Show overview
BBC has published 1,551 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 830 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 24 min and 42 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 1,551 episodes already out so far this year.
From the publisher
The BBC is the largest broadcasting organisation in the world. Its mission is to enrich people's lives with programmes that inform, educate and entertain. BBC World Service broadcasts to the world on radio, on TV and online, providing news and information in 32 languages.