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Ultimate Calm Episodes

  1. Today 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Musical transformations feat. FINNEASÓlafur Arnalds: Series 2

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

  2. Monday 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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

  3. Tuesday 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Blissful musical blossoms ft. Erland CooperÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

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

  4. Wednesday 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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

  5. Thursday 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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

  6. Next Friday 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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

  7. Next Saturday 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Soothing soundtracks ft. Atli ÖrvarssonÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

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

  8. Mon 24 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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

  9. Tue 25 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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

  10. Wed 26 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Restful music for recovery ft. LaufeyÓlafur Arnalds: Series 3

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

  11. Thu 27 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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

  12. Fri 28 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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

  13. Sat 29 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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

  14. Mon 31 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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

  15. Tue 1 Sep 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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

  16. Wed 2 Sep 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Musical reflections on time ft Sean ShibeErland Cooper: Series 5

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

  17. Thu 3 Sep 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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

  18. Fri 4 Sep 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

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

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