SATURDAY 18 JULY 2026
SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002xzv2)
Bed down with Yellowstone birdsong
Drift off with the sounds of the truly wild west in the Yellowstone National Park, blended with restful classical music. A perfect soundtrack to help your peaceful slumber. Sleep Tracks is a Peanut and Crumb production. Produced by Joy Nkoyo and Alice Boyd.
SAT 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002xmqy)
Comforting classical music for inner peace
To find your inner peace, listen to this calming mix of classical music, carefully curated to help you relax. Alongside beautiful soundscapes from the natural world, this mix features BBC orchestral performances of works by Imogen Holst, Sergei Rachmaninov and Gareth Glyn. Also listen out for choral pieces from David Bednall and Johann Sebastian Bach, and chamber works from Jose White Lafitte and Amy Beach.
Produced by Katie Hill.
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0028hf2)
Enhance your morning with soothing classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring enchanting and emotive works from Massenet, Marianna Martines, and Mozart. Sian pays a visit to a local orchard, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores why you might experience Deja Vu in music.
SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m002lb59)
Tranquil piano for deep focus
Channel your focus and drift into a state of flow with this tranquil two-hour mixtape of classical and contemporary piano gems. The mix features timeless works by Rachmaninoff and Arvo Pärt, meditative modern pieces by British composers such as Thibault Ravina and Tanya Ekanayaka, and the warm, uplifting touch of Ethiopian pianist Tigist Ejigu.
Produced by Jamie Green.
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
To listen on most smart speakers, just say, 'ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus'.
SAT 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0029prf)
Soothe your soul with calming classical sounds
Take a moment to relax by listening to this collection of soothing classical music.
Featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra performing Leo Delibes, Tenebrae performing William Henry Harris, and the Chineke! Orchestra performing Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. This mix also includes pieces from Maurice Ravel, Ruth Gipps, Margaret Bonds, and Thomas Tallis.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002xzv0)
Slow down with a restful 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 percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, guitarist Laura Snowden and pianist Sultan Stevenson. Plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel.
To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002y1lb)
Head into relaxation with Hamnet and The Merchant of Venice
Head into the relaxing realms of soundtracks with Edith Bowman through Shakespeare’s musical legacy on film. From Toru Takemitsu’s Ran to Max Richter’s Hamnet and Patrick Doyle’s classic scores, we explore how the Bard’s enduring themes of love and power have inspired timeless soundscapes across cinema.
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
SAT 21:00 Ultimate Calm (m002vkkq)
Erland Cooper: Series 7
Soundtrack for a rainy day ft. Jarvis Cocker
For the final episode of this series, Scottish composer Erland Cooper takes inspiration from one of his favourite natural processes - and smells - petrichor, the smell of rain falling on dry ground… He’ll share tracks from the likes of Keaton Henson, Sarah Page and Forresteppe.
And we’ll be transported to our final safe haven of this series, as Jarvis Cocker shares the iconic piece of music that keeps him calm through all manner of jams, including some catchy whistling.
Produced by Kit Callin
A Reduced Listening production
SAT 22:00 Night Tracks (m002xnd4)
Harmonious music for nighttime listening
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 (m002xxjx)
Sleep Goals: Get settled for sleep with help from Elis James
Up at all hours catching every minute of the World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the US? Join Elis James (Elis & John, Socially Distanced Sports Bar) to help settle your mind with a calming soundtrack from BBC Introducing artists, paired with a gentle post-match stadium atmosphere and Elis reading score-lines from the World Cup in Sweden, 1958. This particular tournament was chosen by Elis because it was the very first time the Welsh team qualified.
Produced by Alex Yates
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
To listen on most smart speakers, 'ask BBC Sounds to play Sleeping Forecast'.
SUNDAY 19 JULY 2026
SUN 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.
SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002bk6y)
Gentle classical music for a restful mind
Take a break and let the gentle sounds of classical music help you unwind. Soft piano, choral, and orchestral pieces provide the perfect soundtrack for peaceful moments.
