# Talk -The Home of Common Sense

> The Home of Common Sense

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.talkradio.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.talkradio.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `uk.co.talkradio.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** News Corp UK & Ireland Limited
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 205,777
- **Rating:** 4.16 / 5 (4,915 ratings)
- **Version:** 56.7.1.47522
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2016-03-18
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.talkradio.android)
- **Website:** [https://talkradio.co.uk/](https://talkradio.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://newsprivacy.co.uk/](https://newsprivacy.co.uk/)

## Description

Talk — The Home of Common Sense is your hub for live and on-demand debates on the topics that matter. Listen as shows air in real time or catch up later with on-demand episodes and podcasts, ensuring you never miss a moment of informed discussion.

Involve yourself by sharing opinions across social channels and engaging with presenters and the Talk team. Stay connected with TalkTV and follow us on major platforms to join the conversation and discover fresh perspectives on current events.

## Rankings

- #157,457 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `uk.co.talkradio.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `uk.co.talkradio.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Users praise Talk for unbiased, fact-based news and strong presenters, and many see it as essential for staying informed and for in-car listening. However, reviews highlight reliability and UX issues (crashes, loading failures, pausing back-to-live), feature gaps (no in-app TV or catch-up; YouTube with ads), platform limitations (no Android TV support; no landscape mode), and a privacy concern over gender data. Content quality is valued, but stability and features must improve.

### Pros

- Unbiased, fact-based news with credible presenters.
- Engaging hosts (e.g., Jezza, Dolan) that viewers trust.
- Considered essential and informative by many users, especially for staying informed.

### Cons

- Reliability issues: frequent crashes, the app stops, and sometimes won't load.
- Missing in-app TV and catch-up features; content often redirects to YouTube with ads.
- Poor live vs. on-demand UX: pausing or returning to live is inconsistent.
- Platform limitations: no Android TV/Google TV support and lack of landscape mode.
- Privacy concern: compulsory gender information required.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/uk.co.talkradio.android)