BBC News API
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is the UK's public service broadcaster and one of the most trusted news sources worldwide, covering national and international news.
With the World News API you can programmatically access news articles from BBC (bbc.co.uk). On average, over 250 articles per day are indexed from this source.
The source is based in United Kingdom and publishes primarily in the language code en. For every API endpoint that supports the news-sources parameter, use https://www.bbc.co.uk to retrieve news exclusively from BBC.
Historically, you can search news from BBC starting January 1st, 2022.
API Examples for BBC News
Here are some examples showing how to search news, filter by category, and retrieve specific articles from BBC. Be sure to check out the in-depth documentation as each API offers many different parameters to explore.
news-sources=https://www.bbc.co.uk news-sources=https://www.bbc.co.uk text=technology news-sources=https://www.bbc.co.uk categories=politics news-sources=https://www.bbc.co.uk Each article in the response includes a sentiment score ranging from -1 (very negative) to 1 (very positive), enabling sentiment analysis of BBC's coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions about BBC News API
How do I get news articles from BBC via API?
Use the Search News endpoint with the parameter news-sources=https://www.bbc.co.uk. This returns only articles published by BBC. You can further filter by keyword, category, date range, and more.
How many articles does World News API index from BBC daily?
World News API indexes over 250 articles per day from BBC. Coverage includes all major sections and categories published on bbc.co.uk.
Can I search historical articles from BBC?
Yes, World News API stores articles from BBC starting from January 1st, 2022. Use the earliest-publish-date and latest-publish-date parameters in the Search News endpoint to query historical articles.
Can I combine BBC with other news sources in one API call?
Yes, the news-sources parameter accepts a comma-separated list of source URLs. For example, you can retrieve news from BBC and other outlets in a single request.
Is there a free plan to access BBC news?
Yes! World News API offers a free plan with 50 daily API points — enough to start building and testing with BBC news data. Sign up for a free API key to get started. Paid plans start at $39/month for higher volume needs.
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