SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER 2025
SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002dxkh)
Bask in a bamboo forest
Unwind with an immersive natural soundscape and restful classical pieces. Find peace and calm as music and wind whistle through the swaying bamboo stalks - 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 environmental 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.
SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002jr1h)
Serene music for total relaxation
Press play and unwind with 3 hours of relaxing classical music, carefully selected, and paired with soundscapes from the natural world.
Featuring new releases of works by Laurie Christman, Arvo Part and Anton Bruckner, alongside well-known favourites from Eric Coates, Ottorino Respighi and Samuel Barber.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00287rh)
Embrace a peaceful morning with restorative 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 relaxing and enriching melodies from Clara Schumann, James Macmillan, and Marie Awadis. Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explain which brain areas are activated by playing or listening to music, and Sian finds a children's garden while out to Take a Breath.
SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002jqvm)
Quiet piano music to guide focus and calm
Threading together reverb-drenched modernism, early 20th-century elegance, and ambient soundscapes, this collection invites you into a world of hushed intensity and inner reflection. It opens with Debussy’s Ballade Slave and journeys through the subtle worlds of Doreen Carwithen, Urmas Sisask, and contemporary voices like Shida Shahabi, Rachel Portman, and Mette Henriette. Each piece carries its own quiet weight—poised between memory and imagination.
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 (m0024r0g)
Soothing classical sounds to uplift your senses
Take a moment to take a step back with this calming mix of serene classical sounds. Featuring orchestral warmth from Pietro Mascagni and Howard Skempton, plus solo piano from Maurice Ravel and Rachel Portman.
Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SAT 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.
SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002k183)
Experience serenity through Beckett and Once Upon A Time In The West
Experience serenity through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Ennio Morricone's score for the spaghetti Western, Once Upon A Time In The West and Ryuichi Sakamoto's music for Beckett. Plus, Isobel Waller-Bridge shares the piece of film music that she can relax to in her 'Great Escape.'
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m0025fbm)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3
Escape with island songs ft. Chilly Gonzales
As we reach the end of another series of Ultimate Calm, Icelandic pianist and composer Ólafur Arnalds begins the final episode in the series with the famous John Donne quote - “no man is an island…”
As someone from one of the biggest and most isolated islands there is, Ólafur reflects on feelings of solitude, connectedness and the space that islands take up in our shared imagination. He shares a selection of music inspired by all kinds of islands and the feelings we associate with them, from the likes of Meredith Monk, Sofiane Pamert and Lubomyr Melnyk.
Plus we are transported to our final safe haven of Series 3 - courtesy of the incomparable Canadian musician Chilly Gonzales. Chilly shares his own thoughts on the power and purpose of music, before selecting a piece of music that brings him ultimate calm.
Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind
SAT 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.
SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002lb27)
Drift away to a restful night's sleep with help from Bob Harris
Join Radio 2's broadcasting icon ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris as he reads excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast to a soundtrack of dreamy, comforting music from BBC Introducing artists and sounds of peaceful rivers and woodland; to help you cast off the stresses of the day and settle in for a good night’s rest.
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 26 OCTOBER 2025
SUN 00:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002d6x7)
Rest easy with the ultimate dreamy soundtrack
Rest easy with this soundtrack of peaceful classical compositions from BBC Introducing, paired with coastal weather reports from around the UK, courtesy of Radio 4’s the Shipping Forecast, and the sounds of a woodland recorded in summertime, in north Wales.
Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3Unwind
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast."
SUN 01:30 Sleep Tracks (m002f8qd)
Gather round the campfire
Clear your mind with a mix of natural sounds and slow music. Bed down by the flickering campfire as warming classical pieces waft 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.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
SUN 06:00 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
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 (m002cqc6)
Serene piano music for steady concentration
Find stillness and steady concentration with this restorative blend of contemporary and classical piano pieces. Gently weaving new music by British artists such as Ben Crosland, Alanna Crouch, and Luke Faulkner with iconic works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fanny Mendelssohn, and Camille Saint-Saëns.
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”
SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027jn6)
Classical music for deep relaxation
Let soothing harmonies guide you to place of relaxation. This calming mix of classical music features delicate piano works, gentle orchestral movements, and serene choral pieces, to help you unwind and find peace in quiet moments. With music from Hubert Parry, Frédéric Chopin and Emilie Mayer. Plus Eric Whitacre, Marie Awadis, Lucy Walker, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SUN 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.
SUN 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
SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002ld8f)
Wind down with a soft soundtrack
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.
Featuring new releases from winner of The Piano 2024 Brad Kella, classical soul from Alexis Ffrench and a collaboration between organist Anna Lapwood and composer Poppy Ackroyd. 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 (m002l0b1)
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.
