SATURDAY 08 AUGUST 2026
SAT 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002yx6r)
Sleep Beneath the Shadow of a Solar Eclipse
A slow solar eclipse unfolds through birdsong, crickets and shifting cosmic drones. As daylight fades, birds fall quiet and crickets emerge; by the end, the birdsong gently returns. Entwined with restful classical music, the perfect soundtrack for peaceful slumber.
Sleep Tracks is a Peanut and Crumb production. Produced by Joy Nkoyo and Alice Boyd.
SAT 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
SAT 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002qqks)
Begin the day with melodic classical music
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring uplifting, beautiful pieces from Vaughan Williams, Aaron Copland, and Alice Mary Smith. Sian Takes a Breath in a citrus grove and Professor Catherine Loveday Opens Our Mind as to how our cultural influences might impact on how we hear emotion in music.
SAT 12:00 Piano Focus (m0028zxd)
Melodies to unlock creativity
Tune out the chatter and hone your focus with this flowing soundtrack of melodic piano music. The selection features iconic British composers including Ralph Vaughan Williams and Lennox Berkeley alongside contemporary pieces from Rosey Chan with ‘A song for Nina (Simone)’ and Polly Carter's new release, Light Shines On The Fountain.
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 (m0024qzj)
Lose yourself in flowing melodies
Enjoy time to unwind with this selection of some of the most beautiful melodies in classical music - the perfect escape from the stresses of the everyday.
Featuring glowing harmonies by Jules Massenet, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Gabriel Fauré, and gorgeous pieces from Florence Price, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Eric Whitacre and more.
Produced by James C Taylor.
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
SAT 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m002yx6p)
Put the day aside with a carefully chosen playlist of relaxing 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, Justus Rümenapp and Vivaldi. Plus, a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Maude Hirst, and some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how just a little connection to nature every day can help achieve calm.
To listen on most smart speakers, just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
SAT 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002yx6h)
Drift away with Thelma and A Man Called Ove
Drfit into the serene worlds of film soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With music from Scandi Cinema classics including Ola Flottum's Thelma and A Man Called Ove by Gaute Storaas.
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 (m002yn2j)
Reflective music for the day’s end
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 (p0fjpd22)
Allow yourself to be swept away to a land of sleep
Let go of the day with relaxing music from BBC Introducing and the Shipping Forecast.
Produced by Gabriel Francis
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast.”
SUNDAY 09 AUGUST 2026
SUN 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002d6xc)
Let time tick by
Clock off, take your time, and relax. While away the hours to the reassuring rhythm of clocks ticking and metronomic music - an immersive soundscape to drop you into a peaceful state of rest.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
SUN 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002vnf2)
Calming music for mindful moments
Soundtrack your day with mellow classical music to soothe your body and soul.
With warming harmonies by Philip Stopford, Bernard Herrmann, and Avril Coleridge Taylor, plus soft melodies from Erik Satie, and Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
SUN 09:00 Classical Unwind (m002yx6c)
Calm your morning with glorious 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 flowing, enchanting melodies from Arvo Part, Florence Price, and Leonard Bernstein, and a chance to Find your Focus through the music of composer and bassist Yosef Gutman. Sian muses on the reassuring effect of the changing seasons while out to Take a Breath. Also, Professor Catherine Loveday explores whether our responses to music might change depending on whether we are listening to it on speakers or on headphones.
SUN 12:00 Piano Focus (m002ym46)
Unwind with a soothing piano soundtrack
Unwind with this soothing piano soundtrack, where the music of classical masters meets contemporary creativity. From the timeless works of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Claude Debussy and Sergei Rachmaninoff to the evocative compositions of modern artists such as Garreth Broke, Eva Tiedemann and Snowpoet, this mix offers a peaceful space for focus, reflection and creative inspiration.
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 (m00301v1)
BBC Proms Special: Relaxing classical music to lighten your day
Find a moment of calm with peaceful music from this and previous seasons of the world’s greatest classical music festival, the Proms.
Featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Florence Beatrice Price, Ruth Gipps, John Rutter and more.
To listen to performances from this year’s BBC Proms just search ‘Proms’ on BBC Sounds.
Produced by James C Taylor
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind, MM.
