# BBC Maestro: Online Courses — Over 1,000+ Digestible Lessons

> Expert-led online courses for personal and professional development. (iPhone/iPad app by BBC Maestro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-maestro-online-courses/id1631849210 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BBC Maestro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631849212)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 959 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 91 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-maestro-online-courses/id1631849210/reviews.md

## What is BBC Maestro?

LET THE GREATEST BE YOUR TEACHER
Subscribe to BBC Maestro to achieve your personal and professional goals, with expert-led online courses. Explore our range of subjects across writing, business, wellness, cooking, film & TV, theatre, art & design, music and home & lifestyle. 

1,000+ DIGESTIBLE LESSONS 
With a Maestro subscription, you'll enjoy access to over 1,000 lessons across 45+ courses, each accompanied by comprehensive course notes to enhance your learning experience. So, if you're mulling over starting a new business or need a helping hand to turn your amazing novel idea into a best-seller, you can take the first steps with help from the world's greatest teachers;

WRITING COURSES
- Writing Children's Picture Books with Julia Donaldson
- Writing with Agatha Christie
- Storytelling with Alan Moore

BUSINESS COURSES
- Thriving in Business with Trinny Woodall
- Start & Scale a Business with Steven Bartlett
- Think Like an Entrepreneur with Jo Malone CBE

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
- The Art of Influence with Evy Poumpouras
- Time Management with Oliver Burkeman
- Happiness with Mo Gawdat. 

WELLNESS COURSES
- Sleep Better with Stephanie Romiszewski
- The Science of Eating Well with Professor Tim Spector
- A Blueprint for Healthy Living with Dr Rangan Chatterjee.

FOOD & DRINK COURSES
- Delicious Food Cooked Simply with Marco Pierre White
- Bread Making with Richard Bertinet
- An Understanding of Wine with Jancis Robinson.

MUSIC COURSES
- Songwriting with Gary Barlow
- Music Production with Mark Ronson
- Sing Like The Stars with Eric Vetro

HOME & LIFESTYLE COURSES
- Interior Design with Beata Heuman
- Decorating with Flowers with Simon Lycett
- Dog Training with Steve Mann.

FILM & TV COURSES
- Acting with Brian Cox

- Writing Comedy for Television with Bill Lawrence

- Filmmaking with Edgar Wright

OVER 1,000 BITE-SIZED VIDEO LESSONS
Watch digestible video lessons on mobile or tablet. Tap into your creativity, expand your knowledge and hone your skills, at your own pace. 

WATCH ON YOUR TV
Cast courses with AirPlay and Chromecast. Sit back and connect with world-class teachers in the comfort of your own home. 

OFFLINE VIEWING. 
Make the most of your travel time by downloading courses, so you can learn whenever and wherever suits you. 

LISTEN & LEARN WITH AUDIO-ONLY OPTION. 
Let BBC Maestro be the soundtrack to your walk, commute to work and at-home chores. Simply press play then lock your device screen to keep on listening.

IN-DEPTH COURSE NOTES
Each course is accompanied by beautifully illustrated course notes, allowing you to absorb even more insights and discover useful exercises to put your learning into practice. 

Let the greatest be your teacher, with BBC Maestro.


See our Terms & Conditions: www.bbcmaestro.com/terms 
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## Key features

- Expert-led online courses
- 1,000+ digestible video lessons
- In-depth course notes
- Offline viewing
- Audio-only option
- Cast to TV

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| All Access Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| All Access Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |


## What do users think of BBC Maestro?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 High-quality videos
- 💡 Diverse range of courses
- 👍 Excellent instructors
- 👍 Engaging content
- 👍 Informative and inspiring
- 👍 Convenient for learning on the go
- 👍 Great value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy video player
- 🔍 Limited course selection
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🤔 Unclear pricing information
- 🔀 Distracting camera angle changes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Video playback issues when casting or locking screen
- Inconsistent video quality and resolution options
- Subscription cost not clearly disclosed upfront

**Most requested features**

- Add a favorites or library section
- Improve app navigation and functionality
- Offer offline viewing or download options
- Provide more resolution and quality settings
- Integrate with TV platforms for easier viewing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-maestro-online-courses/id1631849210/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Very annoying video player

*2026-08-05, version 2.10.3*

Please make it so it does not default to only full screen. Just show the video with the playlist underneath like YouTube unless I press full screen.

