The BBC and Amazon Music have entered into a distribution partnership that will make the British network’s podcasts available outside the UK for the first time.
From Monday, subscribers to the Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited services can access more than 50 of the BBC’s most popular podcasts, ad-free. Notable BBC podcasts include, “Americast,” “BBC Global News Podcast,” “Dua Lipa: At Your Service,” and more.
The deal also offers ad-supported listening to the entire BBC catalog for Amazon Music users on the streaming service’s ad-supported free tier.
“Whether it’s a summary of today’s headlines for the morning commute or a dose of true crime for a long road trip, we have something for everyone,” BBC Studios SVP Audio, Digital News and Streaming Lewis La Grange said in a statement. There’s something for you.” “Audio storytelling has long been our strength as a global content creator, and with this partnership, we are thrilled to bring our BBC podcasts to an even wider audience. We invite Amazon Music listeners to explore the BBC’s premium audio storytelling and discover their new favorite podcasts with us.
Shea Simpson, head of Amazon Music’s podcast business, said: “Amazon Music is thrilled to offer our global listeners the full catalog of BBC podcasts outside the UK. The BBC’s premium British programs are fan favourites, and we’re excited to make 50 of their top titles available ad-free to Prime members and Amazon Music Unlimited customers.
