Witness History
Witness History is a BBC World Service history podcast, published by the BBC, that revisits one turning point per weekday through first-hand testimony and archive. It has 1,000 episodes in its feed, runs on weekdays, and episodes last about nine to ten minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 50,000 to 80,000 (estimated). Rate range is roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode, with a distinctive focus on voices of people who were there.
Daily BBC history episodes with a loyal, high-rated audience of listeners
- Nearly 1,000 episodes on a weekday cadence build steady, habitual listening.
- 915 Apple ratings average 4.5 stars, signalling strong listener satisfaction.
- Clean, non-explicit BBC World Service production suits brands seeking trusted context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, archival testimony, interview
- Tone
- informative, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 9 to 11 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
Episodes cover wars, assassinations and disasters, such as 'Egypt’s President Sadat is assassinated', treated in a historical, non-graphic register.
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/p004t1hd |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id339986758 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p004t1hd.rss |
Benchmark score: 48 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City’s inflatable banana craze | 2026-10-17 | 10 min |
| Declaring chimpanzees an endangered species | 2026-10-16 | 11 min |
| When Dian Fossey was murdered | 2026-10-15 | 11 min |
| Washoe: The chimp who learnt to sign | 2026-10-14 | 11 min |
| Harry Harlow's monkey attachment studies | 2026-10-13 | 10 min |
| The first monkeys to survive space travel | 2026-10-12 | 11 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Witness History is a short BBC World Service podcast about history that takes you inside big moments from the past through first-hand testimony and archive. Each weekday, in around nine minutes, we revisit one moment that helped shape the world and hear it through the voice of someone who was there. Scientists, artists, campaigners, soldiers, leaders and everyday people tell their true stories.…
About Witness History
Witness History is a BBC World Service podcast that revisits one historical moment each weekday through first-hand testimony and archive, according to the show's feed and BBC programme page. Episodes run about nine to eleven minutes and the feed lists 1,000 episodes, with Apple Podcasts showing 2,011 episodes in total and an update frequency of semiweekly.
The show is published by BBC World Service and presents testimony from scientists, campaigners, soldiers, artists and everyday people. Recent episodes cover subjects from the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Kinder Scout mass trespass, as shown in the feed.
Apple Podcasts lists 915 ratings averaging 4.5 stars. Audience figures are estimates only, placed at roughly 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed. Based on those estimates, a host-read placement would be priced at roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode, suiting brands seeking trusted, educational context.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Witness History can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Witness History
How much does Witness History charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads. Actual availability depends on BBC advertising policy.
What is Witness History about?
Witness History is a BBC World Service podcast that revisits one historical moment each weekday through first-hand testimony and archive recordings, covering politics, science, culture and disasters.
How do I contact Witness History about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly, subject to the show's advertising policy.
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