![]() ![]() ![]() My Sounds also includes “Bookmarks” but it’s not clear what these offer over subscribing or downloading. The My Sounds area feels like a work-in-progress So you can head there to check if new programmes have appeared but it won’t download them. This allows you to subscribe to programmes, but so far as I can see that only means it will create a shortcut for you. I’m all for serendipity, but that is so far left of my knowledge and interests it should start a communist party. In the past, I’ve listened in bewilderment to a Welsh-language programme. For example, earlier I was listening to More or Less on demand the BBC Sounds app decided to follow this up with a Vanessa Feltz show. In its attempts to make it easier to stumble across new shows, the app offers up some weird programming if you keep “Autoplay” set to on. BBC Sounds app: the awful BBC Sounds’ recommendations are often off-kilter – sorry Vanessa, but I have no interest in listening to your three-hour show ![]() A shame, though, that you can’t download them – they’re for streaming only. This brings together a selection of available shows that you can listen to with a single press of the button. It also compiles mini-playlists around themes, such as Suspense. (Obviously, this has now drawn to a close.) Or there’s That Peter Crouch Podcast, Beyond Today (covering one big story from that day’s news in depth) or Football Daily. So, Line of Duty fans can enjoy the informal Obsessed with Line of Duty, where comedian Lolly Adefope reflects on the latest episode. The selection of content goes well beyond the standard BBC radio programming That’s why it’s complementing broadcast shows with a range of podcasts and music mixes, and why it’s pushing them heavily in the app. BBC radio needs to prove that it’s still relevant in the world of podcasts and Spotify, and the BBC Sounds app is its weapon. BBC Sounds app: something differentīefore I move on to what’s awful, let’s just take a longer view. All told, it’s much easier to use the BBC Sounds app than the iPlayer Radio app it replaces. Likewise, the daily schedules are sensibly laid out. The search is excellent, while it’s easy to use the carousel at the top to flip between stations. Perfect if you’ve missed the first five minutes of The Unbelievable Truth.Īnother huge strength is that you can download episodes of almost every programme – fantastic for long journeys where you’ll be offline.įinally, there’s the navigation within the app. I also love that you can join a live programme and jump to the start if you wish. Navigation with the app is excellent, from search to the layout of daily schedules And many shows stick around for even longer. So if I search for “John Finnemore” or “The Pin”, then I know that any show that was broadcast in the past 30 days will be revealed. Obviously, you can listen live to any of the BBC’s stations – from regional offerings and the World Service to Radio 1 through 6 – but there’s a magnificent on-demand offering too.įor example, I listen to a lot of radio comedy programmes. There’s also a huge collection of audio to choose from. It actually reminds me of, you know, radios. Press on your chosen program and it will probably start playing even before you lift your finger from the screen. So what’s good, what’s awful and what must be improved? Let’s give it a spin. But this pressure shouldn’t be a surprise: BBC Sounds is a hugely important “play” for the Beeb as it attempts to lure new, younger listeners. Anyone who listens to BBC Radio will have already grown weary of the corporation’s persistent pleas to make people download BBC Sounds. ![]()
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