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
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2. Global News Podcast

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The latest from Israel and Gaza and all the top stories from BBC News. Twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends and special episodes. Reports and analysis from around the world.
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 8.2MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

3. 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.
Hosts Marc Filippino, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 4.5MTwitter 5.9MInstagram 3.8M Avg Length 12 min Get Email Contact

4. 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
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Apple Rating 4.4/5 Avg Length 60 min Get Email Contact

5. 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
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 29 min Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

6. 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
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7. Six O'Clock News

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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 8.2MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 180.3K Avg Length 27 min Since Mar 2021 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.
Host Niall Paterson
Producer/Network Sky News
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Facebook 10.8MTwitter 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
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 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.
Producer/Network The Times
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 886.3KTwitter 1.8MInstagram 1.1M Avg Length 4 min Get Email Contact

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 16.6KInstagram 313 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 Hosts Ann Gripper, Russell Myers
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Twitter 3.1KInstagram 6K Avg Length 44 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
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 386.8KTwitter 153.8KInstagram 124.6K 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
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 69.5KTwitter 198.6KInstagram 10.6K 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 702Twitter 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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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 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
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Apple Rating 4.3/5 Avg Length 35 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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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 465.3KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 100.8K Avg Length 51 min Since Aug 2013 Get Email Contact

19. Northon's Media PR & Marketing Ltd

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We aim 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. Our vision is to work successfully in exclusive partnerships with law firms and service providers Internationally' to build up a legible network of professionals that have similar goals in enhancing their profiles and businesses within environments that are relevant to their growth.MORE Host Michele Katz
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20. Breaking the News

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Topical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 2.1MTwitter 90.9KInstagram 30.3K Avg Length 29 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

21. 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
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22. 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 https://scottieclub.uk
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23. 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 Host Howard Hughes
Producer/Network Howard Hughes
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24. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 6KTwitter 4.4KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 31 min Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

25. 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 4/5Facebook 6KTwitter 4.4KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 39 min Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

26. 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
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 129.9KTwitter 266.5KInstagram 96K Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact

27. 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
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28. 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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29. 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
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