British Podcast Awards
Address: 
London, UK
Website: www.britishpodcastawards.com
Owned by: Haymarket Media Group
About British Podcast Awards
Now in its 9th year, the British Podcast Awards champions the people both in front of and behind the microphone, giving creators the recognition they deserve. They aim to shine a light on the very best the sector has to offer across a wide range of topics and formats. Whether you’re part of a major studio or a solo podcaster going it alone, the British Podcast Awards is your chance to showcase your skills. Our panel of independent expert judges will be looking for the best and brightest the podcast industry has to offer, recognising those standout shows that elevate the medium and help create an industry that we can all be proud of. We’re looking forward to receiving your entries and celebrating the passion and diversity of podcasting with you.
Latest news
- Feb 5: Audioboom has snagged one of the biggest true crime shows. RedHanded joins the network from Wondery. The show took the Gold Listener's Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards three years in a row, and achieves more than 30 million downloads a year.
- Jan 29: Meanwhile, the British Podcast Awards have announced that entries are open. There are two new categories - food and drink, and The Amplifier, which "recognises podcasts with exceptional reach, influence and cultural impact, open to 300,000+ downloads per episode." The first entry deadline is Apr 30.
- Oct 6, 2025: The Golden Globes podcast eligibility list has been widely criticised, for not including New Heights despite its wide talkability this year, and, being based solely on popularity, having no limited-run, narrative podcasts. As one example, a show like Kill List, Podcast of the Year at the recent British Podcast Awards, would not achieve eligibility.
- Oct 3, 2025: The winners of the British Podcast Awards 2025 were announced in a glitzy ceremony at The O~2~. Podcast of the Year went to Kill List (pictured above, Creative Director Willard Foxton). We’ve a full list, including an OPML file for your podcast player.
- Aug 27, 2025: Meanwhile, should you wonder how the judges choose the British Podcast Awards, here’s a picture from the judging meeting.
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