SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2025
SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002bhwf)
Take time out with the tide
Float away to sleep with a mix of coastal sounds and lulling classical music. Sink into the sand and shingle as the sound of an orchestra washes in on the tide - a perfect soundtrack to snooze to.
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.
SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002jhv0)
Take a pause with relaxing classical sounds
Take a moment to rest with this specially curated mix of classical music. Featuring new and old favourites combined with serene soundscapes from the natural world.
The episode features Anna Lapwood’s ‘An Irish Blessing’, Ēriks Ešenvalds ‘Only In Sleep’, plus Edward Elgar’s ‘Salut d'Amour’, Florence Beatrice Price’s ‘Adoration’ and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002812z)
Refresh your morning with gentle classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring soothing, reflective melodies from Nadia Boulanger, Eric Coates and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Sian takes us up to a field on a hilltop to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores why music makes us feel emotional.
SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002jgvq)
Serene piano music for steady focus
Pause, recharge, and refocus with the delicate melodies and serene soundscapes of this soothing piano mixtape. Blending contemporary and classical works, it features timeless pieces by Cyril Scott, Mel Bonis, and Franz Liszt, alongside new releases from Sophie Hutchings, Alexis Ffrench, and Garreth Broke.
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”
SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qxx)
Tranquil melodies for peaceful reflection
Take a moment for yourself with this calming and immersive classical music mix.
You’ll hear the warm orchestral tones of Pietro Mascagni and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, along with the pensive melodies of Florence Price and Isobel Waller-Bridge.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028s32)
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 Mozart, Ruth Gipps and Abbott. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Izzy Judd, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how cycling can help restore calm.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002jqs6)
Lose yourself in films The Gadfly and Brick Lane
Lose yourself in the calming music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring music from The Gadfly by Shostakovich and Jocelyn Pook's score for Brick Lane. Plus Max Richter's score for the film Perfect Sense and a moment from Air from their music from The Virgin Suicides.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024qyp)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
Soothing soundtracks ft. Atli Örvarsson
Music has magical powers. It can tell stories, make us feel emotions, and transport us to distant worlds, simply through playing a certain combination of notes. In this episode of Ultimate Calm, Ólafur Arnalds celebrates the art of the soundtrack - playing some of his favourite selections from the world of film, television and video games. We’ll be transported to far-off planets, dive beneath the waves and dabble in time-travel, with soundtracks from Hildur Guðnadóttir, Jerskin Fendrix and Andrew Prahlow.
Plus we’ll hear from someone with a great deal of experience in the area of soundtracks, the Bafta-winning Icelandic composer Atli Örvarsson. Atli shares his musical safe haven, the track that brings him ultimate calm, a reflective, thought-provoking piece that helps him disconnect from daily worries, be still and breathe.
Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind
SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002jhwc)
Blissful sounds for after-hours
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 (m0024qy5)
Nod off with gentle classical music
Get cosy with the sleep-inducing sounds of the Shipping Forecast, paired with classical music from BBC Introducing and some gentle field recordings of rain.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
Produced by Cat Gough
SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 2025
SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002bs32)
Sink into desert sands
Drop into comfortable sleep with a mix of desert sounds and warm tones. Relax in the hot sun, as classical music from Spain and the Middle East drifts in on a dry wind - a perfect soundtrack for rest.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search Sleep Tracks on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Sleep Tracks.
Produced by Alice Boyd & Joy Nkoyo with additional support from Saskia Cookson.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0028hwk)
Classical music for reflection and relaxation
Let soothing classical music be your companion on a journey of relaxation. This collection of peaceful melodies invites stillness and tranquility, perfect for moments of reflection or simply unwinding after a busy day.
Featuring works by J.S. Bach, Gustav Holst, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, as well as contemporary voices such as Hania Rani, Max Richter and Debbie Wiseman.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002jqrw)
Welcome the day with inspiring 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 enriching melodies from Gareth Malone, Imogen Holst, and Dvořák, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why we naturally remember vocal music better than instrumental music and she also joins Sian to Take a Breath down an overgrown path.
SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002b7bj)
Enter focus and calm with gentle piano music
Contemporary and classical piano music plucked from across the centuries to help guide you into focus and calm. From the more adventurous corners of contemporary music, Christina Vantzou, Michael Harrison, and Meredith Monk offer meditative experiments alongside classic pieces from longstanding pioneers, including Frederick Delius, Ivor Gurney, and Vladimir Rebikov.
