2026

Over Summer-Autumn 2026, we plan to evolve our work by commissioning and helping to develop a longer running idea - whilst continuing to champion fresh on and off-air talent within it.

We aim to work closely with a production company to launch a new “always on” title that like Audio Lab podcasts so far, makes the most of the space between expected podcast commissioning. We want to continue platforming stories, interests and passions by exiting new audiences to press play week in, week out.

More information can be found in the BBC Sounds Audio Lab Commissioning Brief – Summer 2026.

If you are an individual (i.e. a creator, producer or presenter) and are interested in this opportunity, you will need to register to become a BBC supplier or partner with a BBC supplier.

How to register to become a BBC supplier here.

How to find audio production companies if you’re interested in partnering with a BBC supplier:

AudioUK is the trade association for professional audio production companies, creative businesses around the UK making high-quality content for radio, podcasting, and audiobooks, as well as much more.

Find out more information about AudioUK.