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Last updated July 31, 2024 – 5:04 p.m. Podcast listening is at an all-time high, with 12.3 million people aged 15 and over in the UK currently listening to podcasts, according to RAJAR's Q2 2024 results. The new record reflects changing listener habits and growing demand for podcasts and on-demand content as digital audiences grow. Michael Mosley's 'Just One Thing' (Radio 4) was the second most-listened-to podcast on BBC Sounds in Q2 2024. His final interview on 'How to Live a Good Life', broadcast live from Hay Festival, was the best-performing episode of the series. BBC Sounds had several…

Ruined buildings are fascinating to many people, and Fornessy House has long been of interest to Natasha McCallum, an avid explorer of ruins and ruined buildings. She knew something about its dark history as an educational facility for young girls, but when she learned it might be possible to enter the building, her exploration led her and Fornessy abuse survivors to Little did I know about the impact it would have on both.In a candid and emotional interview, Natasha tells Brian Gerrish about her visit to Fornessy and her exploration of the isolated building. She describes arriving on the scene…

Last updated on July 31, 2024 – 11:42 AM “Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things” is a new podcast that delves into royal scandals, past and present. Without being limited by historical period or geography, the podcast uncovers stories from long ago, such as the Nepal Genocide, and traces royal history across six centuries. The show will be hosted by fellow royal enthusiasts Kate Williams and Robert Hardman, who have a combined experience of over 40 years, have written 20 historical novels and produced several hit documentaries. As well as taking us through a bit of royal history each week,…

Last updated on July 31, 2024 – 10:12 AM The News Agents, the global chart-topping podcast hosted by Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Louis Goodall, has surpassed 100 million downloads. This milestone comes on the heels of podcast coverage of the general election, which resulted in a 45% increase in podcast downloads. The newsagents have interviewed some of the biggest names in news and current affairs, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, Deputy First Minister Angela Rayner, outgoing Welsh First…

Last updated July 30, 2024 – 5:00 p.m. A new podcast collaboration between Lancashire Post and Blog Preston explores what drives Preston and its people. The Parched Pea Podcast is hosted by local radio legend John “Gillie” Gilmore, who, with support from producers Ellie Browning and Sasha Wiltshire, talks to the characters that make up the town. Named after Preston's signature dish, patched peas, episodes of the podcast include conversations about art, identity, sense of place, nostalgia, history, the future and the challenges facing the city. Gillie said: “It's nice to be back to what I do best -…

Last updated July 30, 2024 – 2:38 p.m. Podcast agency Listen is focusing on TV ancillary programming and original podcasts, promoting executive Suzy Grant to head of visual podcasts. Following the success of its premium video podcasts, including its first original podcast produced for linear TV, “The Traitors: Uncloaked,” the company is in discussions with broadcasters, streamers and publishers to create podcast formats built for linear TV, VOD, SVOD and social. Grant has been driving Listen's video podcast growth thus far, and in January the company launched its first official companion podcast to The Traitors – Exec'd by Grant.…

Welcome to the Silicon UK In Focus podcast, “Connecting the Machines,” where we explore the cutting edge of technological advancements in manufacturing. In this episode, we welcome Kim Custeau, EVP Portfolio at AVEVA, as we delve deeper into the dynamic world of connected ecosystems across manufacturing environments. First, we uncover the meaning of connected ecosystems in manufacturing and how they drive business growth and innovation. As digital transformation becomes increasingly important, we discuss the evolving security measures manufacturers must adopt to protect their interconnected, automated operations. Kim will share insights from AVEVA customer experiences on how AI is filling knowledge…

BBC Radio 4's new audio drama series includes “Central Intelligence”, commissioned as part of the station's Limelight podcast feed. Produced by Goldhawk Productions, Thoroughbred Studios and Rainfall Creations, the film tells the true inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page, who joined the agency on its first day in 1947 and became one of the agency's most influential women. The 10-part series, featuring Kim Cattrall, Ed Harris and Jonny Flynn, will air on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds from 13 September, offering listeners an up-close look at the heated debates and decisions that shaped world history…

Last updated July 29, 2024 – 4:17 p.m. AudioUK is launching a short, anonymous survey to gather data to help gain government support for the growth of the UK's podcast and audiobook sector. Tax cuts for podcasting and audiobook production were one of the policies in the AudioUK manifesto published earlier this year. This is similar to other creative tax incentives in sectors such as television and film, and will attract significant additional international investment. AudioUK produced a report in 2021 setting out the case for tax cuts and, as the new Government prepares to put together its first…

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