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Parघar is a weekly Persian-language discussion programme from BBC Persian Radio, in which guests respond to challenging and debated questions facing Iranian society. The show has 742 episodes since 2012, with a typical length of about 57 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with an indicative rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor پرگار

Weekly Persian public-broadcaster discussion reaching a large, politically engaged audience

  • 742 episodes since 2012 show a long-running, consistent weekly format backed by BBC Persian Radio.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 471 ratings signals strong listener approval.
  • Discussion of society, religion and politics suits brands seeking a serious, reflective environment.
Best forbrand awareness among Persian-speaking audienceseducation and public-interest campaigns
Watch forPolitical and social topics are sensitive; sponsors need strict suitability review and no commercial intent is visible yet.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics55%
Religion & Spirituality20%
Society & Culture25%
Formats
panel discussion, guest interview, narrative
Tone
serious, analytical
Language
FA
Production
Studio production
Typical length
50 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment55/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 471 ratings, in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), shifted up one band for the high Podcast Index popularity bucket (9), the broadcaster backing, and 742 episodes, giving an estimate of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode.
Audience asks aboutWhat are the social and political causes of violence in Iran?How do religion and political leadership shape Iranian governance?How do history and current events affect Iranian national identity?
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
Iran60%
🇺🇸 United States15%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇩🇪 Germany5%
Other10%
LanguagesPersian 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'خشونت‌ورزی و فرهنگ ایرانی' and 'کارنامه مجتبی خامنه‌ای، تا این مرحله' address violence and political leadership directly.

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

Benchmark score: 89 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

پرگار برنامه‌‌ای است که به طور هفتگی از تلویزیون فارسی بی‌بی‌سی پخش می‌شود و در آن مهمانان برنامه به بعضی از پرسش‌های چالشی و بحث‌برانگیز جامعه امروز پاسخ می‌دهند.
پرگار's own show description from the podcast feed

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About پرگار

Parघar is a weekly Persian-language discussion programme produced by BBC Persian Radio and published via the BBC programmes website and Apple Podcasts. Each episode features guests answering challenging questions about contemporary Iranian society, covering topics such as politics, religion, history and culture. The feed lists 742 episodes, with a release cadence of roughly every seven days and a median episode length of about 57 minutes.

The show carries a 4.6 average rating from 471 Apple Podcasts ratings. Audience figures are not published; based on the rating count and the show's broadcaster backing, listeners are estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, and the audience is likely concentrated in Iran with a diaspora spread. No sponsors are visible in the feed or on the website.

A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode based on the estimated audience range. This suits brands and public-interest organisations seeking a serious, reflective Persian-language environment, though sponsors should weigh the sensitivity of the subject matter.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. پرگار can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about پرگار

How much does Parघar charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is indicatively $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and availability.

What is Parघar about?

Parघar is a weekly Persian-language discussion programme from BBC Persian Radio in which guests answer debated questions about Iranian society, politics, religion and culture.

How do I contact Parघar about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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