BBC News

Listen to BBC News Articles

Turn BBC News coverage into natural audio. Stay informed during your commute, workout, or whenever you can't stop to read.

Add to Chrome - It's Free

2,000 words free. No credit card required.

How it works

Step 1 — Select text

Highlight the paragraphs of the BBC article you want to listen to.

Step 2 — Listen

Use any of these options to start listening:

Option 1

Play button

Appears near your selected text when you highlight 30+ words

Option 2

Keyboard shortcut

shift + tab

Option 3

Right-click menu

Right-click context menu showing 'Listen with ArticleAudio'

The Problem with Reading on BBC News

Great content, but not always convenient to read

Long articles take time to read

BBC News articles are detailed and thorough. Reading through in-depth coverage and investigative pieces takes focus you don't always have.

No built-in audio for text articles

BBC offers some audio and video content, but most written articles have no listen option. You're left reading every word yourself.

Hard to stay informed on the go

You want to keep up with the news during your commute or workout, but reading while moving isn't practical.

Screen fatigue from constant news browsing

Scrolling through news all day strains your eyes. There's no easy way to consume articles without staring at a screen.

How ArticleAudio Helps

Turn any BBC News content into natural-sounding audio

Listen to any BBC article instantly

Turn any BBC News article into natural-sounding speech. Just highlight the text, press Shift+Tab, and listen.

Stay informed hands-free

Listen to BBC coverage while commuting, exercising, or cooking. Never miss a story because you were too busy to read.

Natural AI voices

No robotic text-to-speech. ArticleAudio uses modern AI voices that make listening to news feel comfortable and natural.

Adjustable playback speed

Speed through quick news updates at 2x or slow down for complex analysis. Full control over your listening pace.

Perfect For

Listen to BBC News content in situations where reading isn't practical

Morning news during breakfast
Commute news catch-up
Staying informed while exercising
Reducing screen time
Accessibility needs
Multitasking at home or work

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ArticleAudio work with BBC News articles?

Yes! ArticleAudio works on any webpage including all BBC News articles. Just highlight the article text, press Shift+Tab, and start listening.

Can I listen to BBC articles on mobile?

ArticleAudio is a Chrome extension, so it works on desktop and laptop browsers. For mobile listening, you can use it on Chrome for Android.

Does it work with BBC Sport, BBC Culture, and other BBC sections?

Yes, ArticleAudio works on any text-based BBC page — news, sport, culture, technology, and more. If you can read it, you can listen to it.

How does this compare to the BBC's own audio content?

BBC podcasts and radio are great, but most written articles don't have audio versions. ArticleAudio fills that gap, letting you listen to any article that catches your eye.

Can I listen to long-form BBC features and investigations?

Absolutely. Long-form pieces are where ArticleAudio shines most. Select the full article text and let it read while you do something else.

Is there a word limit?

The free tier includes 2,000 words. For unlimited listening, our premium plan at $3/month gives you full access.

Start listening today

Install ArticleAudio and transform how you consume content on the web