Free news, radio and many on‑demand programmes from the BBC

The BBC offers free access to a wide range of news, radio stations, podcasts and many online programmes via its website and apps; much of this content is free for users in the UK and worldwide. Note that live TV and BBC iPlayer viewing in the UK requires a valid TV licence, but BBC online news, radio, articles and a large catalogue of on-demand material are freely accessible; simply visit the BBC homepage to browse news, listen to live radio or stream podcasts without payment. No subscription is required for the majority of BBC digital content.