SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER 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 (m002lb5m)
Unwind with flowing classical sounds
Calming musical light and shade to uplift your body and mind.
Featuring warm and reflective orchestral textures from George Butterworth, Eric Coates, and Edward Elgar. Plus sweet instrumental sounds by Rachel Portman, Chad Lawson, and Florence Price.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Sounds, MM.
SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002lmz6)
Elevate your day with soothing classical harmonies
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 calming music from Cecile Chaminade, Lucy Walker, and Philip Glass, Sian delights in the bark of some trees while out to Take a Breath. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores what makes a good composer.
SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002lb59)
Tranquil piano for deep focus
Channel your focus and drift into a state of flow with this tranquil two-hour mixtape of classical and contemporary piano gems. The mix features timeless works by Rachmaninoff and Arvo Pärt, meditative modern pieces by British composers such as Thibault Ravina and Tanya Ekanayaka, and the warm, uplifting touch of Ethiopian pianist Tigist Ejigu.
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 (m0027jxg)
A classical journey into stillness
Allow this three hour classical mix to accompany your journey into deep stillness. Featuring orchestral favourites from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and George Freidrich Handel, alongside calming piano from Amy Beach and H. Leslie Adams and choral arrangements from Douglas Guest and Benjamin Britten.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002lm6t)
Wind down and take it easy with beautiful 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, Jocelyn Pook and George Walker. 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 an evening walk with a friend can help restore calm.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002lmz8)
Discover captivating realms with Cinema Paradiso and Brief Encounter
Immerse yourself in captivating realms through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring a piece from Cinema Paradiso and Anne Dudley's The Velveteen Rabbit. Plus a moment from Brief Encounter and music from Leaving Neverland by Chad Hobson.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001lp30)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2
Submerge yourself in water-inspired music feat. Mary Anne Hobbs
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical adventure to seek out that all too elusive feeling of calm.
In this episode, allow yourself to dive in as Ólafur shares a selection of soothing songs inspired by water in all its forms. Ólafur takes inspiration from the oceans that surround his home of Reykjavik, as well as Iceland’s natural thermal pools and lagoons, and shares music from the likes of Joanna Brouk, Lisa Lerkenfeldt and Ravel.
Plus, the DJ and expert music curator Mary Anne Hobbs selects her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. She picks a track that helps her untangle the chaos of life and reminds her to slow down.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002lcqf)
A meditative moonlight 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 (m0026nsq)
A serene soundtrack for cosy nights
Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to tranquil music from BBC Introducing to help you sleep.
Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast.”
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2025
SUN 00:30 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 (m0025cm6)
Find solace with serene classical sounds
Let this calming collection of classical music guide you to a place of tranquillity. The perfect soundtrack for slowing down and taking a moment for yourself.
Featuring music by Maurice Ravel, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Thomas Tallis. Plus contemporary sounds from Caroline Shaw, Olivia Belli, and Thomas Ades.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002lb57)
A gentle start to the day with beautiful 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, peaceful melodies from Lavinia Meijer, Beethoven, and Anna Meredith, Sian finds the joy of feeling sand between her toes while out to take a breath. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why music that moves us emotionally can also lead us to engaging in more prosocial behaviour.
SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m00280vd)
Rediscover calm with this carefully-curated piano collection
Rediscover serenity and calm with this curated selection of piano pieces that span the centuries. Featuring graceful works by classical luminaries such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Henrique Oswald and Cécile Chaminade alongside evocative modern compositions by Alexandre Desplat, Elena Kats-Chernin and Rikuto Fujimoto.
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 Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027k27)
Classical melodies for peaceful moments
Escape the stresses of the busy day and and immerse yourself in a world of relaxing classical music and soundscapes. This mix features calming orchestral, piano, and choral pieces - perfect for finding moments of peace and reflection.
With classical favourites from Edward Elgar, Gabriel Fauré, and George Frideric Handel, and gently flowing music from Kerensa Briggs, Thomas James White, Alexis Ffrench, Anna Lapwood, Eleanor Dunnet, Jess Gillam, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002lm37)
Relax into the evening with a soundtrack of 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 Vivaldi, Vince Pope and Anoushka Shankar. 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 a tidy kitchen can be the key to a relaxing evening.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002lb5h)
Cascade into calmness with On Golden Pond and I Am Legend
Cascade into the calm music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring David Grusin's score for the classic On Golden Pond and I Am Legend by James Newton Howard. Plus a serene guitar moment by Germaine Franco and the end credits from Jacob's Ladder.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002mwwf)
Relax with a restorative playlist of the best new music
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.
Featuring new releases from composer Jessica Curry, flautist Eliza Marshall, and winner of The Piano, Brad Kella. 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 (m0026p9y)
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.
SUN 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'.
MONDAY 01 DECEMBER 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 (m0025d09)
Calming classical music to help you reset
An uplifting selection of calming classical music to reenergise and rejuvenate.
Featuring orchestral pieces from William Walton and Will Todd, soaring choral lines from Robert H. Harris and Eric Whitacre, and thoughtful solo piano from Hania Rani and Maurice Ravel.
Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002mvr2)
Music to help find your focus and flow.
MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m00281sw)
A peaceful piano mix to stimulate creativity
Fade out the noise and hone in on your creative potential with this peaceful piano soundtrack. Stillness and clarity come in the form of new piano music by British artists such as Eamonn Watt, Alanna Crouch and Steve Luck as well as the work of legendary composers including Franz Liszt, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Germaine Tailleferre.
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”.
MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027s8l)
Soothing classical melodies for a calm mind
For a peaceful and tranquil state of mind, sink into the relaxing sounds of this three hour classical music mix. With choral melodies from Hildegard Von Bingen and Karl Jenkins, orchestral classics from Camille Saint-Saëns and Johannes Brahms, and soothing contemporary piano from Alexis Ffrench and Marie Awadis.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025cpp)
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 Ennio Morricone, Rebecca Clarke and Robert Schumann – plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002mvr4)
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 (m001lzgn)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2
Music from the heart feat. JFDR
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical adventure to seek out that all too elusive feeling of calm.
For this episode, Ólafur shares music from the heart with a selection of soothing songs related to love. Music is often the way that people express their love for others, whether romantic, platonic or familial, when we don’t have the words to describe it. Ólafur shares heart-shaped tracks from Sandrayati, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou and Kjartan Sveinsson, and reflects on his own relationship with music and the matters of the heart - 'every song that I’ve ever made has been for love'.
Plus, the Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist JFDR selects her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. She chooses a track by a friend of hers that transports her to a certain time of her life, that is both meditative and meaningful for her.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002mk1d)
Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld
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 (m0024qvr)
Fall soundly asleep with dreamy classical music
Slip into slumber with the sleepy tones of the Shipping Forecast, paired with calming classical compositions from BBC Introducing, alongside field recordings of gentle rivers and more.
Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast."
TUESDAY 02 DECEMBER 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 (m0025c4c)
Gentle classical for stillness and calm
Step into a world of calm with a blend of meditative orchestral movements, gentle piano pieces, and choral reflections. Your perfect companion for relaxation, reflection, or simply unwinding.
With soothing melodies from Alexis Ffrench, John Rutter, and Undine Smith Moore, and calming classics from Gustav Holst, Florence Price, Robert Schumann, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002d6vc)
Calm your day with gentle 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 refreshing, and revitalising music from John Foulds, Amy Beach, and Arvo Part. Sian ponders what to do when she finds her garden full of molehills, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores whether classical music can makes a visit to the dentist any more bearable!
TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028105)
Timeless Piano pieces for repose and focus
Drift away with this soothing piano mix designed to guide you towards focus and calm. Timeless works by classical icons like Frederick Delius, Edvard Grieg and Robert Nathaniel Dett are interwoven with contemporary brilliance from the likes of Hayato Sumino, Nils Frahm and Paula Präktig.
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.
TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027s1j)
Escape into a world of relaxing classical music
Enjoy the calming sounds of classical music, to bring a sense of tranquillity and reflection into your day. Featuring soothing solo piano from Hayato Sumino, Germaine Tailleferre, and Robert Nathaniel Dett. Plus glowing choral harmonies from Ivo Antognini, Imogen Holst, and Rebecca Dale. And orchestral works from Frederick Delius, Rachel Portman, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
This mix is ideal for unwinding after a busy day, or simply finding peace in the small moments.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002mvsp)
A soothing start to 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 JS Bach, Brahms and Joep Beving. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation expert Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the potential benefits of going for a drive.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001m59c)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2
Calm sounds for sunsets feat. James Acaster
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical adventure to seek out that all too elusive feeling of calm.
In this episode, Ólafur creates a soothing soundtrack reflective of one of the most inspiring times of day - sunset. His home of Iceland is famous for its eternal darkness during the winter months, but Ólafur prefers to see this as an eternal sunset - when the sun barely rises in the darkest of winter, the whole day is dusk. He plays songs to soundtrack this feeling of eternal sunset, with music from Meredith Monk, Nkeiru Okoye and Oliver Coates.
Plus, Ólafur’s favourite comedian James Acaster selects his sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings him ultimate calm. James picks a track that has brought him calm for nearly twenty years, one that he always returns to for its vivid soundscape of diving guitar lines and evocative electronics. These eventually morph into a forlorn indie song that tells a story of love and nature, while you close your eyes and drift away…
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002mk5w)
Eclectic music for after dark
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0025d0f)
A sleepy soundtrack to help you unwind
Fall into a deep sleep with a dreamy mix of relaxing classical music from BBC Introducing artists paired with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and the tranquil sounds of rain in a silk wood forest.
Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast."
WEDNESDAY 03 DECEMBER 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 (m0025c3j)
Comforting classical music for warmth and positivity
Warming, gentle classical music to help you boost your energy and positivity. With well-known classics from Edward Elgar and Dmitri Shostakovich, as well as calming picks from Angela Morley, Philip Herbert and Clara Schumann.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002dl59)
Relax into your 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 uplifting and enriching melodies from Purcell, Schubert, and Imogen Holst, this episode explores the joy of just stopping for a while to listen to what's around you. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains what happens in the brain when musicians improvise.
WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m00287mn)
Healing piano music for deeper concentration
Whether you're working, studying or taking up a creative task, immerse yourself in this healing piano mixtape crafted to provide a feeling of stillness and clarity. The mix includes timeless works by renowned composers such as Frédéric Chopin, Helen Hopekirk and Johannes Brahms, alongside compositions by contemporary British artists like Gwenno Morgan, Dylan John Sparkes and Polly Carter. Let the sound of the piano help you to find that flow state!
Produced by Jamie Green
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”
WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0027s5p)
Classical tunes for a moment of stillness
Take a step back from the busyness of daily life and pause for a moment of stillness with this classical music mix. These three hours feature orchestral delights performed by the BBC orchestras from Eric Coates and Cipriani Potter, as well as choral arrangements from Robert Nathaniel Dett and Joanna Marsh.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002mvx5)
Ease the cares of your day with a soothing classical mix
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 Avril Coleridge-Taylor, Akira Kosemura and Schubert. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on effective ways to block out unwanted noise.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002mvx7)
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 (m001md8r)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2
Music for daydreaming feat. Ibeyi
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another special musical adventure to seek out that all too elusive feeling of calm.
This week, Ólafur shares a calming selection of music that conjures up the feelings of daydreaming and encourages your mind to wander. Let your imagination run wild with reflective tracks that paint pictures through sound, from Echo Collective and Four Tet to Josin and Akira Kosemura.
Plus, the magical musical sister duo Ibeyi share their sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings them ultimate calm. Lisa-Kaindé picks a track from one of the pair’s favourite albums and musicians, that for them perfectly balances joy and sadness together.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002ml8m)
Meditative music for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0026tct)
Nod off with this relaxing soundtrack
The Shipping Forecast with dream-inducing music from BBC Introducing to help you sleep.
Produced by Gabriel Francis and Megan Brady
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”
THURSDAY 04 DECEMBER 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 (m0025knk)
Step away from the daily grind with serene classical sounds
Blissful classical harmonies to calm your mind and bring peace to your soul.
Featuring reflective harmonies from Mel Bonis, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Avril Coleridge-Taylor and calming textures by Ludwig van Beethoven, Charles Koechlin and Lili Boulanger.
Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002mvy0)
Music to help find your focus and flow.
THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m00287q4)
Flowing piano music for peace of mind
Find peace of mind amidst the noise of everyday life with this mixtape of soothing piano music. Featuring timeless classics from Eric Coates, Mel Bonis and Frédéric Chopin, alongside music by contemporary British composers including Tanya Ekanayaka, Polly Carter and Barry Hudson-Taylor.
Produced by Jamie Green
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”
THU 14:00 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
THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025d8r)
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 Anoushka Shankar, Aaron Copland and Nadia Boulanger – plus essential Wind Down Wisdom on how something as simple as moving your body can help you de-stress from the pressures of your day.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002gxcq)
Find moments of tranquillity with Magnolia and The Da Vinci Code
Find moments of tranquillity through the soundtracks of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Magnolia by Jon Brion and music from The Da Vinci Code by Richard Harvey. Plus Son Lux share their favourite piece of film score for relaxation in their 'Great Escape.'
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001mmbm)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2
Bedtime stories in sound feat. Rara Sekar
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another special musical adventure to seek out that all too elusive feeling of calm.
Tonight Ólafur takes musical inspiration from bedtime stories, sharing a relaxing soundtrack of songs and lullabies. To prepare you for the most peaceful night’s sleep possible, he shares soothing sleepy music from Lavinia Meijer, Snorri Hallgrímsson and Erland Cooper.
Plus, the Indonesian singer-songwriter Rara Sekar shares her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. Rara picks a piece of traditional Indonesian music that brings her peace and inspiration, and reflects on how even when music doesn’t sound obviously calming in the moment of listening, the calm can come afterwards.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002mk29)
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.
THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0026tf8)
Fall asleep serenaded by strings
Peacefully drift off with serene strings from BBC Introducing and the Shipping Forecast.
Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”
FRIDAY 05 DECEMBER 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 (m0025l16)
Calming classical music for a moment of rest
Take this opportunity for a moment of rest and reflection, and let this three hour mix accompany you on your journey to calm.
Featuring warm strings from Alexander Glazunov and Edward Elgar, choral beauty from John Tavener and Trevor Weston, and solo piano tunes from Rosey Chan and Frédéric Chopin.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002dxnb)
Brighten your day 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 uplifting and enriching melodies from Rachmaninov, Leoš Janáček, and Henriette Renié, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why some music makes us want to dance, and Sian stumbles across some sheep while out to take a breath.
FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m00287n9)
Drift away with dreamy piano music
Cast away your worries and set out on a contemplative journey through piano reveries. Featuring exquisite works by classical pioneers such as Florence Beatrice Price, Benjamin Britten and Frédéric Chopin alongside pieces by rising talents like Büşra Kayıkçı, Saloli and Austin Farwell.
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”
FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002mv4g)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.
FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0025c4h)
Elevate your evening with glorious music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Jóhann Jóhannsson, Margaret Bonds and Erik Satie – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcast Caroline Steel on how cooking a simple dinner can help you de-stress from the pressures of your day.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0024qvg)
Journey into musical worlds with Succession and The Godfather
Transport yourself to the immersive worlds of film and TV soundtracks. Featuring current and new releases through to timeless classics, every episode will take you on a soothing cinematic journey. In this episode, enjoy music from American Beauty and Elemental by Thomas Newman, plus we indulge in a moment to reflect the hit TV series Succession with the soundtrack from Nicholas Britell.
FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001mvdp)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 2
A Summer Solstice soundtrack feat. AURORA
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another unique musical adventure to seek out that all too elusive feeling of calm.
This week Ólafur marks midsummer - or Jónsmessa - with a soundtrack of calming sun-filled songs to celebrate the summer solstice. Ólafur reflects on some of the Icelandic traditions of this time of year that he enjoys, and shares a selection of warming music inspired by the midnight sun from the likes of Max Richter, Lara Somogyi and Vanbur.
Plus, the Norwegian musician AURORA shares her sonic safe haven - the piece of music that brings her ultimate calm. She picks a track that always makes her feel at peace, even when the world feels very busy, with a choice that comes as a nice surprise to Ólafur.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002lpqs)
Eclectic music for after dark
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 (p0g6t46h)
Slip into a zone of tranquility
Sleep soundly with the Shipping Forecast accompanied by calm music from BBC Introducing.
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”