Chris Kimber

Annual “best albums of the year” playlist, for 2023. A shit year in many respects, but some very good new music released. open.spotify.com/playlist/6pIJ5…

@thegraceldn stage times for CAOILFHIONN ROSE tonight? thanks

@BarbarJorge10 @BBCSounds hello, can you possibly take a screenshot of what you are seeing and share it here? We can then try to see what the problem is. Thanks

@BBCSounds where has the ‘continue listening to..’ section gone? Infuriating!! #bbcsounds #bbc

@KevGor64 @BBCSounds R3U is UK only...

@BBCSounds Hi, Radio 3 Unwind was available on the app in Ireland earlier today, but is now gone. Will it be returning?

@cjtdavenport @BBCSounds @BBCLancashire Hi Chris, which football commentary are you referring to? There's a lot of commentary on BBC Sounds, although we don't have the rights to everything. Any details would help answer your question!

@BBCSounds @BBCLancashire How come I’m unable to listen to football commentary on bbc sounds? It’s a bit of a joke. When you’re working and don’t have access to an FM radio you kinda think it would get into the 21st century.

@Mr_XYY @BBCSounds Music programmes are available for 30 days before they expire, due to music rights

@BBCSounds can you please tell me why the Bob Harris Sounds of the 70s tribute to Johnny Walker has disappeared from bbc Sounds ? 😖is there anyway of being able to access it ?

@CMDIRL @BBCSounds Sports Extra is only available in the UK, so if you are outside the UK, or using a VPN which might suggest you are, that is likely what is happening

@BBCSounds BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra seems to have disappeared from the app?

@sabaone @BBCSounds @AppleSupport @Apple @BBCRadio4 @BBCRadio3 understood. Right now, if you want to listen via a smart speaker, the best option with the most functionality is the Amazon Echo range of speakers where you can listen live and on-demand to all BBC audio content

@chriskimber @BBCSounds @AppleSupport @Apple @BBCRadio4 Appreciate your reply what I meant was @apple is not an unknown brand ! I have only used Apple and I like their service and products. I wanted to have the @BBCRadio3 classic chill to play on demand without me having to connect with my phone! Hope you do resolve it

@BBCSounds hello I have struggled with @AppleSupport today to be able to get bbc sounds on my smart speaker( home pod mini by @apple) am a big listener of bbc main reason to get smart speaker but am unable to get @BBCRadio4 or any of your stations

@sabaone @BBCSounds @AppleSupport @Apple @BBCRadio4 Hello Sabina, for smart speakers it isn't the case - Amazon's Echo speakers are by far the largest segment of the market. However, we continue to try to work with Apple to resolve this for HomePod

@chriskimber @BBCSounds @AppleSupport @Apple @BBCRadio4 Thank you , I do listen to on my iPhone via a small speaker as I watch very little tv but listen mostly to @BBCSounds , when you advertise on radio3 and every other station saying “ask your smart speaker to play bb sound “ you should clarify ! @apple is the most popular brand

@ClaretBluBlood @BBCSounds that work ok now?

@chriskimber @BBCSounds Thank you, appreciate it.

@BBCSounds Your app is terrible. Why when I tap to download, it always queues so I come out hoping to listen to what I've downloaded, it is still spinning round saying it's queuing. It happens so many times 😡

@ClaretBluBlood @BBCSounds hope that works for you now. Bear in mind it will use your mobile data if you move away from your wifi

@chriskimber @BBCSounds Ok thanks. It was switched off so have switched it on. It does download over WiFi eventually, usually at the 2nd attempt but not when I try it first time most of the time.

@ClaretBluBlood @BBCSounds or put another way, you'll need to ensure the download has completed before you leave your house/wifi

@ClaretBluBlood @BBCSounds can you possibly double check the app settings and see if "Download over mobile networks" is turned on? If its not turned on, then the download will fail as soon as you leave your wifi area

@ClaretBluBlood @BBCSounds iOS or Android? What device?

@chriskimber @BBCSounds Hi Chris - thank you. I only really download 1 at a time so it's very frustrating that it starts, then when I get my phone out to listen it says it's queued. I only ever download over WiFi.

@OWS1892 @BBCSounds Newcastle is in the app. If you have a Newcastly postcode in your BBC account then that station will automatically appear in the Live Dial. If not, tap on Stations & Schedules and scroll the top bar to find it

@BBCSounds why isn't radio Newcastle on the app?

@matthewwalker28 @BBCSounds No, those are Alexa specific i'm afraid. On google nest you can listen live to our stations

@chriskimber @BBCSounds Ta. Yes, that does but all the new commands in the ad don't - e.g. "Play {name of show} on BBC Sounds".

@BBCSounds Heard your "ask BBC Sounds to play" ad on 6Music. None of the commands featured work on a Google smart speaker; launches stuff on Spotify instead. (Maybe it's Alexa only, in which case, why not say that?)

@njbramley @BBCSounds Hi, can i ask what platform you are on (ios/android) and what device? thanks

@BBCSounds why does my #bbcsounds app keep stopping. I've checked all batt settings, un and reinstalled etc etc! What's happened to it?

@JohnMwep @BBCSounds @BBCRadioLondon Hello, right now we don't make BBC local stations available via the BBC Sounds Car Play or Android Auto options, but we understand your request and agree they should be available. I'll talk to the relevant team.

@BBCSounds How can I listen to @BBCRadioLondon live in my car around the country?