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BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts

Listen to your favourite BBC podcasts, live radio and music all in one app!

Media Applications Technologies for the BBC · com.bbc.sounds

3.7 out of 5 (3 ratings) 10M+ downloads v2.16.0.21104 42.8 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v2.16.0.21104 (21104)
Updated
Jun 25, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size
42.8 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Music & Audio (app)
Listed since
Feb 5, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
19 (2 sensitive)
Website
bbc.co.uk
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts is an app by Media Applications Technologies for the BBC in the Music & Audio category, listed since at least February 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 19 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity and read shared storage. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.16.0.21104

Thanks for your feedback! We've added recent searches to make it easier for you to find your favourite shows.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

BBC Sounds is the new way to listen to BBC audio – your favourite programmes, podcasts, radio stations and music all in one place. Explore a wide variety of new podcasts, music mixes and live sets. Listen live to BBC radio stations. Catch up or listen again to your favourite BBC radio shows. Features include: ‐ Listen live to all BBC Radio stations ‐ Pause and rewind live radio, see past and future station schedules ‐ Download and listen to your shows 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, mixes and programmes ‐ 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 BBC Sounds supports Google Talkback as an accessibility service. In order to use it, you will need to download the Android Accessibility Suite from the Google Play Store. When using the Android Auto enabled version of BBC Sounds, 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/. In addition, the BBC Sounds app uses standard Android app permissions that are defined by the Google Android platform. 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 Android devices, the following personal data is also processed: • Which sites referred you to download and use this app • Personal data such as unique identifier, BBC Account data, type of campaign seen, social media channel used will be collected. We will aggregate it for reporting purposes You can “opt out” from our data processor’s tracking by filling the “Forget My Device” form in this link https://www.appsflyer.com/optout 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 © 2021 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/

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 25, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Media Applications Technologies” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature under review Jul 1, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Jun 25, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Unknown, O=Media Applications Technologies, L=London, ST=Unknown, C=GB
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)9B:5A:DC:7F:2A:46:D5:8B:80:ED:60:4C:C4:FB:36:E2:1E:6C:CB:07
  • File MD52c77963ff2d7be1d80f45215f00b66ab
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts requests 19 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2c77963ff2d7be1d80f45215f00b66ab.

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