SUN 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0h0gk4j)
Soothing music for a calm night’s rest
Relax into a peaceful sleep with gentle compositions featured on BBC Introducing, accompanied by the comforting cadence of The Shipping Forecast from Radio 4.
Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”
MONDAY 27 OCTOBER 2025
MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002fjfc)
Flutter around the flower garden
Bliss out with the butterflies and the bees, floating around the flowers and resting on the lawn. Bathe in summer's natural sounds while tranquil music drifts on the breeze - 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 Alice Boyd & Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
MON 06:00 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
MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002lb20)
Music to help find your focus and flow.
MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m002d0my)
Classical and contemporary piano gems to centre the mind
Suffused with the impressionist elegance of Debussy and Ravel, alongside modern explorations from Ann Southam and Lucy Johnson, this programme moves through dreamy vignettes and reflective stillness. Cherokee Nation artist Saloli heralds the spring with dewy melodies, while the subdued warmth of Ethiopian composer, pianist, and nun Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou plays like a soft summer’s dusk.
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.
MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024r0w)
Classical music for calming reflection
Retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life with this calming classical music mix.
Featuring choral excellence from William Walton and Robert Nathaniel Dett, solo piano lines from Erik Satie and Errollyn Wallen, and pensive organ solos from Olivia Belli and Adolphus Hailstork.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025vrb)
Calm your senses 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 Mozart, Philip Glass and Eydís Evensen. 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 calming effects of rainfall.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002lb22)
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 (m002lb24)
Erland Cooper: Series 5
A sleepy soundtrack for sweet dreams ft. Ian Rankin
Scottish composer Erland Cooper sits at the helm for this new series of Ultimate Calm, steering us into calm waters with musical selections close to his heart, guided by the elemental, the natural world and his experiences growing up in Orkney. For this maiden voyage, he starts in the realm of sleep and dreams, with a selection of soporific sounds. There’ll be music by Satoshi Park, Ganavya and Cerys Hafana, as well as an exclusive unreleased piece by Erland himself, written for his dog, Mirage Morricone.
In every episode of Ultimate Calm, we travel to the musical safe haven of a special guest. We begin this series with the writer Ian Rankin, who transports us to a wharf on a misty early morning, evoked by one of his favourite jazz records.
Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production
MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002l0f9)
Sublime sounds for nightfall
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 (p0h7zg99)
Tranquil melodies for a restful night's sleep
Soothing compositions from BBC Introducing, complemented by comforting extracts from The Shipping Forecast on Radio 4.
Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”
TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER 2025
TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002ft60)
While away time with whale song
Float away with whale lullabies and becalming classical music. Immerse yourself in subaquatic musicality - a perfect soundtrack to snooze along 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.
TUE 06:00 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
TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0028hf2)
Enhance your morning 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 enchanting and emotive works from Massenet, Marianna Martines, and Mozart. Sian pays a visit to a local orchard, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores why you might experience Deja Vu in music.
TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m002d77v)
Restorative piano music to inspire calm and creativity
Summon a peaceful headspace and unlock your creativity with this gently flowing mixtape of restorative piano music. Featuring a beautiful piano rendition of the Indian classical raga ‘Bhimpalasi’ by Utsav Lal, a soothing performance of ‘Mother’s Love’ by the legendary Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru, and fresh compositions from contemporary British artists such as Samuel Félix and Polly Carter.
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”
TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0025d67)
Savour the moment with restorative classical music
Take some time to unwind with this calming, serene collection of classical music. With music from Franz Schubert, Stanley Myers, Margaret Bonds and Gustav Holst, alongside contemporary excellence from Sophie Hutchings and Hania Rani.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002lb3w)
Ease your cares with a soothing 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 Eric Whitacre, Brahms and Kara-Lis Coverdale. 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 potential benefits of playing video games.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002dxkc)
Take a moment for release with The Pink Panther and Seabiscuit.
Take a moment to relax through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Henry Mancini's score which was used in the 2006 remake of The Pink Panther. Plus Randy Newman's score for Seabiscuit a moment from Beethoven used in The King's Speech and Miriam Cutler's music for the documentary film, Lost In Mancha.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002lb3y)
Erland Cooper: Series 5
Episode 2
Journeys into calm, explored through all forms of classical and ambient music.
TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002kz1y)
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.
TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0hzhm6h)
Sink into a deep sleep
Unwind and sink into a peaceful and deep sleep with gentle classical compositions from BBC Introducing, paired with the soothing sounds of the Shipping Forecast.
Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”.
WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2025
WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002g2wz)
Head out on horseback
Saddle up and ride into sleep with a hypnotic horseback experience. Relax to the gentle rhythm of trotting and steady 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.
