Little Dot Studios and History Hit Build In-House Video Podcast Studio

Little Dot Studios, the social media agency, digital media network and multi-platform production company, has announced the addition of a new in-house podcast and video recording studio at its London headquarters. The facility will initially centralise production for History Hit, the podcast, SVOD and content platform network founded by Dan Snow, as it scales its visualised podcast output and multi-platform distribution strategy, and provide a dedicated space for future formats and original productions.

This studio will bring All3Media-owned Little Dot Studios and History Hit’s talent, production and post-production workflows together within a single, integrated environment, facilitating an increase in overall content output. As podcast consumption increasingly shifts towards video and multi-platform distribution, the space has been designed to support both video-first productions and the adaptation of audio podcasts into visual formats.

Designed with scale and flexibility in mind, the studio features a multi-camera setup, interchangeable backdrops and adaptable lighting to support a range of formats and creative approaches. It also incorporates integrated monitor systems to enable collaboration between in-person guests and remote contributors, all operated via a dedicated control room equipped for live production and technical direction. The studio is fully networked with on-site edit suites and the wider Little Dot Studios production infrastructure, supporting efficient delivery across FAST, SVOD and social channels.

History Hit currently produces eight always-on podcast brands with a combined output of 16 episodes per week. In 2025, the network delivered more than 800 episodes across its slate, primarily in audio format. By the end of 2026, History Hit is on track to surpass 1,000 episodes annually, all produced in full video, significantly expanding premium cross-platform inventory opportunities for advertising partners. Existing flagship shows including After Dark, Dan Snow’s History Hit and The Ancients are already produced in video and will transition into the new studio.

The network has also received industry recognition, winning Silver for Network of the Year at the British Podcast Awards in 2023 and 2025, while Betwixt the Sheets won the Listener’s Choice Award in 2025.

Steve Lanham, Head of Podcasts at History Hit, said: “As podcasts expand across video and new platforms, we’re able to reach new audiences while continuing to serve our core listeners. This new studio allows us to bring our teams and talent together in one space, giving us greater creative control while maintaining the quality our audience expects.”

Alex Hryniewicz, Managing Director, Network Social Platforms at Little Dot Studios, said: “This investment reflects the continued growth of History Hit and the wider shift towards video-led content. By building this capability in-house, we’re not only supporting high-volume podcast production, but also creating a flexible, scalable space to develop more video-led content across Little Dot Studios and its subsidiaries, History Hit and WING.”

The new facility is now complete and will enable Little Dot Studios to further expand their visual podcast production while continuing to experiment with new formats and storytelling approaches.