It depends on the podcast:
- The majority are available on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds forÌýeither 30 days or indefinitely
- Some episodes may disappear after seven days (this is for rights reasons or where it's felt that the episodes might go out of date quickly)
- Some episodes may be made available for the duration of a particular series or season, with all episodes disappearing after the same amount of time after the final episode has been published
How can I tell how long a podcast will be available for?
- On the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds website
Find the podcast episode in question and look for the availability information on the episode description.Ìý
Ìý - On the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds app on mobiles and tablets
Tap on the podcast episode to find information about that podcast, including how long it’s available for:
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On the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds app on TVs
Once you've found the podcast, scroll down to see the available episodes. When you've found the episode you're interested in, select it, or choose More info. You'll see how long you have left to listen on the right-hand side.
Can I subscribe to podcasts?
Yes, you can. Check ourÌýHow do I subscribe to podcasts?Ìýpage for advice on how to do this.
What if I download a podcast?
Once you have downloaded a podcast episode,Ìýit is yours to keep foreverÌýand will not expire. Unfortunately, if you missed an episode and didn't download it while it was available, we will not be able to provide you with a copy.
Why don't all radio programmes have a podcast?
Rights restrictions mean that some programmes can't be made available as podcasts. The selection of podcasts currently on offer has been chosen to represent a wide range of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ radio audio output and we hope that you will find something which interests you.Ìý