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”
SUN 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
SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002jqry)
Relax at the end of the day with sublime 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 Debussy, McCoy Tyner and Imogen Holst. 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 letter writing.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002hjb0)
Find a place of calm with Everything Before Us and Pelé: Birth of a Legend
Find a place of calm through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Chanda Dancy's Everything Before Us and Pelé: Birth of a Legend by George Doering. Plus Hannah Peel shares her favourite piece of film score for relaxation in her 'Great Escape.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002l016)
Tranquil sounds to soothe the soul
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.
Featuring exploratory new music from harpist Cerys Hafana, trumpeter Poppy Daniels and handpan player Rosie Bergonzi. 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 (m002jj38)
Immersive music for moonlight
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 (m002jgtp)
Settle down with a serene soundtrack
Find comfort and calm with this sleepy mix of BBC Introducing artists; excerpts from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast and sounds of nature. Giving you the perfect setting to settle down for the night.
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'.
MONDAY 20 OCTOBER 2025
MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002c1d3)
Chill under the cherry blossom
Slip serenely into sleep with a mix of natural botanical sounds and warm, slow music. Bunker down on a soft bed of petals as music from Japan (and beyond) drifts in on the breeze - a perfect soundtrack for rest.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search Sleep Tracks on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Sleep Tracks.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo with additional support from Saskia Cookson.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0028hf4)
Lose yourself in classical calm
Indulge in this collection of relaxing music and lose yourself in a sea of classical calm.
Featuring established favourites from Edward Elgar, Maurice Ravel, and Ludovico Einaudi, alongside hidden gems by Judith Weir, Edward Margetson and Henrique Oswald.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002kymg)
Music to help find your focus and flow.
MON 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'.
MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qx5)
Find tranquility with rhythmic classical sounds
Lose yourself with serene classical music mixed with calming sounds from the natural world.
With music by John Rutter, Gordon Getty and Rebecca Clarke. Plus soft melodies from Andrea Morricone, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Undine Smith Moore.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m00255b9)
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 John Tavener, Rosey Chan and Víkingur Ólafsson. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with mindfulness expert Izzy Judd, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the soothing power of listening to the radio.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002kymj)
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 (m0024qz6)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
Music in the mountains ft. Jordan Rakei
Escape into the embrace of the mountains, with Icelandic pianist and composer Ólafur Arnalds and a selection of music to bring you perspective and peace.
Ólafur reflects on the mountains near Reykjavik that he heads to when the noise of the world gets to be too much, and the feeling of calm that one can get from looking out at a horizon. Inspired by that feeling, he plays a selection of music including Rikuto Fujimoto, Chihei Hatakeyama and Ellen Reid.
Plus we’ll visit the musical safe haven of the singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Rakei. Jordan shares a track that brings him ultimate calm, giving him goosebumps every time he listens.
Produced by Kit Callin & Derick Armah
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind
MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002ksp5)
Immersive music for moonlight
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 (m0027cdq)
Drift off with soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing
Drift off with soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing, paired with The Shipping Forecast from Radio 4.
Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”
TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2025
TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002cb1k)
Tune out with white noise
Switch on the TV static, and switch off. Blanket yourself in warm hiss and calming music - a soundtrack designed to help your slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and peaceful sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0028hz2)
Flowing melodies for quiet relaxation
Let gentle melodies guide you to a peaceful and reflective state. Featuring serene piano solos, glowing choral harmonies, and calming orchestral movements - all chosen to bring relaxation and tranquility to your day.
Featuring lyrical melodies from Florence Price, Franz Schubert, & Gerald Finzi. And flowing textures from Olivia Belli, Christian Forshaw, Eric Whitacre, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002812t)
Welcome the day with peaceful classical melodies
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring warm, comforting music from Britten, Tchaikovsky, and Charlotte Sohy, this episode explores how music can affect our sense of taste. Plus, Sian takes a breath near a wild, turbulent river.
TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m002bshg)
Centre the mind with transcendent piano sounds
A meditative journey across the piano’s diverse canon—where classical forms meet cinematic minimalism and ambient textures. Ruth Gipps’ luminous Opalescence opens the set, followed by quiet gems from Ferruccio Busoni and Maria Thompson Corley. Contemporary composers like Kelly Moran and Alice Boman bring a touch of modernity, while Nils Frahm and John Cage gently shape a contemplative soundscape.
Produced by Áine Devaney
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
To listen on most smart speakers, just say, “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”
TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qxc)
Embrace stillness with serene classical music
A collection of classical music designed to help you relax and find a quiet space of peace and harmony. Featuring glowing harmonies from Eric Whitacre and William Henry Harris, and soothing melodies from Johannes Brahms, Eleanor Daley and William Grant Still.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002kynf)
Ease into the evening 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, Lucy Walker and Christopher Tin. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation expert Michael James Wong and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on opening windows at home can help you reset.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002cb1h)
Journey to a place of calm with Frances Ha and Out Of Africa
Journey to a place of calm through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring George Deleure's Frances Ha, Out Of Africa by John Barry featuring a moment from Mozart and a classic piece from 1951's Alice In Wonderland.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024r03)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
Celestial sounds for stargazing ft. Julianna Barwick
Let the stars be your guide for this journey into Ultimate Calm.
