SATURDAY 31 MAY 2025
SAT 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.
SAT 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
SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024qvz)
Ease into your day with welcoming harmonies
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring soothing and nourishing melodies from Clara Schumann, JS Bach and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – plus learn if listening to classical music can make you more intelligent, and Sian goes on a walk to explores how embracing the seasons can be beneficial for our health.
SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002bhs5)
Gentle piano music to soundtrack your studies
Overcome distractions and enter a calm, focused headspace with this gentle piano soundtrack, designed to support your study sessions. This mix features music by brilliant British composers across the ages—from Edward Elgar and Helen Hopekirk, to The Beatles and Howard Blake, all the way to contemporary talents like Alexis Ffrench and Cerys Havana Hickman.
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'.
SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024r0w)
Classical music for calming reflection
Retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life with this calming classical music mix.
Featuring choral excellence from William Walton and Robert Nathaniel Dett, solo piano lines from Erik Satie and Errollyn Wallen, and pensive organ solos from Olivia Belli and Adolphus Hailstork.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SAT 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002bs30)
Find your musical escape with Persuasion and The Godfather.
Dive into a musical escape through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Thomas Newman's Erin Brockovich, and The Godfather Part II by Nino Rota. Plus a surprisingly chilled moment from The Super Mario Bros. Movie soundtrack by Brian Tyler, inspired by Koji Kondo's iconic sounds.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SAT 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qym)
Switch off with tranquil classical melodies
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 Hannah Peel, Alexis Ffrench and Ralph Vaughan Williams. We Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong and we discover some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how gentle movement can help you prepare for a restful night.
SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001n292)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2
Musical transformations feat. FINNEAS
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for one more musical adventure to seek out that all too elusive feeling of calm.
In the final episode of the series, Ólafur looks inward with a selection of musical metamorphoses - calming songs inspired by a sense of transformation. He reflects on how we are always transforming ourselves in little ways, and how music plays a part in that, with tracks by Philip Glass, Alice Sara Ott, Boards of Canada and more.
Plus our last guest is the award-winning American musician and producer FINNEAS, who shares his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. FINNEAS selects a nostalgic song that he has vivid memories of listening to in so many different situations, that always manages to settle him.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002bfyr)
Immersive music for moonlight
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 (p0cmtt7f)
Sleepy sounds for restful nights
Drift off to cool music from BBC Introducing combined with Radio 4's Shipping Forecast.
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.”
SUNDAY 01 JUNE 2025
SUN 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.
SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002bjp7)
Ease into calm with peaceful classical sounds
Relax and unwind from the stresses of the day with a peaceful selection of classical music. This collection of soothing piano, orchestral, and choral pieces is perfect for finding those quiet moments to help you pause and reflect.
Featuring calming classics by Erik Satie, Johannes Brahms, and Maurice Ravel. And gentle melodies from Undine Smith Moore, Teresa Carreño, Don MacDonald, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002btg5)
Breathe new life into your morning with comforting 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 enriching, beautiful melodies from Arvo Pärt, Miriam Hyde, and Zoltán Kodály. Sian takes a breath by the seaside and Professor Catherine Loveday explains what happens in the brain when musicians sight-read music.
SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qx9)
Contemplative piano tracks to inspire and enrich
Immerse yourself in an introspective piano mix, designed to transport you on a sonic journey of contemplation and relaxation. Featuring music by György Ligeti, Celia Hollander, Amit Manna, and Zenobia Powell Perry.
Produced by Áine Devaney
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind MM.
SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002559v)
Relaxing classical music for moments of stillness
Sink into the calming and reflective sounds of this classical music mix. With pieces from Gabriel Fauré and Ronald Binge, alongside Judith Weir and John Cage.
Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SUN 17:00 The Music & Meditation Podcast (m002cz55)
Series 5
Let go of guilt: Julia Samuel
Izzy and Julia Samuel explore how meditation can help us let go of guilt. Julia is a psychotherapist, paediatric counsellor and author who leads a guided meditation which encourages us to recognise guilt as a sign of care and meet it with kindness and compassion.
The music that soundtracks Julia's guided meditation was composed by Ben Rowarth and recorded by the BBC Singers and guest string players exclusively for this episode.
Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.
Music heard in this episode:
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major, D. 898: II. Andante un poco mosso
Ben Rowarth: Release
SUN 17:30 Classical Mixtape (m002br22)
Music for Solitariness
As part of the BBC's Wellbeing Week, Radio 3 Unwind's Niall Breslin introduces a mixtape on the theme of Solitariness.
