The Food Programme
The Food Programme, produced by BBC Radio 4, investigates every aspect of the food we eat, from farming and cost pressures to food history and school catering. The show has 845 episodes released roughly weekly, with a typical length of about 42 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated). Host-read sponsorship rate would be about $90 to $620 per episode, though the BBC does not carry sponsorship.
Long-running BBC Radio 4 food investigations with an engaged, established UK audience
- 845 episodes since 2010, released roughly every seven days, with a consistent 40-plus minute runtime
- 244 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5, with most ratings at five stars
- Broadcaster-produced investigations suit brands in food, farming, and grocery categories
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- documentary feature, investigative report, historical narrative
- Tone
- informative, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 45 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
Episode titles such as 'Inside the Chocolate Crisis' and 'The Price of Food' cover economic and supply issues without explicit flags; 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/b006qnx3 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id342927791 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/b006qnx3.rss |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Sunday Roast | 2026-10-16 | 43 min |
| The Food Innovators: 2026 | 2026-10-09 | 42 min |
| The Cost of Food | 2026-10-02 | 42 min |
| The BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026: The Food Producers | 2026-09-25 | 41 min |
| Stories of Food and Poverty | 2026-09-18 | 42 min |
| What the Normans Did for Our Diet | 2026-09-10 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Investigating every aspect of the food we eat
About The Food Programme
The Food Programme is a BBC Radio 4 documentary series investigating every aspect of the food we eat, from farming and supply chains to food history and policy. The feed lists 845 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median episode length of about 42 minutes. The show is published on the BBC's own feed and its programme page.
Apple Podcasts shows 244 ratings with an average of 4.6 out of 5, and the feed does not name individual hosts. The show's audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly in the United Kingdom and skewing towards older listeners (estimated, not measured).
The feed carries no sponsor mentions. The BBC does not run sponsorship, so the rate of $90 to $620 per episode reflects an estimate only. This show suits food and grocery brands whose messaging fits a public broadcaster context.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Food Programme can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Food Programme
How much does The Food Programme charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is about $90 to $620 per episode based on 5,000 to 25,000 estimated downloads. The BBC does not accept sponsorship, so this figure is an estimate and not a published price.
What is The Food Programme about?
The Food Programme is a BBC Radio 4 series that investigates food and farming, covering supply chains, food prices, food history and policy in documentary-style episodes.
How do I contact The Food Programme about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, though this show carries no sponsorship.
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