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Mixes,16 Mar 2026,60 mins

Safe passage to a soft slumber

The Sleeping Forecast

Available for over a year

Settle down and drift off with help from this classical and ambient mix of music from BBC Introducing artists; paired with the soothing tones of Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast alongside calming sounds of breezy meadows and rain-soaked woodland. 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'.

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  2. 1.
    Home
    Home
    Barry Hudson‐Taylor
  3. 2.
    Pavane, in honour of . .
    Pavane, in honour of . .
    Kai Jansen
  4. 3.
    Silent
    Silent
    Matt Petherbridge