Newscast
Newscast is the BBC's daily news podcast, hosted by BBC journalists Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It covers UK politics and the day's major news, with 1,000 episodes in the feed, daily releases and typical episodes of about 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 50,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode.
Daily BBC political briefing reaching a large, news-engaged UK audience
- Over 1,000 episodes with daily releases keep sponsor messages in steady rotation.
- Apple rating of 4.5 from 394 ratings signals a loyal, engaged listener base.
- Hosted by established BBC political journalists whose credibility transfers to sponsors.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel discussion, interview, news analysis
- Tone
- authoritative, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 32 to 38 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description contains only BBC programme and contact links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Political coverage of the week's events, such as 'Was Zelensky Betrayed By Trump?', carries high political content, though the explicit flag is 0.
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/p05299nl |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1234185718 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p05299nl.rss |
Benchmark score: 38 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why Is Trump Criticising Zelensky And Complimenting Putin? | 2026-10-17 | 28 min |
| The Week: Is Labour Ready To Talk About Welfare Reform? | 2026-10-16 | 31 min |
| Was Zelensky 'Betrayed' By Trump? | 2026-10-15 | 33 min |
| Did An OpenAI Employee Bug Their Boardroom? | 2026-10-14 | 36 min |
| Why Andy Burnham Wants To Talk About Brexit Again | 2026-10-13 | 37 min |
| Does Trump's Energy Ceasefire Actually Exist? | 2026-10-12 | 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
The BBC’s daily news podcast with episodes available Monday to Sunday at 5pm. Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest news, developments in politics in Westminster and beyond. Newscast is hosted by trusted politics and news journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell.…
About Newscast
Newscast is the BBC's daily news podcast, hosted by journalists Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell, according to the feed and the BBC programme page. Each weekday and weekend episode runs about 36 minutes and discusses the latest news and developments in Westminster and beyond. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, and Apple Podcasts shows a 4.5 average from 394 ratings.
The show's audience is estimated at 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a figure derived from its Apple rating count and public broadcaster profile rather than published data. Listeners are likely to be UK-based adults interested in politics and current affairs. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show appears to run without commercial integrations.
Brands in financial services, public affairs and professional services that want credible, high-attention placement could consider this show. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode, based on the download range and the standard rate.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Newscast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Newscast
How much does Newscast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $900 to $2,000. This is an estimate from public signals, not a published rate card.
What is Newscast about?
Newscast is the BBC's daily news podcast, covering the latest news and political developments in Westminster and beyond. Hosts include Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell.
How do I contact Newscast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.
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