SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER 2025
SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00260wg)
Soar with murmurating starlings
Glide into sleep with a mix of airborne environmental sounds and serene, soaring classical music. Drift on a gentle breeze of flapping birds and unflappable orchestral pieces - 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 (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
SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027s1g)
Discover morning calmness 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 uplifting and enchanting melodies from Helena Munktell, Frank Bridge, and Vincent d'Indy. Professor Catherine Loveday explores the role of personality in music taste, and Sian takes a breath and finds joy in walking through the mud.
SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002j23k)
Calming piano sounds to bring focus and clarity
Let yourself drift through a piano-led soundscape where stillness and resonance intertwine. This show weaves together 20th-century impressionism, romantic nocturnes, and contemporary minimalism, linking Marie Jaëll’s rarely heard concerto to Abdullah Ibrahim’s meditative solo piece The Wedding, and Fiona Brice’s intimate Prelude 3 to Lili Boulanger’s poignant harmonic colour. British experimental artist Leyland Kirby closes the set with his gently melancholic Thirty-Four, leaving a hush that lingers. Spanning more than a century, each piece invites soft reflection and focus.
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 (m002d758)
A serene classical soundtrack for inner calm
Calm your thoughts and ease tension with a mindful blend of peaceful classical sounds - perfect to help you slow down, and take a moment for yourself.
Featuring delicate textures from Erik Satie, George Frideric Handel, and Gerald Finzi, alongside tranquil works by Caroline Shaw, Sally Beamish, and Thomas James White.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028hfb)
Switch off with calming 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 Henry Mancini, Hans Zimmer and Bach. 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 having a set mealtime can help you to unwind.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002jgtm)
Glide into immersive worlds with the scores of Waterworld and Contact
Glide into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Contact by Alan Silvestri and James Newton Howard's Waterworld. Plus Anne Chmelewsky's score for The Shepherd and a piece by Gabriel Fauré that was used in the TV series Better Call Saul.
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 (m002j69q)
Music for the darkling hour
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 (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”
SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER 2025
SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00261l6)
Dip into pondlife
Gently sink into sleep with a mix of pond-based sounds and calming classical music. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of toads, trickling water and tinkling orchestral pieces - 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 (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.
SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027k25)
Brighten 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 gently reassuring melodies from Farrenc, Vaughan Williams, and William Grant Still, this episode explores the benefits of dog walking. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains how humans absorb music from the sounds that surround them.
SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m00298lc)
Feel cool, calm and creative with a serene piano mix
Tune out the distractions and ease into a serene piano soundscape designed to help you stay cool, calm and creative amongst the daily hustle and bustle. The mix features music from legendary composers such as Duke Ellington, Cyril Scott and Cécile Chaminade, alongside contemporary British artists including Jack Herer, Tanya Ekanayaka and Matthew Bourne.
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 (m002dphk)
Gentle music for peace and quiet
Indulge in the calming classical sounds of this 3 hour mix, and let the music surround you.
Featuring sumptuous choral harmonies from Lucy Walker and Will Todd, orchestral favourites from Maurice Ravel and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and period instrumentation from George Friedrich Handel and Leonora Duarte.
Plus, recent releases from the Deutsches Symphonie Orchester, The Sixteen, and Xuefei Yang, all paired with soothing soundscapes from the natural world.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002jfmm)
Relax into the evening with classical music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Handel, Lucy Walker and Poppy Ackroyd, plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002h756)
Escape into a place of calm with The Good Shepherd and Out of Africa
Escape into a place of calm through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Good Shepherd by Marcelo Zavro and John Barry's iconic score for Out of Africa. Plus a moment from Johnny Greenwood's Spencer and Magpie by Isobel Waller-Bridge.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002krgb)
Restorative music to bring stillness
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.
Featuring music from the new AVAWAVES album, Nwando Ebizie's 'eco-orchestral' cycle and a re-worked Max Richter classic. 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 (m002j6k1)
Immersive music for late night listening
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 (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”
MONDAY 13 OCTOBER 2025
MON 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.
MON 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
MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002krdl)
Music to help find your focus and flow.
MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m00298rf)
Luminous piano for quiet moments
A serene mix of classical and contemporary piano pieces. American composer Amy Beach captures the quiet awe of nature with her impressionistic portrait of a Hermit Thrush, while Christina Vantzou offers quietly-transcendent tones. Plus there’s English beauties from the likes of William Alwyn and Roger Eno as well as pioneering new work by Jasmine Wood.
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 (m002dzy0)
A gentle reset through calming music
Let soothing classical music and sounds from the natural world guide you into a peaceful headspace - perfect for rest and reflection.
With music by Gabriel Fauré, Louise Farrenc, and Claude Debussy, plus performances from Anna Lapwood, VOCES8, Jess Gillam, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028hwp)
Restore calm with classical music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Prokofiev, Mozart and Evelyn Glennie. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with mindfulness teacher Izzy Judd and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how wearing comfy clothes can help you prepare for rest.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002krdn)
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 (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 (m002kdn9)
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.
MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002krdq)
Journey to calm with this sleepy soundtrack
Settle down for a good night’s rest with this mix of relaxing classical and ambient sounds from BBC Introducing artists, alongside excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and field recordings of peaceful streams and woodland.
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 14 OCTOBER 2025
TUE 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.
TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002812w)
Peaceful classical tunes for new horizons
Unwind from the busy day and make space for moments of calm, with this selection of peaceful classical music and nature-filled soundscapes.
Featuring twinkling piano melodies from Alexandra Stréliski, Rosey Chan, and Sophie Hutchings. And glowing strings and vocal textures from Florence Beatrice Price, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Ludwig van Beethoven and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027s5g)
Embrace the day with inspiring 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 calming, enchanting melodies from Joe Hisaishi, Anton Bruckner, and Esther Mägi, this episode explores whether practise can create musical genius, or whether people are born with innate musical talent. Plus, Sian takes a breath on a boat trip across a lake in Italy.
TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m0029jbz)
Soothing piano for sustained concentration
Block out distraction and enter the flow state with this soothing piano soundtrack designed to aid calm and concentration. The mix features music from legendary classical composers such as Clara Schumann, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, alongside contemporary British artists including Hidden Rivers, Alanna Crouch and Gareth Malone.
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 (m002f76r)
Peaceful melodies for ultimate relaxation
Press play and enjoy three hours of peaceful classical music, hand-picked to aid your relaxation.
Featuring glowing orchestral tones from Edouard Lalo and Ronald Binge, choral delights from Alonso Lobo and J.S. Bach, as well as soothing piano trios from Mel Bonis and Judith Lang Zaimont. Plus, recent releases from Tenebrae, Kotaro Fukuma, and Vittorio Forte, all paired with transporting soundscapes from the natural world.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002knmp)
Music to help you destress and find calm.
TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002b0jh)
Venture into captivating worlds with Effie Gray and The Fault in Our Stars
Venture into the captivating realm of film and TV scores with Edith Bowman. Featuring Paul Cantelon's Effie Gray and The Fault in Our Stars by Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott, known for their work with the band, Bright Eyes. Plus a familiar, haunting, moment from Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells.
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 (m002kdrh)
Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2025
WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0029pl6)
Bathe beneath waterfalls
Drop into sleep with natural sounds and cool, calming classical music. Immerse yourself in the refreshing sounds of trickling water and tinkling piano pieces - 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 sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00287n5)
Musical moments of calm and relaxation
Take a moment for yourself to unwind and relax into this three hour collection of calming classical music.
Featuring the choral beauty of John Tavener and Henry Purcell, pensive piano tracks from Fanny Mendelssohn and J.S. Bach and calming chamber music from Florence Price and Antonín Dvořák.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0027s5m)
Embrace the morning with warm 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 soothing and peaceful music from Scarlatti, Puccini and Belle Chen. Sian takes a breath outside as a storm blows in, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why music can make us feel emotional.
WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m0029ppk)
Tranquil piano pieces to summon calm and focus
Immerse yourself in a contemplative soundscape with this carefully curated piano mix. Evocative reveries from York Bowen and Dora Pejačević meet the modern lyricism of Stephen Baysted, Marie Awadis and Christine Ott. Expect cinematic minimalism from British Oscar-winner Daniel Blumberg, ethereal tones from Aaron Tagliaboschi, and quiet introspection from artists such as Hania Rani and Büşra Kayıkçı.