WED 06:00 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
WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0028hgd)
Ease into the day 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 soothing, restorative melodies from William Walton, Meredith Monk, and Minoru Miki, this episode explores the power of background music. Plus, Sian considers the art of reflection while out to Take a Breath.
WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m002dp86)
Meditative piano sounds to inspire concentration
A gently unfolding soundscape featuring contemporary and classical piano music from across the decades. This meditative set opens with Henrique Oswald’s delicate En nacelle and the twilight tones of Frank Bridge’s The Hour Glass: I. Dusk, before moving through the misty ambience of Ann Annie and Christina Vantzou. Alongside romantic-era gems by Florence Price and Cyril Scott sit quietly powerful works by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Aphex Twin, and Chilly Gonzales — each revealing the piano’s capacity to soothe, surprise, and stir emotion.
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.
WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002559v)
Relaxing classical music for moments of stillness
Sink into the calming and reflective sounds of this classical music mix. With pieces from Gabriel Fauré and Ronald Binge, alongside Judith Weir and John Cage.
Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002lb5f)
Slow down 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 Eric Satie, Gabriel Olafs and Maya Youssef . 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 building your own furniture .
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002lb5h)
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 (m002lb5k)
Erland Cooper: Series 5
Episode 3
Journeys into calm, explored through all forms of classical and ambient music.
WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002kzd9)
Blissful sounds for night owls
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 (p0jbs2b4)
Soothing music to ease you into a deep sleep
Drift off into a deep, peaceful sleep with soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing artists, paired with field recordings and BBC 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 30 OCTOBER 2025
THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002gbxv)
Cruise along the canal
Drift away with calming sounds captured from a serene canal boat, accompanied by tinkling music. Rest, and let the peaceful landscape and soundscape slowly pass by - 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 (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
THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002lb57)
Music to help find your focus and flow.
THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002lb59)
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 (m00255b5)
Uplifting classical sounds to soothe your senses
A three-hour selection of gentle harmonies and melodies to help relax your mind and aid your relaxation.
With calming piano tones from Philip Glass, Claude Debussy, and Sophie Hutchings, alongside glowing choral sounds from Kerensa Briggs and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0029h8z)
Release the day with serene classical sounds
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Camille Saint-Saëns, Caroline Shaw, and Morten Lauridsen. 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 white noise can help to unwind your mind.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002fjf7)
Enter a world of tranquility with Avatar and American Fiction
Enter a world of calm through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Laura Karpman's American Fiction and music from Avatar by James Horner. Plus at moment from Downton Abbey from John Lunn and Isobel Waller Bridge's work on Wicked Little Letters.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002lb5c)
Erland Cooper: Series 5
Episode 4
Journeys into calm, explored through all forms of classical and ambient music.
THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002l0jr)
Meditative music for late night solace
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 (m0027s1n)
Relaxing music for a peaceful night's sleep.
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”
FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER 2025
FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002gl4n)
Nod off with nightingales
Nod off to a mix of birdsong and gentle classical music. Become entranced by the call of one of nature's most beautiful singers - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search Sleep Tracks on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Sleep Tracks.
Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
FRI 06:00 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
FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0028hz0)
Energize your morning with inspiring 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 uplifting and enriching melodies from Bonds, Handel, and Einaudi, this episode explores the struggles of finding stillness in a busy, noise filled world. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores why we might have evolved to love music.
FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m002dzdv)
Healing piano melodies for focus and flow
Soothe your mind and ease into a gentle state of flow with this two-hour piano-led soundtrack. Featuring the timeless, healing works of Sergei Rachmaninoff, Marie Jaëll, and Franz Liszt, alongside new music from contemporary British artists like Forest_bathing, Ben Crosland, and Alanna Crouch.
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”. MM
FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002lb5m)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.
FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0029pb9)
Colour 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 Satie, Alexis Ffrench and Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres. 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 silence.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002ft5y)
Drift into a place of calm with The Great Gatsby and Shakespeare In Love
Drift into a place of calm through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Laura Karpman's American Fiction and music from The Great Gatsby by Craig Armstrong. Plus Steven Warbeck's Oscar winning score from Shakespeare In Love and a version of Clare de Lune by Dario Marinelli from I Capture The Castle.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002lb5p)
Erland Cooper: Series 5
Episode 5
Journeys into calm, explored through all forms of classical and ambient music.
FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002k3rt)
Meditative music for late night solace
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 (m0026n8q)
Treat yourself to a good night's rest
Fall sound asleep with the help of soothing classical music from BBC Introducing artists, paired with weather reports and forecasts from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast and peaceful wintery 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."