SUN 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qym)
Switch off with tranquil classical melodies
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 pieces from the likes of Hannah Peel, Alexis Ffrench and Ralph Vaughan Williams. We Press Pause with meditation teacher Michael James Wong and we discover some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on how gentle movement can help you prepare for a restful night.
SUN 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002kymn)
Float into relaxation with Ad Astra and La La Land
Escape into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring Max Richter's Ad Astra and music from La La Land by Justin Hurwitz. Plus a moment from Rachel Portman's emotional score for Never Let Me Go.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
SUN 21:00 Soundwaves (m00301v5)
Drift into a tranquil world of sound
Afrodeutsche hosts an hour of fresh new music from UK composers and producers, with new and recent works by Piers Connor Kennedy, Jessica Curry, Matthew Halsall, pianist Camden Stewart and others.
We'll also be showcasing new music from BBC Introducing.
To listen on most smart speakers, just 'ask BBC Sounds to play Soundwaves'.
SUN 22:00 Night Tracks (m002yn6r)
A bewitching night time soundtrack
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 (m002ym42)
Sail off to a restful sleep
Settle down and drift off with a calming mix of classical and ambient music from BBC Introducing artists and the soothing tones of Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast - paired with relaxing ambience of forest streams and rainy woodland for a restful night’s sleep.
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 10 AUGUST 2026
MON 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002dxkh)
Bask in a bamboo forest
Unwind with an immersive natural soundscape and restful classical pieces. Find peace and calm as music and wind whistle through the swaying bamboo stalks - a perfect soundtrack to help guide you to a peaceful state of slumber.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and environmental sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
MON 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002ynjs)
BBC Proms special: Soothing classics for rest and relaxation
Relax, as you experience a collection of the most calming tracks that will feature at the BBC Proms classical music festival this summer.
Including orchestral favourites from Edward Elgar, Imogen Holst and Maurice Ravel; plus glowing harmonies from Joby Talbot, Hubert Parry and more.
Produced by James C Taylor & Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
MON 09:00 Classical Unwind (m00301yj)
Enhance your day with gentle melodies
Calming classical music to help you focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams.
Featuring peaceful and comforting melodies from composers, including Rebecca Dale, Percy Grainger, and Francis Poulenc, and music by Nils Frahm to accompany you finding your morning focus. Also, Sian spies some sheep while out to Take a Breath and wonders at the perfection of nature, and Professor Catherine Loveday explains why listening to music can make our imaginations more vivid.
MON 12:00 Piano Focus (m00298lc)
Feel cool, calm and creative with a serene piano mix
Tune out the distractions and ease into a serene piano soundscape designed to help you stay cool, calm and creative amongst the daily hustle and bustle. The mix features music from legendary composers such as Duke Ellington, Cyril Scott and Cécile Chaminade, alongside contemporary British artists including Jack Herer, Tanya Ekanayaka and Matthew Bourne.
Produced by Jamie Green
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
To listen on most smart speakers, just say 'ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus'.
MON 14:00 Mindful Mix (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.
MON 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024qzl)
Embrace the evening calm with gentle classical sounds
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Lili Boulanger, Henry Purcell and Vivaldi. We Press Pause with mindfulness champion Izzy Judd and discover some essential Wind Down Wisdom on how getting your hands dirty with a bit of gardening can help you de-stress from the pressures of your day.
MON 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002lb22)
Seek serenity with Hidden Figures and The Last Repair Shop
Seek serenity through film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Last Repair Shop by Katya Richardson, Hans Zimmer's score for Hidden Figures and Hildur Guðnadóttir's emotive piece for Chernobyl performed by Homin Lviv Munipal Choir. Plus a moment from Howard Drossin's work for the Spike Lee film Highest 2 Lowest.
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 (m002ztfy)
Immersive music for after-hours
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
MON 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (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”
TUESDAY 11 AUGUST 2026
TUE 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002f8qd)
Gather round the campfire
Clear your mind with a mix of natural sounds and slow music. Bed down by the flickering campfire as warming classical pieces waft in on the breeze - a perfect soundtrack for rest.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search Sleep Tracks on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Sleep Tracks.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
TUE 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002d1b0)
Float away into a world of classical calm
Press play and enjoy relaxing into this 3 hour mix of calming classical music chosen carefully to help you unwind.
