20 Best BBC Music Podcasts

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BBC Music Podcasts

Here are 20 Best BBC Music Podcasts worth listening to in 2023

1. BBC Music Introducing Mixtape

BBC Music Introducing Mixtape London, England, UK
An hour of fresh new tunes from BBC Music Introducing handpicked by Tom Robinson each week in the early hours of Monday morning.
bbc.co.uk/programm..
5.7M 2.3M 5.3M 1 episode / week Avg Length 61 min
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2. Ten To The Top

Ten To The Top London, England, UK
Can you make it all the way to the top in Radio 2's mid-morning music quiz with Vernon Kay?
bbc.co.uk/programm..
5.7M 2.3M 5.3M 1 episode / day Avg Length 17 min
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3. Add to Playlist

Add to Playlist London, England, UK
Add to Playlist takes us on a musical journey of discovery, exploring the web of connections between tracks across the breadth of all musical styles, ...from pop, rock, reggae and hip-hop to classical, jazz, folk and country.more
bbc.co.uk/sounds/b..
921.9K 533.7K 14.1K 1 episode / week Avg Length 41 min
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4. Soul Music

Soul Music London, England, UK
Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact
bbc.co.uk/sounds/b..
916K 533.7K 10 episodes / year Avg Length 28 min Jan 2008
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5. Private Passions

Private Passions UK
Guests from all walks of life discuss their musical loves and hates, and talk about the influence music has had on their lives
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96.2K 129.7K 1 episode / week Avg Length 38 min
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6. Classic Scottish Albums

Classic Scottish Albums The making of Classic Scottish pop and rock albums with musician Davie Scott. Hosted by BBC Radio Scotland.
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223.9K 158.3K 146.5K
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7. The Listening Service

The Listening Service London, England, UK
Rethink music with The Listening Service. Tom Service presents a journey of imagination and insight, exploring how classical music really works.
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96.2K 129.7K 1 episode / week Avg Length 30 min
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8. Music Life

Music Life London, England, UK
Where music stars discuss how they make their music.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/b..
7.3M 551.9K 270K 1 episode / week Avg Length 32 min
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9. The Early Music Show

The Early Music Show UK
An exploration of early music, looking at early developments in musical performance and composition in Britain and abroad. UK only: please note that n...ot all episodes are podcast.more
bbc.co.uk/programm..
96.2K 129.7K 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 33 min
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10. Record Review Podcast

Record Review Podcast London, England, UK
Building a Library: a guide to the best recordings of the greatest classical music. Each week an expert and enthusiast brings along a wide range of r...ecordings of a well-known piece. They explore the music and the different ways of performing it, ending with a recommendation for your librarymore
bbc.co.uk/programm..
95K 129.7K 1 episode / week Avg Length 47 min
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11. Classical Fix

Classical Fix UK
The podcast for classical newbies. If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.
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95.9K 129.7K 1 episode / week Avg Length 30 min
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12. Music Matters

Music Matters UK
The stories that matter, the people that matter, the music that matters
bbc.co.uk/sounds/b..
96.2K 129.7K 4 episodes / quarter Avg Length 45 min
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13. BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire Listen to highlights of Dave Gilyeat and his team of new music aficionados as they deliver all the best Oxfordshire bands you've never heard befor...e.more
bbc.co.uk/programm..
1 episode / week Avg Length 91 min
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14. Composer of the Week

Composer of the Week UK
BBC Radio 3's Composer Of The Week is a guide to composers and their music. The podcast is compiled from the week's programmes and published o...n Friday, it is only available in the UK.more
bbc.co.uk/programm..
96.2K 129.7K 1 episode / week Avg Length 68 min
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15. This Classical Life

This Classical Life UK
Jess Gillam hosts the music show for people who like classical and other stuff too. Music, eclectic playlists and chat, with a new guest every week.
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95.9K 129.7K 1 episode / week Avg Length 28 min
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16. Sound of Cinema

Sound of Cinema UK
Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen
bbc.co.uk/sounds/s..
96.2K 129.7K 2 episodes / month Avg Length 26 min
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17. Music Planet: Road Trip

Music Planet: Road Trip UK
Discover the world with music. Join local experts for a sonic journey around the globe.
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96.2K 129.7K 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 14 min
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18. Ricky Ross Meets

Ricky Ross Meets Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians. Hosted by BBC Radio Scotland.
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6 episodes / year Avg Length 45 min
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19. Inheritance Tracks

Inheritance Tracks Celebrating the music that special guests cherish and would like to bestow to future generations.
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1 episode / week Avg Length 7 min
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BBC Music Podcasters

Top Podcasters covering BBC Music. Get Spreadsheet.
Podcaster Name Email Podcast Link Total Episodes
BBC Radio 2 bbc.co.uk 72
BBC World Service bbc.co.uk 18
BBC Radio 6 Music bbc.co.uk 15
BBC Radio Oxford bbc.co.uk 14
BBC Radio 3 bbc.co.uk 14
BBC Radio 4 bbc.co.uk 13
Complete Music Update (cmu) completemusicupdate.com/podcast 2
Peter fasterthannormal.com/episodes 2
Russell Tovey And Robert Diament play.acast.com/s/talkart 2
A Student-led Podcast Series At The Rhode Island School Of Design (ris buzzsprout.com/1643746 1
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