BBC Podcasts Premium: Your VIP Pass to a World of Exclusive Content

BBC Studios launches BBC Podcasts Premium on Apple Podcasts across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It’s not just a podcast; it’s your golden ticket to ad-free, early access listening bliss, and it’s available in a whopping 166 new countries.

A Global Extravaganza of Podcast Excellence

BBC Podcasts Premium is not holding back, offering a treasure trove of the BBC’s most popular titles for listeners on Apple Podcasts. It’s not just a podcast; it’s an experience. The international rollout coincides with the launch of “The Global Story,” a brand-new daily news podcast hosted by the renowned Katya Adler. This show promises to dive deep into a single story every day, providing unparalleled context and insight, drawing on the expertise of the BBC’s top global journalists.

From Asia to the World: A Podcast Revolution

This global expansion follows earlier successful launches in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year, with the U.S. and Canada joining the party in 2021. The popularity of BBC Podcasts Premium is evident, ranking as one of Apple’s top 20 subscriber channels in 2022. With today’s launch, the BBC Studios’ audio unit takes another giant leap forward, promising even more groundbreaking content.

Unlocking a World of Podcast Possibilities

Subscribing to BBC Podcasts Premium means unlocking a vault of ad-free, early access shows, including popular titles like “Good Bad Billionaire,” “Infinite Monkey Cage,” and “Intrigue.” You’ll also get ad-free versions of news, true crime, pop culture, history, science, and fiction shows like “BBC Global News Podcast,” “World Business Report,” and “Dua Lipa: At Your Service.”

Must-Listen Highlights

The Global Story: Katya Adler takes you on a journey beyond the headlines with fresh perspectives on the biggest stories globally.

Americast: Investigating the social and cultural issues that define America today.

Dua Lipa: At Your Service: Candid conversations with the pop powerhouse on topics like reinvention, relationships, psychedelics, and more.

Lady Killers With Lucy Worsley: Investigating crimes of women from the 19th and 20th Century from a contemporary, feminist perspective.

Vishal: A true crime podcast unraveling the unsolved murder of an 8-year-old London school boy over 40 years ago.

Pricing and Accessibility in Asia

In Asia, BBC Podcasts Premium is now available at the following prices:

• Japan: Y350
• South Korea: W3900
• Malaysia: MYR 12.90
• Hong Kong: HK $23
• Singapore: SGD 4.48

The yearly subscription is equivalent to 12 months for the price of 10. There’s a 7-day free trial to help you make up your mind.