From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent is a BBC Radio 4 news commentary podcast featuring reporting and analysis from BBC correspondents and writers around the world. The show has 1,000 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 29 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with an indicative rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll (estimated). Notable detail: episodes are built around correspondents' first-person accounts from the field.
Long-running BBC correspondent podcast with a loyal, news-literate audience
- Over 1,000 episodes since 2013 with a steady weekly cadence
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 346 ratings
- Serious, high-production format suited to premium, trust-led brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- correspondent field report, narrative, analysis
- Tone
- reflective, authoritative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 28 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- BBC
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is a public broadcaster programme with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover wars, military deployments and deaths, such as 'Iran: The Funeral of Ayatollah Khamanei' and 'Venezuela Earthquakes: Rescue and Recovery', reflecting news content rather than graphic material.
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/b006qjlq |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id73331209 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/b006qjlq.rss |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia hit by the Houthis | 2026-10-17 | 29 min |
| France rocked by wave of student protests | 2026-10-10 | 44 min |
| Nepal: Living on the Edge of Disaster | 2026-10-03 | 30 min |
| Xi, Trump and the battle for AI supremacy | 2026-09-26 | 29 min |
| Iran-backed Houthis rapidly advance on Red Sea coast | 2026-09-19 | 29 min |
| Could Kyiv see another mass exodus? | 2026-09-12 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world
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About From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent is a BBC Radio 4 news commentary podcast in which BBC correspondents and writers report on events around the world. According to the show's BBC programme page, the series has run since 2013 and has 1,000 episodes on a weekly cadence, with episodes typically running about 29 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.7 average rating from 346 ratings, and the listed frequency is updated biweekly.
Audience estimates for the show are based on the rating count and the show's archive size, not on published download figures, and the listener profile is an estimate only. Listeners are likely to be older, news-focused and based mainly in the United Kingdom. The show carries no sponsors in its feed. Based on estimated downloads of roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode, though the BBC does not accept commercial sponsorship. Brands in premium or trust-led categories are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. From Our Own Correspondent can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about From Our Own Correspondent
How much does From Our Own Correspondent charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000. This is an estimate only, and the BBC does not accept commercial sponsorship.
What is From Our Own Correspondent about?
It is a BBC Radio 4 news commentary podcast in which BBC correspondents and writers report and analyse events from around the world, usually in about 29 minutes per episode.
How do I contact From Our Own Correspondent about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship requests should be checked against BBC editorial rules before any approach is made.
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