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BBC podcasts and pokemon blaze black vanillaaudio are now available on BBC.com21 July 2025ShareSaveShareSaveBBCEnjoy more than 1,000 current BBC podcasts and a rich archive of shows whenever you want on BBC.com and on the BBC app.Update on access to BBC Sounds outside the UKEarlier this year, we launched a new audio service outside the UK on BBC.com and the BBC app. This includes access to BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service English, thousands of hours of podcasts (including Global News Podcast, World of Secrets and Infinite Monkey Cage) – as well as some of the best of the BBC's journalism and storytelling including news and history programming. As part of the announcement, we said we planned to close BBC Sounds to audiences living outside the UK later this year, making it available exclusively to people in the UK. Anyone who lives in the UK will still be able to use the BBC Sounds app when they go on holiday abroad. We can now confirm that BBC Sounds closed for listeners based outside the UK on 21 July 2025.For listeners outside the UK interested in ongoing access to the BBC radio stations following the closure, we've added a directory below that will allow for live listening to all of our BBC radio stations. This includes the BBC's music stations – BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, and Radio 3, 6Music, 1Xtra and Asian Network, Radio 4Xtra and 5Live, all the BBC's stations from the UK nations and every local radio station in England. BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service English remain available on BBC.com and the BBC app.To install the BBC app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, head to the Apple App Store. To install the BBC app on your Android phone or tablet, head to the Google Play Store.Frequently asked questions Content availabilityWhere can I listen to live BBC stations outside the UK?BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service English are available on BBC.com and the BBC app. Please use the links below for live listening access to the BBC's other radio stations from across the UK, including BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 3, 6Music, 1Xtra and Asian Network, Radio 4Xtra and 5Live, all the BBC's stations from the UK nations and every local radio station in England.If you have difficulty playing these stations because the link opens the BBC Sounds App, please delete the BBC Sounds App from the device you are using. Once deleted, the links will open the website and you will be able to play the stations from there.BBC Radio 1 BBC 1XtraBBC Radio 2BBC Radio 3 BBC Radio 4 ExtraBBC Radio 5 LiveBBC Asian NetworkBBC 6 Music BBC Live NewsBBC Radio Scotland BBC Radio Scotland Extra BBC Radio Orkney BBC Radio Shetland BBC Radio nan GaidhealBBC Radio UlsterBBC Radio FoyleBBC Radio WalesBBC Radio Wales Extra BBC Radio CymruBBC Radio Cymru 2Local RadioBBC Radio BerkshireBBC Radio BristolBBC Radio CambridgeshireBBC Radio CornwallBBC CWRBBC Radio CumbriaBBC Radio DerbyBBC Radio DevonBBC EssexBBC Radio GloucestershireBBC Radio GuernseyBBC Hereford & WorcesterBBC Radio HumbersideBBC Radio JerseyBBC Radio KentBBC Radio LancashireBBC Radio LeedsBBC Radio LeicesterBBC Radio LincolnshireBBC Radio LondonBBC Radio ManchesterBBC Radio MerseysideBBC Radio NewcastleBBC Radio NorfolkBBC Radio NorthamptonBBC Radio NottinghamBBC Radio OxfordBBC Radio SheffieldBBC Radio ShropshireBBC Radio SolentBBC Radio Solent DorsetBBC Radio SomersetBBC Radio StokeBBC Radio SuffolkBBC Radio SurreyBBC Radio SussexBBC Radio TeesBBC Three Counties RadioBBC Radio WiltshireBBC Radio WMBBC Radio YorkPlease note that the BBC Sounds schedule pages for each of the stations listed above will not be available outside the UK. While many programmes are available on-demand on bbc.com/BBC app, not all BBC radio content will be available for on-demand listening. We have to balance the rights we have to content along with our available resources. We hope this gets the balance right.In addition, listening to BBC audio programming on non-BBC platforms will not be affected by this change.What content is available on BBC.com and the BBC app?Over 1,000 current and archived BBC podcasts, including hits like Global News Podcast, You're Dead to Me and Infinite Monkey Cage, plus BBC Radio 4 and World Service stations.How long are programmes available for?Most of the BBC's programmes are available to listen to on demand. If you're listening to a series, check that all the episodes are currently available so that you don't miss out on any parts of the story.Episode availability is clearly displayed both on the BBC website and on the BBC app.BBC.com website: Each episode's current availability