25 Best BBC News Podcasts
BBC News Podcasts
Here are 25 Best BBC News Podcasts worth listening to in 2026.
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The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth. Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond. Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast'. It works on most smart speakers. Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer...MORE Ranking #6 in Apple Charts (GB)
Hosts Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg, Paddy O Connell
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 6.9KFacebook 10.7MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 6.6M Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google
2. Learning English from the News
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Learn the language you need to understand news stories in English.Find more at bbclearningenglish.comFollow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
Ranking #17 in Apple Charts (JP)
Hosts Beth Stacey, Neil Edgeller
Producer/Network BBC Learning English
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.4K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact
3. Today in Parliament
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News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Ranking #19 in Apple Charts (GB)
Hosts Susan Hulme, Sean Curran, Alicia McCarthy
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 214Facebook 1.9MTwitter 489.6KInstagram 491.9K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
4. Global News Podcast
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The breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Hear the most important global stories from the BBC, the most trusted name in international news. With reporters on the ground in every country, we're always where the story is. We bring you unparalleled access and exclusive updates that you won't get anywhere else. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. From Trump's White House to Putin's Kremlin, from the Ukraine War to the Israel-Gaza conflict. From Damascus to Delhi, from Silicon Valley to Singapore, from Washington DC to Wuhan. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health we cover it all with expert analysis and insight...MORE Ranking #19 in Apple Charts (US)
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 13.6KFacebook 10.7MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 6.6M Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
5. Moral Maze
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Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
Ranking #27 in Apple Charts (GB)
Hosts Michael Buerk, David Aaronovitch
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 753Facebook 61.7MTwitter 41.8M Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
6. The Interview
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Conversations with people shaping our world, from all around the globe. The best interviews from the BBC.The HARDtalk podcast has become The Interview. Listen to The Interview for the best conversations from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider. We hear from titans of business, politics, finance, sport and culture. Global leaders, decision-makers and cultural icons. Politicians, activists and CEOs. Each interview is around 20-minutes, packed full of insight and analysis, covering some of the biggest issues of our time. How does it work? Well, at the BBC, our journalists interview amazing people every single day. And on The Interview, we bring them to you...MORE Ranking #44 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Stephen Sackur
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@gspeakers.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.3KFacebook 9.2MTwitter 585.7KInstagram 563.4K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
7. Sunday Supplement
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Political news, discussions and analysis, plus a round-up of the Sunday papers with our guest reviewers.
Ranking #97 in Apple Charts (GB)
Host Vaughan Roderick
Producer/Network BBC Radio Wales
Email ****@treyarch.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 1.9MTwitter 489.6KInstagram 491.9K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact
8. Newshour
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
Hosts James Menendez, James Coomarasamy, Julian Marshall
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.5KFacebook 10.7MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 6.6M Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
9. Broadcasting House
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The Sunday morning magazine programme with a fresh approach to the news and discussion about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Host Paddy OConnell
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 147Facebook 1.9MTwitter 489.6KInstagram 491.9K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
10. Talkback
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Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines, chat to the people making them and ask you, the audience, what you think? From BBC Radio Ulster
Host William Crawley
Producer/Network BBC Radio Ulster
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 82Facebook 114.5KTwitter 49.2KInstagram 5.3K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
11. In Touch
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News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
Host Peter White
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 50Facebook 1.9MTwitter 489.6KInstagram 491.9K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
12. Focus on Africa
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Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.MORE Host Audrey Brown
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 775Facebook 10.7MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 6.6M Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
13. World Business Report
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
Hosts Susannah Streeter, Mike Johnson
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 977Facebook 9.2MTwitter 14.9KInstagram 563.4K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact
14. Profile
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An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines
Hosts Stephen Smith, Mark Coles
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 512Facebook 1.9MTwitter 489.6KInstagram 491.9K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
15. 5 Live News Specials
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Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
Host Naga Munchetty
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 60Facebook 481.8KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 137.4K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Aug 2013 Get Email Contact
16. The World Tonight
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective
Hosts James Coomarasamy, Jane Hill, Shaun Dominic Ley
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 250Facebook 10.7MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 6.6M Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
17. The Briefing Room
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David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news
Host David Aaronovitch
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 821Facebook 1.9MTwitter 489.6KInstagram 491.9K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
18. Science In Action
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The BBC brings you all the week's science news.
Host Roland Pease
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 61.7MTwitter 41.8MInstagram 563.4K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
19. Digital Planet
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Technological and digital news from around the world.
Hosts Gareth Mitchell, Bill Thompson
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 648Facebook 9.2MTwitter 585.7KInstagram 563.4K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact
20. Comedians vs. the News
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Comedians with the funny take on global headlines. NYC comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini serve-up the news as you've never heard it before.
Hosts Eman El-Husseini, Jess Salomon
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 216Facebook 10.7MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 6.6M Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
21. Best of Today
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Listen to selected highlights from the Today programme.
Hosts Mishal Husain, Nick Robinson, Justin Webb, Martha Kearney
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 10.7MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 6.6M Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
22. The Cultural Frontline
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The Cultural Frontline: where arts and news collide.
