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BBC Ideas

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Joined October 2018 (7 years on YouTube)
Subscribers
689K
Growth (7d)
+1.0K
Total views
44M
Videos
591
Avg views/video
75K

Subscriber growth

2026-06-10+2.0K over 20 days2026-07-22

About

Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim at BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives and to leave you that little bit smarter. Stick around if you want to learn more about science, philosophy, psychology, self-improvement and more. We've also got some incredible animations for you to enjoy, so dive in! Let us know what you think and make sure to subscribe. You can also visit our website to see all of our videos: https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas We work closely with a number of partners including The Open University, the Royal Society, University of Oxford Social Sciences division and UKRI ( UK Research and Innovation).

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BBC Ideas on YouTube - frequently asked questions

How many subscribers does BBC Ideas have on YouTube?
BBC Ideas currently has 689,000 subscribers on YouTube, gaining 1,000 new subscribers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed from the YouTube Data API.
How many views does BBC Ideas have?
BBC Ideas has accumulated 44,164,843 total views across 591 videos.
When did BBC Ideas start on YouTube?
BBC Ideas created its YouTube channel in October 2018, about 7 years ago.
What does BBC Ideas make videos about?
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