Newshour
Newshour, produced by BBC World Service, is a daily news programme covering global events through interviews, news reporting and analysis. The feed lists 59 episodes with near-daily cadence and a median episode length of about 47 minutes. Estimated downloads are 50,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $900 to $2,000 per mid-roll host-read ad.
Daily global news from BBC World Service, with a large 964-rating Apple audience
- Publishes near-daily episodes of roughly 47 minutes, covering global events in depth.
- Carries the BBC World Service name and top-bucket Podcast Index popularity.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.2 across 964 ratings, with 682 five-star reviews.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news bulletin, interview, analysis
- Tone
- informative, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 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
Recent titles cover military strikes, casualties and armed conflict, including 'Russian strike on buses kills at least 30', so violence and political content is present.
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/p002vsnk |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id356157099 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p002vsnk.rss |
Benchmark score: 49 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine condemns Trump's Russia sanctions waiver | 2026-10-17 | 48 min |
| French president vows European support for Ukraine | 2026-10-16 | 47 min |
| Israeli settlers attack West Bank olive harvesters | 2026-10-16 | 44 min |
| Romania accuses Russia of attacking Black Sea tankers | 2026-10-15 | 47 min |
| Zelensky says strikes on Russia will resume | 2026-10-15 | 47 min |
| Ukraine again accuses the US of failing to share intelligence | 2026-10-14 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
About Newshour
Newshour is a daily news programme produced by BBC World Service, covering the day's global events through interviews, news reporting and analysis. The feed lists 59 episodes with a cadence of about 0.7 days and a median episode length of roughly 47 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.2 average rating from 964 ratings across 2,138 episodes.
The show's listeners are estimated, not measured. Based on the ratings count and the BBC hosting, we estimate 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The audience skews older and is spread across the United Kingdom, the United States and India. No sponsors were found in the feed, and the show does not publish funding links.
Brands with a strong suitability policy and an interest in news-engaged adults should consider this show. At an estimated $900 to $2,000 per mid-roll host-read ad, a single placement buys reach across a large daily audience. Source: RSS feed and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Newshour can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Newshour
How much does Newshour charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at $900 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad based on estimated downloads of 50,000 to 80,000 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published price list.
What is Newshour about?
Newshour is a daily news programme from BBC World Service. It covers global events through interviews, news reporting and analysis, with episodes of roughly 47 minutes.
How do I contact Newshour about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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