The Interview
The Interview is a BBC World Service series of roughly 20-minute conversations with politicians, diplomats, CEOs, activists and cultural figures about global affairs. It has about 1,000 episodes, released roughly every two days, with a median length near 23 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read mid-roll rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Reach an older, politically engaged global audience through BBC-backed interviews
- About 1,000 episodes since 2019 with a consistent semiweekly release schedule
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 330 ratings, with most reviews at five stars
- Interviews with heads of state, diplomats and CEOs suit high-consideration B2B messaging
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, one-on-one conversation
- Tone
- serious, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 20 to 25 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 discuss armed conflict, war rules and democratic crises (for example, 'The rules of war are being ignored'), with no explicit flag; political content is central to the show.
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/p004t1s0 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id494517111 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p004t1s0.rss |
Benchmark score: 37 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Obi, Nigerian presidential candidate: The last election was rigg | 2026-10-15 | 23 min |
| Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to US: We’re prepared f | 2026-10-13 | 23 min |
| Meredith Whittaker, Signal president: Privacy is a human right | 2026-10-11 | 23 min |
| Jerry Brown, former California governor: America then and now | 2026-10-08 | 23 min |
| Shami Chakrabarti, human rights lawyer: Healthy democracies need a fre | 2026-10-06 | 25 min |
| Olara Otunnu, diplomat: UN cannot be diplomatic ivory tower | 2026-10-04 | 23 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Conversations with people shaping our world, from all around the globe. Listen to The Interview for the best conversations from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider. We hear from titans of business, politics, finance, sport and culture. Global leaders, decision-makers and cultural icons. Politicians, activists and CEOs. Each interview is around 20-minutes, packed full of…
About The Interview
The Interview is a BBC World Service podcast that publishes conversations with global figures in politics, business, diplomacy, finance and culture. The feed lists about 1,000 episodes, released roughly every two days, and each episode runs around 23 minutes. Guests in recent episodes include politicians, diplomats and technology executives discussing democracy, conflict and the economy.
The BBC's programme page describes the show as the best conversations from its journalists, with interviews of around 20 minutes covering major issues of the day. Apple Podcasts shows 330 ratings with an average of 4.4 and lists the show as updated semiweekly. Listeners are likely to be older, internationally minded adults interested in news, and estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated).
No sponsors are visible in the feed, so the show carries no current advertising. A host-read mid-roll would estimate at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, suiting B2B, financial and professional services brands that want a serious, politically aware audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Interview can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Interview
How much does The Interview charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from the audience signals, not a published price card.
What is The Interview about?
The Interview is a BBC World Service podcast of about 20-minute conversations with politicians, diplomats, business leaders and cultural figures on global issues. Episodes are released roughly every two days.
How do I contact The Interview 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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