### 5/5 — Mint-deluxe

*2026-07-07, version 2.9.3*

Shared hands on learned experience - fact not theory.

### 3/5 — Nice videos. Buggy app and expensive.

*2026-06-11, version 2.9.3*

The quality of the videos is good, with nice extra reading material from the experts; however, the app is very buggy after you watch a video. It's very frustrating to go to the next video or to come back to the main menu if you want to watch a different video. I always end up closing the app altogether and then going back in to get to the main menu.

The other thing I'm not so keen on is the subscription. Why can't you just pay once? Everything has to be a subscription now. Let's pay for the rest of our lives, shall we?

### 5/5 — Anxious Self

*2026-03-31, version 2.7.0*

What an enlightening , informative course. It has enabled me to reflect on who I am and why I get anxious in certain situations. I am looking forward to working along side my anxious self to apply a steadier , calmer approach to many aspects on my everyday life. Hopefully feeling more contentment

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-03-28, version 2.7.0*

I like how the talks are broken down into bite size  chapters. I’ve been listening to the lesson about anxiety. The content has been excellent; informative  and easy to follow.

### 3/5 — A few bugs

*2026-03-24, version 2.7.0*

Love the content so far, but there's a bug that requires me to open the account page every time I open the app in order to get it to load the fact that I have a paid membership. Also, there seems to be a bug with syncing my last viewed video. Also, a spinner sometimes shows over the video until I close and reopen it.

### 1/5 — Great content but horrible app

*2026-03-22, version 2.7.0*

Just such a bad app. They really need to work on this. Again, the review is for the app not the content.

### 2/5 — App issues

*2026-03-21, version 2.7.0*

Despite having a subscription and being signed into my account, every time I try to watch a lesson it asks me to sign in and takes me around in circles.

### 3/5 — Nice app, varied content but too pricey

*2026-02-24, version 2.6.2*

This is a great app if you want to learn a bit about a broad variety of topics. 

The experts are great, the content is well presented. I’ve subscribed for a couple of years. It’s a good selection from a trusted brand. 

Unfortunately the annual subscription cost is too high to make it a viable long term auto-renew for me. This app has a value certainly, but not at the current full price point. I hope the developer reflects on this as, if more affordable, I’d continue to subscribe on auto-renew rather than what I’ve switched to - subscription gaps/relying on my memory to remember to subscribe in future. Hope that helps!

### 5/5 — Great value

*2026-02-07, version 2.6.1*

High-quality format and strong instructors. Hooked!

## Frequently asked questions about BBC Maestro

### What is BBC Maestro?

BBC Maestro offers expert-led online courses designed to help you achieve personal and professional goals. You can explore a variety of subjects taught by world-renowned experts, with over 1,000 digestible video lessons and comprehensive course notes available.

### What kind of courses are available on BBC Maestro?

The platform features courses across diverse categories such as writing, business, wellness, cooking, film & TV, theatre, art & design, music, and home & lifestyle. Examples include writing children's books with Julia Donaldson, business strategies with Steven Bartlett, and cooking with Marco Pierre White.

### How much does BBC Maestro cost?

BBC Maestro operates on a subscription model, providing access to all courses and lessons. Specific pricing details can be found on their website, and users can review the terms and conditions for more information.

### Can I watch courses offline or listen to them?

Yes, you can download courses for offline viewing on your mobile or tablet, perfect for learning on the go. Additionally, an audio-only option is available, allowing you to listen to lessons during commutes or while doing chores.

### What devices are compatible with BBC Maestro?

Courses can be watched on mobile and tablet devices. You can also cast courses to your TV using AirPlay and Chromecast for a larger viewing experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.11.5 — 2026-08-26

We’ve added lesson pages so you can watch in portrait orientation and browse the course content while you’re learning.

### 2.10.3 — 2026-08-04

We're introducing push notifications to help you keep a regular learning habit and get announcements on new courses and product updates.

### 2.9.3 — 2026-06-11

We’ve fixed an authentication issue around downloads

### 2.9.1 — 2026-05-20

In this latest version, we've made authentication improvements for better performance and reliability

### 2.7.2 — 2026-04-28

We’ve fixed an issue where some users may have seen incorrect offer screens

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