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Ultimate Calm Ólafur Arnalds: Series 3 Episodes

  1. Mon 17 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Finding stillness in sound ft. girl in red

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

  2. Tue 18 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Blissful musical blossoms ft. Erland Cooper

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

  3. Wed 19 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Calm music for connection ft. Sheku Kanneh-Mason

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

  4. Thu 20 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    Relax and flow with river-inspired music ft. Nanna

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

  5. Fri 21 Aug 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 3 Unwind

    A musical moment to press pause ft. Anoushka Shankar

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