Host Nick Rankin
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 9.2MTwitter 585.7KInstagram 563.4K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
23. BBC News : Coronavirus Global Update
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A daily round-up on the spread of the coronavirus, with reports from affected areas, details of the latest medical information and the impact on health, business and travel.
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Facebook 61.7MTwitter 15.1M Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
BBC News shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Podcast Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | Location | |
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| Adam Fleming | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl | 1964 | Male | @adamfleming | 105.9K | London, United Kingdom | |
| Chris Mason | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl | 1964 | Male | @chrismasonbbc | |||
| Laura Kuenssberg | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl | 1964 | Female | @bbclaurak | |||
| Paddy O Connell | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl | 1964 | Male | @bbcpaddy | 23K | London, United Kingdom | |
| Beth Stacey | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05hw4bq/episodes/player | 606 | Female | London, United Kingdom | |||
| Neil Edgeller | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05hw4bq/episodes/player | 606 | Male | ||||
| Susan Hulme | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qtqd | 915 | Female | @susanh12 | 2.6K | London, United Kingdom | |
| Sean Curran | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qtqd | 915 | Male | @cripeswatson | 4.5K | London, United Kingdom | |
| Alicia McCarthy | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qtqd | 915 | Female | @bbcalicia | 1.6K | United Kingdom | |
| BBC News | Producer | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nq0gn/episodes/player | 4497 | @bbcworld | 41.8M | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Michael Buerk | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qk11 | 549 | Male | @michaelbuerk | 4.9K | ||
| David Aaronovitch | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qk11 | 549 | Male | @daaronovitch | 172.9K | ||
| Stephen Sackur | Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004t1s0/episodes/player | 559 | Male | @stephensackur | 110.2K | London, United Kingdom | |
| Vaughan Roderick | Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tp7mn/episodes/player | 256 | Male | @vaughanroderick | 10.4K | Cardiff, United Kingdom | |
| James Menendez | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002vsnk/episodes/player | 4784 | Male | @bbcjamesm | 5.8K | London, United Kingdom | |
| James Coomarasamy | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002vsnk/episodes/player | 4784 | Male | @bbcjamiecoo | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Julian Marshall | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002vsnk/episodes/player | 4784 | Male | @julianmarshall8 | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Paddy OConnell | Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qnj3 | 210 | Male | @bbcpaddy | 23K | London, United Kingdom | |
| William Crawley | Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrv77/episodes/downloads | 795 | Male | Belfast, United Kingdom | |||
| Peter White | Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qxww/episodes/downloads | 264 | Male | ||||
| Audrey Brown | Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrtyw/episodes/player | 1314 | Female | @bbc_audreyb | 8.4K | London, United Kingdom | |
| BBC | Producer | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00fvhj7/episodes/player | 3139 | @bbcworldbiz | ||||
| Susannah Streeter | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00fvhj7/episodes/player | 3139 | @streeternews | Bristol, United Kingdom | |||
| Mike Johnson | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00fvhj7/episodes/player | 3139 | |||||
| Stephen Smith | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qjz5 | 249 | Male | @stephensmithwds | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Mark Coles | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qjz5 | 249 | Male | United Kingdom | |||
| Naga Munchetty | Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pc9s8/episodes/player | 419 | Female | @tvnaga01 | United Kingdom | ||
| James Coomarasamy | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qtl3 | 1617 | Male | @bbcjamiecoo | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Jane Hill | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qtl3 | 1617 | Female | @janehillnews | 47.5K | London, United Kingdom | |
| Shaun Dominic Ley | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qtl3 | 1617 | Male | @bbcshaunley | 3.2K | London, United Kingdom | |
| David Aaronovitch | Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b07cblx9 | 223 | Male | @daaronovitch | 179.4K | ||
| Roland Pease | Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002vsnb/episodes/player | 290 | Male | @peaseroland | 3.5K | Swindon, United Kingdom | |
| Gareth Mitchell | Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002w6r2/episodes/player | 162 | Male | @garethm | 10.3K | London, United Kingdom | |
| Bill Thompson | Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002w6r2/episodes/player | 162 | Male | @billt | 18.4K | Cambridge, United Kingdom | |
| Eman El-Husseini | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct3jt8 | 131 | |||||
| Jess Salomon | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct3jt8 | 131 | @jessjesssalomon | ||||
| Mishal Husain | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p02nrtvg | 794 | Female | @mishalhusain | |||
| Nick Robinson | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p02nrtvg | 794 | Male | @bbcnickrobinson | United Kingdom | ||
| Justin Webb | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p02nrtvg | 794 | Male | @justinonweb | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Martha Kearney | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p02nrtvg | 794 | Female | @marthakearney | |||
| Nick Rankin | Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0362l0f | 104 | Male | @rankinnick | 1.1K | ||
| BBC World Service | Producer | bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtv39/episodes/player | @bbcnews | United Kingdom | ||||
| Bbc Radio Scotland | bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002gr1v | 180 | @bbcradioscot | 89.4K |