Featuring soothing music by Antonio Vivalidi, Karl Jenkins, Rebecca Clarke, and Frédéric Chopin. And captivating performances from The Sixteen, Anna Lapwood, Mariam Batsashvili, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002y1b9)
Bring peace to your morning with calming 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 uplifting and enriching melodies from Gershwin, Laura Marling, and Mozart, and your daily chance to Find your Focus for the morning with the music of harpist Catrin Finch. Sian Takes a Breath by the seaside and spies a new adventure waiting to be embraced, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores how dancing with others to music can help us deepen the connections to those around us.
SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002xmpn)
Gentle piano music to welcome calm
Romantic lyricism gives way to jazz-inflected warmth and ambient contemporary sound worlds, drifting across centuries and genres. From the expressive piano writing of York Bowen, Amy Beach, and Roger Quilter to the spacious minimalism of Harold Budd and Joanna Brouk, the programme unfolds with a quiet sense of ease and reflection.
Produced by Áine Devaney.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds.
SUN 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002z5zz)
BBC Proms Special: Mindful classical tunes to clear your head
Press play and listen deeply for a mindful reset. Enjoy a selection of pieces featured in the BBC Proms, paired with soothing soundscapes from the natural world.
This mix features Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G and Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, as well as choral works by Lucy Walker and William Byrd and calming piano by Oscar Peterson and Suena.
To listen to performances from this year’s BBC Proms, just search ‘Proms’ on BBC Sounds.
Produced by Katie Hill.
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002kb8d)
Settle into an evening of soothing classical music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Eunike Tanzil, Balmorhea and Bruckner. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the calming benefits of dancing to music.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SUN 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
SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m002z601)
Let the evening carry you away on a gentle, whispering soundscape
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of escapist and immersive new music from the UK’s brightest contemporary composers and performers.
Featuring music from Mark Barrott, Sebastian Kline, Mammal Hands, Laura Cannell and Alanna Crouch.
Plus we'll also have new music from BBC Introducing
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Soundwaves.
SUN 22:00 Night Tracks (m002xnfw)
Blissful sounds 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 (m002nrbd)
Coast off to a soothing slumber
Settle down for a soothing slumber with help from this mix of gentle classical and ambient songs from BBC Introducing artists, paired with excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast as read by Neil Nunes and peaceful sounds of nature.
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 20 JULY 2026
MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002vksx)
Keep calm knitting by the fire
By the glow of the fire, the steady rhythm of knitting blends with delicate nature sounds and soothing classical music. A quiet, comforting soundscape to help you drift into sleep.
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.
MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002tbzb)
Serene classical tones for mindful moments
Immerse yourself in calming classical music. From gentle piano solos to soothing orchestral arrangements and glowing choral harmonies - chosen to help you find small moments of peace amid your busy day.
Featuring flowing sounds by Edward Elgar, Hayato Sumino, Lucy Walker, Mars Smith, Erik Satie and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002z6zr)
Refresh your day with soothing classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring emotive, calming melodies from composers including Haydn, Morricone, and Tailleferre, and a chance to Find your Focus in a piece inpired by a tree by Belle Chen. Sian spies a birds' nest while out to Take a Breath, and learns a lesson about patience. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explores how music can help us to connect to others.
MON 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.
MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002b5tc)
Calm the chaos with relaxing classical tunes
Enjoy a restful moment with this calming collection of classical music.
Featuring beautiful serenading brass from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn, soothing piano tones from Muzio Clementi and William Grant Still, and vocal harmonies from Anna Lapwood and Sergei Rachmaninoff. This mix also includes new releases by Heather Tuach and Yoko Misumi, Felix Klieser, and Xie Yueli.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002vksv)
Sit back and relax with a classical music playlist for your evening
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 William Mival, Helen Habershon and Mozart. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with Michael James Wong and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on the benefits of walking in a park.
To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027cdl)
Feel the powerful sounds of the screen with Maestro and Avatar
Feel the powerful sounds of the screen with film fanatic Edith Bowman. Featuring Simon Franglen's Avatar and music from Magnet for The Wicker Man. Plus an emotional piece by Leonard Bernstein to accompany Bradley Cooper's captivating performance in Maestro.
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 (m002yy4f)
Blissful sounds for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002n5tg)
Find sleepy solace with this calming soundtrack
Drift off from the pressures of the day and settle yourself for rest with this calming mix of classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists and excerpts from Radio 4's Shipping Forecast, paired with peaceful sounds of sleepy farmsteads and bubbling streams.
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'.
TUESDAY 21 JULY 2026
TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002vybr)
Retreat between the reeds
Drift off to the rustle of the reeds with gentle birdsong and classical music. A perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful 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.
TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002bk72)
Serene classical sounds to calm the mind
Relax and rebalance with a mix of soft orchestral pieces, reflective piano, and serene choral works. Featuring timeless classics and modern compositions, to create space for rest and help you find moments of peace.
With classical favourites by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Johannes Brahms and Johann Sebastian Bach, and newer works by Olivia Beli, Caroline Shaw, Max Richter, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024qv7)
Get set for the day with uplifting music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring uplifting and enriching melodies from Rachmaninov, Florence Price, and Frederick Delius, this episode explores the joy of getting lost on a countryside walk. Plus, Professor Catherine Loveday explains why some music gives us a shiver down our spines.
TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m002m06l)
Calming piano music to inspire creativity
Immerse yourself in a captivating piano soundtrack curated to awaken imagination and maintain creative focus. This mix features the shimmering solo piano score Ellis Island by Meredith Monk, a reflective improvisation from contemporary British artist Tony Njoku, and graceful works from Romantic-era composers such as Leoš Janáček and Frédéric Chopin.
Produced by Jamie Green. MM.
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
TUE 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002b5y7)
Peaceful classical tunes to calm your mind
Relax your busy mind and take a step back from the chaos of daily life with this collection of peaceful classical music. Featuring beautiful harp melodies from Henri Busser and Bryce Dessner, orchestral warmth from Samuel Coleridge Taylor and Igor Stravinsky, and new releases from Xie Yueli and Jonathan Dove.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002z72v)
Ease into the evening with restorative 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 Jon Batiste, Dustin O'Halloran and Fanny Mendelssohn. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how to keep cool in hot weather.
To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027jxl)
Experience epic worlds with Gladiator II and Stardust
Be carried away by the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring Harry Gregson-Williams's work on Gladiator II, Stardust by Ilan Eshkari and Caroline Shaw's score for the Leonardo da Vinci biopic.
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 (m002yxz2)
Harmonious music for nighttime listening
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (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'.
WEDNESDAY 22 JULY 2026
WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002z72x)
Drift off with a blend of nature sounds and restful, relaxing classical music. A perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.
WED 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
WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002z5sd)
Welcome a peaceful morning with beautiful 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 flowing melodies from composers like Schubert, Beach, and Carwithen, this episode also gives you a chance to find your focus through the music of Sophie Hutchings. Sian takes a breath and manages to discharge an unsettling feeling she has woken up with, and Professor Catherine Loveday explores how music can be a source of comfort and support during pregnancy and labour.
WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m002m7vq)
Gentle piano music to brighten the day
Relax and witness the metamorphosis of piano music unfurl across 25 decades of delicate solo pieces. Here the refined touch of late-Romantic voices like Mel Bonis and Felipe Pedrell dissolves into the luminous passages of Fiona Brice and Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch. Expect blissed-out wonder from Harold Budd and the experimental textures of Sarah Davachi. Curated especially to summon calm and focus.
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.'
WED 14:00 Mindful Mix (m002mv4g)
Experience deep calm with relaxing classical music
Take a step back from routine and enjoy a moment to relax with this three hour mix of soothing classical tunes, paired with soundscapes from the natural world.
Featuring performances from Samantha Ege, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and David Fray, alongside new releases from Orlando Gibbons, Hildur Gudonadottir, and Olivia Belli.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002knmp)
Settle into 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 Mozart, Balmorhea and Bob Chilcott. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with mindfulness expert Maude Hirst and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on strength training is good for well-being.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002z5sh)
Calm your mind with Wuthering Heights and Kung Fu Panda
Head into the calming worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Hans Zimmer & John Powell's enchanting score for Kung Fu Panda, and Anthony Willis's music for the recent adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Plus a magical moment by Rodrigo Y Gabriela from Pirates of the Caribbean and Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross's score for Queer.
Produced by Lucy Winter
Assistant Producer Naava Abigail Busenze
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
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 (m002yxpd)
Meditative music for late night solace
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002q0sl)
Safe passage to a restful night
Navigate your way to a restful sleep with help from this relaxing classical and ambient mix of music from BBC Introducing artists; paired with excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and sounds of gentle forest streams and sleepy farmsteads.
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'.
THURSDAY 23 JULY 2026
THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002w5sb)
Flow through the fjords
A gentle ferry ride through the fjords, with distant seabirds and restful classical music. A perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful 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.
THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m0027jn6)
Classical music for deep relaxation
Let soothing harmonies guide you to place of relaxation. This calming mix of classical music features delicate piano works, gentle orchestral movements, and serene choral pieces, to help you unwind and find peace in quiet moments. With music from Hubert Parry, Frédéric Chopin and Emilie Mayer. Plus Eric Whitacre, Marie Awadis, Lucy Walker, and more.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM
THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024qwj)
Embrace the day with soothing classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring uplifting and enriching melodies from Max Richter, Mozart and Amy Beach – plus Professor Catherine Loveday explores why some tunes get stuck in our heads, and Sian takes a walk and reflects on how birdsong fits into our daily lives.
THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002nfz1)
Restorative piano music to unwind this winter
Immerse yourself in a gently flowing, winter-bright mixtape of restorative piano music and tranquil field recordings from the natural world. This festive edition blends new works by contemporary British artists such as OKOI, Alexis Ffrench and Bill Laurance with timeless pieces by legendary composers, including Ryuichi Sakamoto, Howard Blake and Hildegard von Bingen.
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”.
THU 14:00 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.
THU 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002knrl)
Glide into the evening on wings of beautiful music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Beethoven, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Brandee Younger. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how nature watching at night can help you forget your cares.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027l7d)
Float into new cinematic realms with Fantasia and The Graduate
Be carried away by the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Graduate, Fantasia and Amelia Warner's composition for Young Woman And The Sea.
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 (m002yyfm)
Nocturnal music to bewitch the senses
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 (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'.
FRIDAY 24 JULY 2026
FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002wfls)
De-stress with a dog walk
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.
FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002tm9l)
Soothing classical music to uncloud your mind
Relax into this mix and let the fog slowly lift with this selection of soothing classical music.
This mix features Baroque orchestral excellence from George Friedrich Handel and Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, mindful piano solos from Elena Kats-Chernin and Suwon Yim and atmospheric choral works by Benjamin Britten and Morten Lauridsen.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
FRI 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0024qxs)
Enhance your day with restful classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring delightfully gentle melodies from Cécile Chaminade, Franz Schubert, and George Butterworth. Plus Sian pays a visit to one of her favourite spots in nature and Professor Catherine Loveday explores how music can affect our driving.
FRI 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qx9)
Contemplative piano tracks to inspire and enrich
Immerse yourself in an introspective piano mix, designed to transport you on a sonic journey of contemplation and relaxation. Featuring music by György Ligeti, Celia Hollander, Amit Manna, and Zenobia Powell Perry.
Produced by Áine Devaney
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FRI 14:00 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
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FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002kynf)
Ease into the evening with calming classical music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Mozart, Lucy Walker and Christopher Tin. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation expert Michael James Wong and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on opening windows at home can help you reset.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0027s1l)
Immerse yourself in sound with Ozark and South Pacific
Escape into a world of immersive soundtracks with film fanatic Edith Bowman. Featuring Ozark, classic music from South Pacific by Alfred Newman and Hannah Peel's score for Game of Thrones.
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 (m002y04x)
Bewitching sounds for after dark
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 (m002rh26)
Set course for sleep with this relaxing soundtrack
Hoist the sails and set course for sleep with the relaxing sounds of classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists paired with excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast; all tied together with the calming atmosphere of country streams and rain-soaked 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'.