BBC podcasts, including Radio 4’s “The Coming Storm,” “The Archers,” “Newscast” and the award-winning drama “Limelight,” will soon be available on the Nation Player app. The BBC had previously kept its audio podcasts close to its chest — available only via the BBC Sounds platform.
Nation Player and the BBC have agreed to make the BBC’s leading podcasts accessible through the free mobile app, available on Apple and Android devices. The BBC podcasts will feature prominently on the Nation Player app’s main page, alongside content from other broadcasters and podcast providers.
Nation Player, built by Xperi’s All In Media, offers a free-to-join platform for independent U.K. radio stations and podcast providers such as CountryLine Radio, Fun Kids, Sunrise Radio, Island FM, Shine Radio and Colourful. The platform also provides free access to the DTS AutoStage and monetization options for its growing user base.
BBC and commercial radio coming together
Jonathan Wall, director of BBC Sounds, said: “We’re delighted to work together with Nation Player to bring listeners brilliant BBC podcasts as part of their content offer. This relationship will give the BBC great prominence on their app and support the growth of the newly launched Nation Player. It’s a brilliant example of the BBC and colleagues in commercial radio coming together to work on shared goals to support the sector.”
Nation Player founder Jason Bryant said, “Nation Player is already delivering a great in-car and mobile experience for dozens of independent operators. We are delighted to welcome the BBC as our latest content partner and believe their market-leading podcasts will mean listeners will want to spend even more time with Nation Player.”
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