Listeners' Choice & Longlist Announcement coming soon!

IT'S OUR 10TH BIRTHDAY!

A DECADE OF CELEBRATING BRITISH PODCASTING.

We're heading back to indigo at The O2 for a second year.
See you there on Thursday 1st October 2026.

RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE, TALENT, PASSION & ORIGINALITY ACROSS THE BRITISH PODCASTING INDUSTRY.

The British Podcast Awards have been championing people both in front of and behind the microphone, giving creators, producers and platforms the recognition they deserve for over a decade. 


In partnership with Campaign, the advertising industry’s leading trade publication, we are the one night a year where the entire podcasting community, from independents to broadcast giants, comes together to shine a light on the creativity, talent and passion that powers the UK’s podcast scene.


Our awards are meticulously designed to celebrate breakthrough talent, indie creators and major networks. Making these prestigious awards a true reflection of our entire industry.


ATTEND THE AWARDS

Here is what you missed last year...

OUR STAR-STUDDED PINK CARPET

ABOUT THE AWARDS

The British Podcast Awards is the ultimate gathering for creators, visionaries and fans. We’re coming together to honour the incredible talent shaping the industry, with 32 categories spanning every genre - from niche gems to the prestigious Podcast of the Year and the fan-favorite Listeners’ Choice.

This is your chance to connect with the biggest names in the business. Join a guest list that has featured icons like Rylan, Annie Mac, Jordan North, and Gabby Logan. Whether you’re behind the mic or behind the scenes, this is the night the industry shines.

AWARDS DETAILS

Join us at the Indigo at The O2!
1 October 2026

The O2's more exclusive little sister is playing host for the 2026 British Podcast Awards.
Think electric vibes, amazing sound, and an atmosphere so exclusive, you'll feel like you've won the golden ticket.

KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY


Listeners' Choice Vote Opens - July 2026

Shortlist Reveal - 23rd July 2026

Listeners' Choice Vote Closes - 31st August 2026

Awards Ceremony - 1st October 2026

2026 CATEGORIES

GENRES

ARTS & CULTURE

BUSINESS

COMEDY

DOCUMENTARY

EDUCATION

ENTERTAINMENT

FACTUAL

FICTION

FOOD & DRINK

HEALTH & WELLBEING

HISTORY

IMPACT

KIDS

LIFESTYLE

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

PARENTING

SEX & RELATIONSHIPS

SPORT

TRUE CRIME

Sponsored by

WELSH LANGUAGE

FORMATS

DAILY

INTERVIEW

NETWORK OR PUBLISHER

NEW PODCAST

VIDEO INNOVATION

PEOPLE AND TEAMS

SECRET MEDIA NETWORK RISING STAR

BEST HOST(S)

PUBLICLY VOTED

LISTENERS' CHOICE

EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS

SPECIALIST

SPOTLIGHT

PODCAST OF THE YEAR

JOIN THE HALL OF FAME

2025 WINNING PODCASTS

ENTERTAINMENT

The Traitors: Uncloaked


TRUE CRIME

Kill List


BEST HOST(S)

Angela Hartnett & Nick Grimshaw

VIDEO INNOVATION

Miss Me?


JOIN THE HALL OF FAME

2025 WINNING PODCASTS

ENTERTAINMENT

The Traitors: Uncloaked

TRUE CRIME

Kill List

BEST HOST(S)

Angela Hartnett & Nick Grimshaw

VIDEO INNOVATION

Miss Me?

THE FAN VOTED LISTENERS' CHOICE AWARD WILL RETURN FOR 2026!  

This is your chance to have your say, your chance to have a voice and get your favorite podcast in the spotlight! 

Who will join previous winners 'Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society', 'Help I Sexted My Boss' and the 3 time past winner 'Redhanded' on the listeners' choice wall of fame? 

Voting opens mid July 2026.

You can listen to last year's winning podcasts via bespoke Apple & Spotify playlists 🔊


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