PodSubs / Podcasting News / BBC.com introduces earlier podcast access for U.S. and Canadian subscribers News briefBBC.com introduces earlier podcast access for U.S. and Canadian subscribersBBC Studios announced early access to selected podcasts for BBC.com subscribers in the United States and Canada. The offering began rolling out with a selection of shows, rather than applying to the entire BBC podcast catalog. The announcement also set out plans for a subscriber-first video edition of In Our Time. By BBC Studios announcement, republished by Podnews [N08] · Published September 19, 2026 at 12:49 AM UTC · Announcement date 2026-09-15 BBC Studios announced early access to selected podcasts for BBC.com subscribers in the United States and Canada. The offering began rolling out with a selection of shows, rather than applying to the entire BBC podcast catalog. The announcement also set out plans for a subscriber-first video edition of In Our Time.For creators studying subscription products, this is an example of using release timing and format as part of a paid offer. It is not a reason to promise the same release window for every BBC program or every country. Listeners should check the particular show and service terms for where and when an episode is available.SourcesBBC Studios announcement, republished by Podnews Report a correction · Have podcast news? Submit it free for review