BBC Sounds
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Listen to the best of BBC audio with BBC Sounds. Stream and download your favourite BBC podcasts, radio stations and music all in one place.
Features include:
‐ Listen live to all BBC Radio stations
‐ Pause and rewind live radio as well as browse past and future station schedules
‐ Download or stream your podcasts, radio shows and music on the go
‐ Continue listening from where you left off on any device
‐ Autoplay multiple episodes of series or podcasts or all your downloads (optional)
‐ Subscribe to BBC podcasts, music mixes and shows
‐ See the latest episodes from your favourite programmes and podcasts in one handy list
‐ Get personalised recommendations to discover new audio you’ll love
‐ Send music tracks you like to Apple Music and Spotify
‐ Browse by speech and music categories
‐ Sleep Timer
When using the Apple CarPlay enabled version of the BBC Sounds app, it is your responsibility to always follow safe driving practices (i.e. don’t be distracted and focus on the road at all times). Comply with all relevant laws, traffic regulations and road signs.
To give you the best experience, this app tracks what you’ve listened to on BBC Sounds and how long you’ve listened to programmes for. It also tracks when you add something to Bookmarks or Subscriptions. By “Allow Personalisation”, you will get personalized recommendations. More information can be found here https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/account/about-your-personalisation-settings/.
The BBC uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how audiences interact with our services, content (such as podcasts and radio) and marketing messages. The categories of personal data processed by our data processors include the following:
• IP address to determine which UK city/region you are in, or which country/continent you are in if outside of the UK
• Activity data, such as time when you first used this app and programmes you listened to and interacted with
• Your device information, such as device type and OS version
For more information about how and why we use information about you, please visit the BBC Sounds App Privacy Notice. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/help/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/sounds-app-privacy-notice
To read the BBC’s Privacy Policy go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy/
If you install this app you accept the BBC Terms of Use at http://www.bbc.co.uk/terms/
The app is published by BBC Media AT (BBC Media Applications Technologies Limited) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation).
Full details of BBC Media AT are available on the Companies House website at: http://data.companieshouse.gov.uk/doc/company/07100235 BBC © 2022
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking: http://www.bbc.co.uk/help/web/links/
What’s New
iOS 16 users: see what’s playing on your favourite station at a glance using our new Lock Screen widget.
Version 2.10.1
Version History
App Privacy
The developer, BBC Media Applications Technologies Limited, has not provided details about its privacy practices and handling of data to Apple. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy
No Details Provided
The developer will be required to provide privacy details when they submit their next app update.
Ratings and Reviews
Ratings and reviews are verified
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sdh0407, 21.12.2022Programs good - App badThis is the worst layout of any podcast app I have ever tried. The layout forces you to their home page with just a mash up of random stuff then Show more
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Safari906, 17.12.2022The variety of sounds available to folks listening from the US; much appreciated.My favorites are the podcasts and dramas.
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DangerousDan64, 17.12.2022Programs could be refreshed more oftenI love listening to radio dramas on the bbc, especially the horror & supernatural ones. It seems to me that programs were rotated more frequently in the past. The past Show more
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Zagros Kurd, 14.12.2022The bestThis is the best ever app I’ve ever had, thanks for all BBC Radio staff
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kanmani 2021, 13.12.2022Thank you !Love the variety of programs from Christian daily devotions to health advice, as well as great podcasts and stories! Thank you, BBC
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sigffh, 08.12.2022Ok but needs more workNot too many options in the audio drama field and easily looses reception. Still keeping this App on my phone though as it is worth having.
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Basic but useful, 03.12.2022Excellent!A lifeline to high quality content!
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geoffcwilson, 03.12.2022Remove blackoutsDownloaded to listen to world cup games but they’re blacked out the second the game starts. Disappointing.
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AlexPinho22, 29.11.2022World Cup Blacked OutApp store ad tells you to download to listen to BBC5 Live commentary for all world cup games. All games are rights restricted states-side. Trash
Information
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Category
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Age Rating12+
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PriceFree
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Size114.59 MB
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ProviderBBC Media Applications Technologies Limited
Languages
English
Copyright
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