SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2025
SAT 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.
SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0026txj)
Gentle classical music for inner calm
Find a sense of inner calm with this collection of gentle classical tunes. Featuring peaceful piano melodies, glowing choral harmonies, and flowing orchestral movements. This mix is curated to help you settle into a more peaceful state of mind.
With pieces from Ennio Morricone, Gustav Mahler, Rebecca Dale and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
And Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002757h)
Energize your morning with refreshing 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 emotive, soothing music from Elgar, Julie Cooper, and Dag Wiren. Sian finds inspiration as she takes a breath with a walk through a vineyard and Professor Catherine Loveday explores the different ways that music can connect us.
SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002hjbv)
Drift away with relaxing piano to soften the day
Float through a spacious collection of piano pieces, drawing on the rich lyricism of Romantic-era masters, the cinematic pull of composers like Jonny Greenwood and Gabriel Yared, and the ambient hush of modern visionaries. Maurice Ravel sets the tone with its graceful melancholy, while Elfrida Andrée and John Field offer 19th-century calm with quiet strength. Contemporary selections from Cerys Hafana, Daniel Blumberg, and Peter Chilvers bring new textures and tones—sometimes minimalist, sometimes orchestral, always resonant. Spanning over two centuries, this mix invites you into a contemplative sound world where clarity and calm quietly bloom.
To listen on most smart speakers, just say: “Ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”.
Produced by Áine Devaney.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.
SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0029wy9)
Tranquil harmonies for restful moments
Allow the tranquil harmonies of classical music to carry you away into a restful state. A selection of gentle piano solos, orchestral movements, and choral serenity awaits, offering the ideal soundtrack for quiet moments of reflection and calm.
Featuring new compositions by Olivia Belli, Joby Talbot, Thomas James White, and Lucy Walker. Plus classical favourites by Erik Satie, Gustav Holst, and Edward Elgar.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002gl76)
Relax into the evening with music to soothe the soul
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, Phamie Gow and Reynaldo Hahn. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation expert Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how vacuuming is good for the mind.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002hwnb)
Drift away through the film scores of Zulu and In Bruges
Drift away through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring an early soundtrack from John Barry with Zulu and Carter Burwell's score for In Bruges. Plus a transportive moment to Brazil through the music of Gilvan de Oliveria with his reversion of JS Bach and the much loved The Girl From Ipanema.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
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 (m0020yn4)
The constant harmony machine
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002g2wv)
A tranquil soundtrack for a good night's rest
Settle in for a night of restful sleep with this soothing soundtrack of BBC Introducing artists, excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast, and field recordings of sleepy lakesides and farmsteads.
Produced by Alex Yates
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
To listen on most smart speakers just 'ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast'.
SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2025
SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025tqk)
Find serenity in the temple
Embrace peace and quiet in the surrounds and sounds of sacred space. Ease into sleep with bells, chanting, and calming spiritual song - a perfect mix to soundtrack your slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and peaceful nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0026tcp)
Classical sounds to help you retreat into calm
A collection of classical tunes to ease the mind and soothe the soul.
Slide into warm instrumental sounds by Mozart, Anna Clyne and Lauri Porra, glowing choral textures from William Byrd and Christopher H. Harris, and soothing chamber music by Fela Sowande, Toru Takemitsu and Alexander Tsfasman.
Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002k1s3)
Fill your 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 gently energising music from Max Reger, Poppy Ackroyd, and Tan Dun, this episode explores the joy of making a den. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why singing to babies boosts their mood and wellbeing.
SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m00287q4)
Flowing piano music for peace of mind
Find peace of mind amidst the noise of everyday life with this mixtape of soothing piano music. Featuring timeless classics from Eric Coates, Mel Bonis and Frédéric Chopin, alongside music by contemporary British composers including Tanya Ekanayaka, Polly Carter and Barry Hudson-Taylor.
Produced by Jamie Green
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”
SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002b5y7)
Peaceful classical tunes to calm your mind
Relax your busy mind and take a step back from the chaos of daily life with this collection of peaceful classical music. Featuring beautiful harp melodies from Henri Busser and Bryce Dessner, orchestral warmth from Samuel Coleridge Taylor and Igor Stravinsky, and new releases from Xie Yueli and Jonathan Dove.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002k1s5)
Calming classical music to soothe the soul
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, Neruda and Fanny Mendelssohn. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation expert Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how scrapbooking can be a good way to wind down.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002gl4j)
Feel moved to a place of calm with The Revenant and My Brilliant Friend
Transport yourself to a place of calm through film scores with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Revenant by Ryuichi Sakamoto and a moment from My Brilliant Friend by Max Richter. Plus some music by Kathryn Bostic for The Supremes at Earl's All You Can Eat as well as her score for Dear White People.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002k1s7)
Calming new music to lift your evening
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.
Featuring new releases from Rachel Kitchlew, Alexis Ffrench and Helen Lyon, 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 (m0021pym)
Dissolve into sound
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
SUN 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0026nlz)
Drift off into a deep slumber
Fall into a deep sleep with peaceful music from BBC Introducing and the 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.”
MONDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2025
MON 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.
MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0026tdq)
Classical music for moments of reflection
Immerse yourself in calming classical music. From gentle piano solos to soothing orchestral arrangements, chosen to help you find small moments of peace amidst your busy day.
Featuring flowing sounds by John Rutter, Erik Satie, Ruth Gipps, George Walker, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
MON 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.
MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028hf8)
Arrive into a space of calm and clarity
Time to find calm and clarity with the help of this carefully-curated piano mix. Serene works by classical greats like Maurice Ravel, Dmitri Shostakovich and Frank Bridge are interwoven with captivating pieces by contemporary voices including Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, Kelly Moran and Sarah Neutkens. Expect ethereal tones from Harold Budd, introspective keyboard ruminations from Rachel Grimes and the sound of Ludovico Einaudi’s homespun piano melodies.
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”
MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002bk6y)
Gentle classical music for a restful mind
Take a break and let the gentle sounds of classical music help you unwind. Soft piano, choral, and orchestral pieces provide the perfect soundtrack for peaceful moments.
Featuring soothing music by Antonio Vivalidi, Karl Jenkins, Rebecca Clarke, and Frédéric Chopin. And captivating performances from The Sixteen, Anna Lapwood, Mariam Batsashvili, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0027s2y)
Let go of the day 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 JS Bach, Gabriel Olafs 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 how watching TV can calm your mood.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002k183)
Escape into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics.
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 (m002jsy5)
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.
MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002k185)
Embark on a restful journey to sleep
Relax from the pressures of the day and set sail on the journey to sleep with soothing classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists; alongside excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and atmospheric field recordings to help you drift off.
Produced by Alex Yates
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
To listen on most smart speakers just 'ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast'.
TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
TUE 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.
TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00274vc)
Find relaxation with soothing classical sounds
Indulge in this three hour mix of classical music for ultimate relaxation.
Featuring well-known favourites from Antonín Dvořák and Gabriel Fauré, as well as contemporary gems from Kerensa Briggs, Alexis Ffrench and Cerys Hafana.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0026tcm)
Fill your day 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 beautiful and enriching melodies from William Grant Still, Edward Elgar, and Anoushka Shankar. Professor Catherine Loveday explores how music can influence the way we interpret characters in a film, and Sian takes a breath as she stops midway up a hill to take a look around.
TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028hwm)
Reflective piano pieces to usher in calm
Immerse yourself in a contemplative soundscape with this carefully curated piano mix, where past and present intertwine. The evocative reveries of Claude Debussy and Amy Beach meet the modern lyricism of Missy Mazzoli, Elena Kats-Chernin and Christine Ott. Expect cinematic minimalism from British newcomer Daniel Blumberg, ethereal tones from Harold Budd and quiet introspection from artists like Rikuto Fujimoto and Shida Shahabi. With music that drifts between tradition and gentle experimentation, this selection invites you to pause, reflect and lose yourself in its immersive textures.
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 (m002b5tc)
Calm the chaos with relaxing classical tunes
Enjoy a restful moment with this calming collection of classical music.
Featuring beautiful serenading brass from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn, soothing piano tones from Muzio Clementi and William Grant Still, and vocal harmonies from Anna Lapwood and Sergei Rachmaninoff. This mix also includes new releases by Heather Tuach and Yoko Misumi, Felix Klieser, and Xie Yueli.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002hxv7)
Slow down with a relaxing classical music 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 Beethoven, Alexis Ffrench and Caroline Shaw – plus some Wind Down Wisdom from award-winning science podcaster Caroline Steel.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down
TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027s8n)
Drift into relaxation through the music of Encanto and Maestro
Drift into relaxation through film soundtracks with Encanto by Germaine Franco, Leonard Bernstein's Maestro and The Promise by Debbie Wiseman.
