For the full experience, install the BBC Sounds app
With the app, you’ll instantly have the breadth of BBC radio at your fingertips, alongside the added benefit of being able to download programmes, podcasts and music mixes to listen to when you’re not connected to the internet.
Here’s where you can find it for free:
- Amazon Fire devices: Amazon Appstore
- Android devices: Google Play Store
- iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices: Apple App Store
The app is available on supported Amazon Fire, Android and iOS mobile and tablet devices. To check if you can install the BBC Sounds app on your mobile or tablet, head to the Can I use BBC Sounds on my mobile or tablet? page.
Or, head to the BBC Sounds website through your internet browser
Visit bbc.co.uk/sounds on your device’s internet browser.
On the website, you can listen live and on demand to any BBC radio station, programme or music mix, subscribe to podcasts and programmes, download podcasts, and a lot more.
To check if you can use the BBC Sounds website on your mobile or tablet, head to the Can I use BBC Sounds on my mobile or tablet? page.
Find programmes you’ll love
For tips on how to find your favourite programmes – and discover programmes that you'll love – check the following pages:
Download so you can listen offline
Once you have the app installed, you can download programmes and podcasts to listen to on your mobile or tablet when you’re not connected to the internet. Check our How do I download on the BBC Sounds app? page for a step-by-step guide on how to do that.
You can also download BBC podcasts from the BBC website through your device's browser. Check this page to find out how: How do I download a podcast episode from the website?
Remember to sign in
You’ll need to sign in to your BBC account to use BBC Sounds. For help signing in or creating an account, visit our Where can I get help signing in or creating a BBC account? page.
Outside the UK?
You can now install the BBC Sounds app on your Amazon Fire, Android or iOS device. Just search for “BBC Sounds” in your app store. To check if your device is supported, head to the Can I use BBC Sounds on my mobile or tablet? page.
The BBC Sounds app isn't available in a small number of countries, but don't worry, you can still use the BBC Sounds website.