will be displayed underneath the playback screen, just above each episode description.BBC app: Tap on the episode and scroll down to see how long that episode is still available for.Why are some radio programmes and podcasts not available?Due to rights limitations, not all BBC content can be made available to international users on BBC.com and the BBC app. We endeavour to provide a comprehensive listening experience to our audience with thousands of podcasts available. We will continually be adding more content.Will BBC radio stations still be available outside the UK?Following the closure of the BBC Sounds product outside the UK on 21 July 2025, we have made alternative arrangements for listeners to continue accessing BBC radio stations internationally.Whilst the BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service English live streams remain available via BBC.com and the BBC app, other BBC stations – such as our music stations (Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, 6 Music, 1Xtra, Asian Network), Radio 4Xtra and 5Live as well as all the BBC's stations from the UK nations and every local radio station in England – can still be streamed live via the links below.Will I be able to access Welsh language and Gaelic podcasts following the closure of BBC Sounds outside the UK?Yes, a range of Welsh and Gaelic podcasts will continue to be available internationally via bbc.com/audio and the BBC app.Closure of BBC Sounds When will BBC Sounds become unavailable outside the UK?We can confirm that BBC Sounds closed outside the UK on Monday, 21 July 2025.Why did you make this change?BBC Studios is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC and is focused on bringing our trusted, world class journalism and storytelling to international audiences. Earlier this year, BBC Studios launched a new audio section on bbc.com/the BBC app (a commercial service) outside the UK.Revenue generated by these services is returned to the BBC to support its public purpose in the UK.As part of this announcement, we said we would close BBC Sounds outside the UK – and make it exclusively available to listeners in the UK.For how long will UK residents be able to use BBC Sounds whilst abroad?UK listeners who go on holiday will still be able to use the BBC Sounds app abroad for around a monthHow to use audio in BBC.com and BBC app How can I search for specific audio content?You can search for specific audio content using keywords, titles or contributors in the search bar at the top of the BBC app or BBC.com website.Are there categories to help me find content?Yes, you can explore content through categories such as News and History.Can I download audio content for offline listening?Yes, downloading audio podcasts is now supported in the latest version of the BBC mobile app.To download an episode, simply search for the podcast or browse via the homepage, categories, or schedules. On the podcast episode page, tap the 'Download' option near the top of the screen.To access your downloaded content:Go to More in the app menu (‘More’ is accessed via the app’s footer menu, visible at the bottom of your screen on Index pages.)Tap Saved ItemsNavigate to the Downloads sectionFrom there, you can play your downloaded podcasts by tapping the play icon, or remove them by swiping the individual podcast to the left.Will I need to be signed into BBC account to listen to Audio?No, you don't need to be signed in to listen to audio. However, a BBC account will be required to follow, save, or download content.Visit BBC account help if you need help or support with signing up for a BBC account.Forgotten your password? See How do I change my password? for information on what to do.Need to change the email address associated with your account? Visit the How do I update my email address? page on the BBC account website.Why have I lost all my subscribed and bookmarked content from BBC Sounds? Unfortunately, your subscribed and bookmarked content is not transferred automatically. You'll need to manually set up your subscriptions and bookmarks again. Please log into your BBC account and add it to your new "Follow" and "Saved" lists.I'm in the UK. Why am I presented with BBC Audio instead of BBC Sounds?It is likely you are using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and are accessing BBC.com, which is intended for audiences outside the UK. If you disable your VPN, you should be redirected back to bbc.co.uk, intended for UK users.You may find something that doesn't work within Audio for BBC.com or BBC app as you expected it to. If that's the case, please let us know by sending a message. We read every piece of feedback and give it serious consideration as we develop our plans to improve the BBC.com site and the BBC app.BBC Podcasts
