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I'm going on holiday - will my podcasts be downloaded while I'm away?

If you are subscribed to a BBC podcast, but are going to be away on holiday for a while, please note that podcast episodes are only available for 7 days before being removed.

If you're on holiday for longer than 7 days, episodes of your chosen podcast(s) won't necessarily be available to download when you get back.

Most pieces of podcast software check podcast feeds regularly and will download any new episodes automatically for you. However, to ensure that available episodes are downloaded, you will need to make sure your computer is on, connected to the internet, and that your podcast software is running.

We understand that this may not be possible or practical, so you may need to make other arragements (e.g. asking a friend to download episode on your behalf). It's also worth noting that most of the BBC's podcasts are available to download internationally. So if you have access to the Internet while you are on holiday, you don't have to miss out.

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