Transcript and Subtitling trial on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds

We have begun a trial to see if we can use software to help generate subtitles and transcripts for programmes and podcasts on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds, and to find out how well it works.Μύ

At first, we will be adding subtitles and transcripts to a few select programmes; they will be available when listening on demand (catch-up) on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds via a web browser and later in the trial will also be on the Android and Apple Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds apps. If all goes well, we plan to bring more programmes into the trial as it progresses.

A producer will be checking the transcripts before they are published to make sure they’re accurate. So, there may be a delay between the programme first being made available and the subtitles and transcripts appearing.

Since this is a trial, there is no need to report any errors you might spot. We will be closely assessing the accuracy of the text.

How to enable subtitles and view transcripts

There will be a subtitle icon in the media player that can be selected when subtitles are available, just like on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer.

The media player on the browser version of Sounds:Μύ

Image of the play controls on the browser with the speech bubble icon highlighted

The media player on the Sounds app (currently being rolled out to Android, and will soon be available on iOS):

Image of the playback controls on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds mobile app with the speech bubble icon highlighted

What programmes will be included in the trial?

We will be starting the trial with the following programmes, and we’ll be adding more content throughout the duration of the trial:

How can I find out more about the trial?

To find out more about the trial, have a look at the following page: Using Gen AI to add subtitles on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds

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