ft. Peggy Seeger

Erland Cooper returns to the helm of Ultimate Calm for twelve more journeys into calm. A composer from Orkney, Erland takes much inspiration from the natural world, reflected in his own musical creations as well as the music he is drawn to.

For this episode, we begin in an environment that is very familiar to Erland, with music dedicated to rolling hills, verdant valleys and magical glens. There’ll be a selection of songs that give the feeling of soaring through undulating landscapes, from the likes of Roger Eno, Aisha Vaughan and Caterina Barbieri, and Erland shares his own favourite glen.

Also, we’re transported to the musical safe haven of legendary folk singer, songwriter and activist now in her 9th decade - Peggy Seeger. Peggy shares tracks that represent two kinds of calm, from the classical music of her childhood spent attending orchestral performances with her mother, to the song that reminds her of falling in love with her best friend.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002y630)
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 (m002ym42)
Sail off to a restful sleep

Settle down and drift off with a calming mix of classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists and the soothing tones of Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast - paired with relaxing ambience of forest streams and rainy woodland for a restful night’s sleep.

Produced by Alex Yates

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

TUESDAY 07 JULY 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 (m002mjrh)
Calming classical melodies for moments of pause

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

With warming harmonies by Kim André Arnesen, Eleanor Daley and Kerensa Briggs, plus soft melodies from Yann Tiersen, Richard Strauss and Thomas James White to gently soothe your mind and soul.

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


TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002m7vn)
Relax into the morning with stress-free 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 calming and enriching melodies from Fauré, Lucy Walker, and Robert Schumann. Sian takes a breath outside during a storm and Professor Catherine Loveday explores the parallels between birdsong and music.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m002v17n)
Soothing piano music for quiet moments

Tune out the noise, unwind, and settle into a soothing sonic journey. This seamless piano soundtrack features music by groundbreaking composers such as John Cage, contemporary voices like Taz Modi, and Romantic-era masters including Mel Bonis and Frédéric Chopin.

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 (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


TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002ym0n)
A restful start to the evening with classical music

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Poppy Ackroyd, JS Bach and Brahms. 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 listening to rain on the roof 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 (m002cq8r)
Find musical solace with The Piano Lesson and The Princess and The Frog

Soar into a place of calm through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Piano Lesson by Alexandre Desplat and Rachel Portman's score for We Are The Lucky Ones. Plus a moment from Randy Newman from The Princess and The Frog and Ariel Marx's atmospheric work from the film 13 Minutes.

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002v07v)
Erland Cooper: Series 7

Float away on musical sea spray ft. Errollyn Wallen

A composer from Orkney, Erland takes much inspiration from the natural world, reflected in his own musical creations as well as the music he is drawn to.

For our inspiration in this episode, we look to the natural phenomenon of spindrift - spray blown from cresting waves during a gale, churning like butter in the corners and edges of sea cliffs while gulls hover above. There’ll be music filled with that spindrift spirit from the likes of Penelope Trappes, Aliya Lark and marine eyes.

Also, we’re transported to the musical safe haven of someone who really understands the inspiration that the sea can hold - award-winning Belize-born British composer, and Master of the King’s Music, Errollyn Wallen.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002y6hr)
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 (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'.

WEDNESDAY 08 JULY 2026

WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002ym0q)
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 (m002s48p)
Comforting classical music to keep you calm

Enjoy three hours of calming classical music to wind down and relax to.

This edition features mindful solo piano from Hwa Young Seo and Frederic Chopin, orchestral works by Grace Williams and Georg Friedrich Handel, and floating choral melodies from Ola Gjeilo and Nico Muhly.

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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002mjmk)
Begin the day with glowing classical sounds

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 melodies and enchanting harmonies from Beethoven, Daley and Dett, this episode explores the freedom of cycling as a child. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why listening to new music can aid our brains.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m002vbt3)
Reflective piano sounds to help guide focus

Romantic piano miniatures give way to impressionist colour and quietly radiant contemporary works, drifting across centuries, countries, and genres. From the Mediterranean lyricism of Isaac Albéniz and the serene landscapes of Amy Beach and Dora Pejačević, the programme moves through the shimmering modernism of Toru Takemitsu and the dreamlike minimalism of Harold Budd.

Produced by Áine Devaney.

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.


WED 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


WED 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.


WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002ymyh)
Escape into calm, cinematic realms with Remarkably Bright Creatures and Finding Nemo

Take a moment to escape into calm, cinematic realms with Edith Bowman. Throughout this hour, we journey beneath the waves, exploring soundtracks from the deepest trenches to the surface light. From the tender scores of Dickon Hinchcliffe’s Remarkably Bright Creatures and Thomas Newman’s Finding Nemo to the vast, immersive soundscapes of Mychael Danna’s Life of Pi and Alexandre Desplat’s The Shape of Water.


WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002v161)
Erland Cooper: Series 7

Lose yourself in calming soundwaves ft. Coby Sey

Scottish composer Erland Cooper invites you to get lost in music - let yourself drift from the confines of the everyday and float through soundwaves with no particular destination in mind… It’s in the getting lost that hopefully we’ll find our own little place of calm. There’ll be music from the likes of Hiroshi Yoshimura, Yanaco and Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou.

