Discovery
Discovery is a BBC World Service science podcast exploring research and ideas across the sciences. It has 856 episodes and releases roughly weekly, with episodes around 26 minutes long. Estimated downloads are about 8,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated). Host-read rate is $140 to $620 per episode, and the Life Scientific interview strand is one distinctive detail.
Long-running BBC science show with a broad, educated listener base
- 856 episodes at a steady weekly cadence since 2010 show sustained listener habit
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 953 ratings signals engaged, satisfied listeners
- Science interviews and features suit brands whose products connect to research and health
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, documentary
- Tone
- informative, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 27 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover research topics such as drugs and clinical trials and medical devices in a neutral, educational register, with no explicit flags.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002w557 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id284012446 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p002w557.rss |
Benchmark score: 92 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Life Scientific: Edith Heard | 2026-10-12 | 26 min |
| The Life Scientific: Ginger Kerrick | 2026-10-05 | 26 min |
| The ocean within us | 2026-09-28 | 27 min |
| The art of being a Zombie Ant Fungus | 2026-09-21 | 27 min |
| Women Not Included: Consumer Products | 2026-09-14 | 27 min |
| Women not included: Medical devices | 2026-09-07 | 27 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Explorations in the world of science.
About Discovery
Discovery is a science podcast from the BBC World Service, presented as part of the BBC's programme catalogue and listed on Apple Podcasts under the BBC World Service publisher name. Per the feed and website, it runs weekly with episodes of about 26 minutes, mixing interview strands such as The Life Scientific with documentary features on topics including medical devices, artificial intelligence and urban planning. The show has 856 episodes since September 2010.
Apple Podcasts shows 953 ratings with an average of 4.4. Listener figures are not published, so the estimate of 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is based on that rating count and the show's age. The audience is likely to be educated and spread across the United Kingdom, the United States and other English-speaking markets (estimates).
No sponsors appear in the feed. An estimated host-read rate of $140 to $620 per episode would suit science education, health and research-facing brands. Sponsors should check BBC policies before booking.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Discovery can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Discovery
How much does Discovery charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll works out to roughly $140 to $620 per episode, using an $18 to $25 CPM. Rates are estimates from public signals.
What is Discovery about?
Discovery is a BBC World Service podcast exploring science, including interview series such as The Life Scientific and documentary features on research topics. It releases roughly weekly episodes of about 26 minutes.
How do I contact Discovery about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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