From Noel Coward enjoying his travels unhindered by attachments, and J.S. Bach's sublime writing for solo violin, to William Grant Still's poignant "Song for the lonely", today's Classical Mixtape reflects on the experience of being alone. Many will recall the long running children's TV dramatisation of Robinson Crusoe, with its memorable theme music, but there is less well-known music in this half hour mix, such as Margaret Hubicki's "Lonely piper", and Rebecca Dale's magical setting of Wordsworth celebrating the joys of solitude "I wandered lonely as a cloud". Kurt Weill's "Lonely house" sweetens into solitary dreaming from Debussy, and the sequence ends with a heart-breaking folk song setting from the Auvergne about an abandoned shepherdess, lushly orchestrated by Joseph Cantaloube.
Producer: Helen Garrison
SUN 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m002btfd)
Sink into relaxation with serene 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 Alexis Ffrench, Debussy and Belle Chen. 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 taking time out to do nothing.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002cz57)
Tranquil new sounds for quiet moments
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.
Featuring new music for strings from Rebecca Dale and serenity courtesy of Jon Hopkins. Plus, new music from BBC Introducing emerging artists.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Soundwaves.
SUN 22:00 Night Tracks (m002bg7q)
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.
SUN 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”
MONDAY 02 JUNE 2025
MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qyr)
Float along the river
Drift off to a mix of calming river sounds and restful classical music. Doze off to immersive sounds of birds chirping and the comforting sound of water flowing down a light stream - 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 (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
MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024qwj)
Embrace the day with soothing classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring uplifting and enriching melodies from Max Richter, Mozart and Amy Beach – plus Professor Catherine Loveday explores why some tunes get stuck in our heads, and Sian takes a walk and reflects on how birdsong fits into our daily lives.
MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qxv)
Sonorous piano music for deep focus
Immerse yourself in a state of deep concentration with this crafted piano sequence. Featuring a stunning rendition by Bruce Liu of Erik Satie’s Gnossienne No.1, Icelandic pianist Vikungur Ólaffsson performing part of Philip Glass' Glassworks and new neoclassical pieces by British composers Julia Thomsen and Becky Ainge.
Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m00255b5)
Uplifting classical sounds to soothe your senses
A three-hour selection of gentle harmonies and melodies to help relax your mind and aid your relaxation.
With calming piano tones from Philip Glass, Claude Debussy, and Sophie Hutchings, alongside glowing choral sounds from Kerensa Briggs and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
MON 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002cxyl)
Escape into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics.
MON 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qzl)
Embrace the evening calm with gentle classical sounds
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Lili Boulanger, Henry Purcell and Vivaldi. We Press Pause with mindfulness champion Izzy Judd and discover some essential Wind Down Wisdom on how getting your hands dirty with a bit of gardening can help you de-stress from the pressures of your day.
MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qvn)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
Finding stillness in sound ft. girl in red
Take a moment to stop, be still and breathe.
Icelandic pianist and composer Ólafur Arnalds returns with his third series of Ultimate Calm, each episode a musical journey into a world of calm. Ólafur invites you to join him for an hour of music that he turns to for escape and reflection - finding stillness in sound. There’ll be tracks from the likes of Brian Eno, Hinako Omori and Kelly Moran, and Ólafur reflects on the importance of carving out space for one’s self amidst the busy noise of the modern world.
Plus we visit the first safe haven of the series, discovering the piece of music that brings ultimate calm to Norwegian singer and songwriter girl in red, a personal, nostalgic track that reminds her of a certain time in her life.
Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind
MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002cp2g)
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 (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.”
TUESDAY 03 JUNE 2025
TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002cxyn)
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.
TUE 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
TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002d048)
Music to help find your focus and flow.
TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qyf)
Switch on your focus with this immersive piano mix
Switch on your focus and keep your creativity flowing with this meditative piano mix. Featuring Debussy’s Préludes pour piano performed by Bulgarian master pianist, Marietta Petkova, Vivaldi’s Lute Concerto in D Major, arranged by Andrew Gentile and performed by Jeffrey Biegel, as well as modern piano pieces by Duval Timothy, Salenta + Topu and Lubomyr Melnyk.
Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m00255bp)
Calming classical music for peaceful moments
Take a deep breath and relax with classical sounds. A tranquil soundtrack for quiet reflection and clarity.
Featuring orchestral tunes from J.S. Bach, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Edward Elgar. Plus new music from Voces8 and much more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
TUE 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0025vr0)
Escape and relax with music from Black Swan and Bridgerton.
Escape into the relaxing world of film music with Edith Bowman. Featuring Kris Bowers' Bridgerton, Tracy Thorn's soundtrack to The Falling and new music from Paddington In Peru by Dario Marianelli.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
TUE 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qz4)
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 Max Richter, Jung Jaeil and Bizet – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on easy ways to de-stress from the pressures of your day.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qw9)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
Blissful musical blossoms ft. Erland Cooper
Being amongst nature brings inspiration to so many of us. In this episode of Ultimate Calm, Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds takes inspiration from blossoms and blooms with a selection of music related to flowers. There’ll be music from Celia Hollander, Duval Timothy and Dora Pejačević, and Ólafur gives us an insight into what’s growing in his Reyjavik greenhouse.
Plus, we’re transported to the safe haven of the Scottish composer Erland Cooper, an artist very much inspired by the natural world and the magic of the everyday. He shares a field recording of a particular bird song that brings him ultimate calm, transporting us to his own safe haven in the Orkney Islands.
Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind
TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002cp6q)
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 (m002753k)
Gentle sounds to lull you to sleep
Drift off to sleep with the calming tones of the Shipping Forecast set to peaceful music from BBC Introducing.
Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening production
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”
WEDNESDAY 04 JUNE 2025
WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024qzb)
Roam amidst the mountain mist
Drift away with a mix of natural sounds and gentle classical music. Immerse yourself in the fresh alpine air at the peak of the mountain - with composers Bach, Brahms and Bizet lulling you towards peaceful slumber.
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 and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0027s5p)
Classical tunes for a moment of stillness
Take a step back from the busyness of daily life and pause for a moment of stillness with this classical music mix. These three hours feature orchestral delights performed by the BBC orchestras from Eric Coates and Cipriani Potter, as well as choral arrangements from Robert Nathaniel Dett and Joanna Marsh.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024qx7)
Focus for the morning with stress-busting music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring uplifting and peaceful melodies from Fauré, Caroline Shaw, and Samuel Barber. Plus we learn why sad music might just lift our mood, and Sian explores the delights of walking barefoot.
WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qzg)
Tranquil piano music for inspiration
Boost your motivation and lift your spirits with this two-hour mix of tranquil and soothing piano pieces, ideal for a focused work session. Featuring piano classics by Claude Debussy, Clara Schuman and Edward Elgar, as well as a modern piece from UK-based virtuosic pianist Belle Chen’s new album and music from composer Joanne Gardiner.
Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025d09)
Calming classical music to help you reset
An uplifting selection of calming classical music to reenergise and rejuvenate.
Featuring orchestral pieces from William Walton and Will Todd, soaring choral lines from Robert H. Harris and Eric Whitacre, and thoughtful solo piano from Hania Rani and Maurice Ravel.
Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0025vl6)
Take a moment to sit back with music from Supacell, Shetland and Thunderbirds.
Ease into relaxation through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Moments from Supacell by Sillkey, John Lunn's Shetland and a classic from Thunderbirds by Barry Gray.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
WED 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m002d0n8)
Ease the cares of the day with calming music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Mozart, annasara and Arvo Pärt. 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 positive effects of scented candles.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qwv)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
Calm music for connection ft. Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Music has always been an important part of community and relationships - a way for us to feel connected to each other. It gives us a reason to gather together and helps us relate to one another. Ólafur celebrates that aspect of music with an episode inspired by community, family, friendship and togetherness. He’ll play a selection of soothing sounds including tracks by the likes of Aksuna, Shida Shahabi and the husband-wife duo Windy & Carl, as well as his own collaborative work as part of the duo Kiasmos, with Faroese musician Janus Rasmussen, and his work with the OPIA Community, a travelling festival series, record label and community hub.
Plus the British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason transports us to his musical safe haven. Sheku is no stranger to collaborations, he frequently works with his siblings to create beautiful works together. He shares a piece of music that brings him ultimate calm, a track that reminds him of a sunrise.
Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind
WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002cp61)
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 (p0h7zg99)
Tranquil melodies for a restful night's sleep
Soothing compositions from BBC Introducing, complemented by comforting extracts from The Shipping Forecast on Radio 4.
Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”
THURSDAY 05 JUNE 2025
THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0024r1l)
Dive into ocean depths
Dive into the deepest sleep with a mix of subaquatic sounds and ebbing classical music. Doze to whale song and hypnotic waves - 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.
THU 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.
THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024qxs)
Enhance 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 psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring delightfully gentle melodies from Cécile Chaminade, Franz Schubert, and George Butterworth. Plus Sian pays a visit to one of her favourite spots in nature and Professor Catherine Loveday explores how music can affect our driving.
THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002d0my)
A calming piano soundtrack to help you focus. Boost your productivity with two hours of piano-led classical music to motivate and inspire you.
THU 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025c4c)
Gentle classical for stillness and calm
Step into a world of calm with a blend of meditative orchestral movements, gentle piano pieces, and choral reflections. Your perfect companion for relaxation, reflection, or simply unwinding.
With soothing melodies from Alexis Ffrench, John Rutter, and Undine Smith Moore, and calming classics from Gustav Holst, Florence Price, Robert Schumann, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
THU 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m00261sp)
Ease into relaxation with music from Whiplash, The Shawshank Redemption and Everything Before Us.
Music from film and TV to drop your shoulders into relaxation with Edith Bowman. Featuring Justin Hurwitz's Hollywood jazz sound of Whiplash, a moment from Mozart from The Shawshank Redemption and Chanda Dancy's mesmerising score for Everything Before Us.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
THU 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024r01)
Soundtrack your evening with relaxing 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 Fanny Mendelssohn, Hania Rani and Elgar – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on a small and meaningful way to prepare for rest.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qxk)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
Relax and flow with river-inspired music ft. Nanna
Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds goes with the flow in this episode, with a selection of relaxing music inspired by rivers, and the change they can represent in ourselves. He’ll play music by Brian Eno, KMRU and Sophia Subbayya Vastek, and share thoughts on the river systems and glaciers in the landscape around him in Iceland.
Plus fellow Icelander Nanna brings us along to her safe haven. Nanna is a singer, songwriter and guitarist, formerly part of the indie folk band Of Monsters and Men, and now writes a lot of her own solo material in a cabin outside Reykjavik. We join her there, beside the banks of a small river where she spends a lot of time with her dog and the birds, to hear more about what brings her ultimate calm.
Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind
THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002cp7d)
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 (m002c1d1)
Settle your mind with a serene sleepscape
Settle in for a deep sleep with this gentle mix of soothing classical music, calming weather reports, and immersive field recordings. Journeying through tranquil wetlands, sleepy forests, and gentle summer rainstorms as your mind unwinds for the night.
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 The Sleeping Forecast."
FRIDAY 06 JUNE 2025
FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002559j)
Voyage across the frost
Slip off to sleep with a mix of crisp natural sounds and cool, calming classical music. Immerse yourself in icy frost and peaceful music - a restful soundtrack to help 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.
FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00281w8)
A daily dose of calming classical music
Sink into the relaxing melodies of this three hour classical mix and lighten the load of daily life. With choral excellence from Max Richter and Karl Jenkins, warm strings from Anna Clyne and Imogen Holst, and pensive piano from Clara Schumann and Philip Glass.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024qyc)
Start the day right with tranquil classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring warm and inspiring melodies from Franz Schubert, Germaine Tailleferre and William Grant Still. Plus, Sian heads outside to admire the beauty of letting things grow, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores the links between learning an instrument and brain function.
FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qyy)
Melodic piano music to boost your motivation
Hone in on the task at hand with motivating piano music to keep you in the zone. Featuring new tracks from young British-based composers, including Alanna Crouch and Samuel Félix.
Produced by Jamie Green
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002d1b0)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.
FRI 17:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m00260rw)
Simmer down with music from Swan Song, Mothering Sunday and A Suitable Boy.
Take a moment of calm with music from film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Jay Wadley's Swan Song, Mothering Sunday by Morgan Kibby and Anoushka Shankar's enchanting performance in A Suitable Boy. Plus a moment from Takeshi Furukawa's score for the video game The Last Guardian.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
FRI 18:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024r1f)
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 Philip Glass, Holst and Mars Smith – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on a simple but effective way to prepare for a restful night.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qy3)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
A musical moment to press pause ft. Anoushka Shankar
There are some pieces of music that can make you feel like time has paused, which force you to stop in your tracks and take you away from your everyday life. Ólafur Arnalds plays a selection of time-related pieces that have that quality, including tracks from Hania Rani, Belle Chen and Hiroshi Yoshimura.
Plus we’re transported to the musical safe haven of the musician Anoushka Shankar. Anoushka is drawn to music that either gives her a gut punch of emotion or a deep peace. She shares a very special track that brings her ultimate calm; a piece by her father, the Indian sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar.
Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind.
FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002br0r)
Reflective music for the day’s end
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0027s1n)
Relaxing music for a peaceful night's sleep.
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”