How do I unsubscribe from a podcast?

How to unsubscribe from a podcast will depend on the software or feed reader that you are using to access your podcasts.

Using the BBC Sounds app?

  • Go to the Subscribed section
  • Select the podcast you'd like to unsubscribe from
  • Tap the Subscribed button

This will unsubscribe you from that podcast, and you'll then see the option to subscribe to it again if you'd like.

BBC Sounds app showing Subscribed section in My Sounds with Subscribed toggle highlighted

Using the BBC Sounds website?

  • Go to the My Sounds section
  • Head to the Subscribed tab
  • Select the podcast you’d like to unsubscribe from
  • Click on ‘Subscribed’ to unsubscribe from that podcast; it will change to Unsubscribe when you hover over it

Unsubscribe option in My Sounds section of BBC Sounds website highlighted

Using different podcast software? Here are some general guidelines:

  • Select the undesired podcast (feed) in the software or feed reader that you are using.
  • Next, look for commands or buttons with "unsubscribe", "delete", "remove", "remove selected feed" or similar sounding text and carry out the action.
  • Sometimes simply selecting the feed and hitting the delete key may do the trick.

Note that unsubscribing from a podcast will not necessarily delete previously downloaded episodes and deleting the actual files may require further action on your part.