Also, we’re transported to the musical safe haven of London-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Coby Sey. He shares a special piece by a legendary jazz musician that always reminds him of what’s important to him.

Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002y695)
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 (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'.

THURSDAY 09 JULY 2026

THU 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.


THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002jhv0)
Take a pause with relaxing classical sounds

Take a moment to rest with this specially curated mix of classical music. Featuring new and old favourites combined with serene soundscapes from the natural world.

The episode features Anna Lapwood’s ‘An Irish Blessing’, Ēriks Ešenvalds ‘Only In Sleep’, plus Edward Elgar’s ‘Salut d'Amour’, Florence Beatrice Price’s ‘Adoration’ and more.

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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002mjsl)
Bring peace to your morning with beautiful 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 charming, touching music from Nan Avant, Felix Mendelssohn and Scarlatti. Sian delights in watching the rain while out to Take a Breath and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why playing the piano might help you deal with pain.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002ym46)
Unwind with a soothing piano soundtrack

Unwind with this soothing piano soundtrack, where the music of classical masters meets contemporary creativity. From the timeless works of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Claude Debussy and Sergei Rachmaninoff to the evocative compositions of modern artists such as Garreth Broke, Eva Tiedemann and Snowpoet, this mix offers a peaceful space for focus, reflection and creative inspiration.

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”.


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 (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.


THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002dmjf)
Drift away with the music of Nosferatu, Dumbo and Wilde

Drift into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Robin Carolan's Nosferatu, Debbie Wiseman's Wilde and a moment from the classic animation, Dumbo with music from Oliver Wallace and Frank Churchill from 1941.

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


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002v17q)
Erland Cooper: Series 7

Windswept music to carry you away ft. Anna Lapwood

Erland Cooper embarks on another journey into stillness and reflection. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, this episode explores the invisible yet ever-present force of wind.

We drift between gentle breezes, sounds that evoke wide skies, shifting air and the feeling of being carried somewhere new. Expect music that breathes and moves, from Lucinda Chua, Andy Aquarius and Bing + Ruth, alongside Erland’s own wind-inspired reflections.

Also, we travel to the safe haven of special guest Anna Lapwood, whose relationship with the organ makes her uniquely attuned to air and movement.

Produced by Connor Gani
A Reduced Listening production


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002y6f7)
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 (m002h758)
Peaceful sleep awaits on the high seas

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'.

FRIDAY 10 JULY 2026

FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002qgr0)
Space out on a spaceship

Space out on a spaceship. Float away with a mix of stellar classical music and celestial sounds - a perfect soundtrack to help launch you toward a peaceful state of slumber.

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

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


FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002jr1h)
Serene music for total relaxation

Press play and unwind with three hours of relaxing classical music, carefully selected, and paired with soundscapes from the natural world.

Featuring new releases of works by Laurie Christman, Arvo Part and Anton Bruckner, alongside well-known favourites from Eric Coates, Ottorino Respighi and Samuel Barber.

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


FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002mvr2)
Transform your morning with gentle classical sounds

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, soaring melodies from Grieg, Schubert and Margaret Bonds. Sian happens upon some rowers and some runners while out to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores whether music can reduce misinformation on social media.


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m002vky2)
Summon calm with contemplative piano sounds

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.


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002dphk)
Gentle music for peace and quiet

Indulge in the calming classical sounds of this 3 hour mix, and let the music surround you.

Featuring sumptuous choral harmonies from Lucy Walker and Will Todd, orchestral favourites from Maurice Ravel and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and period instrumentation from George Friedrich Handel and Leonora Duarte.

Plus, recent releases from the Deutsches Symphonie Orchester, The Sixteen, and Xuefei Yang, all paired with soothing soundscapes from the natural world.

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


FRI 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.


FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002f8qb)
Escape to a place of calm with Poldark and The Theory of Everything

Escape to a place of calm through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Anne Dudley's score for Poldark, a moment from Anne Nikitin's The Dropout and Johann Johannsson's timeless music for The Theory Of Everything.

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


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002v1nk)
Erland Cooper: Series 7

Storytelling in sound ft. Max Porter

Erland Cooper delves into the timeless power of storytelling, the myths, legends and imagined worlds that have shaped music across generations.

From sweeping film scores to evocative game soundtracks and modern classical works, he traces how composers translate narrative into sound. Featuring music from Nobuo Uematsu, Hania Rani and Thom Yorke, each piece unfolds like a chapter in a larger tale.

Joining Erland is author Max Porter, who shares the piece of music that brings him peace - from a composer who had an unfortunate encounter with an apple tree.

Produced by Connor Gani
A Reduced Listening production


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002xf39)
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 (m002hwnd)
A soundtrack for falling deeply asleep

Drift off to a soundtrack of serene classical music from BBC Introducing artists alongside excerpts of Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast and calming sounds of nature.

Produced by Alex Yates.

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.

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