SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2025
SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00267lc)
Meditate upon the moonrise
Slip into a peaceful state with a mix of nocturnal natural sounds and classical music. Bathe in the light of the moon on a peaceful night, as an orchestra quietly plays - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a sleepy state.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002833x)
Lose yourself in gentle melodies
Enjoy time to unwind with this selection of some of the most calming melodies in classical music - the perfect escape from the stresses of the everyday.
Featuring gentle music by Alexis Ffrench, John Rutter, Hania Rani and Dan Jones. And gorgeous classics from Edward Elgar, Gustav Mahler, Florence Price, Ronald Binge, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027jxb)
Set the mood for your day with restful classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring soothing, relaxing tunes from Hildegard von Bingen, Bach and Borodin, this episode explores the condition of Amusia - where people aren’t able to make sense of music. Plus, Sian is captivated by the smell of the earth after rain while out for a walk to take a breath.
SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m0027jnb)
Gentle piano music to help you study
Find stillness and clarity amidst the hustle of daily life with this gentle, melodic piano mixtape, designed to provide the perfect study backdrop. Featuring new piano tracks from British artists such Polly Carter and Richard Laurence, alongside enchanting compositions by legendary composers including Edward Elgar, Howard Blake and Germaine Tailleferre.
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 (m0025tqf)
Gentle music for moments of calm
Immerse yourself in a collection of peaceful classical music to bring calm and clarity.
Featuring beautiful works by Caroline Shaw, George Butterworth, Florence Price, Carl Orff and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SAT 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002833z)
Be transported into musical worlds with The Last Of Us and The Courier
Transport to the music worlds of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Last Of Us by Gustavo Santalolalla and The Courier by Abel Korzeniowski.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SAT 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0027jnd)
Let go of the day with soothing music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and rest - presented by musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of James Macmillan, Grazyna Bacewicz and Ola Gjeilo. Plus there's a chance to Press Pause and listen deeply with Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steele, celebrating the Danish concept of hygge.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001dy67)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Sunrise-inspired sounds feat. Ry X
Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds guides us on another hour-long musical journey into calm.
This week, Ólafur takes inspiration from one his favourite times of day - dawn. He shares music that captures the beauty of sunrises in sound from Kara-Lis Coverdale, Arvo Pärt and Dustin O’Halloran, and reflects on how dawn seems to be the time that most of his ideas come to him.
Plus the Australian singer and songwriter Ry X transports us to his safe haven, the place he feels most calm, with the soothing sounds of the waves on the coast of California where he lives.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m0026x4q)
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.
SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0027jxq)
Drift into sleep
Fall into a deep sleep with help from coastal weather reports from the Shipping Forecast paired with peaceful classical music from BBC Introducing and gentle field recordings of wintry windy weather.
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 16 FEBRUARY 2025
SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00269fs)
Dream on a midsummer night
Conjure up sleep with an evocative mix of magical forest sounds and mesmerising classical music. Dream away while fireflies flitter and the orchestra flutters - a delightful soundtrack to help guide you to a serene 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.
SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0027s1j)
Escape into a world of relaxing classical music
Enjoy the calming sounds of classical music, to bring a sense of tranquillity and reflection into your day. Featuring soothing solo piano from Hayato Sumino, Germaine Tailleferre, and Robert Nathaniel Dett. Plus glowing choral harmonies from Ivo Antognini, Imogen Holst, and Rebecca Dale. And orchestral works from Frederick Delius, Rachel Portman, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
This mix is ideal for unwinding after a busy day, or simply finding peace in the small moments.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027cdg)
Relax and refresh with the tranquil sounds of classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring warm, and gentle melodies from Vivaldi, Faure, and Cecile Chaminade. Sian is reminded of her childhood while she is taking a breath down by the waterside, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why music can make us feel emotional.
SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m00280vd)
Rediscover calm with this carefully-curated piano collection
Rediscover serenity and calm with this curated selection of piano pieces that span the centuries. Featuring graceful works by classical luminaries such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Henrique Oswald and Cécile Chaminade alongside evocative modern compositions by Alexandre Desplat, Elena Kats-Chernin and Rikuto Fujimoto.
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.
SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002757k)
Classical melodies for stillness and calm
Embrace moments of stillness with this calming collection of peaceful classical melodies and sounds from the natural world. This mix features soothing piano, strings, and orchestral music, to help you let go of stress and reconnect with your inner sense of calm.
Featuring music from Caroline Shaw, Max Richter, Alexis Ffrench, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Frédéric Chopin, and many more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
SUN 17:00 The Music & Meditation Podcast (m001xw24)
Series 3
Navigate sadness with Jasmin Harsono
Izzy and Jasmin Harsono look at how meditation can help us move through sadness, pain and grief. Jasmin Harsono is a multisensory artist, meditation guide specialising in energy and sound, author of “Self Reiki” and founder of Emerald and Tiger. She shares her own journey of experiencing sadness alongside a guided meditation to help you process the inevitabilities of life.
