BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts

Stream live radio, catch up on your favourite shows, and discover podcasts all in one app with BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts. Whether you're commuting, working out, or relaxing at home, access the complete BBC audio catalogue whenever and wherever you want.

Listen live to all BBC Radio stations with full control — pause, rewind, and explore past and future schedules to never miss a moment. Download episodes to your device and enjoy them offline, perfect for travel or times when connectivity isn't guaranteed. Your listening picks up exactly where you left it, seamlessly syncing across all your devices so you can start a show on your phone and continue on your tablet without missing a beat.

Discover new audio tailored to your tastes through personalised recommendations powered by your listening history. Browse curated collections by speech and music categories to explore fresh podcasts, exclusive mixes, and live sets from BBC creators. Subscribe to your favourite programmes and podcasts to stay updated with the latest episodes in one convenient list. Enable autoplay to keep multiple episodes or entire downloads playing continuously — ideal for binge-listening your preferred series.

Integrate your music discoveries seamlessly by sending tracks you love directly to Apple Music and Spotify, building your playlists across platforms without switching apps. Use the built-in sleep timer to drift off to your choice of BBC audio, with the app automatically pausing after your set duration.

Accessibility is built in — BBC Sounds supports Google Talkback and works with Android Auto for safe, hands-free listening while driving. The app respects your privacy choices: enable personalisation for smarter recommendations, or opt out entirely. Your data is handled transparently, with clear controls over tracking and device-level settings.

BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts brings together everything you love about BBC audio in a single, intuitive platform. Download today and start exploring thousands of hours of radio, podcasts, and music curated by the BBC.