How much is BBC History magazine?

BBC History magazine subscriptions start from £30.00 for 13 issues. Most magazines listed on magazine.co.uk offer a variety of subscription terms, including annual, half-yearly and quarterly subscriptions, alongside digital magazine subscription offers through our partner - Pocketmags.

How often is BBC History magazine published?

BBC History magazine is published 13 times per year, meaning an annual subscription will consist of 13 issues over a year.

How can I buy BBC History magazine?

Subscriptions to BBC History magazine can be bought right here on magazine.co.uk by either debit/credit card, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay or Direct Debit. Please note Direct Debit magazine subscriptions will automatically renew until cancelled.

How many issues of BBC History magazine are published each year?

There are 13 issues of BBC History published each year. Subscribe today to receive the next 13 issues with an annual BBC History magazine subscription.

Who publishes BBC History magazine?

BBC History is published by Immediate Media. Immediate Media also takes care of the fulfilment and delivery of your BBC History magazine subscription, meaning that subscribers tend to receive their copy before it hits the shops (and at a better price!).

Do you offer delivery outside the UK?

Many magazines listed on magazine.co.uk offer international delivery. To check whether a subscription is available for delivery outside of the UK, simply check for the ‘International Delivery’ tab further up the page - if visible, you’ll be able to select an international delivery destination. If this isn’t visible, then, unfortunately, the publisher does not offer delivery outside of the UK.

What’s the difference between a debit/credit card and a Direct Debit subscription?

Debit/credit card magazine subscriptions on magazine.co.uk do not renew automatically, and your upfront payment will cover a defined subscription period before lapsing. Alternatively, Direct Debit subscriptions will automatically renew after the initial subscription period (as displayed in your cart/basket and at checkout). Please note your Direct Debit agreement is always with the publisher of the magazine directly and not magazine.co.uk.

Do you offer BBC History magazine gift subscriptions?

Yes! Many magazine subscriptions on magazine.co.uk will list dedicated gift options along with standard subscriptions. These will be named, e.g. 12-month Gift Subscription. However, magazine.co.uk enables you to turn any magazine subscription into a gift subscription by ticking the ‘This is a gift’ tickbox when in your cart/basket. By selecting this option, you can choose a separate billing and gift recipient address.

What’s Instant Access?

When you subscribe you will receive free, instant digital access to the latest issue at the time of your purchase (the cover shown on the product page). This allows you to enjoy the current issue of your magazine immediately whilst you await delivery of your first print edition. (Your first print edition will be the first new issue released after your print magazine subscription has been setup).

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If you love history and finding out the facts from fiction, a BBC History magazine subscription is the perfect choice for you! As Britain’s bestselling history magazine, there’s plenty to find out every month with features on every time period from pre-historical to the 20^th century. Why not take a walk through the Elizabethan period or join Shakespeare to find out about life in Jacobean time? Or perhaps read up on the invasions, wars, fires and floods that shaped Great Britain (and the wider world around us). Written and reviewed by leading historians, BBC History magazine is an intriguing read for all history lovers – delivered direct to your door every month.

A subscription to BBC History magazine also includes FREE access to the HistoryExtra App (including ad-free listening the BBC History podcast) as well as access to the Membership area on HistoryExtra.com, where you can find the latest membership content, special edition downloads and exclusive membership treats, including signed books, free tickets to events and more.

Learn something new from days of old (and save up to 57% on the cover price) with a BBC History magazine subscription!

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Enchanted by the Egyptians? Fascinated by the Aztecs? With your BBC History magazine subscription you’ll discover a wealth of historical references and resources to get stuck into, written by historians for history lovers. Covering historical eras and events dating back to prehistoric times, the team at BBC History takes on UK and worldwide events with fascinating articles and photography.

Whether you’re a teacher, an avid history fan or a historian yourself, a BBC History magazine subscription is a great way to learn about all your favourite eras and join an engaging, enthusiastic community dedicated to keeping the past alive!

Delve into the archives of long forgotten royals, terrific tales and barbarous acts through time with a BBC History magazine subscription! Here’s a snippet of what you’ll find delivered direct to your door every month:

News and views from leading historians, with recent discoveries uncovered and debated
Features on eras throughout history and beliefs, culture, fashion, family life and etiquette of the time
Profiles on famous names and faces that shaped the world – from ruthless royals to the movers and shakers of the underworld
Detailed stats and interesting facts on huge events in history, including the War of the Roses, the great fires of London, Jack the Ripper and more
Tours, exhibitions and excavations you have to see, plus you’ll be the first to know about the latest BBC History events near you!
10 things you didn’t know… interesting facts to share with friends on everything from the Middle Ages to Henry VIII
FREE access to HistoryExtra App with a print subscription
Ad-free listening to the BBC History podcast via the HistoryExtra App
Access to the Membership area on HistoryExtra.com, where you can find the latest membership content, special edition downloads and exclusive membership treats, including signed books, free tickets to events and more
A special curated monthly email from the Editor, featuring what is coming up in your next issue and subscriber treats and offers
10% off selected History Festival tickets 2025
Exclusive subscriber recipes and weekly quizzes
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