World of Secrets
World of Secrets is a BBC documentary serial from the BBC, covering global investigations into hidden stories and institutional wrongdoing. The feed lists 99 episodes with a cadence of roughly one episode every 2.5 days and a median length of about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad. Its distinctive trait is a long multi-part investigative series.
Long-form BBC investigations with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 1,122 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- A BBC investigative serial with 99 episodes and a steady cadence of about one every 2.5 days.
- Mid-length episodes of roughly 30 minutes suit host-read or produced placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, documentary, serial investigation
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 40 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
Episode titles cover sexual exploitation claims ('Women accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of rape', 'Mike Jeffries under arrest'), so adult and violence themes are present.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvs0 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1704480561 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/w13xtvs0.rss |
Benchmark score: 22 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Abercrombie Guys: 12. Mike Jeffries to stand trial | 2026-09-03 | 20 min |
| The Darkest Web: 2. Man with the amazing memory | 2026-02-23 | 26 min |
| The Darkest Web: 1. Meeting a monster | 2026-02-16 | 29 min |
| The Child Cancer Scam: 6. The calls | 2025-12-29 | 33 min |
| The Child Cancer Scam: 5. The agency | 2025-12-29 | 29 min |
| The Child Cancer Scam: 4. The contract | 2025-12-22 | 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 46 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Global investigations from the BBC. Gripping stories from around the world – delve into a World of Secrets. Latest season: Catching My Teacher. They were taught to obey. But they learnt to resist. When students from a network of boarding schools in Indonesia hear about a dark secret at the heart of a national institution, they set out to find the truth — not knowing what it will cost them. This…
About World of Secrets
World of Secrets is a documentary serial from the BBC that presents global investigations into hidden stories. The show's feed lists 99 episodes released at a cadence of about one every 2.5 days, with a median episode length of roughly 30 minutes. Recent seasons include The Abercrombie Guys and The Child Cancer Scam, with the BBC's programme page as the official website.
The show is produced by the BBC, which is named as publisher in both the feed and Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts lists 1,122 ratings with an average of 4.6, a signal of an engaged listener base. Audience figures are not published by the show; the estimate of 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode is based on the rating count and the show's popularity bucket, and should be treated as an estimate.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would fall roughly in the range of $360 to $2,000 per episode. Brands in premium consumer, financial or professional services categories who want to reach a serious, adult audience may find the show a fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. World of Secrets can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about World of Secrets
How much does World of Secrets charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The exact price depends on the sponsor and the placement.
What is World of Secrets about?
World of Secrets is a BBC documentary serial featuring global investigations, including multi-part stories about institutional wrongdoing and hidden histories.
How do I contact World of Secrets about sponsoring an episode?
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