SATURDAY 16 MAY 2026
SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002vbrw)
Hush your mind in the Ionian hills
Relax as gentle goat bells echo across quiet Ionian hills, carried by a soft breeze and calm, soothing sounds.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and gentle 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.
SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002v1nh)
Flowing classical music for inner calm
Find a sense of inner calm with this collection of gentle classical tunes. Featuring peaceful piano melodies, glowing choral harmonies, and flowing orchestral movements. Curated to help you settle into a more peaceful state of mind.
With pieces from Gustav Mahler, Alexis Ffrench, Kerensa Briggs and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002t97g)
Bring balance to 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 serene, and enchanting melodies from composers including Arvo Pärt, Fanny Mendelssohn, and Dvořák, there's also your daily opportunity to Find your Focus, encouraged today with music by Lambert. Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explore why children might be more relaxed when listening to unfamiliar music, and Sian Takes a Breath by a babbling brook to find a brief moment of rest.
SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002cf5l)
Supportive piano tracks to clear your mind
Bask in the soft hues of these timeless piano pieces, specially plucked from across the decades to imbue your day with warmth and calm. Showcasing British excellence, composer Roger Quilter’s sun-touched 3 Pieces, Op. 16: No. 2, Summer Evening meets the resonant warmth of contemporary Duval Timothy, while Mark William Lewis paints a heat-hazed London cityscape. Balancing power and subtlety, Sarah Neutkens, Fiona Brice, and Kara-Lis Coverdale offer a masterclass in contemporary minimalism.
Produced by Áine Devaney
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.
To listen on most smart speakers, just say, 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus.'
SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002gc0d)
Peaceful Proms Special: Soothing sounds for moments of calm
Relax into a Peace Proms Morning with three hours of the most calming classical music that has previously featured at the BBC Proms.
With classical favourites by Joseph Haydn, Carl Orff, and Maurice Ravel; plus glowing harmonies from Caroline Shaw, Avril Coleridge-Taylor, and George Walker.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002c3sw)
Soothe the soul with blissful 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, Erland Cooper and Anne Dudley. Plus a chance to Press Pause with Niall, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the wellbeing benefits of being playful.
To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002v99d)
Unwind with music from Phantom Thread and Il Postino
Unwind to relaxing cinematic scores with Edith Bowman. Featuring music from Phantom Thread, Il Postino, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Plus Takeshi Furukawa's beautiful score for the computer game The Last Guardian and music from Joseph Haydn used in the 2020 adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma.
Produced by Tom Pooley
Assistant Producer Naava Abigail Busenze
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 (m002v241)
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.
SAT 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m00274vp)
Recharge and rest
Fall into a deep sleep with soothing classical music from BBC Introducing artists, paired with weather reports and forecasts from Radio 4’s The Shipping Forecast and gentle field recordings.
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."
SUNDAY 17 MAY 2026
SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002559j)
Voyage across the frost
Slip off to sleep with a mix of crisp natural sounds and cool, calming classical music. Immerse yourself in icy frost and peaceful music - a restful soundtrack to help your 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 (m002833x)
Lose yourself in gentle melodies
Enjoy time to unwind with this selection of some of the most calming melodies in classical music - the perfect escape from the stresses of the everyday.
Featuring gentle music by Alexis Ffrench, John Rutter, Hania Rani and Dan Jones. And gorgeous classics from Edward Elgar, Gustav Mahler, Florence Price, Ronald Binge, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0028ss0)
Begin your day with uplifting 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, and peaceful music from Keiko Abe, Gabriel Fauré, and Felix Mendelssohn, Sian is inspired by a walker as she is out to Take a Breath. And Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explore music and nostalgia.
SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002v17n)
Soothing piano music for quiet moments
Tune out the noise, unwind, and settle into a soothing sonic journey. This seamless piano soundtrack features music by groundbreaking composers such as John Cage, contemporary voices like Taz Modi, and Romantic-era masters including Mel Bonis and Frédéric Chopin.
Produced by Jamie Green
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
To listen on most smart speakers, just say, “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”.
SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002k1bf)
Calming classical tunes to bring peace and clarity
Take a moment to slow down, pause, and breathe - with peaceful classical music.
Featuring classical favourites by Edward Elgar, Johann Sebastian Bach and John Rutter. Plus newer works by Eric Whitacre, Rachel Portman and Erland Cooper.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002627y)
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 Florence Price, Aaron Copland and Ennio Morricone. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on harnessing the dimmer switch.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002qgv1)
Explore enchanting realms with Planet Earth and Avatar
Escape into the calming music worlds of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Jacob Shea and Jasha Klebe's Planet Earth II and Avatar by Simon Franglen. Plus a look at some of the music used in Ernest Hemingway adaptations, from Bernard Hermann, Victor Young and Dimitri Tiomkin.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002wflv)
Elemental sounds to light your way
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.
Featuring releases from New Generation Artist Sultan Stevenson, saxophonist Laura Misch and pianist Fiona Brice. 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 (m002typb)
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.
SUN 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002v145)
A sea full of Z’s
Cast off the pressures of the day and settle down for restful sleep with help from this calming classical and ambient mix featuring BBC Introducing artists.
In this edition, find a soothing dose of nature-inspired composition with shortlisted artist Lauren Finch of BBC’s Tune into Nature prize, as well as a host of other Introducing composers. Providing the perfect soundtrack to a good night’s rest alongside excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and ambience from rain-soaked and blustery woodlands.
Produced by Alex Yates
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
To listen on most smart speakers, 'ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast'.
MONDAY 18 MAY 2026
MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002559q)
Sleep beside summer crickets
Slip into warm slumber with atmospheric summer sounds and breezy classical music. Zone out to that familiar, reassuring song of the cricket - 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 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 (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
MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002wfln)
Calm your morning with captivating 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 relaxing, enchanting music from Scriabin, Amy Beach, and Eric Coates. Sian tries to concentrate on just one of her senses while out to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores how music can help with procrastination. Plus a chance to Find Your Focus with music by Ursula Leveaux and David McGuinness.
MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m002dp86)
Meditative piano sounds to inspire concentration
A gently unfolding soundscape featuring contemporary and classical piano music from across the decades. This meditative set opens with Henrique Oswald’s delicate En nacelle and the twilight tones of Frank Bridge’s The Hour Glass: I. Dusk, before moving through the misty ambience of Ann Annie and Christina Vantzou. Alongside romantic-era gems by Florence Price and Cyril Scott sit quietly powerful works by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Aphex Twin, and Chilly Gonzales — each revealing the piano’s capacity to soothe, surprise, and stir emotion.
To listen on most smart speakers, just say “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”
Produced by Áine Devaney.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.
MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002qgyh)
Refresh your mind with soothing classical music
Tune in for 3 hours of relaxing and soothing classical music to accompany your day, whatever you are doing.
This Mindful Mix includes chamber music from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Amanda Maier, choral harmonies from Joanna Marsh and Palestrina, and orchestral pieces from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Samuel Coleridge Taylor.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
MON 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.
MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002q0vp)
Find escapism with Troy and The Prince of Egypt
Escape into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring James Horner's score Troy and Anne Dudley's The 10th Kingdom. Plus a moment from The Prince of Egypt by Hans Zimmer with vocals from Ofra Haza.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
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 (m002w8q1)
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.
MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0027jxq)
Drift into sleep
Fall into a deep sleep with help from coastal weather reports from the Shipping Forecast paired with peaceful classical music from BBC Introducing and gentle field recordings of wintry windy weather.
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 19 MAY 2026
TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025d0h)
Navigate to the North Pole
Take a dreamy voyage into a world of icy landscapes and soothing classical music. Drift to the Arctic with natural sounds and cool, calming melodies - a perfect mix to soundtrack your slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and peaceful 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 (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
TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00287rh)
Embrace a peaceful morning with restorative classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring relaxing and enriching melodies from Clara Schumann, James Macmillan, and Marie Awadis. Professor Catherine Loveday joins the show to explain which brain areas are activated by playing or listening to music, and Sian finds a children's garden while out to Take a Breath.
TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m002x04w)
A calming piano soundtrack to block out distractions and help you focus.
TUE 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.
TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002wflq)
Wind down for the evening with a calming classical playlist
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 Nobuo Uematsu, Anoushka Shankar and Haydn. Plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on orthosomnia: what it is, how it affects our sleep, and suggestions to deal with it.
To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
TUE 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.
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 (m002w6hl)
Immersive music for moonlight
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 (m00281wd)
Sail away into a long, peaceful sleep
Fall into a deep slumber with this sleepy soundtrack from BBC Introducing, paired with excerpts of weather reports from the Shipping Forecast, and gently atmospheric field recordings.
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 20 MAY 2026
WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002wfls)
Dog walk at dawn
Drift off with your faithful friend, gentle birdsong 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 gentle nature sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search "Sleep Tracks" on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut and Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
WED 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
WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002v9n4)
Find your flow with a relaxing classical soundtrack
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 charming, gentle classical melodies from Coates, Chaminade, and Poulenc. There's a chance to Find Your Focus with the music of Olivia Belli, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores why we like certain genres of music. Plus Sian takes a breath and finds a particular sound helps to reconnect her with nature and immediately relax her from the stresses, hustle and bustle of daily life.
WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m002x30r)
A calming piano soundtrack to block out distractions and help you focus.
WED 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.
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 (m002wflj)
Unwind to relaxing movie music with Edith Bowman.
A chance to unwind with relaxing movie music with Edith Bowman. Featuring scores from 12 Years a Slave and Coco Chanel, along with Bach played by Yo Yo Ma, and music by John Williams.
Produced by Tom Pooley
Assistant Producer Naava Abigail Busenze
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
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 (m002w7tj)
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.
WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0028hf6)
Music to help you get a good night’s sleep
Let go of the day and allow yourself to unwind and settle into sleep with the help of peaceful classical music made by UK-based BBC Introducing composers and artists, alongside the sounds of recent weather reports for coastal stations from the Shipping Forecast, and night atmosphere recordings from the French countryside.
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 21 MAY 2026
THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025d6d)
Stroll through autumn leaves
Slip into sleep with a mix of autumnal natural sounds and restful classical music. Drift away to the rustle of crisp brown leaves under calming 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.
THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002812w)
Peaceful classical tunes for new horizons
Unwind from the busy day and make space for moments of calm, with this selection of peaceful classical music and nature-filled soundscapes.
Featuring twinkling piano melodies from Alexandra Stréliski, Rosey Chan, and Sophie Hutchings. And glowing strings and vocal textures from Florence Beatrice Price, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Ludwig van Beethoven and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0028s8d)
Settle into your morning with refreshing 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 Avril Coleridge-Taylor, Delius and De Falla. Sian learns to live with a little discomfort while out to Take a Breath, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores how music makes connections between different parts of our brain, and explains how this can affect us.
THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002x052)
A calming piano soundtrack to block out distractions and help you focus.
THU 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.
THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002m7tp)
A calming 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 Eric Whitacre, Clarice Jensen and Chad Lawson. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Helen Marie, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the potential benefits of mindful baking.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002qjdr)
Feel restored with the music of Shirley and Amelia
Find a place of calm through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring music from the biopic Shirley by Tamar-Kali and Gabriel Yared's Amelia. Plus a moment from Arvo Pärt used in several films including Winter Sleepers and Mother Night.
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 (m002w80h)
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.
THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0028zxb)
Soothing music to ease you into sleep
Ease into sleep with the help of relaxing classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing, coastal weather reports from around the UK courtesy of Radio 4’s the Shipping Forecast and the sounds of rain falling on leaves in a woodland in the Cotswolds.
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 22 MAY 2026
FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0025c3m)
Board the night train
Drift away to the sounds of a gentle sleeper train ride and restful classical music. Lull yourself to sleep with rhythmic, rocking movement and hypnotic soft melodies - 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.
FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m00287n5)
Musical moments of calm and relaxation
Take a moment for yourself to unwind and relax into this three hour collection of calming classical music.
Featuring the choral beauty of John Tavener and Henry Purcell, pensive piano tracks from Fanny Mendelssohn and J.S. Bach and calming chamber music from Florence Price and Antonín Dvořák.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0028v1p)
Destress your morning with inspiring classical melodies
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring gently lilting harmonies from Bach, Tan Dun, and Anne Dudley. Sian finds joy in some cloud spotting whilst out to Take a Breath. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores whether music makes it easier for us to wait.
FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m002x054)
A calming piano soundtrack to block out distractions and help you focus.
FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002wflx)
Feel lighter with relaxing classical music
Press play and feel your spirit lifted with this collection of relaxing classical music. Music from across the ages, paired with beautiful soundscapes from the natural world.
Pieces in this mix include concertos by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Edward Gregson, choral works by Francis Poulenc and Ralph Vaughan Williams, and contemporary delights from Yu-Peng Chen and Roberto Sierra.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002vbrr)
Round off the day with a calming 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 the likes of Nico Muhly, Anna Phoebe and Schubert. 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 quick tidy up can make you feel calmer.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002r3hv)
Glide into a peaceful state 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.
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 (m002vcdc)
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.
FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0029hhk)
A soothing soundtrack to help you sleep
Sit comfortably, let go of the day, and relax with this gentle soundtrack of classical music from BBC Introducing, paired with excerpts from Radio 4’s weather reports for inshore waters and coastal areas, alongside field recordings of early evening winds flowing through hawthorns on a heather moor during spring time, and birdsong and cicadas on a spring evening in a pine woodland.
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."