30 Best London News Podcasts

1. Today in Focus

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Hosted by Nosheen Iqbal and Michael Safi, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekdayMORE Hosts Helen Pidd, Michael Safi
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.8M Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.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. 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.
Producer/Network Financial Times
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 4.4MTwitter 5.9MInstagram 3.7M Frequency 4 ep/week Avg Length 12 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
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 8.5MTwitter 10.8MInstagram 5.9M Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 28 min Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

4. 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.
Producer/Network Sky News
Email ****@sky.uk
Apple Rating 4.1/5Facebook 10.7MTwitter 8.4MInstagram 2.2M Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 18 min Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

5. Six O'Clock News

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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Hosts Chris Aldridge, Viji Alles
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 6.9MTwitter 515.4KInstagram 95.1K Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 22 min Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

6. Monocle 24: The Globalist

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The perfect way to start the day in Europe is with Monocle's morning news programme. Join Monocle Radio editors, presenters and guests as they set the agenda in international news and business. Winner Best News & Politics Radio Show in the 2015 Mixcloud Online Radio Awards.MORE Producer/Network Monocle
Email ****@monocle.com
Apple Rating 4.4/5Twitter 33.7K Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 49 min Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

7. 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.
Producer/Network The Times
Email ****@news.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 882.4KTwitter 1.8MInstagram 1.1M Frequency 2 ep/day Avg Length 4 min Get Email Contact

8. 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
Producer/Network The Week
Email ****@futurenet.com
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 163.1KTwitter 18.9K Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact

9. 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
Email ****@monocle.com
Apple Rating 4.3/5 Frequency 4 ep/week Avg Length 33 min Get Email Contact

10. 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 journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on immigration, crime, business, the arts and much moreMORE 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
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11. BACK STORY With DANA LEWIS

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Dana Lewis is a veteran World Affairs Correspondent. He's been everywhere. From war zones to the streets of London where he is based. 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 17KInstagram 319 Frequency 1 ep/month Avg Length 49 min Get Email Contact

12. Pod Save The King

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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 Producer/Network Reach Podcasts
Email ****@trinitymirror.com
Apple Rating 3.7/5Twitter 3.3KInstagram 5.9K Frequency 7 ep/quarter Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact

13. WORLD: we got this

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The 'WORLD:we got this' podcast series looks at the complex issues we face in the world today. It asks those researching and studying these global challenges about the impacts they are having on society and what we can do to help overcome them.MORE Host Samia Akhter-Khan
Producer/Network King's College London
Email ****@kcl.ac.uk
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 386.5KTwitter 152.2KInstagram 104.3K Frequency 1 ep/quarter Avg Length 38 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.
Host Meia Nouwens
Producer/Network International Institute for Strategic Studies
Email ****@iiss.org
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 69.1KTwitter 188.6KInstagram 9.4K Frequency 2 ep/quarter Avg Length 32 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 703Twitter 557Instagram 1.3K Frequency 1 ep/quarter 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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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 402 Frequency 2 ep/month Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact

17. 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 areaMORE Producer/Network Northon's Media PR & Marketing Ltd
Email ****@gipmatrix.com
Facebook 43Instagram 1K Frequency 2 ep/week Avg Length 99 min Get Email Contact

18. 5 Live News Specials

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Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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Facebook 460.7KTwitter 658KInstagram 92.3K Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 46 min Since Aug 2013 Get Email Contact

19. 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
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Facebook 2.1MInstagram 23.8K Frequency 1 ep/month Avg Length 29 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

20. London Scottie Radio

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We are Potty and Dotty about Scotties (Scottish terriers)!Hosted by London Scottie Club, London Scottie Radio 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 and the world. 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!MORE Producer/Network londonscottie.club
Email ****@londonscottie.club
Facebook 939Twitter 462 Frequency 1 ep/month Avg Length 21 min Get Email Contact

21. 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.MORE Producer/Network Howard Hughes
Email ****@theunexplained.tv
Facebook 9.4KTwitter 192 Frequency 2 ep/quarter Since May 2006 Get Email Contact

22. Global News Podcast

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The day's top stories from BBC News. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 562.4KInstagram 450.6K Frequency 30 ep/year Avg Length 31 min Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

23. LIBF Banking & Finance Podcast

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Stay ahead in the world of finance with our regular podcast series, featuring interviews with leading figures in the finance and business world.The views expressed on this podcast are not necessarily those of The London Institute of Banking & Finance.MORE Producer/Network LIBF
Email ****@libf.ac.uk
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 5.8KTwitter 4.4KInstagram 1.4K Frequency 7 ep/year Avg Length 31 min Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

24. LIBF Trade Finance Podcast

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Stay ahead in the world of trade finance with our podcast featuring interviews and insights from leading figures in trade finance.The views expressed on this podcast are not necessarily those of The London Institute of Banking & Finance.For recertification purposes, some of these podcasts are worth 1 CPD hour - please check the episode description.MORE Producer/Network LIBF
Email ****@libf.ac.uk
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 5.9KTwitter 4.4KInstagram 1.4K Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

25. 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
Facebook 129.5KTwitter 278KInstagram 96.8K Frequency 1 ep/year Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact

26. 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.
Producer/Network Roar News
Email ****@roarnews.co.uk
Facebook 3.6KTwitter 3KInstagram 3.4K Frequency 20 ep/year Avg Length 33 min Get Email Contact

27. 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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28. 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.MORE Producer/Network Tortoise Media
Facebook 12.1KTwitter 102.4KInstagram 37.4K Frequency 6 ep/year Avg Length 24 min Get Email Contact

29. 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 Nick Rogers.
Host Neil Garratt
Producer/Network Neil Garratt and Emma Best
Email ****@London.gov.uk
Facebook 7.1KTwitter 9.5KInstagram 1.3K Frequency 1 ep/year Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact