Notice: Starting in spring 2025, BBC Sounds will be restricted to listeners who live in the UK. BBC Studios have launched new audio services at bbc.com and on the BBC app and includes podcasts. You can read more about these changes on our help page: Upcoming changes for listening to BBC audio outside the UK
You can download most podcasts on the BBC Sounds app or from the BBC Sounds website from outside of the UK. This includes using the website on your phone or tablet browser. Some podcasts can only be downloaded within the UK due to rights agreements which prevent us from making the content available internationally. Music and sports programmes are most likely to be restricted.
You can't download radio programmes on the BBC Sounds app from outside the UK. Again, this is due to rights restrictions.
Download before you go
If you're travelling outside of the UK, consider downloading programmes and podcasts before you go.