Diana Wynne Jones’ novel has been adapted as an hour-long Sunday afternoon drama. First published in 1986, and famously made into an Oscar-nominated anime film, Howl’s Moving Castle is a fantasy classic. Set in the land of Ingary, it tells the story of Sophie Hatter who is resigning herself to an uninteresting life working in … >
The author and broadcaster investigates historical battles of ‘the culture wars’. Radio 4 have announced a new series from Jon Ronson, author of The Psychopath Test and The Men Who Stare at Goats. In Things Fell Apart, he will track down the people involved in some of the defining battles that have raged across cultural … >
Immersive event specialists Darkfield have produced a trio of audio horror shorts. If you are in the mood for some horror this Halloween, Radio 4 have releases a series of short podcasts which might do the trick. Designed for headphone listening when lying down and with eyes closed, Deadhouse uses binaural sound to transport you … >
The fifteen-part series, from the makers of The Battersea Poltergeist, will be presented by Danny Robins. The BBC have announced that their new podcast series Uncanny, from the award winning writer Danny Robins will be “an expansive investigation into the paranormal, turning the listeners into armchair supernatural sleuths”. Uncanny will explore fifteen new individual stories, with … >
The current ratings (Q2 2021) show how the BBC Sounds trends mirror our viewing habits BBC Sounds attracted a weekly audience of 3.7 million users across the app, website and voice activated devices between April and June, with a peak of 3.9 million during the week of the Line Of Duty finale. Latest data shows … >
BBC Sounds launches Audio Lab to ‘amplify’ the next generation of podcasters BBC Sounds has announced Audio Lab, a new programme to accelerate the journeys of grassroots podcasters and audio creatives with diverse stories and inspiring ideas from across the UK. Billed as the first initiative of its kind, it will provide a space for … >
Brand new wellbeing stream Radio 1 Relax launches on BBC Sounds Clearly focused on young adults (hence Radio 1 Relax) heres how the BBC describes the new stream: …will provide the ultimate destination for listeners to unwind, bringing the best well-being and relaxation focussed shows from across Radio 1 and BBC Sounds into a dedicated stream … >
Songs to Live By is a new podcast hosted by Vick Hope on BC Sounds featuring blacks stories and music The first title in a new collaboration between BBC and Warner Music, Songs to Live By is a new podcast celebrating black voices and experience through the songs that shaped them. In each episode host Radio … >
Line of Duty series 6 returns to BBC on Sunday March 21. To accompany it, BBC Sounds hosts the returning Obsessed with… Line of Duty podcast To help fans of Line of Duty processed forthcoming series 6, the BBC has the Obsessed with… Line of Duty podcast. It will be made available after each episode of the TV series, and this … >