Six O'Clock News
Six O'Clock News is the BBC Radio 4 daily national and international news bulletin, published by the BBC. The feed holds 27 episodes with a daily cadence and a median episode length of about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 50,000, with an estimated sponsorship rate of $360 to $1,250 per episode.
Daily BBC Radio 4 news bulletin with a large, established UK listenership
- Daily episodes of about 30 minutes keep frequent reach across the 27-episode run
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 185 ratings, with 139 five-star reviews
- BBC production standards and a long-running listing since 2015
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news bulletin, reported segments, interview clips
- Tone
- neutral, factual
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 31 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 violence and protests such as 'Violence flares in the occupied West Bank during olive harvest' and 'Hundreds arrested in protests across France', reflecting news content rather than an explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qjxt |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id977602870 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/b006qjxt.rss |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Hundreds arrested in protests across France | 2026-10-17 | 17 min |
| Violence flares in the occupied West Bank during olive harvest | 2026-10-16 | 31 min |
| Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years | 2026-10-15 | 31 min |
| Russell Brand goes on trial | 2026-10-14 | 31 min |
| MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI | 2026-10-13 | 31 min |
| Andy Burnham says he will push for closer ties with the European Union | 2026-10-12 | 31 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
About Six O'Clock News
Six O'Clock News is the daily national and international news bulletin from BBC Radio 4, published by the BBC and listed on Apple Podcasts since March 2015. The feed contains 27 episodes updated daily, with a median length of about 30 minutes. Recent episodes cover UK politics, international conflicts and legal stories, as shown in the episode titles.
The show is produced by the BBC and carries the BBC's terms of use, with no individual host named in the feed. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 185 ratings and an average of 4.4 stars, with 139 five-star ratings. Listener figures are estimates only: roughly 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode based on ratings volume and daily cadence.
No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show carries no visible advertising. Estimated sponsorship pricing is $360 to $1,250 per host-read episode. Brands seeking broad UK news audiences with a high-trust setting may fit, subject to careful placement away from conflict-heavy coverage.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Six O'Clock News can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Six O'Clock News
How much does Six O'Clock News charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated pricing is $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final rates are set by the show's terms.
What is Six O'Clock News about?
Six O'Clock News is the BBC Radio 4 daily bulletin covering national and international news, including UK politics, world conflicts and legal stories. Episodes run about 30 minutes.
How do I contact Six O'Clock News 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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