Featuring orchestral favourites from Georges Bizet and Edward Elgar, along with restful piano from Montague Ring and Maurice Ravel and soothing choral tones from Stephen Foster and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, plus recent releases from Esther Abrami, Nicholas Daniel and Anna Shelest, all paired with soothing soundscapes from the natural world.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
TUE 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0025c3g)
Gentle classical music to invigorate your morning
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 energising music from Ravel, Mozart, and Clarke, this episode explores how music can be beneficial to our health. Plus a coastal walk awakes a memory for Sian of swimming in the cold sea.
TUE 12:00 Piano Focus (m00298rf)
Luminous piano for quiet moments
A serene mix of classical and contemporary piano pieces. American composer Amy Beach captures the quiet awe of nature with her impressionistic portrait of a Hermit Thrush, while Christina Vantzou offers quietly-transcendent tones. Plus there’s English beauties from the likes of William Alwyn and Roger Eno as well as pioneering new work by Jasmine Wood.
Produced by Áine Devaney
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
To listen on most smart speakers just say, “ask BBC Sounds to play Piano Focus”
TUE 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.
TUE 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0030206)
A calming classical music playlist to start 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 Karen Tanaka, Tchaikovsky and Peter Gregson. 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 getting to bed early can help you feel more relaxed and calm.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
TUE 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002sqw2)
Find release with Fantastic Beats And Where To Find Them
Head into the relaxing worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. With Fantastic Beats And Where To Find Them by James Newton Howard and Hildur Guðnadóttir's Joker. Plus a serene moment by Joseph Trapanese from Straight Outta Compton and music from Mogwai in the French TV series Ls Revenants.
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 (m002ztcb)
Music for the still of night
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
TUE 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (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.”
WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST 2026
WED 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m0030208)
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 (m002cbcm)
Calming music for moments of reflection
Take a deep breath, hit play, and sink into this peaceful collection of classical music, carefully chosen to help you relax. This mix features orchestral favourites from Johannes Brahms and Gabriel Faure, alongside the chamber music of Dmitri Shostakovich and Sergey Akhunov, as well as the choral delights of Kerensa Briggs and Kristina Arakelyan.
Plus, recent releases from the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, Anna Lapwood and Jess Gillam, all paired with soothing soundscapes from the natural world.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
WED 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0030212)
Zone in for the morning with serene 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 captivating melodies from composers including Philip Glass, Mel Bonis, and Johannes Brahms, and a chance to Find Your Focus this morning through the music of Alexis Ffrench. SIan Takes a Breath in the Black Mountains in Wales and marvels at a stream she discovers at the top. Also, Professor Catherine Loveday explores what kind of music listening is best for reducing feelings of anxiety.
WED 12:00 Piano Focus (m0024qvb)
Serene piano music to focus the mind
Boost your motivation and feel inspired during your working day with this serene and dreamy piano mix. Featuring beautiful versions of the classics Air on a G String by J.S. Bach performed by Valentina Lisitsa, Gabriel’s Fauré’s Après un rêve arranged by Percy Grainger performed by Leslie Howard as well as modern classic piano pieces by Poppy Ackroyd and Polly Carter.
Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind MM.
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 (m0024qz4)
Release your day with soothing classical music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of music from the likes of Max Richter, Jung Jaeil and Bizet – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on easy ways to de-stress from the pressures of your day.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
WED 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m0030214)
Restore your mind with Cloud Atlas and The Tree of Life
Escape into the cinematic worlds of film and TV soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Featuring The Tree of Life by Alexandre Desplat, Tom Twyker's Cloud Atlas and Jon Brion's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Produced by Lucy Winter
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 (m002zsjf)
Reflective music for the day’s end
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
WED 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0026nsq)
A serene soundtrack for cosy nights
Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast set to tranquil music from BBC Introducing to help you sleep.
Produced by Gabriel Francis.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds.
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast.”
THURSDAY 13 AUGUST 2026
THU 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002fjfc)
Flutter around the flower garden
Bliss out with the butterflies and the bees, floating around the flowers and resting on the lawn. Bathe in summer's natural sounds while tranquil music drifts on the breeze - an immersive soundscape to drop you into a peaceful state of rest.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search 'Sleep Tracks' on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes.
Produced by Alice Boyd & Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
THU 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002bv0g)
Peaceful tones to bring you stillness
Follow along on a classical journey that takes you to a place of peace with three hours of hand-picked classical music. This edition features the orchestral tones of Francis Poulenc and Dorothy Howell, the soothing solo instrumentation of Francesco da Milano and Frederic Chopin, and beautiful choral arrangements from Errollyn Wallen and Benjamin Britten.
All this, alongside new releases from Mystery Sonata, The King’s Singers, and Esther Abrami and captivating natural soundscapes to help you drift off into a world of calm.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
THU 09:00 Classical Unwind (m0025l0l)
Enhance your morning with a calming 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 enriching and energising music from Arthur Sullivan, Thomas Tallis, and Amy Beach. Sian ventures outside to take a breath amid an approaching storm and Professor Catherine Loveday explores the mental health of performing musicians.
THU 12:00 Piano Focus (m002nrq0)
Gentle piano music to open up the day
This programme unfolds slowly, inviting attention and ease. From Frederick Delius’s intimate piano writing to contemporary reflections by Saloli, Christine Ott, and Volodja Brodsky, the mix drifts between classical tradition and modern minimalism.
Produced by Áine Devaney.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds MM.
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 (m0024r1f)
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 Philip Glass, Holst and Mars Smith – plus some essential Wind Down Wisdom from science podcaster Caroline Steel on a simple but effective way to prepare for a restful night.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
THU 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002lb5h)
Cascade into calmness with On Golden Pond and I Am Legend
Cascade into the calm music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring David Grusin's score for the classic On Golden Pond and I Am Legend by James Newton Howard. Plus a serene guitar moment by Germaine Franco and the end credits from Jacob's Ladder.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
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 (m002zsph)
A bewitching night time soundtrack
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
THU 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m0026tf8)
Fall asleep serenaded by strings
Peacefully drift off with serene strings from BBC Introducing and the Shipping Forecast.
Produced by Gabriel Francis.
A Reduced Listening production for BBC Sounds.
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”
FRIDAY 14 AUGUST 2026
FRI 00:30 Sleep Tracks (m002ft60)
While away time with whale song
Float away with whale lullabies and becalming classical music. Immerse yourself in subaquatic musicality - a perfect soundtrack to snooze along to.
Sleep Tracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind combines soothing classical music and calming sounds to help you relax into sleep. Search Sleep Tracks on BBC Sounds to enjoy more episodes. To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Sleep Tracks.
Produced by Joy Nkoyo.
A Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.
FRI 06:00 Mindful Mix (m002vvqg)
Soothe your mind with restful classical tunes
Enjoy this collection of classical music to calm your busy mind. Paired with natural soundscapes, this mix features sweeping orchestral arrangements from Rachel Portman and Rahul Gohil, calming piano by Frédéric Chopin and Roger Eno, and soothing choral harmonies by Hanna Havrylets and William Byrd.
Produced by Katie Hill.
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM.
FRI 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.
FRI 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.
FRI 14:00 Mindful Mix (m0024r08)
Serene classical sounds to help you reset
Take some time to let your mind wander to a place of stillness with this calming classical mix.
Featuring glowing orchestral excellence from Felix Mendelssohn and Joby Talbot, alongside the pensive piano lines of Chiquinha Gonzaga and Camille Saint-Saëns.
Produced by Katie Hill
An Overcoat Media Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind. MM
FRI 17:00 Classical Wind Down (m0024r10)
Restore calm with classical music
Three hours of calming classical music to help you release the stresses of the day, recharge and prepare to rest - presented by Irish musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin.
This episode features a rich blend of pieces from the likes of Karl Jenkins, Fela Sowande and Dobrinka Tabakova – plus a chance to Press Pause with meditation teacher Rod Stryker.
To listen on most smart speakers just ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Wind Down.
FRI 20:00 Cinematic Soundtracks (m002lmz8)
Discover captivating realms with Cinema Paradiso and Brief Encounter
Immerse yourself in captivating realms through the music of film and TV with Edith Bowman. Featuring a piece from Cinema Paradiso and Anne Dudley's The Velveteen Rabbit. Plus a moment from Brief Encounter and music from Leaving Neverland by Chad Hobson.
Produced by Lucy Winter
A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
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 (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.
FRI 23:30 The Sleeping Forecast (m002753k)
Gentle sounds to lull you to sleep
Drift off to sleep with the calming tones of the Shipping Forecast set to peaceful music from BBC Introducing.
Produced by Alexa Kruger
A Reduced Listening production
To listen on most smart speakers just say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast”