30 Best London News Podcasts

1. Global News Podcast

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The breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Hear the most important global stories from the BBC, the most trusted name in international news. With reporters on the ground in every country, we're always where the story is. We bring you unparalleled access and exclusive updates that you won't get anywhere else. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. From Trump's White House to Putin's Kremlin, from the Ukraine War to the Israel-Gaza conflict. From Damascus to Delhi, from Silicon Valley to Singapore, from Washington DC to Wuhan...MORE Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 8.3MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.(Export Full Database)Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Today in Focus

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Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining storytelling with insightful analysis and personal testimonies, the podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus is unmatched in both scope and depth, delivering analysis and storytelling from right across the planet. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated editions covering news in the US, UK, Australia, Europe, and beyond, the Guardian offers comprehensive reporting across every continent...MORE Hosts Helen Pidd, Michael Safi
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7M Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact

3. Politics Weekly UK

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Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week's political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcastsMORE Hosts John Harris, Jonathan Freedland, Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey, Gaby Hinsliff
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 6M Avg Length 31 min Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

4. FT News Briefing

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A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Marc Filippino, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian
Producer/Network Financial Times
Email ****@ft.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 4.5MTwitter 5.9MInstagram 3.9M Avg Length 14 min Get Email Contact

5. The Briefing

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A pacy round-up of the day's main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.MORE Producer/Network Monocle Radio
Email ****@monocle.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.3/5Twitter 32.7K Avg Length 34 min Get Email Contact

6. Six O'Clock News

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Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 8.3MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 215.6K Avg Length 27 min Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

7. The Globalist

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Monocle's unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with 'The Globalist' at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards. MORE Host Emma Nelson
Producer/Network Monocle Radio
Email ****@monocle.com
Apple Rating 4.3/5 Avg Length 60 min Get Email Contact

8. Sky News Daily

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The Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson brings a deeper look at the big stories - with Sky News correspondents and expert guests.Every night at 5pm, Niall is joined by the correspondents we have around the UK and across the globe to take a breath and help you get your head around the topics of the day.We're joined by guests too who can take you through the questions you have about the news.Less breaking news, more understanding news. The full story at 5pm.Email Niall skynewsdaily@sky.uk MORE Host Niall Paterson
Producer/Network Sky News
Email ****@sky.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.1/5Facebook 11MTwitter 8.6MInstagram 2.3M Avg Length 16 min Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

9. The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

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Have you missed the biggest news of the week? Olly Mann and The Week's writers and editors talk about under-reported stories with long-term consequences
Host Olly Mann
Producer/Network The Week Unwrapped
Email ****@futurenet.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 163.4KTwitter 18.9K Avg Length 45 min Get Email Contact

10. Times news briefing

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The latest headlines and analysis from Britain's most trusted newspaper - now delivered to you three times a day. Follow the podcast to never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network The Times
Email ****@news.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 908.8KTwitter 1.8MInstagram 1.1M Avg Length 4 min Get Email Contact

11. Pod Save The King - Royal family news, interviews and fashion

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New era, new name: Welcome to Pod Save The King, the award-winning Royal podcast from the Daily Mirror.The Royal family is finding its way in a new era. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III began his reign alongside Camilla, The Queen Consort. William and Kate became Prince and Princess of Wales. As the family changes, rifts remain with Harry and Meghan across the Atlantic and Prince Andrew is still in the aftermath of the Newsnight interview...MORE Hosts Ann Gripper, Russell Myers
Producer/Network Reach Podcasts
Email ****@mirror.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 3.7/5Twitter 3.1KInstagram 6K Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact

12. BACK STORY WITH DANA LEWIS

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Dana Lewis is a veteran World Affairs Correspondent. He's been everywhere. From global war zones to the streets of London where he is based. He has been based in Jerusalem, and Moscow. And he loves talking to people about whats behind the headlines. Award winning. 'A real in the trenches reporter'. Great interviewing skills and easy to listen to.MORE Host Dana Lewis
Producer/Network Dana Lewis
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 16.6KInstagram 315 Avg Length 49 min Get Email Contact

13. WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams

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Join Esau Williams and guests on The 'WORLD: we got this' podcast series as they discuss some of the biggest - and most neglected - world news stories of the week. Brought to you by the School of Global Affairs, King's College London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Samia Akhter-Khan
Producer/Network School of Global Affairs
Email ****@kcl.ac.uk
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 388.7KTwitter 153.8KInstagram 127K Avg Length 37 min Get Email Contact

14. Sounds Strategic

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We are a world-leading authority on global security, political risk and military conflict. We were founded in 1958, and have offices in London, Washington, Singapore and Bahrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Meia Nouwens
Producer/Network International Institute for Strategic Studies
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 69.8KTwitter 198.6KInstagram 10.8K Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact

15. London Politica Podcast

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We cover emerging and prominent trends in political risk analysis. Run by international, fresh perspectives, we explore the landscape-changing developments needed in the business, civic, and governmental arenas.London Politica is a unique political risk advisory run by international, fresh perspectives. Rooted in the London School of Economics, we have access to some of the world's best talent, tools, and talks.MORE Producer/Network London Politica
Email ****@londonpolitica.com
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 818Twitter 557Instagram 1.4K Avg Length 33 min Get Email Contact

16. UK Law Weekly

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A weekly podcast on recent legal decisions and news.
Host Marcus Cleaver
Producer/Network Marcus Cleaver
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Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 402 Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact

17. The Audio Long Read

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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian's long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more...MORE Hosts Samira Shackle, Tom Lamont, Sophie Elmhirst, Samanth Subramanian, Imogen West-Knights, Sirin Kale, Daniel Trilling, Giles Tremlett, Helen Pidd
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.3/5 Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact

18. Northon's Media PR & Marketing Ltd

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Northon's IP Media PR & Marketing Ltd.We are a Media PR & Marketing consultancy based in London. Our aim is to help IP Law firms and service providers brand their businesses and services in environments that are relevant to their business and to give solid media and marketing support to IP businesses & Professionals lacking expertise in this area...MORE Host Michele Katz
Producer/Network Northon's Media PR & Marketing Ltd
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19. 5 Live News Specials

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Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
Host Naga Munchetty
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 468.5KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 106.3K Avg Length 49 min Since Aug 2013 Get Email Contact

20. Breaking the News

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Topical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.
Producer/Network BBC Radio Scotland
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 2.2MTwitter 90.9KInstagram 36.9K Avg Length 29 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

21. The Londoners News

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All the news, reviews, features and sport from across London.www.swlondoner.co.uk
Producer/Network The Londoners News
Email ****@swlondoner.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Facebook 1.2KTwitter 7.2KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 21 min Get Email Contact

22. Truth Tellers

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Sir Harry Evans was arguably the greatest newspaper editor of the 20th century. The Sir Harry Evans Global Summit in Investigative Journalism brings together the biggest names in journalism to continue his legacy, and debate the future of speaking truth to power.In this series we bring you conversations from the inaugural summit, which was held in London on 10th May 2023.From Tortoise Media, in partnership with the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit for Investigative Journalism, Tina Brown Media, Reuters and Durham University...MORE Producer/Network Tortoise Media
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 12.2KTwitter 96.9KInstagram 41.2K Avg Length 24 min Get Email Contact

23. Inside City Hall

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Fortnightly news from London's City Hall and discussion of the issues affecting London. Hosted by Conservative London Assembly Members Neil Garratt and Emma Best.
Host Neil Garratt
Producer/Network Neil Garratt and Emma Best
Email ****@London.gov.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Facebook 9.1KTwitter 10.7KInstagram 4.2K Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact

24. Scottie Radio UK

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We are Potty and Dotty about Scotties (Scottish terriers)!Hosted by Scottie Club UK, Scottie Radio UK is the go-to for news and stories related to Scottish Terrier dogs and the real community of Scotties we are building across the UK. We plan to Scotify the world!If in London, join our events and visit our website to learn more about this iconic breed of dog. Have fun, and discover why this might be the dog for you!www.ScottieClub.UKMORE Producer/Network https://scottieclub.uk
Email ****@londonscottie.club
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Facebook 1.3KTwitter 447 Avg Length 21 min Get Email Contact

25. The LIBF Podcast

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Stay ahead in the world of business, finance and technology with our regular podcast series, featuring interviews with leading figures in the business world.
Producer/Network LIBF
Email ****@libf.ac.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 6KTwitter 4.4KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 31 min Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

26. LIBF Trade Finance Podcast

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All LIBF podcasts are now on our main channel https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libf. For future programmes please subscribe to The LIBF Podcast.
Producer/Network LIBF
Email ****@libf.ac.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 6KTwitter 4.4KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 39 min Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

27. The WIRED Podcast

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The award-winning WIRED UK Podcast with James Temperton and the rest of the team. Listen every week for the an informed and entertaining rundown of latest technology, science, business and culture news. New episodes every Friday.MORE Producer/Network WIRED UK
Email ****@condenast.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 129.9KTwitter 266.5KInstagram 95.8K Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact

28. Roarcast

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The companion podcast to King's College London's multi-award-winning student newspaper: Roar News. A variety of topics presented by a variety of hosts.Cover art by Kiren Graziano
Producer/Network Roar News
Email ****@roarnews.co.uk
Facebook 3.6KTwitter 2.9KInstagram 5.6K Avg Length 33 min Get Email Contact

29. Waffletop Podcast

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2 Guys from London and Mic Waffling!Discussing serious and trending topics! With some amazing guests
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30. The Unexplained With Howard Hughes

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Join Howard Hughes as he explores the world of the unexplained, live from London Howard has been in conversation with some of the world's most renown mediums and paranormal investigators, more information is available on The Unexplained website - www.theunexplained.tv where you can join the mailing list, contact Howard and more!MORE Host Howard Hughes
Producer/Network Howard Hughes
Email ****@theunexplained.tv
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 9.5KTwitter 198 Since May 2006 Get Email Contact