The music that soundtracks Jasmin's guided meditation was composed by Peter Gregson and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Singers and sound artist Jasmin Harsono exclusively for this episode.
If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.
Music you'll hear in this episode includes:
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, iii Adagio ma non troppo
Peter Gregson: To process grief
Elgar: They are at rest
Marcello: Oboe Concerto, ii Adagio
SUN 17:30 Classical Mixtape (m0027572)
The perfect classical half hour
A half an hour of classical music to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, featuring works by Hungarian composer and cellist Pál Hermann, a meditative prayer by Anna Thorvaldsdottir, and the lament of Solveig from Grieg’s incidental music to Peer Gynt. There’s music for Brass Band by David Owen, too, plus Gustav Mahler’s transcendental study about hope.
SUN 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m00280vh)
Elevate your evening with glorious 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 JS Bach, Avawaves and Alexandra Streliski. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on watching sunsets can instantly make you feel calmer.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m00280vm)
Discover a restorative mix of calming new music
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.
Featuring new music from Devon-born composer Austel, a musical postcard for cello from Yujin Baek and new work by Rachael Philip, 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 (m0026xsf)
Bewitching sounds for after dark
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 (m0027cdq)
Peaceful sounds for a restful sleep
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
MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2025
MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qvt)
Wander through the woods
Drift off to a mix of woodland sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of birds singing, boots crunching and the gentle sound of water flowing - 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 Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0025knk)
Step away from the daily grind with serene classical sounds
Blissful classical harmonies to calm your mind and bring peace to your soul.
Featuring reflective harmonies from Mel Bonis, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Avril Coleridge-Taylor and calming textures by Ludwig van Beethoven, Charles Koechlin and Lili Boulanger.
Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00281w6)
Get set for the day with uplifting classical music
Calming classical music to uplift your senses and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring enriching and uplifting melodies from Sibelius, Florence Price, and Rachel Currea. This episode explores the gift of a bright crisp morning. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains how music can help those with autism.
MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m0025kvb)
Find calm and inspiration with this soothing piano playlist
A soothing playlist of beautiful piano music, carefully selected and sequenced to help you stay focused on the task in hand. Alongside new neoclassical music by Max Richter, Ludovico Einaudi and Fiona Brice are nineteenth- and twentieth-century favourites including a Romance without words from Gabriel Fauré, Johannes Brahms’ Intermezzo in A Major and a much-loved Schubert Impromptu.
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”
Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qv5)
Classical sounds for moments of calm
Relax with a playlist of soothing classical music, to help transport you to place of calm.
With music by Gerald Finzi, Maurice Ravel, and Johann Pachelbel. Plus soft melodies from Florence Price, William Walton, and Eleanor Daley to gently soothe your mind and soul.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
MON 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m00281wb)
Escape into the musical realms of Black Panther and Santa Evita
Escape into the musical realms of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Black Panther by Ludwig Goransson, Federico Jusid's Santa Evita and Debbie Wiseman's score for Edie.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
MON 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0027d9n)
Relax to a classical evening 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 Hildegard of Bingen, Segun Akinola and Anna Phoebe. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how listening to classical music can instantly make you feel calmer.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001f5sw)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Calming cinematic soundtracks feat. Isobel Waller-Bridge
Escape with Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey into calmness.
In this week’s episode, Ólafur flicks through his film collection to share some of his favourite scores and soundtracks that totally transport their audiences, painting pictures through sound. There’ll be the sounds of deep-sea diving, wanders through the wilderness and even the most peaceful-sounding alien invasion from composers like Jóhann Jóhannsson, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Galya Bisengalieva.
Plus the British composer Isobel Waller-Bridge invites us to join her in her safe haven, the place she feels most calm, listening to the birds and the wind through the trees on Hampstead Heath in London.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m0027v9s)
Music for the darkling hour
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 (m00281wd)
Sail away into a long, peaceful sleep
Fall into a deep slumber with this sleepy soundtrack from BBC Introducing, paired with excerpts of weather reports from the Shipping Forecast, and gently atmospheric field recordings.
Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast."
TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2025
TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qwd)
Shelter from the storm
Drift off to a mix of hypnotic stormy sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of rain, distant thunder and light winds - 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 Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0027k27)
Classical melodies for peaceful moments
Escape the stresses of the busy day and and immerse yourself in a world of relaxing classical music and soundscapes. This mix features calming orchestral, piano, and choral pieces - perfect for finding moments of peace and reflection.
With classical favourites from Edward Elgar, Gabriel Fauré, and George Frideric Handel, and gently flowing music from Kerensa Briggs, Thomas James White, Alexis Ffrench, Anna Lapwood, Eleanor Dunnet, Jess Gillam, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027bwg)
Ease into the morning with peaceful 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 energising, beautiful music from Alexandra Streliski, John Rutter, and Beethoven, this episode explores the joy of the late afternoon sun. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores the parallels between music and language.
TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m00281sw)
A peaceful piano mix to stimulate creativity
Fade out the noise and hone in on your creative potential with this peaceful piano soundtrack. Stillness and clarity come in the form of new piano music by British artists such as Eamonn Watt, Alanna Crouch and Steve Luck as well as the work of legendary composers including Franz Liszt, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Germaine Tailleferre.
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 (m0025d67)
Savour the moment with restorative classical music
Take some time to unwind with this calming, serene collection of classical music. With music from Franz Schubert, Stanley Myers, Margaret Bonds and Gustav Holst, alongside contemporary excellence from Sophie Hutchings and Hania Rani.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
TUE 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027jn8)
Music to sweep you away with Mufasa: The Lion King and Bridgerton.
Be swept away by film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Mufasa: The Lion King, Kris Bowers' music for Bridgerton and Wolf Hall by Debbie Wiseman.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
TUE 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m00281sy)
Embrace calm 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 music from the likes of Brian Eno, Francesca Guccione and Brahms. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how an evening routine is good for wellbeing.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001ff07)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Blissful body-related music feat. Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
Take a deep breath and join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey into calm.
This week, Ólafur looks inwards with a selection of music inspired by the body. He reflects on the importance of focusing on your breath and the sound of your own heartbeat in order to ground yourself, and shares music from Julianna Barwick, Ben Lukas Boysen and Richard Reed Parry.
Plus the American composer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith transports us to her Safe Haven, the place where she feels the most calm - inside herself.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m0027vgv)
Immersive music for late night 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 (p0gd2wpv)
Drift off with this sleep-inducing soundtrack
Restful music from BBC Introducing alongside the Shipping Forecast to help you fall asleep.
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”
WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2025
WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qwy)
Ride on the waves
Drift off to a mix of ocean wave sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of lapping waves, ocean breeze and coastal ambience - 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 Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00274vk)
Calming classical tunes for total relaxation
A three hour collection of calming classical music to unwind and relax. Sink into the orchestral serenity of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ida Moberg, alongside the choral beauty of Ken Burton and Ólafur Arnalds.
Produced by Steven Rajam.
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002812z)
Refresh your morning with gentle 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, reflective melodies from Nadia Boulanger, Eric Coates and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Sian takes us up to a field on a hilltop to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores why music makes us feel emotional.
WED 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.
WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027s8l)
Soothing classical melodies for a calm mind
For a peaceful and tranquil state of mind, sink into the relaxing sounds of this three hour classical music mix. With choral melodies from Hildegard Von Bingen and Karl Jenkins, orchestral classics from Camille Saint-Saëns and Johannes Brahms, and soothing contemporary piano from Alexis Ffrench and Marie Awadis.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0028131)
Lose yourself in enticing scores from WALL-E and Logan.
Lose yourself in enticing scores from film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring WALL-E by Thomas Newman, Marco Beltrami's Logan and The Roads Not Taken by Sally Porter.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
WED 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0027cw6)
Release your day 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 music from the likes of Claude Debussy, Debbie Wiseman and John Barry. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, on how something as simple as a smile can help you de-stress from the pressures of your day.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001fnvp)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Soothing music for sleep feat. Dominic Monaghan
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey seeking out that elusive feeling of calm.
In this episode, Ólafur takes us on a sleepy sonic journey to the land of nod, with a selection of dreamy music. He shares music from Brambles, Debussy and Sigur Ros, and reflects on his own relationship with sleep as well as the curious nature of Icelandic lullabies.
Plus the actor Dominic Monaghan transports us to his Safe Haven, the place where he feels the most calm, with recordings and reflections from his garden.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m0027vll)
Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld
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 (p0hwp5k3)
A rest inducing soundtrack to help you drift off
Fall into a deep sleep with gentle compositions from BBC Introducing, paired 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”
THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2025
THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qxn)
Drift upon the wind
Doze off to a mix of windswept sounds and restful classical music. Drift off to immersive sounds of swirling winds and blustery gusts - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search Sleep Tracks on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Sleep Tracks.
Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qwg)
Uplifting harmonies for peaceful reflection
Calming musical light and shade to uplift your body and mind - to lighten the darkness and lift your mood.
Featuring warm and reflective orchestral textures from Camille Saint-Saëns, Antonín Dvořák and Ludwig van Beethoven, plus sweet instrumental sounds by Rachel Portman, Zenobia Powell-Perry and John Field.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027bfy)
Breathe new life into your day with calming classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring beautiful and uplifting melodies from Aaron Copland, Caroline Shaw and Joseph Haydn, Sian delights in seeing the moon in the daytime while out to take a breath. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why listening to classical music before bed can improve our wellbeing.
THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028105)
Timeless Piano pieces for repose and focus
Drift away with this soothing piano mix designed to guide you towards focus and calm. Timeless works by Classical icons like Frederick Delius, Edvard Grieg and Robert Nathaniel Dett are interwoven with contemporary brilliance from the likes of Hayato Sumino, Nils Frahm and Paula Präktig.
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.
THU 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027jxg)
A classical journey into stillness
Allow this three hour classical mix to accompany your journey into deep stillness. Featuring orchestral favourites from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and George Freidrich Handel, alongside calming piano from Amy Beach and H. Leslie Adams and choral arrangements from Douglas Guest and Benjamin Britten.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
THU 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027bg2)
Explore calm musical moments with Moana 2 and Tales From The Loop
Explore the calm corners of the musical world of film with Edith Bowman. Featuring Mark Mancina's Moana 2, Tales From The Loop by Philip Glass and Rachel Portman's score for Julia, the documentary about Julie Child.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
THU 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028107)
Quiet your mind with soothing classical
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 Louise Farrenc, Daniela Mars and Johannes 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 lifting weights can help you to feel calmer.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001fx0n)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Calm music for stormy weather feat. Arooj Aftab
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey that seeks to find that elusive feeling of calm.
In this episode, Ólafur puts his head into the clouds to look for the calm within the storm, with a selection of music inspired by rain, wind and thunder. He shares music from Chopin, Eydís Evensen and Chihei Hatakeyama, and talks about the comforting effect that the sounds of bad weather can have on you when you’re tucked up inside.
Plus the composer Arooj Aftab transports us to her Safe Haven, the place where she feels the most calm, with a recording from a thunderstorm outside her apartment in New York.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m0027vkt)
Eclectic music for after dark
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 (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”
FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2025
FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qy7)
Escape from the rain
Drift off to a mix of rainy day sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of light winds and hypnotic downpour - 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 Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0027bbp)
Experience classical serenity and stillness
Take time for yourself and allow this three hour mix of soothing classical music to accompany your relaxation. Featuring the calming orchestral tones of Grace Williams and Johannes Brahms, as well as choral beauty from Florence Price and Johann Sebastian Bach and contemporary relaxation from Kris Bowers and Bryce Dessner.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002812t)
Welcome the day with peaceful 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 warm, comforting music from Britten, Tchaikovsky, and Charlotte Sohy, this episode explores how music can affect our sense of taste. Plus, Sian takes a breath near a wild, turbulent river.
FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m00255b7)
Hold your focus with this introspective piano mix
Melt away distracting thoughts with this gentle, meditative piano mix filled with an array of delicate selections. Betty Jackson King’s playful Spring Intermezzo is performed by Lara Downes, Gia Margaret offers up soulful melodies, and we are immersed in a cloud of peaceful notes courtesy of Jean-Michel Blais. Plus there’s music from iconic masters of centuries past including J.S. Bach, Amy Beach and Joseph Haydn.
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”
Produced by SIGOURNEY
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Sounds MM.
FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qvd)
Gentle harmonies to help you relax
Take a moment to centre yourself with this collection of soothing classical music.
This mix features building melodies from Herbert Howells, Will Todd and Rebecca Dale, warm orchestral tones from Frederick Delius and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and mindful solo piano from H. Leslie Adams and Karen Tanaka.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
FRI 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002753h)
Revel in musical sounds with Florence Foster Jenkins and Mrs Doubtfire
Escape through the music of film and TV, with Edith Bowman. Featuring Howard Shore's Mrs Doubtfire, Spencer by Jonny Greenwood alongside classics from Florence Foster Jenkins.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
FRI 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m002754b)
Switch off with calming classical music
Niall Breslin brings you calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest.
FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001g3lz)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Hopeful harmonies feat. Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey that seeks to find that elusive feeling of calm.
In this week’s episode, Ólafur looks for the silver linings in sound with a selection of songs inspired around the theme of hope. He reflects on how music can often provide the little glimmers of hope that you need to get through the toughest of times, and shares tracks by the likes of Alice Coltrane, Sigur Rós and JFDR.
Plus the British actress and UNHCR goodwill ambassador Gugu Mbatha-Raw transports us to her Safe Haven, the place she feels the most calm - her bath.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m0027579)
Music for the darkling hour
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening. Tonight we join a galaxy of composers in the musical universe of Johann Sebastian Bach, with compelling interpretations of his music from Elena Kats-Chernin, Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita, Wendy Carlos, Knut Nystedt, Dustin O’Halloran and Ryuichi Sakamoto among others.
FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0hzhm6h)
Sink into a deep sleep
Unwind and sink into a peaceful and deep sleep with gentle classical compositions from BBC Introducing, paired with the soothing sounds of the 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”.