British Awards 2020
Audioboom Podcast Of The Year
Brown Girls
Our judges said: “a show that pushed boundaries using highly entertaining, intimate conversations to open up wider discussion around culture, gender and modern society with hosts who showed a great rapport. The willingness of the hosts to open their personal lives to the audience as a means of not only entertaining them but also creati...
Passenger List
BBC Sounds Listeners’ Choice
Redhanded
Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chosen by public vote involving over 240,000 podcast listeners, Sh**ged Married Annoyed only launched in spring 2019, and has already amassed a very loyal following.
The Anfield Wrap
Spotify Podcast Champion 2020
Equality in Audio Pact
Renay Richardson is this year’s Podcast Champion, for her initial idea and development of the Equality In Audio Pact - bringing together broadcasters, independents and the freelance community to adopt a series of actionable pledges around equality in our sector.These pledges have already prompted further discussion and policy announcem...
Acast Moment Of The Year
#QueerAF
Ways to Change the World
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Tunnel 29
The judges had no doubt about the winner, Tunnel 29: “A beautifully crafted and well-timed podcast that tunnelled right into our hearts. The series gathered TV and press coverage across the world, and helped bring the medium - and an incredible story – to a brand new audience. Brilliant work.”
Best Wellbeing Podcast
Hooked: The Unexpected Addicts
Declassified
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The Sound Of Anger
"The Sound Of Anger gives listeners a focused and in-depth exploration of a familiar and difficult feeling- featuring a strong host, as well as a creative blend of sound, drama, and expert analysis. The experimental approach to this genre of podcast feels both valuable and refreshing”
Best Branded Podcast
Meet Me at the Museum
The Rough Guide to Everywhere
Bullseye Award supported by Blue Microphones
The Investor's Guide to China
Things unseen
The judges said that 'the performances, script and the sound design were all equally impressive and suitably Gaiman-esque.'
This Is Spoke
Best Arts & Culture Podcast supported by Pod Bible
Classical Fix
Best Pick
Rule of Three
The judges admired “this great use of audio in an original format. Genuinely funny with engaging presentation, this is a podcast that encourages smart accessible conversation about the art of making comedy.”
Best Comedy Podcast supported by Acast
Best Current Affairs Podcast supported by Omny Studio by Triton Digital®
The Intelligence
Stance Podcast
Today in Focus
The judges said, “in an impressively strong field this entry was the stand out winner. Authoritative, intelligent and incisive analysis combined with warm, accessible presentation and beautiful sound design – this entry had all that, and more.”
Best Entertainment supported by Sony Music’s 4th Floor Creative
George Ezra & Friends
Sam Walker's Desert Diaries
Something Rhymes with Purple
The judges said that the show “not only made us smile but also truly taught us some valuable lessons about the words we use so often but know so little about. A thoroughly entertaining romp through the hidden histories and odd delights of the English language and we look forward to hearing more!”
Creativity Award supported by Audible UK
Fake Heiress
Mind Canyon
Niall Breslin
“A podcast that matches style to subject with a simplicity that belies the thought that has undoubtedly gone into each piece and then creates it with imagination and technical skill. It demonstrated how you can take a well-trodden subject but ensure every item surprises and enlightens the listener.”
Best Family Podcast
Diddy Pod
Marvellous Musical Podcast
“This ambitious podcast made clever use of comedy, sound and music, to encourage children to jump the hurdles that stop them enjoying classical music. A fun listen for adults too."
The Intended Parent
Best Fiction
Hag
Fall of the Shah
Passenger List
“A high-quality podcast drama with great performances, an intriguing story-line and exceptional sound design. Constantly keeps the audiences on the edge of their headphones. ”
Best Interview
How To Kill An Hour
Declassified
The judges said, 'this podcast was compelling, shocking and enlightening which takes the listener on a truly emotional journey. The interviews were skilfully executed with both sensitivity and empathy, this results in a powerful listening experience which highlights the under told soldiers experience not only of bravery and sacrifice b...
Today in Focus
Best New Podcast supported by Factory
Shagged Married Annoyed
The Last Bohemians
The Log Books
“A surprising, moving, beautifully produced and important podcast. The real life stories, which start in the past, are brought up to date by sensitive interviews and discussions. It's an incredible archive, and this is a beautiful way to bring them to life.”
Spotlight Award supported by DAX
Happy Mum Happy Baby
My Dad Wrote A Porno
The Guilty Feminist
"Intimate, honest and candid. It's changed the landscape for women podcasters as well as making a really conscious effort to bring under-represented voices to the forefront.”
Best Sex & Relationships Podcast
F**ks Given
Masala Podcast
Brown Girls Do it Too
“We loved these three women - they embraced the medium by providing light, candid insights into personal experiences of sex and relationships. Their stories flow beautifully, and are told in an incredibly warm and engaging way. Each host is clearly thinking about how best to serve their communities - whilst also inviting in, and being ...
Best Daily Podcast supported by Podfollow
Beyond Today
The Rob Auton Daily Podcast
“Dripping in charm, the deadpan delivery elevates this daily podcast to one which should surely be regarded as a must-listen. In a subset of daily podcasts that, when faced with an ever-distorting world force themselves into a position of either editorialising and at worst polemicising, this creator opts-out and is here to create and t...
Today in Focus
Best Business Podcast
The Northern Power Women Podcast
Doing It For The Kids
Money Talks
“This gold winner stood out by deviating from the common interview format. It explored the potential of the podcast medium by using a mix of scripted dialogue, interviews and atmosphere. And still, it delivered on its intent to provide listeners with everything they need to know about the world of business; a range of stories from inte...
Best Radio Podcast supported by Radioplayer
Smartest Podcast supported by rethinkaudio
Power Corrupts
Food Actually
The Sound of Anger
“The sound design is extremely smart and often plays on heightened emotions... then calms you down just when you need it to. The subject matter is fascinating and takes you on a journey through the expression and understanding of a very common and challenging emotion. We were angry that we couldn't listen to more.”
Best Sport
The Beautiful Brain
Football Inside Out
The judges were deeply impressed by “the energy, drama and personality that shone through. The rapport between the hosts created a sense of warmth, the interviews were thought-provoking and surprising, and the overall sound treatment immersed us in an historic and exciting time for women's football.”
The Game Changers
Y Podlediad Cymraeg Gorau / Best Podcast in the Welsh Language
Siarad Secs
Dwy Iaith un Ymennydd
The judges felt “the host was completely at ease and warm whilst interviewing the guests, who were interesting and insightful. The subject matter is something that anyone that speaks Welsh can relate to.”
Yr Haclediad
Best True Crime
The Bellingcat Podcast: MH17
The Hurricane Tapes
Best Live Podcast supported by Latitude Festival
Blood on the Tracks
Tailenders
“A podcast that achieves something that is not easy to do - so cleverly and creatively crafted that it keeps you engaged, whether you are a fan of the sport or not.”
Tape Notes
Best Network or Publisher supported by 4DC
The Athletic
The Guardian
Somethinelse
"A team that has redefined the British podcast landscape, this winner has instilled true confidence in what is possible within the industry, both commercially and creatively. They truly embody the gold pod standard and stand head and shoulders above the competition.”
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