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”.
WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002ft7l)
A peaceful pause with classical music
Find stillness in your day with this calming collection of classical music and soundscapes from the natural world. From reflective piano, to warm orchestral movements, and flowing vocal textures, this mix offers a tranquil atmosphere to help you rest and restore.
Featuring an exclusive first listen of a new release by Lucy Walker, and tracks by Eydís Evensen, and Rachel Portman. Plus recently rediscovered works from Erik Satie, and gorgeous arrangements of classical favourites from Anna Lapwood, Hayato Sumino, The Kanneh-Masons, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002knrl)
Music to help you destress and find calm.
WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002knrn)
Escape into the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics.
WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (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 (m002kdkn)
Eclectic music for after dark
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 (p0f5nmlr)
Comforting sounds for a restful night
Tuck in with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to mellow music from BBC Introducing.
Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2025
THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0029x0r)
Take a long quiet drive
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a smooth ride towards sleep. Drift through the night with soft engine rumble and relaxing classical music - 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 Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00287nh)
Meditative classical sounds for a positive state of mind
Discover the soothing power of classical music with this selection of peaceful tunes and soundscapes from the natural world. Perfect for unwinding and finding stillness, these pieces will help guide you into a space of calm and relaxation.
Featuring tranquil compositions by Claude Debussy, Johannes Brahms, and Ludwig van Beethoven, alongside the delicate melodies of Yann Tiersen, Caroline Shaw, Rachel Portman, Hayato Sumino, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002knv8)
Music to help find your focus and flow.
THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002knvb)
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 (m0024qvx)
Refreshing classical music to quieten your mind
Take a step back from the busy world with a selection of serene harmonies and calming melodies.
Featuring soothing instrumental textures by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Felix Mendelssohn, plus uplifting and inspiring sounds by Betty Jackson King, Isobel Waller-Bridge, and Jan Garbarek.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028hk8)
Switch off with calming classical music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Mozart, Avawaves and Philip Glass. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Izzy Judd, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how looking after houseplants 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 (m002bhw7)
Lose yourself in calming scores with An American In Paris and The Aviator
Lose yourself in calming scores from film and TV with Edith Bowman. With George Gershwin's American In Paris, The Phantom Thread by Jonny Greenwood and a moment from The Benny Goodman Quartet used in The Aviator.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
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 (m002kgzd)
Meditative music for night owls
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 (p0jjtx8h)
A peaceful soundtrack for a full night’s sleep
Fall into a deep sleep with soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing, paired with extracts from The Shipping Forecast on Radio 4 and gentle field recordings.
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 17 OCTOBER 2025
FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002b5z6)
Wind down with windmills
Drift away with a mix of windswept sounds and breezy classical music. Immerse yourself in fresh air atop a windmill hill - with composers Bruch, Brahms and Beethoven 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 Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00287rk)
Serene classical music for peace and positivity
Tune in and drift off into a state of peacefulness and positivity with this three hour mix of calming classical music. Featuring light orchestral melodies from Quincy Jones and Frederick Delius, relaxing piano lines from Clara Schumann and John Field, alongside well-known favourites from Edgar Bainton and Léo Delibes.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
FRI 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.
FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m0029xxr)
Peaceful piano to centre the mind
Delve into this peaceful piano soundtrack, designed to help you foster a calm, focused headspace away from distraction. Featuring a curated selection of piano gems, including a live performance from Australian-Taiwanese composer Belle Chen, the healing keys of Alfa Mist, and a new cover of Joseph Canteloube’s ‘Chants d'Auvergne’—a collection of folk songs from the Auvergne region of France.
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 (m002knyf)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.
FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028s1r)
Elevate your evening with soothing 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 Rachmaninov, Errollyn Wallen and Erland Cooper. 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 slower music can help calm your nervous system.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
FRI 20:00 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
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 (m002jfr9)
Meditative music for night owls
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0jmlf5w)
Gentle sounds to lull you into a deep sleep
Drift into a calm, tranquil space and sink into sleep with the dreamy tones of the Shipping Forecast, set to soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing.
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.”