You can get free access to hundreds of investigative journalism, comedy, games and storytelling podcasts. Browse BBC Sounds’ audiobooks here.
Is BBC Sounds free to use?
BBC Sounds is available for free from Apple, Google Play, Amazon and online at bbc.co.uk/sounds. Download the free app today and happy listening!
How do I listen to bbc audio?
You can access BBC Sounds through our website at www.bbc.co.uk/sounds on your computer, laptop, phone or tablet device. There’s also a dedicated BBC Sounds app for mobile and tablet devices. You can also listen to live stations and podcasts through BBC Sounds on many smart speakers and internet radio devices.
What is the difference between BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds?
BBC Sounds differs from iPlayer Radio by acting as a place for original podcast material created by the BBC specifically for the app in addition to live and catch-up listening of its linear radio services.
How do I download bbc audio?
How do I download on the BBC Sounds app?
- Tap on the individual episode you’d like to download.
- Select the Download option (if there is no download button, the programme may be available to stream only).
How can I listen to BBC for free?
TuneIn.com offers BBC World News for free across the globe for anyone looking for BBC live news and updates. To begin listening to BBC news live, click the play button below to start streaming.
Does it cost anything to subscribe to BBC Sounds?
You can listen to or download most podcasts for free on the BBC Sounds app or from the BBC Sounds website on your computer.
Can anyone listen to BBC Sounds?
While a TV licence is required to watch BBC content on BBC iPlayer, you don’t need a TV licence to listen to or download radio programmes from BBC Sounds.
Why can’t I access BBC Sounds?
Restart the device. Position the device closer to your WiFi router for a stronger signal, or try changing the channel your WiFi router transmits on. This page has guidance on how to do this: Tech Advisor: How to change your router channel for better WiFi. (The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.)
Does listening to BBC Sounds use data?
If you have an Android phone with an FM tuner you might be able to use the built-in tuner without the radio. Otherwise, you’re stuck. Since most radio apps use the same audio codecs to transmit audio information over the internet, they’ll generally use the same amount of data.
Why do I need an account for BBC Sounds?
Without signing in, you’ll be unable to play programmes or choose to benefit from personalised features such as bookmarking programmes for later, getting personalised programme recommendations based on what you’ve listened to, and picking up where you left off across your devices.
What happens when you subscribe on BBC Sounds?
Subscribing on BBC Sounds means you’ll see a personalised feed of your favourite podcasts and programmes in My Sounds. You will need to download episodes individually. Find the programme you want to subscribe to by searching or by choosing from the homepage, categories or schedules.
What is the point of BBC Sounds?
BBC Sounds is where you can listen to BBC Radio stations, programmes, podcasts, music and a whole bunch of other lovely stuff online. With over 80,000 hours of BBC audio available, BBC Sounds introduces you to new audio you may not otherwise have discovered.
How much does it cost to download BBC Sounds app?
free
For the full experience, install the BBC Sounds app
Here’s where you can find it for free: Amazon Fire devices: Amazon Appstore. Android devices: Google Play Store.
How do I keep BBC Sounds forever free download?
TunesKit Audio Capture is a smart choice for downloading BBC radio programmes. You can use this tool to download BBC sounds to MP3 in any place and the BBC downloadings will never expire.
Why can’t I download BBC Sounds?
Downloads will fail if the internet connection cuts out, so make sure you have a strong internet connection.
Try these further steps:
- Uninstall the app.
- Turn off the WiFi/mobile network on your device.
- Restart the device.
- Turn on the WiFi/network on the device again.
- Install the BBC Sounds app again.
Is BBC Online Free?
BBC iPlayer is a free streaming service that offers live and catch up TV from all of BBC’s channels. This includes BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, cBBC, BBC News, and Radio 1.
How much does BBC One cost?
Subscription Based Services
It was created by the BBC and ITV and has an excellent range of British TV shows. It costs $6.99/month at the time of writing. You can get it via a streaming app on your TV, or via your streaming media box or stick.
Is BBC free to air?
BBC One is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network owned and operated by the BBC. It is the corporation’s flagship network and is known for broadcasting mainstream programming, which includes BBC News television bulletins, primetime drama and entertainment, and live BBC Sport events.
How much does BBC cost a month?
$4.99 per month
BBC Select is a BBC streaming service available to stream on Amazon Prime Video Channels, the Apple TV app or The Roku Channel. You can try BBC Select for free for 7 days. After the free trial, the subscription price is just $4.99 per month. Restrictions apply*.
Do you have to pay for BBC Sounds on Alexa?
It’s free of charge. You’ll then need to link your BBC account to the voice device. To do this, click on the Settings button for the BBC skill in the Alexa app.