The 2024 British Podcast Awards took place last night, with Dr Clare Bailey-Mosley accepting the 'Hall of Fame' award on behalf of her late husband Dr Michael Mosley.
The star-studded event, held at HERE in Outernet, central London, was hosted by comedian and podcaster Marcus Brigstock. Presenters in this category include Rylan Clark & Scott Mills, Annie Mac, Olivia Atwood, Emily Maitlis, John Sopel & Lewis Goodall, Joan McNally, Jordan North & William Hanson, Hilary & Michael -Contains white holes.
When Dr Claire Bailey-Mosley accepted her late husband's award on the BBC's hugely popular podcast Just One Thing, in an emotional moment she said:
“Michael knew that Just One Thing truly connected with people and loved the simplicity of its format and the ability to genuinely help people. The comments show that not only did they love the podcast, but they also loved Michael.
In closing, she said, “Life may be shorter than you imagine. So if there's one thing you'll do today, hug the people you love and tell them they're loved. Never take the time to… Don't take it for granted,'' he concluded with a touching memory.
Lily Allen and Mikita Oliver's hit song 'Miss Me?' (Persephonica for BBC Sounds) celebrates their enduring and now long-distance friendship, best entertainment podcast launched in March this year Won the gold medal in the category.
Political heavyweights Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell's The Rest Is Politics has been named Podcast Champion for its significant impact on the world of podcasting. Since its inception, the podcast has held a near-permanent spot at the top of the podcasting charts.
The News Agents (Global) trio – Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – continued their winning streak with a gold medal in the Best News & Current Affairs Podcast category, winning the Spotlight Award.
Podcast of the year went to Audible's “Press Play, Turn On,” which dives into the world of audio porn for gays and people with disabilities.
Hosted by Jordan North and William Hanson, fan favorite Help I Sexted My Boss (Audio Always) won the coveted Listener's Choice Award on the night decided by public vote. as the only award for its enduring popularity among podcast enthusiasts.
Victoria Derbyshire's Future Dreams charity 'And then Came Breast Cancer' has scored an emotional victory, winning gold in the Best Wellbeing Podcast category.
Full list of winners:
podcast of the year
Winner: Press play and turn on
audible
podcast champion
Winner: The rest is politics.
goal hanger
Listener's Choice (public vote)
Winner: Help me sext my boss
always audio
best entertainment podcasts
Gold: Miss Me?
BBC Sounds Persephonica
The best news and current affairs podcasts
Gold: Newsagent
global
best wellbeing podcasts
Gold: And then came breast cancer – Future Dreams Podcast
Best comedy podcast award
Gold: From the Oasthouse: Alan Partridge Podcast
audible
spotlight award
Winner: Newsagent
global
Best daily podcasts
Gold: Rob Orton's Daily Podcast
plosive sound
Best Documentary Podcast Award
Gold: Blood on the dance floor
bbc 5 live
rising star award
Gold: Emily Esson, Producer
Madonna Disappeared / Now Here / Android
best host
Gold: Marianna Spring
BBC Radio 4's 'Marianna in Conspiracyland' and 'Why Do You Hate Me', BBC's 'Americanist'
The best arts and culture podcasts
Gold: Legend: The Story of Joni Mitchell
BBC Radio 4
Best Network/Publisher
Gold: Tortoise Media
best interview podcast
Gold: hidden 20%
Best Business Podcast Award
Gold: Good Bad Billionaire
BBC Studio Audio for BBC News World Service
best climate podcasts
Gold: Go bird watching.
best factual podcasts
Gold: Have you listened to George's podcast?
bbc sound
Best Fiction Podcast Award
Gold: Badger and Blitz
fun kids
best history podcasts
Gold: Wade's Weirdness
best kids podcasts
Gold: Badger and Blitz
fun kids
best new podcasts
Gold: 3 million
BBC Radio 4
best parenting podcasts
Gold: Children
BBC Radio 4
The best sex and relationship podcasts
Gold: Press play to turn on
audible
best sports podcasts
Gold: Athletic FC
Best True Crime Podcasts
Gold: Blood on the dance floor
bbc 5 live
specialist award
Winner: Sacred Money
bbc sound
best welsh language podcasts
Gold: Haines Mar Simle
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