How do I find programmes?

Here's how you can find on-demand programmes on BBC Sounds.
 

BBC Sounds website

  • Search
    If you know what the programme is called, try searching for it using the search bar in the top right-hand corner. When you're on the Sounds website, the search will say 'Search Sounds' so the results will all be from BBC Sounds.

    Image from the BBC Sounds website highlighting the search box on the top right and in the middle at the top
     

  • Schedules
    Find the programme you're looking for by searching by date and time of broadcast on the station’s schedule. Head to the Schedules page or click on Schedules > at the top right corner of the BBC Sounds homepage.

    Image of the BBC Sounds homepage with the 'Stations and schedules' button highlighted on the top right

  • Category
    Have a look for any type of programme that suits your mood from the Categories menu part-way down the homepage. Click All categories at the top right corner of the section to search by music or speech programmes, then by over 40 subcategories.

    Image of the BBC Sounds homepage on the website with the Categories section highlighted along with the 'View all' button on the top right
     

BBC Sounds app for mobiles and tablets

  • Search
    If you know what the programme is called, try searching for it using the search icon in the bottom right-hand corner. You can view and select your recent searches.
     
  • Schedules
    Find the programme you're looking for by searching by date and time of broadcast on the station’s schedule. Tap See All Stations & Schedules on the homepage and choose a station to see its schedule.
     
  • Category
    Have a look for a spoken word programme, or a music show or mix, using the Categories menu part-way down the homepage.

    Three images from the BBC Sounds mobile app. The first highlights the search button on the bottom right. The second highlights the 'Stations and schedules' button on the top of the homepage and the third highlights the categories section
     

BBC Sounds app for TVs

  • Homepage
    Our homepage gives access to live streams on both our national and local stations. Just scroll through the 'Listen live' rail at the top. Scrolling down through the homepage will show popular programmes and music mixes, as well as programmes we think you'll enjoy. 
     
  • Search
    If you know what the programme is called, try searching for it using the search icon in the menu on the left-hand side:

    Screenshot of the BBC Sounds TV app with the search highlighted. The person is searching for The Archers and two programmes are one episode are visible in the search
     
  • Category
    From the homepage of the TV app, scroll down to find Categories. Scroll across to find the category you're looking for, and choose View all to see all of the categories we have to offer.


Screenshot from the BBC Sounds TV app showing the categories section of the homepage and highlighting the 'View all' button on the far right hand side

  • Music and Podcasts Menus
    Use the Music and Podcasts icons on the left-hand menu to find music mixes and podcasts that you'll love. Scroll through either menu to browse recommended and popular content, and use 'View all' when you see it to browse everything we have available in that section. Scroll to the bottom of the Podcasts menu to view all of the podcasts available on the BBC Sounds TV app. 


The BBC Sounds TV app homepage with the Music and Podcasts menus highlighted on the left hand side  

My Sounds

You can also use My Sounds to find on-demand programmes. My Sounds is your personal space in BBC Sounds where you can subscribe to programmes and podcasts you enjoy and bookmark episodes so that you can listen to them later. Find out more about My Sounds in the What is My Sounds and how do I use it? page.
 

Looking for live streams? Check the How do I listen live? page to find out how to play live radio on BBC Sounds.