BBC has joined forces with Amazon Music to bring its acclaimed podcasts to a global audience for the first time, marking a significant expansion beyond the UK market.

Effective immediately, subscribers to Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited services gain exclusive access to a curated selection of over 50 of the BBC’s most beloved podcasts, free from advertisements. Among the featured titles are renowned BBC productions such as Americast, BBC Global News Podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service, and The Infinite Monkey Cage, catering to a diverse range of interests.

Moreover, this collaboration unlocks ad-supported access to the complete BBC podcast catalog, encompassing content from BBC Studios, BBC Public Service, and the BBC World Service, for Amazon Music users on the platform’s ad-supported free tier.

Louise la Grange, SVP Audio, Digital News & Streaming at BBC Studios, expressed excitement about broadening the BBC’s reach through this partnership, highlighting the organization’s commitment to delivering premium audio storytelling to a global audience.

Echoing this sentiment, Shea Simpson, Head of Podcast Business at Amazon Music, emphasized the appeal of BBC’s esteemed British programs and affirmed the platform’s dedication to offering diverse content to its international user base.

Phil Hardman, SVP and General Manager at BBC Studios Asia, underscored the BBC’s rich legacy of producing high-quality audio content, emphasizing the significance of this expansion in deepening the organization’s presence in the global media landscape.

The collaboration between the BBC and Amazon Music signifies a convergence of two influential entities in the entertainment industry, promising listeners an unparalleled selection of podcasts covering a wide array of topics and genres. As BBC’s premium storytelling finds a new home on Amazon Music, audiences worldwide can look forward to discovering and enjoying a wealth of captivating content at their fingertips.