SATURDAY 31 JANUARY 2026
SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025vrd)
Travel through twinkling stars
Launch into sleep with a stellar mix of space sounds and intergalactic classical music. Drift through the starry sky with twinkling tones - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002nrpw)
Relaxing classical music to focus the mind
Take a moment to focus your mind and relax with three hours of soothing classical music paired with soundscapes from the natural world.
This programme includes string quartets from Florence Price and Ludwig Van Beethoven, relaxing harp solos from Ludovico Einaudi and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and calming choral pieces from Ken Burton and Maurice Duruflé.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002q0sg)
Bring energy to your morning with 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 recharging, and refreshing music from Korngold, Glazunov, and Gipps. Sian sets out early to try and capture the sunrise, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why we find some music relaxing.
SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002nrq0)
Gentle piano music to open up the day
This programme unfolds slowly, inviting attention and ease. From Frederick Delius’s intimate piano writing to contemporary reflections by Saloli, Christine Ott, and Volodja Brodsky, the mix drifts between classical tradition and modern minimalism.
Produced by Áine Devaney.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.
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 (m002pblh)
Drift into the night on a current of 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 Amy Beach, Michael Nyman and Akira Kosemura. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how a change of bedding can help combat stress.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002pblq)
Find calming musical moments with The English Patient and Dances With Wolves
Find a calming moment through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring John Barry's classic score for Dances With Wolves and Hannah Peel's Silent Roar. Plus Julia Steinberg's performance of Aria from the Goldberg Variations which was used to great effect in The English Patient alongside the original score from Gabriel Yared.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002lzs7)
Erland Cooper: Series 5
A beautiful soundtrack of melancholy ft. Patrick McDowell
Composer Erland Cooper invites us to roam alongside him amongst the vast musical landscapes that melancholy can bring, leaning on music and song to lift ourselves upwards, and to open the door to a feeling of hope. Bringing this series of Ultimate Calm to a close, Erland shares songs from some of the artists he tends to turn to when he needs his spirits to be lifted, including Jónsi and Alex Somers, Stars of the Lid and Adam Wiltzie, alongside new discoveries from Laurie Torres to Henriette Eilertsen.
Plus, we’re transported to the musical safe haven of ethical fashion designer Patrick McDowell, who selects something that always brings a sense of calm during busy days in the studio.
Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3 Unwind
SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m0025ddg)
Eclectic music for after dark
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 (p0f8n6pz)
Escape to an oasis of calm
Relax into sleep with peaceful music from BBC Introducing alongside the Shipping Forecast.
Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
SUNDAY 01 FEBRUARY 2026
SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00260s1)
Coast into the harbour
Glide into sleep with a mix of watery sounds and gently rocking classical music. Bob along on a wave of boating ambience and hypnotic piano pieces - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002bjp7)
Ease into calm with peaceful classical sounds
Relax and unwind from the stresses of the day with a peaceful selection of classical music. This collection of soothing piano, orchestral, and choral pieces is perfect for finding those quiet moments to help you pause and reflect.
Featuring calming classics by Erik Satie, Johannes Brahms, and Maurice Ravel. And gentle melodies from Undine Smith Moore, Teresa Carreño, Don MacDonald, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002pnq7)
Refresh your day with gentle melodies
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring soothing, uplifting classical harmonies from Saint-Saens, Tabakova and Szymanowski. Professor Catherine Loveday explains how music can affect how things taste, and Sian takes her worries on a walk.
SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002knvb)
Restorative piano music for calm and clarity
Create space for calm, clarity, and quiet focus with this gently flowing mix of restorative piano music and tranquil field recordings. Featuring a meditative piano interpretation of an Indian classical raga by Utsav Lal, a serene rendition of the Beatles' classic Strawberry Fields Forever, and new compositions by contemporary artists including Ann Annie, Ollie McGill, and Jef Martens.
SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002gl9h)
Peaceful melodies to ease your mind
Enjoy a peaceful moment with this three hour collection of the most mindful classical pieces that have been performed at the BBC Proms.
This mix includes Gustav Holst’s The Planets featuring at the 2025 'The Planets and Star Wars Prom', as well as Ghislaine Reece-Trapp’s In Paradisum performed by Anna Lapwood in 2023, and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson’s Sinfonietta No. 1 performed by Chineke! In 2023.
Produced by Katie Hill.
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002pblx)
Relax with a calming selection of classical music
Three hours of calming classical music designed to light up the winter darkness, and 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 blend of radiant music from the likes of Mel Bonis, Max Richter, Handel, and Alice Sara Ott. Plus, a chance to Press Pause, and some Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, all about the benefits of learning music.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002nrfy)
Chill out with Blue Moon and Maria
Find a place of calm through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Blue Moon by Graham Reynolds and music from Maria, the biopic about famed opera singer Maria Callas. Plus Ruth Barrett's soundtrack for The Durrells and the end titles from A Very Long Engagement by Angelo Badalamenti.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002qql9)
A soft soundtrack of music discovery
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.
Featuring new releases from Matthew Halsall, Misha Mullov-Abbado and the Libera choir. 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 (m0025cfv)
Meditative music for night owls
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 (m002bhwc)
Sink into a deep slumber
Sink into a deep sleep with this soundtrack of calming classical music from BBC Introducing and weather reports from BBC Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast alongside field recordings made in late spring at the Fens at night time. Featuring gentle call of a Scops owl, young long-eared owl, nightingale, cuckoo, marsh frog and cowbells.
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."
MONDAY 02 FEBRUARY 2026
MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00260wg)
Soar with murmurating starlings
Glide into sleep with a mix of airborne environmental sounds and serene, soaring classical music. Drift on a gentle breeze of flapping birds and unflappable orchestral pieces - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002bv0g)
Peaceful tones to bring you stillness
Follow along on a classical journey that takes you to a place of peace with three hours of hand-picked classical music. This edition features the orchestral tones of Francis Poulenc and Dorothy Howell, the soothing solo instrumentation of Francesco da Milano and Frederic Chopin, and beautiful choral arrangements from Errollyn Wallen and Benjamin Britten.
All this, alongside new releases from Mystery Sonata, The King’s Singers, and Esther Abrami and captivating natural soundscapes to help you drift off into a world of calm.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002qqks)
Begin the day with melodic 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, beautiful pieces from Vaughan Williams, Aaron Copland, and Alice Mary Smith. Sian Takes a Breath in a citrus grove and Professor Catherine Loveday Opens Our Mind as to how our cultural influences might impact on how we hear emotion in music.
MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m002kyr0)
Reflective piano sounds 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.
MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qy9)
Reflective classical sounds to bring clarity to your day
Sweet and mellow classical sounds for moments of calm, with wistful shades of light and dark.
Featuring rich and warming harmonies from Ludwig van Beethoven, Reynaldo Hahn and Elizabeth Poston, plus gentle string textures from Ronald Binge, Dobrinka Tabakova and Max Richter.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m00287q6)
Let go of the day 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 Samuel Barber, George Gershwin and Agnes Obel. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on showering can help you get ready for sleep.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002qqkv)
Ease into a state of calm with The Merchant Of Venice and Wall-E
Escape into the calming worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With Jocelyn Pook's The Merchant Of Venice and music from Wall-E by Thomas Newman. Plus Joe Hishiashi's first western film score, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.
Produced by Lucy Winter.
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001cvcj)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
A musical journey into calm
Escape with Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for an hour-long sonic journey seeking that all-too elusive feeling of calm.
In this first episode, Ólafur shares some of his go-to calming pieces of music from the likes of Dustin O’Halloran, Mary Lattimore and Hania Rani, alongside personal reflections on his own relationship with calmness.
Every episode of Ultimate Calm features a special guest who will transport listeners to the place they feel most calm - their own personal safe haven. Throughout the series we will be taken to safe havens all around the world, from guests including Sigrid, Jon Hopkins and Isobel Waller-Bridge. For this very first episode, Ólafur himself takes us to his own safe haven in the foothills of Battukaru, a dormant volcano in Indonesia.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002qh4h)
Dissolve into a nocturnal soundworld
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002qqkx)
Restful waves on the sea of tranquility
Set sail to tranquil rest with help from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast paired with classical and ambient tracks from BBC Introducing artists, as well as the calming sounds of streams and windy woodlands.
Produced by Alex Yates
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'.
TUESDAY 03 FEBRUARY 2026
TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00261l6)
Dip into pondlife
Gently sink into sleep with a mix of pond-based sounds and calming classical music. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of toads, trickling water and tinkling orchestral pieces - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002c3st)
Soothing classical sounds for rest and relaxation
Let your thoughts settle with this peaceful mix of classical music and calming sounds from the natural world. Featuring reflective piano pieces, soft string textures, and tranquil choral moments. Perfect for helping you create space for stillness, rest, and quiet reflection.
Featuring classical favourites by Johann Sebastian Bach, Edvard Grieg, and Johannes Brahms. And newer works by Alexis French, Becky McGlade, Kerensa Briggs, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024r0r)
Harness your 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 enriching and relaxing melodies from Michael Nyman, Gustav Holst, and Luise Adolpha Le Beau, this episode explores the beauty of letting nature take over. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday reveals how musical memories can be resistant to memory loss.
TUE 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'.
TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002kbb3)
Classical melodies to calm your mind
Enjoy this selection of classical music chosen to calm your busy mind and paired with natural soundscapes for ultimate relaxation.
Featuring new releases of works by Kristina Arakelyan, Edward Elgar, and John Rutter, alongside well-known favourites from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Gabriel Faure, and Eric Whitacre.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002qqm6)
Settle down in a soft bed of 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 Mozart, Elena Kats-Chernin and Roger Eno. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with therapist Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how making and giving your own gifts can help wellbeing.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m00260w9)
Immerse yourself in music with O Brother Where Art Thou and Ray
Immerse yourself in film soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Alison Krauss' moment from O Brother Where Art Thou, and Craig Armstrong's score for the biopic, Ray.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001cylx)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Tune into nature feat. Jon Hopkins
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey to the very heart of calmness.
In this episode, Ólafur takes inspiration from the calming sounds of the natural world, pulling out pieces featuring birdsong, as well as compositions that aim to help flowers grow. He shares music from the likes of Einojuhani Rautavaara, Peter Broderick and Grouper, and shares his own reflections on nature’s calming influence and how birdsong is the original earworm.
Every episode of Ultimate Calm features a special guest who will transport listeners to the place they feel most calm - their own personal safe haven. For this nature-inspired episode, the English producer and composer Jon Hopkins takes us to his own safe haven, a particular memory he has of emerging from caves in the Amazonian rainforest.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m0029hs0)
Eclectic music for after dark
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002krdq)
Journey to calm with this sleepy soundtrack
Settle down for a good night’s rest with this mix of relaxing classical and ambient sounds from BBC Introducing artists, alongside excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and field recordings of peaceful streams and woodland.
Produced by Alex Yates
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
To listen on most smart speakers just 'ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast'.
WEDNESDAY 04 FEBRUARY 2026
WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002qqm8)
Amble across the Alps
A charming getaway to one of the world's most calming regions. Step lightly into a scenic sonic journey through peaceful mountain trails, accompanied by musical works from great French and Italian composers.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and leisurely nature 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.
WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002cbcm)
Calming music for moments of reflection
Take a deep breath, hit play, and sink into this peaceful collection of classical music, carefully chosen to help you relax. This mix features orchestral favourites from Johannes Brahms and Gabriel Faure, alongside the chamber music of Dmitri Shostakovich and Sergey Akhunov, as well as the choral delights of Kerensa Briggs and Kristina Arakelyan.
Plus, recent releases from the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, Anna Lapwood and Jess Gillam, all paired with soothing soundscapes from the natural world.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002559s)
Embrace your morning with reviving 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 and soothing melodies from Cecilia McDowall, Carl Maria von Weber and William Alwyn. In this episode Sian explores the benefits of heading outside without your phone, and Professor Catherine Loveday reveals how music can influence the levels of certain chemicals in the brain...
WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m002k19q)
Healing piano melodies for peace of mind
Find peace of mind amidst the daily hustle and bustle with this restorative mix of contemporary and classical piano music. Featuring new works by rising British composers including Flaer, Cerys Hafana, and Gwenno Morgan, alongside timeless pieces by masters such as Maurice Ravel, J.S. Bach, and Hélène de Montgeroult.
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 (m0024qyh)
Press pause with relaxing classical sounds
Reserve a moment in your day to unwind, reset and feel refreshed with this mix of soothing classical music.
With orchestral suites from Dmitri Shostakovich and Avril Coleridge-Taylor, alongside contemporary brilliance from Michael Nyman and Camille Pepin.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002qqlc)
Switch off with an evening of 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, Polly Carter and Tchaikovsky. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, on how the use of noise cancelling headphones can help you block out the stress of external noise.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002qqlf)
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 (m001d68b)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Drift away with ocean sounds feat. ODESZA
Float away with Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for an hour-long musical journey into an ocean of calm.
This week, Ólafur taps into the sounds of the sea and shares music inspired by the ocean, from the lapping of waves to songs inspired by lighthouses. There’s pieces from Gustav Holst, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou and Amiina, and Ólafur reflects on his own relationship with the sea from his studio on the harbour in Reykjavík.
Plus the Seattle-based electronic duo ODESZA transport us to their safe haven, the place they feel most calm, on the shore of Lake Washington, and talk about the calming powers of water.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m0029pry)
Meditative music for night owls
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002c1d1)
Settle your mind with a serene sleepscape
Settle in for a deep sleep with this gentle mix of soothing classical music, calming weather reports, and immersive field recordings. Journeying through tranquil wetlands, sleepy forests, and gentle summer rainstorms as your mind unwinds for the night.
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 The Sleeping Forecast."
THURSDAY 05 FEBRUARY 2026
THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00267lc)
Meditate upon the moonrise
Slip into a peaceful state with a mix of nocturnal natural sounds and classical music. Bathe in the light of the moon on a peaceful night, as an orchestra quietly plays - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a sleepy state.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002cqgc)
Peaceful classical pieces to lift your day
Embrace quiet moments with a selection of gentle classical pieces, filled with soft textures and reflective melodies to help settle the mind.
With reflective music by Olivia Belli, Alis Huws, and Paul Smith, and calming works by Erik Satie, Gabriel Fauré, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. This mix invites you to pause, breathe, and simply be.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002qqmn)
Music to help find your focus and flow.
THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002lm3h)
Contemplative piano music to relax your mind
A carefully woven soundscape where impressionist textures, experimental improvisations, and contemporary reflections coalesce. Debussy’s bell-toned delicacy sets the stage, while jazz-inflected voices such as Abdullah Ibrahim and Nils Frahm breathe modern intimacy into the tradition. Voices once overlooked—like Viola Kinney’s poignancy and Ruth Gipps’ lyricism, find their place beside Delphine Dora’s dreamlike fragments and Aaron Breeze’s minimalist contemplations.
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 (m0024qzj)
Lose yourself in flowing melodies
Enjoy time to unwind with this selection of some of the most beautiful melodies in classical music - the perfect escape from the stresses of the everyday.
Featuring glowing harmonies by Jules Massenet, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Gabriel Fauré, and gorgeous pieces from Florence Price, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Eric Whitacre and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028hfb)
Switch off with calming classical music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Henry Mancini, Hans Zimmer and Bach. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how having a set mealtime can help you to unwind.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0026n8l)
Head to another realm with Wicked and The Wizard of Oz
Head to another realm through film soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With a trip to Oz via Swartz and Oremus' Wicked, Dave Porter's Breaking Bad and Chasing Wonders by KT Tunstall.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001dfwm)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Cosy music for autumn feat. Hania Rani
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds on an hour-long musical journey into calmness with some appropriately seasonal sounds.
In this episode, Ólafur takes inspiration from the changing of the seasons and shares a selection of calming and cosy sounds inspired by autumn. He shares autumnal music from Tchaikovsky, Dorothy Ashby and Imogen Holst, selecting pieces that mark the seasonal changes, and reflects on what he loves about autumn in Iceland.
Plus the Polish pianist Hania Rani transports us to her safe haven, the place she feels most calm, curled up in her attic listening to the rain on the roof.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002qhl8)
Blissful sounds for after-hours
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (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."
FRIDAY 06 FEBRUARY 2026
FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m00269fs)
Dream on a midsummer night
Conjure up sleep with an evocative mix of magical forest sounds and mesmerising classical music. Dream away while fireflies flitter and the orchestra flutters - a delightful soundtrack to help guide you to a serene state of slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002d1b0)
Float away into a world of classical calm
Press play and enjoy relaxing into this 3 hour mix of calming classical music chosen carefully to help you unwind.
Featuring orchestral favourites from Georges Bizet and Edward Elgar, along with restful piano from Montague Ring and Maurice Ravel and soothing choral tones from Stephen Foster and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, plus recent releases from Esther Abrami, Nicholas Daniel and Anna Shelest, all paired with soothing soundscapes from the natural world.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00255b0)
Lift your morning mood 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 and enchanting melodies from Anatoly Lyadov, Ethel Smyth, and Johannes Brahms, this episode explores how music might help or hinder us when we are studying. Plus, Sian takes a trip to a reservoir.
FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qvb)
Serene piano music to focus the mind
Boost your motivation and feel inspired during your working day with this serene and dreamy piano mix. Featuring beautiful versions of the classics Air on a G String by J.S. Bach performed by Valentina Lisitsa, Gabriel’s Fauré’s Après un rêve arranged by Percy Grainger performed by Leslie Howard as well as modern classic piano pieces by Poppy Ackroyd and Polly Carter.
Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind MM.
FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002qqlh)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.
FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028hwp)
Restore calm with classical music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Prokofiev, Mozart and Evelyn Glennie. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with mindfulness teacher Izzy Judd and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how wearing comfy clothes can help you prepare for rest.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0026nlv)
Embrace the night with music from Taxi Driver, The Green Mile and Spirited Away
Film soundtracks around the theme of night, with Edith Bowman. Featuring Vangelis' Love Theme from Blade Runner, Spirited Away by Joe Hisaishi and Thomas Newman's The Green Mile.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001dpfv)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
A soundtrack for wilderness walks feat. Sigrid
Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds leads another hour-long musical journey into calmness.
Get your hiking boots ready for this episode of Ultimate Calm, as Ólafur provides a selection of meditative music for long reflective walks, including tracks from the likes of Eydís Evensen, Nils Frahm and JFDR. He also shares stories of his hikes into the Icelandic highlands and how putting one foot in front of the other can help him order his thoughts.
Plus the singer, songwriter and pianist Sigrid takes us on a walk through the place she considers her safe haven, where she feels most calm - the woods near her home in Norway.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002pdjt)
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.
FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (p0fjpd22)
Allow yourself to be swept away to a land of sleep
Let go of the day with relaxing music from BBC Introducing and the Shipping Forecast.
Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast.”