BEST NEWCOMER

Electoral Dysfunction (Sky News) Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson

The judges said: “Electoral Dysfunction has offered something truly refreshing, and in a very short period of time, has established itself as a staple in the Westminster podcast world. It appeals to reach a wide audience, well beyond the bubble. It’s fun and informative and makes news.

COMEDY MOMENT OF THE YEAR

Electoral Dysfunction (Sky News) Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson

The judges said the “genuinely funny moment” when Jess Phillips gave her blunt analysis of Boris Johnson failing to bring ID to a Polling Station (a regulation his government introduced) was made even better by Beth Rigby’s response to the comment.

INTERNATIONAL PODCAST OF THE YEAR

The Rachman Review (The Financial Times)

The judges praised the FT’s chief foreign affairs columnist Gideon Rachman’s podcast as “truly international” and added, “It shows there is room for serious, longer form interviews in podcasts.”

INTERVIEW OF THE YEAR

Political Currency (Persephonica) George Osborne and Ed Balls’s interview with Michael Gove

The judges said: “It felt different and refreshing and delivered a fascinating insight into a particularly dramatic moment in British political history.

“It was fascinating hearing two men who were huge political figures putting a seasoned media performer under pressure. It was different and compelling due to their experience and knowledge.”

MOST ORIGINAL FORMAT

The Simple Politics Podcast (Stripped Media)

The judges said: “Simple Politics’ reaches people who may not usually listen to a political podcast.

“It is difficult to be original in the podcast world, but their rough and ready ‘here is what you need to know’ approach is accessible and different to most other podcasts.”

PRESENTER OF THE YEAR

Jack Blanchard and Sam Coates – Politics at Jack and Sam’s (Politico and Sky News)

The judges found this category very difficult. They gave high praise for Hannah Barnes on the New Statesman podcast and acknowledged Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart’s impact.

But they concluded that presenters Jack Blanchard and Sam Coates were winners because their podcast had become a ”must-listen, which is perfectly timed for listeners to get their bite-sized chunk of must-know political news every morning.”

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Andrew Alexander – How to Win An Election (The Times)

The judges said this entry displayed “incredible creativity” and that Andrew “has a talent for compelling content.”

RISING STAR

Sascha O’Sullivan – Westminster Insider (Politico)

The judges said Sascha has an “intimate, engaging style, a natural broadcaster skilled at drawing the listener into her reports. A new voice who appears to have a bright future.”

SCOOP OF THE YEAR

The News Agents: Paul Marshall story

The judges said this comprehensive and bold investigation was ‘a true podcast scoop’ with the story broken on the podcast itself.

THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE, sponsored by YouTube

Political Currency

Thousands of people voted for their favourite podcast, and it was a very close result.

PODCAST OF THE YEAR

The Rest Is Politics – Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart (Goal Hanger)

The judges decided that this was the podcast which has truly changed political podcasting here in the UK, and felt their enormous audience and popularity was too great to ignore.