CBeebies Radio

CBeebies Radio Live explores a world of sound, music and voices that can help develop children’s listening and imagination. Little ones can join in with listening activities and share adventures with lots of CBeebies favourites.

Listen online, on the app or through a smart speaker

We know that many parents have concerns about the amount of screen time children have in front of their devices. Finding the balance can be difficult, especially when we consider the importance and benefits of having technology available at our fingertips.

CBeebies Radio Live can be played through your digital device - just lock the screen and enjoy audio adventures which allow children to explore the world around them through listening. CBeebies Radio Live is also great for getting ready for bed, with stories and relaxing music from 6pm. You can even set a sleep timer on the app to let your little one drift off to dreamland.

Take CBeebies with you

We all know that travelling with little ones can be a challenge, so why not download CBeebies audio shows and use them as in-car entertainment on your next journey to the seaside, school runs, or even trips to the shops?

You can subscribe to the free CBeebies Podcast and take your CBeebies friends with you wherever you are. Download and play wherever you are. There’s a new one every day and you can keep shows for 30 days.

Listen to CBeebies and help little imaginations go wild

Listening to child-friendly audio like CBeebies Radio Live can make a positive difference to children’s concentration and listening skills. One of the greatest benefits of learning to listen well is the impact it has on a child’s awareness of the difference between sounds and words that gets children really ‘in-tune’ with the power of language and they start to want to express their own ideas – all by themselves.

'Thinking in pictures’ is a unique and unforgettable experience and CBeebies helps children imagine, dream and enter an imaginary space

Moving to music is also great for children and is a fun thing to do with your child. Coordinating those arms and legs and jiggling around gives children the chance to hear the beat and express themselves in their own way.

Find CBeebies Parenting podcasts on BBC Sounds

Pods for all parents of preschoolers. Parenting Download looks at the topics gripping your group chats, while we take your calls and put them to the experts on Parenting Helpline.