British Podcast Awards 2025: Full list of nominees

You listen to them while youre cooking, cleaning and commuting... now the countrys best podcasts from the past 12 months are set to be officially recognised.

The British Podcast Awards 2025 nominees were announced on Thursday, with shows hosted by David Tennant, Louis Theroux, Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver all receiving nods, alongside Angela Hartnett and Nick Grimshaw, Elis James and John Robins.

The awards, chaired by BBC Radio 4 Todays Emma Barnett, celebrate genres including arts and culture, documentary, comedy, true crime, parenting and health.

The ceremony will take place at the Indigo at Londons O2 Arena on Thursday 2 October, hosted by comedian Maisie Adam.

Last years ceremony saw Michael Mosleys widow, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, accept an award on his behalf, three months after his death, as the doctor was inducted into the events hall of fame for his podcast Just One Thing.

Voting for this years Listeners Choice award opened on Thursday as well, with the public invited to take part until Friday 29 August.

The nominees for the spotlight and specialist awards will be revealed soon, organisers said.

Here are the 2025 nominations in full: