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. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health we cover it all with expert analysis and insight...MORE Ranking #18 in Apple Charts (US)
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 13.6KFacebook 10.5MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 6.6M Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Today in Focus

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Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kelly combines on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and personal testimony from the people at the heart of the stories that matter, to give you a deeper understanding of the world we live in. And to make sense of a rapidly-changing news cycle, our new evening edition 'The Latest' hosted by Lucy Hough, brings you up to speed on the big news story of the day in just 10 minutes. Available on YouTube and all podcast platforms.MORE Ranking #6 in Apple Charts (GB)
Hosts Helen Pidd, Michael Safi
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 6.8KFacebook 9.4MTwitter 10.3M Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form 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 Ranking #22 in Apple Charts (GB)
Hosts John Harris, Jonathan Freedland, Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey, Gaby Hinsliff
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 1.5KFacebook 9.4MTwitter 10.3MInstagram 6.3M Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

4. Six O'Clock News

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The government has ordered an investigation into the fire that forced Heathrow airport to close.
Ranking #64 in Apple Charts (GB)
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 726Facebook 10.5MTwitter 489.6KInstagram 491.9K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

5. 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 Ranking #8 in Spotify Charts (GB)
Hosts Marc Filippino, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian
Producer/Network Financial Times
Email ****@ft.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.7KFacebook 4.7MTwitter 6.4MInstagram 4.7M Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. 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 ****@sky.uk MORE Ranking #71 in Apple Charts (GB)
Host Niall Paterson
Producer/Network Sky News
Email ****@sky.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 662Facebook 12.5MTwitter 8.7MInstagram 3.2M Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Since May 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Ranking #32 in Spotify Charts (GB)
Producer/Network The Times
Email ****@news.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 56Facebook 1.1MTwitter 1.7MInstagram 1.7M Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. 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 Ranking #41 in Apple Charts (GB)
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
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 4.3K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. 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
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 37Twitter 16.6KInstagram 12.5K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

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Have you missed the biggest news of the week? Olly Mann and three of The Week's writers and editors decide which under-reported stories will have the biggest long-term consequences. Join Felicity Capon, Harriet Marsden and Jamie Timson to learn about three stories you won't hear on other news podcasts but will remember in years to come.MORE Host Olly Mann
Producer/Network The Week Unwrapped
Email ****@futurenet.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 520Facebook 163.1KTwitter 18.9K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. 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
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 418 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. WORLD: we got this

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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. Brought to you by the School of Global Affairs, King's College London. kingsglobalaffairs.substack.comMORE Host Samia Akhter Khan
Producer/Network School of Global Affairs
Email ****@kcl.ac.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 398KTwitter 153.7KInstagram 162K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 6KTwitter 4.1KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

14. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 1KTwitter 557Instagram 1.4K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. 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
Email ****@iiss.org
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 51Facebook 84.1KTwitter 203.8KInstagram 25.6K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. 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
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 6KTwitter 4.1KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

17. 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
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 292Twitter 32.2K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. 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
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 1.2KTwitter 3.1KInstagram 6K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. UK Law Weekly

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A weekly podcast on recent legal decisions and news.
Host Marcus Cleaver
Producer/Network Marcus Cleaver
Email ****@gmail.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 312Twitter 402 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

20. 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
Email ****@advitamip.com
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Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. 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
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 60Facebook 480.2KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 137.4K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Aug 2013 Get Email Contact

22. 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
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 251Facebook 2.4MTwitter 89.4KInstagram 51.1K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

23. 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 Hosts James Temperton, Natasha Bernal, Matt Burgess, Matt Reynolds, Vicky Parrott, Amit Katwala
Producer/Network WIRED UK
Email ****@condenast.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 546Facebook 129.9KTwitter 247.5KInstagram 94.3K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. Waffletop Podcast

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2 Guys from London and Mic Waffling!Discussing serious and trending topics! With some amazing guests
Email ****@gmail.com
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Facebook 122Twitter 8Instagram 584 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. 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
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Facebook 3.6KTwitter 2.9KInstagram 7.6K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 12.1KTwitter 91.8KInstagram 43.3K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. 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
Estimated listeners
Apple Reviews 6Facebook 70.9KTwitter 10.7KInstagram 73.1K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

28. 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
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Apple Reviews 2Facebook 1.2KTwitter 7.2KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. 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 Britain! If in UK, 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
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Apple Reviews 1Facebook 1.3KTwitter 446 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

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
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3KFacebook 9.3KTwitter 198 Since May 2006 Get Email Contact