SATURDAY 01 AUGUST 2026

SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002ym0q)
Sleep like a baby

Sleep like a baby. Hushing and shushing to sooth you, blended with your favourite classical lullabies for a perfect night's sleep.

Sleep Tracks is a Peanut and Crumb production for Radio 3 Unwind. Produced by Joy Nkoyo and Alice Boyd.


SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002y5tt)
Light-filled classical music to soothe the soul

Immerse yourself in classical music designed to soothe and bring calm.

Alongside beautiful soundscapes from the natural world, this mix features BBC orchestral performances of works by Mel Bonis and Charles Villiers Stanford. Also listen out for choral pieces from Henryk Gorecki and Samuel Coleridge Taylor, and piano pieces by Kotaro Fukuma and Erik Satie.

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


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

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

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


SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m0025d8p)
Boost your productivity with a serene piano mix

Keep the distractions at bay and increase your productivity levels with this serene piano soundtrack. Featuring timeless piano classics from J. S. Bach, Ethel Bilsland and Germaine Tailleferre, alongside new music by British composers including Alma Deutscher, Patrick Yeboah and Dylan John Sparkes.

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

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


SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qwn)
Find celestial calm with soothing classical music

Float off to another world and sink into tranquillity with this three hour mix of soothing classical music.

With ethereal pieces from Tomaso Albinoni and Gustav Holst as well as the floating melodies of Alexis Ffrench and Francis Poulenc.

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


SAT 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.


SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002ymyh)
Escape into calming 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.


SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001g9pb)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1

Music to bring calm amidst the chaos feat. Benjamin Hardman

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for an hour-long musical journey into the world of calm.

In the final episode of the series, Ólafur focuses on music that seeks to bring calm amidst the chaos with a selection of songs to help you escape the hectic stresses of this time of year. He shares music from Poppy Ackroyd, Voces8 and Nils Frahm, and reflects on the importance of tuning out the noise and the pressures of the everyday in order to claim back a moment of stillness for yourself.

Plus the photographer Benjamin Hardman transports us to his Safe Haven, the place where he feels the most calm, with recordings from the eruption of Icelandic volcano Meradalir where he spends a lot of his time - demonstrating the ultimate definition of calm amidst chaos.

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


SAT 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.


SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0027bg4)
Get cosy and nod off

Unwind and fall into a deep slumber, with dreamy classical music from BBC Introducing mixed with Radio 4's Shipping Forecast.

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”

SUNDAY 02 AUGUST 2026

SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002bs32)
Sink into desert sands

Drop into comfortable sleep with a mix of desert sounds and warm tones. Relax in the hot sun, as classical music from Spain and the Middle East drifts in on a dry wind - 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 Alice Boyd & Joy Nkoyo with additional support from Saskia Cookson.

A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


SUN 06:00 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


SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002ym40)
Recharge 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.


SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002y5t4)
Reflective piano to soften the day

From the shadowed landscapes of Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy to the spacious contemporary worlds of Kara-Lis Coverdale, Christina Vantzou, and Sarah Neutkens, this programme traces a reflective path through the piano’s evolving language. Impressionist colour, Romantic miniatures, jazz meditations, and ambient reflections unfold side by side, creating a rich yet unhurried listening experience.

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


SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002zrdv)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.


SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qvk)
Ease into the evening with 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 pieces from the likes of Eric Satie, Belle Chen and Beethoven. We Press Pause with mindfulness champion Izzy Judd and discover some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science presenter Caroline Steel on why taking a bath at the end of a busy day is the ultimate in relaxation.


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

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

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


SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002zrdx)
Let soft currents of sound guide you gently into nightfall

Afrodeutsche presents an hour of immersive, escapist new music from the UK’s leading contemporary composers and performers.

This week's show includes recent work from Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe which they describe as "dream music", traditional folk inspired work from Richard Harvey, work from visual and sonic artist Damian Boylan, and much more.

Plus we'll have new music from BBC Introducing, from a UK composer or artist Making Waves.

To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Soundwaves.


SUN 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.


SUN 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0cqdn6c)
Tune in, lights out

Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to tranquil music from BBC Introducing to help you sleep.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

MONDAY 03 AUGUST 2026

MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002c1d3)
Chill under the cherry blossom

Slip serenely into sleep with a mix of natural botanical sounds and warm, slow music. Bunker down on a soft bed of petals as music from Japan (and beyond) drifts 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 with additional support from Saskia Cookson.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.


MON 06:00 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.


MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002zsxr)
Soothe your morning routine 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 uplifting and enchanting tunes from composers including Mayer, Bach and Saint-Saens, and piano music by Stephan Moccio inspired by his honeymoon gives us a chance to Find our Focus for the morning. Sian takes inspiration in the layers of history she can see around her while out on a walk to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores the links between music and empathy.


MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m0025c4f)
Effervescent piano pieces to illuminate the mind

Find clarity and focus with this carefully-curated mix of luminous piano pieces. Featuring quintessential works from classical giants Frédéric Chopin and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a rare gem from English composer-pianist York Bowen, plus new music from contemporary piano stars including Emile Mosseri, Kelly Moran, and Poppy Ackroyd.

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 Radio 3 Unwind. MM.


MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qx5)
Find tranquility with rhythmic classical sounds

Lose yourself with serene classical music mixed with calming sounds from the natural world.

With music by John Rutter, Gordon Getty and Rebecca Clarke. Plus soft melodies from Andrea Morricone, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Undine Smith Moore.

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


MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qw7)
Find escape and recharge with calming piano and strings

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 Rachel Portman, Schubert and Florence Price. We Press Pause with meditation coach Maude Hirst and reveal some essential Wind Down Wisdom on how something as simple as a hot cup of tea can help you de-stress from the pressures of your day.


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

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

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


MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001kpgy)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Music for new beginnings feat. Alice Sara Ott

Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds is ready to unwind. After an incredibly busy time playing concerts all over the world, he is back with a second series of Ultimate Calm - twelve unique episodes, each one a musical journey that seeks to find that all too elusive feeling of calm.

In the spirit of a new series, in this first episode Ólafur takes inspiration from the idea of new beginnings, with music related to fresh starts. He shares pieces from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Poppy Ackroyd and Philip Glass, and reflects on how music can provide feelings of escape and rejuvenation.

For each episode, Ólafur has invited a special guest to share with listeners their own sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings them ultimate calm. This week, our guest is the celebrated classical pianist Alice Sara Ott, who tells us about the piece that made her stand still when she first heard it - a composition by Arvo Pärt that she plays regularly in her own performances, leaving both her and her audience transformed every time.

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


MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002zcxb)
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.


MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002zsxt)
Drifting off on gentle waves

Settle down for a comforting night’s sleep with a classical and ambient mix from BBC Introducing artists; paired with excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and relaxing ambience of gentle streams and rain-soaked woodland.

Produced by Alex Yates

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

TUESDAY 04 AUGUST 2026

TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002cb1k)
Tune out with white noise

Switch on the TV static, and switch off. Blanket yourself in warm hiss and 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.


TUE 06:00 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.


TUE 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.


TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m002923g)
A journey through serene piano landscapes

Classical meets contemporary in this carefully-sequenced selection of music for piano. British Romantic composer William Sterndale Bennett paints a tranquil musical sketch of a lake, Grażyna Bacewicz offers a pianistic lullaby, and there’s meditative minimalism from Terry Riley. Plus fresh sounds from contemporary artist-composers including Kelly Moran, Sarah Neutkens and Emile Mosseri.

Produced by Áine Devaney
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 (m0024qxc)
Embrace stillness with serene classical music

A collection of classical music designed to help you relax and find a quiet space of peace and harmony. Featuring glowing harmonies from Eric Whitacre and William Henry Harris, and soothing melodies from Johannes Brahms, Eleanor Daley and William Grant Still.

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


TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002zrxv)
Embrace the calm 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 Víkingur Ólafsson, Meredi 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 conducting a 'sound census' can help to calm you down.

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


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

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

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


TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001kvsp)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Soothing sounds of spring feat. Arlo Parks

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical journey that seeks to find that all too elusive feeling of calm.

In this episode, Ólafur takes his lead from the blossoming abundance of this time of year, with music inspired by the joys of spring. He selects songs that feel like emerging from the cold of winter into the sun, with pieces from Christian Löffler, Virginia Astley and Hania Rani.

Plus the Mercury Prize winning singer-songwriter Arlo Parks selects her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. Arlo shares the track that she says is her ‘brain toothpaste’ - a piece of ambient music from an old video game, that gives her the space to think.

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


TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002zcxv)
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.


TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0ddfs10)
Dreamy music for cosy nights

Settle down with gentle music from BBC Introducing alongside Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

WEDNESDAY 05 AUGUST 2026

WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002zrxx)
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 (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


WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002zs0n)
Music to help find your focus and flow.


WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028s5t)
Recharge with a restorative piano mix

Delve into a piano mixtape designed to help you unwind and recharge your batteries with a specially-curated selection of gentle, restorative compositions. With music from contemporary British composers including Alexis Ffrench, Rosey Chan and Eamonn Watt, alongside legendary piano works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Amy Beach and Erik Satie.

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”


WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qxq)
Chilled classical music for rest and rejuvenation

Take a moment to step away from your cares with this calming mix of serene classical sounds.

Featuring music by Gustav Mahler, Anne Boyd and Edward Elgar, plus rich and rejuvenating harmonies by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Reynaldo Hahn and Robert Nathaniel Dett.

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


WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qws)
Embrace the evening with serene 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 Marin Marais, Clara Schumann and Claude Debussy. We Press Pause with yoga and meditation teacher Rod Stryker and reveal some essential Wind Down Wisdom on how reducing exposure to 'blue light' from screens can help improve the quality of your sleep.


WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002zs0q)
Escape into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics.


WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001kvtd)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Lose yourself in musical memories feat. Dustin O’Halloran

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical journey that seeks to find that all too elusive feeling of calm.

Prepare your rose-tinted glasses for this episode, as Ólafur leans into nostalgia with a selection of reminiscent music. He reflects on the power that music has to transport you to the past, and plays sentimental songs from Vangelis, Yiruma and Mette Henriette.

Plus the Oscar-nominated American composer and pianist Dustin O’Halloran selects his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. Dustin takes us down memory lane with a record that he always returns to as an escape.

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


WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002zs0s)
Immersive music for moonlight

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 (p0f5nmlr)
Comforting sounds for a restful night

Tuck in with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to mellow music from BBC Introducing.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

THURSDAY 06 AUGUST 2026

THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002cq8w)
Fly away on a plane

Softly land into sleep with the sounds of a quiet airplane cabin and gentle music. Sit back and relax to the rhythmic rumble of the engine, as peaceful landscapes serenely pass by beneath - a perfect soundtrack to transport you to a 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.


THU 06:00 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


THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002v13z)
Brighten your day with enchanting 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 gentle, soothing harmonies from composers like Grieg, Handel and Gipps. This episode features a chance to Find Your Focus with the music of Hania Rani. Sian takes a breath on a boggy walk in wet weather, and marvels at the ability of nature to bounce back. Also, Professor Catherine Loveday explores how musicians can help counter stage fright.


THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002nrb2)
Serene piano to inspire creativity and calm

Tune out the noise and immerse yourself in a softly glowing, wintry flow of delicate piano works and tranquil field recordings, crafted to nurture calmness and creative focus. The mix opens with a dreamy new piece by Elena Kole, features a shimmering serenade by young Texan composer Brian Hargrove, and includes the timeless film-score classic 'Dream of Olwen' by Charles Williams.

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 (m0024qy9)
Reflective classical sounds to bring clarity to your day

Sweet and mellow classical sounds for moments of calm, with wistful shades of light and dark.

Featuring rich and warming harmonies from Ludwig van Beethoven, Reynaldo Hahn and Elizabeth Poston, plus gentle string textures from Ronald Binge, Dobrinka Tabakova and Max Richter.

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


THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qxh)
Slow down with a calm classical soundtrack

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

This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Ryuichi Sakamoto, Agnes Obel and Mozart. We Press Pause with mindfulness champion Izzy Judd and we discover some essential Wind Down Wisdom on how avoiding sugar at the end of the day can help prepare you for a restful night.


THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002s3n8)
Take a moment with Never Let Me Go and Duster

Head into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With Laura Karpman's Duster and music from Never Let Me Go by Rachel Portman. Plus a moment from Jóhann Jóhannsson from his score for The Theory of Everything.

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


THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001lc0j)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Songs of wanderlust feat. Chris Burkard

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical adventure to seek out that all too elusive feeling of calm.

Let Ólafur whisk you away from it all with a selection of songs inspired by the desire to travel the world. Ólafur shares music from the likes of Jóhann Jóhannsson, Alexandra Stréliski and Yumiko Morioka, and reflects on how music can be a way to fulfil urges to explore without leaving your home, transporting you out of your surroundings to an idyllic sonic escape.

Plus, the American photographer and director Chris Burkard selects his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. He picks a reflective track that brings him peace no matter where he is in the world and makes him feel grateful.

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


THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002zd01)
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.


THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0dwysyp)
Tranquil sounds for quiet nights

Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to gentle music from BBC Introducing to help you sleep.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds

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

FRIDAY 07 AUGUST 2026

FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002cxyn)
Swirl across the windswept plains

Doze to the sounds of dry, windswept flatlands as gentle music blows in. Curl up and let the environmental sounds and piano pieces move you - a perfect soundtrack to transport you to a 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 (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


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

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

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


FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028zvt)
Reflective piano pieces to centre the mind

Immerse yourself in this intimate journey into the world of piano music. From the delicate melodies of William Alwyn and the mercurial keyboard shimmerings of Maurice Ravel to refined contemporary work by the likes of Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, Eydís Evensen and Sophia Jani.

Produced by Áine Devaney
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.

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


FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qyh)
Press pause with relaxing classical sounds

Reserve a moment in your day to unwind, reset and feel refreshed with this mix of soothing classical music.

With orchestral suites from Dmitri Shostakovich and Avril Coleridge-Taylor, alongside contemporary brilliance from Michael Nyman and Camille Pepin.

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


FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qy1)
Let go of the day with peaceful 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 Philip Glass, Keaton Henson and Johannes Brahms. We Press Pause with meditation coach Maude Hirst and Caroline Steel reveals some essential Wind Down Wisdom on how a simple activity like doing a jigsaw can help you release stress.


FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002kymj)
Find a place of calm with Ferdinand and Endless Night

Find a place of calm through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Bernard Hermann's Endless Night and Ferdinand by John Powell. Plus a moment from the TV series Mr Loverman by Speakers Corner Quartet and music from Laura Karpman.

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


FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001lklc)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2

Calm tracks to inspire confidence ft. Alfa Mist

Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another musical journey looking for that all too elusive feeling of calm.

In this episode Ólafur reflects on how music can help boost your confidence and improve your mood, with uplifting tracks from Hildur Guðnadóttir, Kronos Quartet and Hilary Hahn.

Plus the British musician, producer and composer Alfa Mist selects his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. He shares a textural track that reflects his mood when he’s most relaxed, reflecting on how simple chord structures can put you at ease.

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


FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002ymld)
Immersive music for after-hours

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


FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0f8n6pz)
Escape to an oasis of calm

Relax into sleep with peaceful music from BBC Introducing alongside the Shipping Forecast.

Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds