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Ultimate CalmEpisodes

  1. Today21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Musical transformations feat. FINNEASÓlafur Arnalds: Series 2

    12/12Ólafur Arnalds shares calming songs filled with a sense of transformation and renewal.

  2. Tomorrow21:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Music that leads us home ft. Keaton HensonErland Cooper: Series 5

    8/12Look inward with Erland Cooper and musical selections that conjure up the feeling of home.

  3. Monday21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Finding stillness in sound ft. girl in redÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

    1/12Escape into a world of calm with Icelandic pianist and composer Ólafur Arnalds.

  4. Tuesday21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Blissful musical blossoms ft. Erland CooperÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

    2/12Find peace with Ólafur Arnalds and a selection of relaxing music inspired by flowers.

  5. Wednesday21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Calm music for connection ft. Sheku Kanneh-MasonÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

    3/12Ólafur Arnalds plays music inspired by community, family, friendship and togetherness.

  6. Thursday21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Relax and flow with river-inspired music ft. NannaÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

    4/12Ólafur Arnalds shares a selection of relaxing music inspired by rivers, flow and change.

  7. Next Friday21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    A musical moment to press pause ft. Anoushka ShankarÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

    5/12Take a pause. Ólafur Arnalds plays restful music that feels like time has stopped.

  8. Next Saturday21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Soothing soundtracks ft. Atli ÖrvarssonÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

    6/12Ólafur Arnalds shares some of his favourite soothing film, TV and game soundtracks.

  9. Next Sunday21:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Songs of solitude ft. Mary LattimoreErland Cooper: Series 5

    9/12Erland Cooper finds calm in the stillness with a selection of pieces inspired by solitude.

  10. Mon 1 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Music in the mountains ft. Jordan RakeiÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

    7/12Find some perspective with Ólafur Arnalds and a selection of music inspired by mountains.

  11. Tue 2 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Celestial sounds for stargazing ft. Julianna BarwickÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

    8/12Ólafur Arnalds looks to the skies with a celestial soundtrack for stargazing.

  12. Wed 3 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Restful music for recovery ft. LaufeyÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

    9/12Ólafur Arnalds shares relaxing music to help you rest and recover from burnout.

  13. Thu 4 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Take flight with the sound of birdsong ft. Jacob CollierÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

    10/12Fly away with Ólafur Arnalds and a selection of birdsong and bird-inspired pieces.

  14. Fri 5 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Musical peace and quiet ft. Kelly Lee OwensÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

    11/12Ólafur lets the music speak for itself, with spacious selections for quiet reflection.

  15. Sat 6 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Escape with island songs ft. Chilly GonzalesÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

    12/12Ólafur concludes this series with a selection of reflective music inspired by islands.

  16. Mon 8 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    A sleepy soundtrack for sweet dreams ft. Ian RankinErland Cooper: Series 5

    1/12Join Scottish composer Erland Cooper for a new series and music from the realm of dreams.

  17. Tue 9 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Soothing songs from the shoreline ft. Anna MeredithErland Cooper: Series 5

    2/12Ebb and flow with Erland Cooper and a selection of peaceful music inspired by the tides.

  18. Wed 10 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Musical reflections on time ft Sean ShibeErland Cooper: Series 5

    3/12Look to the past with Erland Cooper and a selection of meditative, reflective music.

  19. Thu 11 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    The grounding sounds of nature ft. Cosmo SheldrakeErland Cooper: Series 5

    4/12Ground yourself with Erland Cooper and reflective music that celebrates planet Earth.

  20. Fri 12 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Finding calm up in the clouds ft. Sally PotterErland Cooper: Series 5

    5/12Erland Cooper looks skywards with soothing music that lift us up into the clouds.

  21. Sun 14 Jun 202621:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Peaceful forest music ft. Hiroshi EbinaErland Cooper: Series 5

    10/12Breathe deep as Erland Cooper shares soothing selections inspired by trees.(R)