SATURDAY 07 FEBRUARY 2026
SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0029pl6)
Bathe beneath waterfalls
Drop into sleep with natural sounds and cool, calming classical music. Immerse yourself in the refreshing sounds of trickling water and tinkling piano pieces - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002pbm9)
Gentle classical music for peace and calm
Embrace moments of stillness with this calming collection of peaceful classical melodies and sounds from the natural world. This mix features soothing piano, strings, and orchestral music, to help you let go of stress and reconnect with your inner sense of calm.
Featuring music from Jules Massenet, Max Richter, Alexis Ffrench, Elizabeth Poston, Hayato Sumino and many more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002qgtz)
Embrace the day with inspiring music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring recharging, soothing pieces from Eric Whitacre, Stravinsky and Andree. Sian takes a walk in her pyjamas, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why some people see colours in music.
SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002pbm5)
Enchanting piano music for deep focus
Delve into an enchanting piano mixtape that creates space for deeper concentration and a sustained flow state. The soundtrack features iconic composers such as Claude Debussy, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Cécile Chaminade, alongside homegrown British talents including Taz Modi, Julie Cooper, and Doreen Carwithen.
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'.
SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qyt)
A soothing mix for classical relaxation
Embrace stillness and sink into the classical sounds of this calming music mix.
Featuring well-known classics from Johann Pachelbel and Edward Elgar, alongside new discoveries by Sarah Class and Valgeir Sigurðsson.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002pp8m)
Slide into the evening with classical music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Beethoven, Ruth Gipps and Alexis Ffrench. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel, on how drinking a particular tea 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.
SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002pp7q)
Find a place of calm with Wolf Hall and Eternity
Escape into the calming worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Morgan Kibby's score for The Short History of The Long Road and Eternity by David Fleming. Plus Geoff Zanelli's music for The First Lady and a moment from Wolf Hall by Debbie Wiseman.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001dy67)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Sunrise-inspired sounds feat. Ry X
Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds guides us on another hour-long musical journey into calm.
This week, Ólafur takes inspiration from one his favourite times of day - dawn. He shares music that captures the beauty of sunrises in sound from Kara-Lis Coverdale, Arvo Pärt and Dustin O’Halloran, and reflects on how dawn seems to be the time that most of his ideas come to him.
Plus the Australian singer and songwriter Ry X transports us to his safe haven, the place he feels most calm, with the soothing sounds of the waves on the coast of California where he lives.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002pgf5)
Blissful sounds for after-hours
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 (m0024qz8)
A gentle soundtrack to help you drift away
Drift off with the dreamy tones of Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast, set to soothing classical compositions from BBC Introducing and peaceful rainforest sounds from the BBC’s archives.
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."
SUNDAY 08 FEBRUARY 2026
SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0029x0r)
Take a long quiet drive
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a smooth ride towards sleep. Drift through the night with soft engine rumble and relaxing classical music - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002d758)
A serene classical soundtrack for inner calm
Calm your thoughts and ease tension with a mindful blend of peaceful classical sounds - perfect to help you slow down, and take a moment for yourself.
Featuring delicate textures from Erik Satie, George Frideric Handel, and Gerald Finzi, alongside tranquil works by Caroline Shaw, Sally Beamish, and Thomas James White.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002q0tp)
Refresh your morning with soothing 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 beautiful and lyrical melodies from Ola Gjeilo, Florence Price, and Steve Reich, this episode explores how getting children to play music together promotes empathy. Plus, Sian takes a breath among some fields of crops.
SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qwl)
Enhance your concentration with this peaceful piano mix
Fade out the noise and immerse yourself in this specially crafted mix of soothing piano music to aid concentration. Featuring new music from British composers like Luke Faulkner and Eamon Watt, alongside timeless piano classics from Claude Debussy, Florence Price and Mel Bonis.
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind MM.
SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002gxmq)
Peaceful Proms Special: Gentle classics for rest and relaxation
Unwind with a collection of tranquil Proms performances, curated to bring a sense of peace as you go about your day.