Join Icelandic pianist and composer Ólafur Arnalds for a spot of stargazing as he shares a soundtrack for watching the skies and letting our day-to-day problems melt away. There’ll be celestial selections including Jóhann Jóhannsson, Colleen and Tomo-Nakaguchi, as well as some special words from composer Dustin O’Halloran on one of his own compositions, Constellation.
Plus we’ll be rocketed away to the safe haven of the ethereal LA composer and vocalist Julianna Barwick, who shares a field recording she made whilst in a park in Tokyo.
Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind
TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002kst5)
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.
TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0hnjxxw)
Comforting tunes to get you to sleep
Unwind into a tranquil sleep with gentle melodies from BBC Introducing, accompanied by comforting excerpts from The Shipping Forecast on Radio 4.
To listen on most smart speakers just say 'ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast'.
WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2025
WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002cq8w)
Fly away on a plane
Softly land into sleep with the sounds of a quiet airplane cabin and gentle music. Sit back and relax to the rhythmic rumble of the engine, as peaceful landscapes serenely pass by beneath - a perfect soundtrack to transport you to a state of slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002981h)
Captivating melodies for classical calm
Tune in to this edition of the Mindful Mix and relax into three hours of soothing classical music.
Featuring gorgeous orchestral classics from Ottorino Respighi and Edward Elgar, contemporary choral from Eric Whitacre and Lucy Walker, alongside thoughtful pieces from Eri Ishibashi and Hanna Havrylets.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00287nf)
Bring tranquility to your morning with calming classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring inspiring melodies to enhance your focus from Donna McKevitt, Ola Gjeilo, and Tan Dun. We join Sian around a fire pit to take a breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores the key role music can play in helping connect with anyone suffering from Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m002c3q5)
Soothing piano sounds to block out distraction
Block out the noise and immerse yourself in a calming piano soundtrack, curated to help you focus—whether you're working, studying, or unwinding with a hobby. Discover beautiful new pieces from British female composers like Poppy Ackroyd, Alanna Crouch, and Cerys Hafana, alongside timeless works by classical greats including Chopin, Cohen, and Beethoven.
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”
WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qz0)
Mellow classical music for moments of calm
Soundtrack your day with blissful classical music to soothe you and help you relax.
With warming harmonies by Carl Orff, Hubert Parry, and Kerensa Briggs, plus soft melodies from Claude Debussy, Avril Coleridge-Taylor and Amy Beach to gently soothe your mind and soul.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002kyml)
Draw a line under 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 Samuel Barber, Rebecca Dale and Dalal. 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 crafting her own jewellery improves her wellbeing.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002kymn)
Float into relaxation with Ad Astra and La La Land
Escape into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Max Richter's Ad Astra and music from La La Land by Justin Hurwitz. Plus a moment from Rachel Portman's emotional score for Never Let Me Go.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024r1h)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
Restful music for recovery ft. Laufey
It seems that more and more of us are suffering from burnout - a state of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion.
Ólafur Arnalds invites you to take this hour of Ultimate Calm as a breather from the stresses of your everyday life. He reflects on his own relationship to pressure and burnout, and shares music that feels like taking a deep breath including tracks from Voces8, Cephas Azariah and Alice Sara Ott.
Plus we hear from the Icelandic singer, pianist and cellist Laufey on the song that brings her ultimate calm - a classical piece from childhood that always reminds her of home.
Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind.
WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002ksj7)
Immersive music 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 (m0027bwl)
Sink into a cosy slumber
Sleep peacefully with classical music from BBC Introducing, paired with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast.
Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”
THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER 2025
THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002cxyn)
Swirl across the windswept plains
Doze to the sounds of dry, windswept flatlands as gentle music blows in. Curl up and let the environmental sounds and piano pieces move you - a perfect soundtrack to transport you to a state of slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00296ll)
A classical escape for mind and soul
Serene classical sounds mix with the natural world - in a soothing musical journey.
Lose yourself in the flowing melodies and let your mind find peace and clarity.
Featuring soft musical breezes from Marie Awadis, Stephen Sondheim, and Karl Jenkins plus rippling textures and melodies by Edward Elgar, Louise Farrenc, and JS Bach.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002kyqy)
Music to help find your focus and flow.
THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002kyr0)
Reflective piano to evoke calm
A curated dialogue between eras, where traditional piano repertoire dissolves into the ambient and experimental textures of contemporary music. Expect jazz-laced intonations from contemporary voices like Zach Frampton and the late Duke Ellington, seamlessly woven alongside the refined Romanticism of Mel Bonis and Lili Boulanger, and the impressionistic shimmer of Maurice Ravel.
To listen on most smart speakers, just say: “Ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”.
Produced by Áine Devaney.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.
THU 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024r08)
Serene classical sounds to help you reset
Take some time to let your mind wander to a place of stillness with this calming classical mix.
Featuring glowing orchestral excellence from Felix Mendelssohn and Joby Talbot, alongside the pensive piano lines of Chiquinha Gonzaga and Camille Saint-Saëns.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025l3w)
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 Haydn, Meredith Monk, and Isobel Waller-Bridge. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how playing a musical instrument can help you to unwind.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002cxyl)
While away the hours with Blue Eye Samurai and Chocolat.
Transport yourself into calm through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Rachel Portman's Chocolat and Blue Eye Samurai by Amie Doherty. Plus music from The Outrun by Jan Misere, John Gürtler.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024r0n)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
Take flight with the sound of birdsong ft. Jacob Collier
Across three series of Ultimate Calm, there is one particular sound that seems to feature more than any other - birdsong. Birds have been inspiring humans with their songs, their flights and fancies for centuries - this episode is dedicated to them.
Ólafur Arnalds shares a selection of music that features birdsong, or is inspired by the birds themselves, from the likes of Patricia Wolf, Ottorino Respighi and the duo of Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita.
Plus we get to hear another, very unusual, kind of birdsong through the safe haven of the inventive singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier. He shares a field recording he made during a concert in Helsinki, and explains how chaos brings him a feeling of calm.
Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind
THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002ksl5)
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.
THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0hwp5k3)
A rest inducing soundtrack to help you drift off
Fall into a deep sleep with gentle compositions from BBC Introducing, paired with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast.
Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”
FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER 2025
FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002d6xc)
Let time tick by
Clock off, take your time, and relax. While away the hours to the reassuring rhythm of clocks ticking and metronomic music - 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 sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0029prf)
Soothe your soul with calming classical sounds
Take a moment to relax by listening to this collection of soothing classical music.
Featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra performing Leo Delibes, Tenebrae performing William Henry Harris, and the Chineke! Orchestra performing Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. This mix also includes pieces from Maurice Ravel, Ruth Gipps, Margaret Bonds, and Thomas Tallis.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00287r3)
Embrace the morning with peaceful 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 graceful, soothing melodies from Ravel, Tailleferre, and Howard Skempton. Sian encounters a host of sparrows while out to Take a Breath. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores how music can affect our shopping habits.
FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m002cf5l)
Supportive piano tracks to clear your mind
Bask in the soft hues of these timeless piano pieces, specially plucked from across the decades to imbue your day with warmth and calm. Showcasing British excellence, composer Roger Quilter’s sun-touched 3 Pieces, Op. 16: No. 2, Summer Evening meets the resonant warmth of contemporary Duval Timothy, while Mark William Lewis paints a heat-hazed London cityscape. Balancing power and subtlety, Sarah Neutkens, Fiona Brice, and Kara-Lis Coverdale offer a masterclass in contemporary minimalism.
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.
FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002kyth)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.
FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025vfv)
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 Schubert, Duke Ellington and William Orbit. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Izzy Judd, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how being outside can aid relaxation.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002d6x5)
Take time to pause with music from The Fablemans and The Quiet Girl
Take time to chill with music from film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring John Williams' score for The Fabelmans, The Quiet Girl by Stephen Rennicks and Isobel Waller-Bridge's score from The Phantom Of The Open.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0024r12)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
Musical peace and quiet ft. Kelly Lee Owens
This journey into calm is dedicated to two of the most valuable things in the world - peace and quiet. Icelandic pianist and composer Ólafur Arnalds allows the music to speak for itself today, with plenty of spacious selections.
Ólafur shares pieces that use pauses and silences, giving us ample time to sit and reflect in the gentle quiet, from musicians like Helena Basilova, Jónsi and JJJJJerome Ellis.
Plus we’ll visit the musical safe haven of the Welsh electronic musician and producer Kelly Lee Owens. Kelly shares the song that brings her ultimate calm - a lengthy track of swirling synths that always gives her the time and space to dream, switch off and find peace.
Produced by Kit Callin & Derick Armah
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind
FRI 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.
FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002h758)
Peaceful sleep awaits on the high seas
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'.