Radio & Music Commissioning Exec @BBC. Music for every mood and the latest digital happenings 🎧. Listen to Radio 3 Unwind now on your DAB+ radio & @BBCSounds.
Really encouraging to see such a strong set of RAJAR results across @BBCRadio3 including our first numbers for #Radio3Unwind. An impressive start with 388k weekly listeners tuning in. Listen to music to unwind your mind on DAB+ and on @BBCSounds here: https://t.co/NfPbfjKcou?
Lovely numbers for @BBCRadio3 today. Audience increases to 2.1m, Radio 3 Unwind debuts with nearly 400,000 listeners, Breakfast grows again, and over 16m hours are spent listening to the main station each week (up from c.14m last quarter). All the work of a brilliant team 🎶🎉
“The programme for the world’s biggest classical music festival has been announced — and it is spectacular.” So says @ivanhewett in today’s @telegraph. I’m thrilled to share our ambitious plans for the @bbcproms 2026: https://t.co/MqfB9FxK1g
Thrilled that we can finally share this news. The BBC is launching a major new music education initiative, designed to inspire a generation of young people to Get Singing. And the creative powerhouse that is @jacobcollier is our Ambassador: https://t.co/3Mzd4L1NZK
Just a reminder that if you’re looking for a calming start to 2026 there’s no better musical destination than @BBCRadio3 Unwind https://t.co/gQnxVlySIk #Happynewyear
Excited to release a brand new series of #ultimatecalm fronted by the Scottish composer #ErlandCooper. A truly intimate 12 episodes starting tonight at 9pm on #BBCRadio3Unwind, exploring all aspects of nature and music. You can hear it on @bbcsounds now https://t.co/CivvtNBanO
Radio 3 Unwind is now on your digital radio, featuring calming classical music, evocative soundscapes and mindful moments to enhance wellbeing and bring calm. 🎵
Find Radio 3 Unwind next to Radio 3 on your digital radio dial. 📻
Throughout this year's festival, we've been asking the stars of the BBC Proms about the piece of music that helps them find focus in a busy world.
Hear more on Fridays on Radio 3 Unwind, as @sianwilliams100 presents Peaceful Proms Mornings. You can also hear a special selection of music from the Proms over the years. Listen from 9am on Radio 3 Unwind, or afterwards on @BBCSounds.
Nervy but important three points for Pompey at Oxford today. Had to keep a lid on things amongst the Oxford fans but thanks for the thumbs up at the final whistle @eric_eisner. Great to see you there for the game. PUP
The latest official listener figures have just been released, and we’re delighted to say that two million people are now enjoying BBC Radio 3 each week!
It’s the sixth quarter in a row that our audience has grown year-on-year – so, whether you’re new to Radio 3 or you’ve been with us for years, thank you for listening.
We're so pleased Facing the Music has been shortlisted for a British Podcast Award! @britpodawards
Listen on @bbcsounds now, with an all-star cast including Dominic West, Michael Sheen, Kit Harington & Nina Sosanya narrating some of the most remarkable human stories in music.
This @SamaraJoy99 Prom…wow. What a unique and sensational voice and talent. Can’t help but think her and @laufey is the collab we all need next. https://t.co/qTH4mewErd
Delighted that @Ofcom have reasserted their approval for @BBCRadio3 Unwind to launch on digital radio. We're looking forward to introducing this new classical music offer from the BBC to many more listeners: https://t.co/rVSA03kge1
Can listening to music improve our wellbeing? Why does sad music lift our mood? Can classical music make us smarter? 🤔
Radio 3 Unwind presenter @sianwilliams100 talks about the power of music with @CathLoveday at @HayFestival – listen on @BBCSounds 👇 https://t.co/Xeei2OKFfZ