Including the flowing string melodies of William Walton’s ‘Touch her soft lips and part’, the meditative beauty of Eric Whitacre’s ‘Alleluia’, the warmth of Grace Williams’s ‘Sea Sketches’, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002pphq)
Let go of the day with a calm classical 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 artists including Alice Coltrane, Max Richter and Gabríel Ólafs.
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 value of a nightly bedtime routine.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002pblz)
Head into relaxation with Fireflies in the Garden and Solaris.
Head into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring music from Solaris by Cliff Martinez and Fireflies in the Garden by Alexander Malter. Plus Johnny Greenwood's collaboration with Lynne Ramsay on her film, You Were Never Really Here featuring players from the London Contemporary Orchestra.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002r36q)
Elemental sounds to spirit you away
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.
Featuring new releases from Hinako Omori, Rebelski and harpist Lauren Scott. 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 (m002ph5c)
Immersive music for moonlight
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 (m002pblv)
Sleepier shores await
Drift off into a calming rest with help from this classical and ambient mix from BBC Introducing artists, paired with excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and relaxing sounds of gentle streams and rain-soaked forests.
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 09 FEBRUARY 2026
MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002b5z6)
Wind down with windmills
Drift away with a mix of windswept sounds and breezy classical music. Immerse yourself in fresh air atop a windmill hill - with composers Bruch, Brahms and Beethoven lulling you towards peaceful slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search Sleep Tracks on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Sleep Tracks.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002dphk)
Gentle music for peace and quiet
Indulge in the calming classical sounds of this 3 hour mix, and let the music surround you.
Featuring sumptuous choral harmonies from Lucy Walker and Will Todd, orchestral favourites from Maurice Ravel and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and period instrumentation from George Friedrich Handel and Leonora Duarte.
Plus, recent releases from the Deutsches Symphonie Orchester, The Sixteen, and Xuefei Yang, all paired with soothing soundscapes from the natural world.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002r3hs)
Ease 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 beautiful melodies from Ola Gjeilo, Imogen Holst, and Vaughan Williams to help you recharge for the day ahead. Sian muses on the difference between solitude and loneliness while out to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday delves into the science of how music can aid our recovery from intense exercise.
MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qyf)
Switch on your focus with this immersive piano mix
Switch on your focus and keep your creativity flowing with this meditative piano mix. Featuring Debussy’s Préludes pour piano performed by Bulgarian master pianist, Marietta Petkova, Vivaldi’s Lute Concerto in D Major, arranged by Andrew Gentile and performed by Jeffrey Biegel, as well as modern piano pieces by Duval Timothy, Salenta + Topu and Lubomyr Melnyk.
Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qz0)
Mellow classical music for moments of calm
Soundtrack your day with blissful classical music to soothe you and help you relax.
With warming harmonies by Carl Orff, Hubert Parry, and Kerensa Briggs, plus soft melodies from Claude Debussy, Avril Coleridge-Taylor and Amy Beach to gently soothe your mind and soul.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028hk8)
Switch off with calming classical music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Mozart, Avawaves and Philip Glass. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Izzy Judd, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how looking after houseplants can instantly make you feel calmer.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002r3hv)
Glide into peace with Wilde and Hamnet
Escape into the peaceful realm of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With Debbie Wiseman's Wilde, music from Hamnet by Max Richter and Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom by Alex Heffes. Plus Handel’s Pastoral Symphony from his oratorio Messiah from the soundtrack for the 2016 film Manchester by the Sea.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
MON 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001f5sw)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Calming cinematic soundtracks feat. Isobel Waller-Bridge
Escape with Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey into calmness.
In this week’s episode, Ólafur flicks through his film collection to share some of his favourite scores and soundtracks that totally transport their audiences, painting pictures through sound. There’ll be the sounds of deep-sea diving, wanders through the wilderness and even the most peaceful-sounding alien invasion from composers like Jóhann Jóhannsson, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Galya Bisengalieva.
Plus the British composer Isobel Waller-Bridge invites us to join her in her safe haven, the place she feels most calm, listening to the birds and the wind through the trees on Hampstead Heath in London.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
MON 22:00 Night Tracks (m002qqxn)
Music for the still of night
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002dxkf)
Sleep tight with this dreamy soundtrack
Switch on this relaxing soundtrack of gentle classical compositions from BBC Introducing artists, excerpts of weather reports from the Shipping Forecast, and field recordings of a summer garden at night, and settle in for a good night’s sleep.
Produced by Cat Gough
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
To listen on most smart speakers just 'ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast'.
TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2026
TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002bhwf)
Take time out with the tide
Float away to sleep with a mix of coastal sounds and lulling classical music. Sink into the sand and shingle as the sound of an orchestra washes in on the tide - a perfect soundtrack to snooze to.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search Sleep Tracks on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Sleep Tracks.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002dzy0)
A gentle reset through calming music
Let soothing classical music and sounds from the natural world guide you into a peaceful headspace - perfect for rest and reflection.
With music by Gabriel Fauré, Louise Farrenc, and Claude Debussy, plus performances from Anna Lapwood, VOCES8, Jess Gillam, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00255bm)
Boost your morning routine 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 elevating, and charming music, including pieces by Franz Liszt, Benjamin Britten and Margaret Bonds. Sian takes a walk for a breath of fresh air and is enchanted by the sound of bell ringers, and Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explain how music can boost our dopamine levels.
TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qzg)
Tranquil piano music for inspiration
Boost your motivation and lift your spirits with this two-hour mix of tranquil and soothing piano pieces, ideal for a focused work session. Featuring piano classics by Claude Debussy, Clara Schuman and Edward Elgar, as well as a modern piece from UK-based virtuosic pianist Belle Chen’s new album and music from composer Joanne Gardiner.
Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002knyf)
Classical sounds for gentle reflection
Unwind and restore your balance with soothing classical music - perfect for peaceful moments.
Featuring new performances by The Kanneh-Masons, Raphaela Gromes, and VOCES8. Plus classical favourites by Maurice Ravel, Joseph Haydn, Amy Beach, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002r3hx)
Welcome the night with sublime 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, Marika Takeuchi and Brahms. 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 watching comedy on TV can make you feel calmer.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0026txl)
Discover immersive musical realms with Doctor Who and Stranger Things.
Discover the immersive musical realms of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Murry Gold's Doctor Who, Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein's Stranger Things and Scoop by Anne Nikitin & Hannah Peel.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
TUE 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001ff07)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Blissful body-related music feat. Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
Take a deep breath and join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey into calm.
This week, Ólafur looks inwards with a selection of music inspired by the body. He reflects on the importance of focusing on your breath and the sound of your own heartbeat in order to ground yourself, and shares music from Julianna Barwick, Ben Lukas Boysen and Richard Reed Parry.
Plus the American composer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith transports us to her Safe Haven, the place where she feels the most calm - inside herself.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
TUE 22:00 Night Tracks (m002qqx0)
Immersive music for after-hours
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m00261l4)
Your soundtrack to a peaceful sleep
Rest easy with Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to gentle 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”
WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2026
WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002r3hz)
Melt with the snow
Sheets of ice and snow melt into a stream, floating you gently towards sleep. Dethaw and immerse yourself in the peaceful environmental sounds of a warm winter's day, as orchestral music drifts by.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Alice Boyd and Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
WED 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002f76r)
Peaceful melodies for ultimate relaxation
Press play and enjoy three hours of peaceful classical music, hand-picked to aid your relaxation.
Featuring glowing orchestral tones from Edouard Lalo and Ronald Binge, choral delights from Alonso Lobo and J.S. Bach, as well as soothing piano trios from Mel Bonis and Judith Lang Zaimont. Plus, recent releases from Tenebrae, Kotaro Fukuma, and Vittorio Forte, all paired with transporting soundscapes from the natural world.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0025d07)
Ease into your day with relaxing 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 beautiful tunes from Franz Schubert, Emilie Mayer and JS Bach, and we join Sian on a visit to a duck pond. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores the parallels between music and language.
WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qyy)
Melodic piano music to boost your motivation
Hone in on the task at hand with motivating piano music to keep you in the zone. Featuring new tracks from young British-based composers, including Alanna Crouch and Samuel Félix.
Produced by Jamie Green
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qzx)
Classical melodies to inspire calmness and clarity
A selection of soothing classical harmonies to help you find calm in your day.
With a relaxing selection of music by Antonín Dvořák, Léo Delibes and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, along with performances from VOCES8, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Anna Lapwood.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002r3ll)
Switch off with serene 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, Beethoven, Bryce Dessner, and Max Richter. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, who teaches us how to accept single-tasking in a multitasking world. Our resident science podcaster Caroline Steel also joins us for an essential Wind Down Wisdom on the benefits of solo games.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002r3ln)
Embark on a relaxing journey with Charlotte's Web and The Woman King
Head into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With Terence Blanchard's The Woman King and Mirage by Quincy Jones. Plus some Charlotte's Web by Danny Elfman and Nami Melumad's More Beautiful For Having Been Broken.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
WED 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001fnvp)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Soothing music for sleep feat. Dominic Monaghan
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey seeking out that elusive feeling of calm.
In this episode, Ólafur takes us on a sleepy sonic journey to the land of nod, with a selection of dreamy music. He shares music from Brambles, Debussy and Sigur Ros, and reflects on his own relationship with sleep as well as the curious nature of Icelandic lullabies.
Plus the actor Dominic Monaghan transports us to his Safe Haven, the place where he feels the most calm, with recordings and reflections from his garden.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
WED 22:00 Night Tracks (m002qqs6)
Reflective music for the day’s end
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002fjf9)
Comforting music to put you at rest
Settle into sleep with this soothing soundtrack of dreamy classical and ambient compositions from BBC Introducing artists, paired with weather reports for coastal stations from Radio 4's Shipping Forecast, and immersive field recordings made on a summer night in a desert shrubland.
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."
THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2026
THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002bs32)
Sink into desert sands
Drop into comfortable sleep with a mix of desert sounds and warm tones. Relax in the hot sun, as classical music from Spain and the Middle East drifts in on a dry wind - a perfect soundtrack for rest.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search Sleep Tracks on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Sleep Tracks.
Produced by Alice Boyd & Joy Nkoyo with additional support from Saskia Cookson.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002ft7l)
A peaceful pause with classical music
Find stillness in your day with this calming collection of classical music and soundscapes from the natural world. From reflective piano, to warm orchestral movements, and flowing vocal textures, this mix offers a tranquil atmosphere to help you rest and restore.
Featuring an exclusive first listen of a new release by Lucy Walker, and tracks by Eydís Evensen, and Rachel Portman. Plus recently rediscovered works from Erik Satie, and gorgeous arrangements of classical favourites from Anna Lapwood, Hayato Sumino, The Kanneh-Masons, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002r4sy)
Music to help find your focus and flow.
THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024r19)
Soothing piano to soundtrack your studies
Tune out the noise and soundtrack your study time with this soothing piano mix. Amongst the selections are timeless piano classics from the likes of Frédéric Chopin and Cécile Chaminade alongside new music from young British composers including Eamonn Watt, Alexis Ffrench and Patrick Yeboah.
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 (m0024r15)
Block out the noise with calming classical music
Take a moment for yourself as you enjoy restful classical music combined with beautiful soundscapes from the natural world.
Featuring a host of orchestral and piano favourites from Gabriel Fauré, Maurice Ravel, and Claude Debussy, and gorgeous harmonies from Eleanor Daley, Christopher H. Harris, and Ivo Antognini.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028s1r)
Elevate your evening with soothing music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Rachmaninov, Errollyn Wallen and Erland Cooper. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how listening to slower music can help calm your nervous system.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0026tcr)
Discover tranquil worlds with Avatar and Gone With the Wind
Discover tranquil worlds of music from film and TV, with Edith Bowman. Featuring True Grit by Cater Burwell, Rob Lane's Merlin and Steven Price's emotional music from The Swimmers.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
THU 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001fx0n)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Calm music for stormy weather feat. Arooj Aftab
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey that seeks to find that elusive feeling of calm.
In this episode, Ólafur puts his head into the clouds to look for the calm within the storm, with a selection of music inspired by rain, wind and thunder. He shares music from Chopin, Eydís Evensen and Chihei Hatakeyama, and talks about the comforting effect that the sounds of bad weather can have on you when you’re tucked up inside.
Plus the composer Arooj Aftab transports us to her Safe Haven, the place where she feels the most calm, with a recording from a thunderstorm outside her apartment in New York.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
THU 22:00 Night Tracks (m002qr1f)
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.
THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002g2wv)
A tranquil soundtrack for a good night's rest
Settle in for a night of restful sleep with this soothing soundtrack of BBC Introducing artists, excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast, and field recordings of sleepy lakesides and farmsteads.
Produced by Alex Yates
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
To listen on most smart speakers just 'ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast'.
FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2026
FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002c1d3)
Chill under the cherry blossom
Slip serenely into sleep with a mix of natural botanical sounds and warm, slow music. Bunker down on a soft bed of petals as music from Japan (and beyond) drifts in on the breeze - a perfect soundtrack for rest.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search Sleep Tracks on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Sleep Tracks.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo with additional support from Saskia Cookson.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0024qv5)
Classical sounds for moments of calm
Relax with a playlist of soothing classical music, to help transport you to place of calm.
With music by Gerald Finzi, Maurice Ravel, and Johann Pachelbel. Plus soft melodies from Florence Price, William Walton, and Eleanor Daley to gently soothe your mind and soul.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0025d65)
Awaken your senses with the revitalizing power of classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring uplifting and enchanting melodies from Eric Satie, Grace Williams, and John Tavener. Sian takes a breath to explore the joy of slowing down. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores the relationship between music and the imagination.
FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024r0t)
Uplifting piano music to fuel your creative flow
Fuel your creative flow with this mix of melodic piano pieces, the perfect aid to sustain your concentration and create a soothing backdrop as you work. Featuring beautiful versions of piano classics by Beethoven and Mozart, as well as inspiring contemporary pieces by Alexis Ffrench and Fiona Brice.
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”
Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002r4zc)
Capture a moment to yourself with stress-busting classical.
FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0028s32)
Relax to a classical evening soundtrack
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Mozart, Ruth Gipps and Abbott. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Izzy Judd, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how cycling can help restore calm.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0026tf6)
Escape into a realm of relaxation with Ratatouille and City Lights
Escape into a realm of relaxation through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Michael Giacchino's Ratatouille, Hot Fuzz from David Arnold and a Charlie Chaplin classic, City Lights.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
FRI 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m001g3lz)
Ólafur Arnalds: Series 1
Hopeful harmonies feat. Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Join Icelandic composer and pianist Ólafur Arnalds for another hour-long musical journey that seeks to find that elusive feeling of calm.
In this week’s episode, Ólafur looks for the silver linings in sound with a selection of songs inspired around the theme of hope. He reflects on how music can often provide the little glimmers of hope that you need to get through the toughest of times, and shares tracks by the likes of Alice Coltrane, Sigur Rós and JFDR.
Plus the British actress and UNHCR goodwill ambassador Gugu Mbatha-Raw transports us to her Safe Haven, the place she feels the most calm - her bath.
Produced by Katie Callin
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds
FRI 22:00 Night Tracks (m002psj3)
Reflective music for the day’s end
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0026nlz)
Drift off into a deep slumber
Fall into a deep sleep with peaceful 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.”