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 (m002jt3g)
A bewitching night time soundtrack
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 (m002gl4l)
Celebrate 100 years of the Shipping Forecast with a sleepy journey
Take a restful journey across the British coastline with BBC Introducing artists representing each of the inland coastal stations included in the Shipping Forecast from Radio 4, marking the 100 Years of the Shipping Forecast Prom.
Produced by Alex Yates
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
To listen on most smart speakers just 'ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast'.
WEDNESDAY 01 OCTOBER 2025
WED 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.
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 (m002fkzd)
Enhance your 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 counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring refreshing and reviving melodies from Chopin, Debbie Wiseman, and Tomas Luis de Victoria. Professor Catherine Loveday explores why we are most attached to music we first heard in our adolescent years, and Sian takes a breath among some apple trees.
WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028hk6)
Revitalizing piano music to help you feel inspired
Dive into this rejuvenating piano mix designed to help you feel renewed and inspired. The mix includes timeless works by renowned composers such as Robert Schumann, Frederick Delius and Johann Sebastian Bach alongside compositions by contemporary British artists like Rosey Chan, Gareth Malone and Alanna Crouch.
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 (m002bk72)
Serene classical sounds to calm the mind
Relax and rebalance with a mix of soft orchestral pieces, reflective piano, and serene choral works. Featuring timeless classics and modern compositions, to create space for rest and help you find moments of peace.
With classical favourites by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Johannes Brahms and Johann Sebastian Bach, and newer works by Olivia Beli, Caroline Shaw, Max Richter, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002k1b3)
Wind down from the day with the most 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 Jean Sibelius, Florian Christl and Rebecca Clarke. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the wellbeing benefits of playing games.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027s1l)
Immerse yourself in sound with Ozark and South Pacific
Escape into a world of immersive soundtracks with film fanatic Edith Bowman. Featuring Ozark, classic music from South Pacific by Alfred Newman and Hannah Peel's score for Game of Thrones.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
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 (m002jtfm)
Sublime sounds for nightfall
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 (m0026nsq)
A serene soundtrack for cosy nights
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.”
THURSDAY 02 OCTOBER 2025
THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002559q)
Sleep beside summer crickets
Slip into warm slumber with atmospheric summer sounds and breezy classical music. Zone out to that familiar, reassuring song of the cricket - an immersive soundscape to drop you into a peaceful state of rest.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming 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 (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.
THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002k19n)
Music to help find your focus and flow.
THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002k19q)
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 (m00296ps)
Step into classical stillness
Soothe your mind, body and soul with this collection of classical tunes handpicked to aid your relaxation.
Featuring warm orchestral favourites from Edward Elgar and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as well as lighter textures from Liz Dilnot Johnson and Heitor Villa-Lobos and glowing choral melodies from Gabriel Faure and Christopher H. Harris.
All this, alongside new releases from the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Trio RoVerde and Luke Faulkner and captivating natural soundscapes to help you drift off into a world of peace.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
THU 17:00 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.
THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027s5j)
Lose yourself in captivating scores from Into The Wild and Fargo
Escape into a world of immersive soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Into The Wild by Eddie Vedder and Jeff Russo's Fargo.
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 (m002jvf0)
Harmonious music for nighttime listening
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 (m0024qvr)
Fall soundly asleep with dreamy classical music
Slip into slumber with the sleepy tones of the Shipping Forecast, paired with calming classical compositions from BBC Introducing, alongside field recordings of gentle rivers and more.
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 03 OCTOBER 2025
FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025d0h)
Navigate to the North Pole
Take a dreamy voyage into a world of icy landscapes and soothing classical music. Drift to the Arctic with natural sounds and cool, calming melodies - a perfect mix to soundtrack your slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and peaceful nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by 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 (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.
FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028s1p)
Soft piano music to soundtrack your work
A mix of simple and tranquil piano music to aid your attention. With music from contemporary British artists such as Emma Jackson, Erland Cooper and Rosey Chan alongside legendary Romantic composers Sergei Rachmaninoff and Frédéric Chopin. Plus a Lullaby for Erik Satie courtesy of Simon Rackham, and Ethel Smyth’s Nocturne.
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”
FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002k1bf)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.
FRI 17:00 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.
FRI 20:00 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
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 (m002hwtm)
Harmonious music for nighttime listening
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 (p0dhz10v)
Sleep tight, out like a light
Mellow music from BBC Introducing alongside Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast 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”