The best in classical music
Exquisit selection of classical music. More and more podcasts and radio programmes available for listening from abroad - greatly appreciated!
Description
Listen to the best of BBC audio with BBC Sounds. Stream and download your favourite BBC podcasts, radio stations and music all in one place.
Features include:
‐ Listen live to all BBC Radio stations
‐ Pause and rewind live radio as well as browse past and future station schedules
‐ Download or stream your podcasts, radio shows and music on the go
‐ Continue listening from where you left off on any device
‐ Autoplay multiple episodes of series or podcasts or all your downloads (optional)
‐ Subscribe to BBC podcasts, music mixes and shows
‐ See the latest episodes from your favourite programmes and podcasts in one handy list
‐ Get personalised recommendations to discover new audio you’ll love
‐ Send music tracks you like to Apple Music and Spotify
‐ Browse by speech and music categories
‐ Sleep Timer
When using the Apple CarPlay enabled version of the BBC Sounds app, it is your responsibility to always follow safe driving practices (i.e. don’t be distracted and focus on the road at all times). Comply with all relevant laws, traffic regulations and road signs.
To give you the best experience, this app tracks what you’ve listened to on BBC Sounds and how long you’ve listened to programmes for. It also tracks when you add something to Bookmarks or Subscriptions. By “Allow Personalisation”, you will get personalized recommendations. More information can be found here https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/account/about-your-personalisation-settings/.
The BBC uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how audiences interact with our services, content (such as podcasts and radio) and marketing messages. The categories of personal data processed by our data processors include the following:
• IP address to determine which UK city/region you are in, or which country/continent you are in if outside of the UK
• Activity data, such as time when you first used this app and programmes you listened to and interacted with
• Your device information, such as device type and OS version
For more information about how and why we use information about you, please visit the BBC Sounds App Privacy Notice. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/help/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/sounds-app-privacy-notice
To read the BBC’s Privacy Policy go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy/
If you install this app you accept the BBC Terms of Use at http://www.bbc.co.uk/terms/
The app is published by BBC Media AT (BBC Media Applications Technologies Limited) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation).
Full details of BBC Media AT are available on the Companies House website at: http://data.companieshouse.gov.uk/doc/company/07100235 BBC © 2022
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking: http://www.bbc.co.uk/help/web/links/
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Features include:
‐ Listen live to all BBC Radio stations
‐ Pause and rewind live radio as well as browse past and future station schedules
‐ Download or stream your podcasts, radio shows and music on the go
‐ Continue listening from where you left off on any device
‐ Autoplay multiple episodes of series or podcasts or all your downloads (optional)
‐ Subscribe to BBC podcasts, music mixes and shows
‐ See the latest episodes from your favourite programmes and podcasts in one handy list
‐ Get personalised recommendations to discover new audio you’ll love
‐ Send music tracks you like to Apple Music and Spotify
‐ Browse by speech and music categories
‐ Sleep Timer
When using the Apple CarPlay enabled version of the BBC Sounds app, it is your responsibility to always follow safe driving practices (i.e. don’t be distracted and focus on the road at all times). Comply with all relevant laws, traffic regulations and road signs.
To give you the best experience, this app tracks what you’ve listened to on BBC Sounds and how long you’ve listened to programmes for. It also tracks when you add something to Bookmarks or Subscriptions. By “Allow Personalisation”, you will get personalized recommendations. More information can be found here https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/account/about-your-personalisation-settings/.
The BBC uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how audiences interact with our services, content (such as podcasts and radio) and marketing messages. The categories of personal data processed by our data processors include the following:
• IP address to determine which UK city/region you are in, or which country/continent you are in if outside of the UK
• Activity data, such as time when you first used this app and programmes you listened to and interacted with
• Your device information, such as device type and OS version
For more information about how and why we use information about you, please visit the BBC Sounds App Privacy Notice. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/help/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/sounds-app-privacy-notice
To read the BBC’s Privacy Policy go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy/
If you install this app you accept the BBC Terms of Use at http://www.bbc.co.uk/terms/
The app is published by BBC Media AT (BBC Media Applications Technologies Limited) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation).
