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 + 
tabOption 3
Right-click menu
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
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
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