Miss Me? Podcast Expands with Visual Episodes – BBC Sounds YouTube Release

BBC Sounds is set to captivate audiences with a fresh twist on its widely popular podcast Miss Me?. Hosted by best friends and celebrated media personalities Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver, the podcast is now transitioning into a visual format, offering fans an immersive experience.

Lily Allen & Miquita Oliver in new Miss Me? podcast visualised episodes

Starting from Tuesday, March 25, at 5 PM, Listen Bitch!—a segment of the Miss Me? podcast—will debut its weekly visualised episodes exclusively on the BBC Sounds YouTube channel. The move follows the overwhelming success of the podcast, which has become a cultural phenomenon among young listeners in the UK.

A Deep Dive into Miss Me? and Its Phenomenal Growth

Since its launch a year ago, Miss Me? has skyrocketed in popularity, becoming one of the most streamed podcasts on BBC Sounds. Key achievements include:

The podcast thrives on candid and relatable conversations, where Allen and Oliver discuss everything from personal highs and lows to cultural phenomena, making it a hit among younger demographics.

What to Expect from the New Visualised Episodes

Regular listeners of Miss Me? are already familiar with Listen Bitch!, a fan-favorite segment where the duo tackles audience-submitted questions with their signature honesty and humor. With the new visualised format, fans can expect:

Key Features of the Video Series:

Hosts & BBC Sounds Team Share Their Excitement

Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver have expressed their enthusiasm for the podcast’s expansion into video.

“When we started the podcast a year ago, we had no idea what to expect. As proud as we are of the show’s success, seeing Listen Bitch! take on a life of its own is so exciting because it’s been this unexpected opportunity to really connect with our audience every week.” – Lily Allen

“When we first came up with the idea of Listen Bitch!, we could have gone down the usual ‘ask us anything’ route, but as we hoped, the themes have been a connecting force throughout the country. The opportunity to have real intimacy with the world has been an absolute pleasure for both Lily and I.” – Miquita Oliver

BBC Sounds’ Commissioning Editor, Dylan Haskins, highlighted how the podcast has exceeded expectations:

“One year in and Miss Me? has established a loyal fan base and become one of the most popular podcasts among under 35s and under 45s. On top of reaching its target audience, it has thrived across awards, social media, live shows, and now we’re bringing it to screen. We’re excited to extend the format into visualised form, growing BBC’s fantastic on-demand offering for listeners and diversifying the ways in which audiences can discover and enjoy shows.”

Why This Move Matters

The transition from audio-only to visual content reflects a growing trend where podcasts leverage video formats to engage wider audiences. With platforms like YouTube serving as a primary hub for podcast discovery, Miss Me? is poised to reach an even larger demographic and cement its place as a cross-platform entertainment powerhouse.

How & Where to Watch

  • New audio episodes of Miss Me? are released twice a week exclusively on BBC Sounds.
  • Listen Bitch! video episodes will premiere every Tuesday at 5 PM on the BBC Sounds YouTube channel.

Fans can stay updated by subscribing to BBC Sounds and following the official YouTube channel.

Conclusion

The expansion of Miss Me? into visual content marks a significant milestone for BBC Sounds. With Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver at the helm, the podcast continues to set new benchmarks in digital entertainment, offering its audience an even more immersive and engaging experience.

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