Full details of BBC Media AT are available on the Companies House website at: http://data.companieshouse.gov.uk/doc/company/07100235 BBC © 2022
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking: http://www.bbc.co.uk/help/web/links/
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Yes, BBC Sounds is completely free and it doesn't have any in-app purchases or subscriptions.
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BBC Sounds is free.
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User Rating
4.79 out of 5
705 ratings in Netherlands
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BBC Sounds Reviews
Podcasts
I am amazed at the quality and quantity of podcasts. All very interesting and such a large collection. Thank you
The Best
I use different radio apps from different countries - NOTHING beats the BBC Sounds app! Nothing!!
User Unfriendly
I find Sounds very difficult to navigate. If I manage find what I’m looking for, I can’t seem to rewind to something I missed. I have no idea how to delete a programme I don’t like so it keeps popping up when I look for something new. There are more issues and I know that my friends, I’m in my 60s and listen to a lot of radio, find exactly the same
BBC sounds
Congratulations for all those busy creating this app. A long waiting solution for listening from abroad, since BBC LW, and MW were interrupted in The Netherlands; now, with even more options available, that was not possible years back.
No info about the episode
I like being reminded of the performers in the episode. There's no extra info apart from the name of the program.
Just the best library of sounds
When your eyes are tired from working on screen all day, the last thing you want is do is to stare at another. Why not delve into the archive of the BBC. Whether it be crime drama, a seventies rock show or a timeless comedy like Yes Minister or After Henry one is taken back with ones eyes rested. But it is not only nostalgia, there is a freshness to the offering too. Young and new playwrights are aired, new podcasts and curated music add to the mix. Long live the BBC and remember the license fee is worth every penny.
No alarm clock function
The BBC Sounds app doesn’t have the alarm clock function the BBC Radio app had. To listen and switch there are too many clicks. Is stable and works well.
BBC Sounds review
I use bbc sounds mainly for the daily service and Sunday Worship . Please pass on my gratitude to the daily service team especially. I felt disappointed that it was moved from its place on Radio 4, after so many years, onto Radio 4 Extra. It seemed and felt like it had been sidelined, demoted even onto a station that replays old programs as though it was not considered very important any more. I believe it is the oldest running radio program in the world. Surely, it should have very high priority… However, I am pleased that we still can be encouraged through the readings, worship and reflections on God’s Word -to bring the peace that only He can give - over the airwaves in our United Kingdom 6 days each week throughout every year. Praise God and Thank you bbc sounds.
I can’t find how to rewind or fast forward
On iPad , I might want to rewind, but I cannot see the option . I was listening to the Dickens ghost story the mystery of Edwin Drood. I love the radio “dial” very effective
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BBC Sounds Competitors
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Classic FM
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4 months ago | |
Heart
turn up the feel good!
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4 months ago | |
radio.net - radio en podcast
600.000 stations en podcasts
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20
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2 weeks ago | |
Reading & Leeds
Presented by Rockstar Energy
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5 months ago | |
British FM Radio - Live Player
# 1 App: Talk, Sport & News
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9 months ago | |
Global Player Radio & Podcasts
UK Hit Music | Heart & Classic
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3
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4 weeks ago | |
NTS RADIO
Live radio & music discovery
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10
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2 weeks ago | |
Isle of Wight Festival 2025
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3 months ago | |
All Points East 2024
Official All Points East app
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2 months ago | |
Boom Radio UK
Radio for our generation
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6 months ago |
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App Info
- Category
- Music
- Publisher
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BBC Media Applications Technologies
- Languages
- English, Welsh
- Recent release
- 2.27.0 (4 weeks ago )
- Released on
- Sep 28, 2020 (4 years ago )
- Also available in
- United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Ireland, Canada, France, New Zealand, Germany, Spain, Japan, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, South Africa, Norway, Hong Kong SAR China, Belgium, Denmark, Singapore, Poland, Austria, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, South Korea, Türkiye, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, Finland, Brazil, Israel, Czechia, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Malta, Cyprus, Colombia, Greece, Hungary, Philippines, Nigeria, Romania, Argentina, Chile, Ukraine, Iceland, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Slovakia, Indonesia, Peru, Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania, Estonia, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Ecuador, Belarus, Slovenia, Nepal, Kuwait, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Lebanon, Algeria, Armenia, Brunei, North Macedonia, Dominican Republic, Madagascar
- Last Updated
- 5 days ago
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