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Belfast Telegraph
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
The BelTel podcast nominated for prestigious British Podcast Awards 2025
The Belfast Telegraph's podcast series – The BelTel – has been nominated for a top award in the The British Podcast Awards 2025. Nominees were revealed today, with shows hosted by David Tennant, Louis Theroux, Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver all earning nominations, along with Angela Hartnett and Nick Grimshaw, as well as Elis James and John Robins. Amongst the star names, The BelTel has been shortlisted in the news and current affairs category, alongside the Business Daily and Newscast podcasts, both by BBC News; Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpion and The Coming Storm (series 2) by BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Radio 4; and Who Killed Emma? By BBC Scotland for BBC Sounds. Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring from The Citizens is the only non-BBC entry in the news and current affairs category, aside from The BelTel. The awards, overseen by BBC Radio 4 Today presenter Emma Barnett, honour a wide range of genres such as arts and culture, documentaries, comedy, true crime, parenting, and health. This year's event will be held on Thursday, October 2 at the Indigo at London's O2 Arena, with comedian Maisie Adam set to host the ceremony. At last year's awards, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley accepted an honour on behalf of her late husband, Michael Mosley, just three months after his passing. He was posthumously inducted into the hall of fame for his podcast Just One Thing. Earlier this year, The BelTel also won a New York Festivals Audio Award for the second year in a row. The NYF awards are considered among the most prestigious in the news genre. The BelTel won a Silver Tower prize in 'News Podcast' category, competing against podcasts from Al Jazeera, the Economist and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The BelTel's sister podcast, The Indo Daily, won a Bronze Award in the same category. The Editor in Chief of the Belfast Telegraph, Eoin Brannigan said at the time: "In just over three years, the BelTel has established itself as an authoritative voice on Northern Ireland. 'Being recognised with silver in the News category is further evidence of the great audio journalism produced at the Belfast Telegraph by Ciaran, Graham Davidson and Olivia Peden. "It also rewards the entire newsroom without whose contribution the BelTel would not be made. Thanks also to Group Head of Audio for Mediahuis Ireland Mary Carroll and her team in Dublin who help us get the BelTel out every couple of days, and congratulations to them and our colleagues at the Indo Daily on their own awards." The award followed the two-part special of The BelTel 'Killing Edgar: The IRA murder of lawyer Edgar Graham', hosted by Sam McBride, being named runner-up in the 'News Report: Investigation' category last year.
Belfast Telegraph
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Jeffery Dudgeon on the story of the NI Gay Rights Association and his doubts about ‘queer' activism today
In the 1970s and early 1980s, Jeffery Dudgeon was the public face of the gay rights movement in Northern Ireland. He was a prominent figure in the campaign again laws targeting homosexuals – a campaign which endured a vicious backlash in the shape of Ian Paisley's 'Save Ulster from sodomy' group. His victory in the campaign for decriminalisation has now been beautifully told in a short film from the BBC called 'Outlasting'. The piece was directed by Lewis Doherty. Both Mr Lewis and Mr Dudgeon joined Ciarán Dunbar on the BelTel.
Belfast Telegraph
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
The BelTel podcast wins prize for second year in a row at prestigious New York radio awards
The NYF awards are considered among the most prestigious in the news genre. 'The BelTel' won a Silver Tower prize in 'News Podcast' category, competing against podcasts from Al Jazeera, the Economist and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The BelTel's sister podcast, The Indo Daily, won a Bronze Award in the same category. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation also won a Silver award. Speaking as part of the New York Festivals Radio Awards Ceremony on Thursday, presenter and producer Ciarán Dunbar said: 'This is a huge honour, for a small team, and from a small place. 'This award isn't just for us, the production team – it's a prize shared by all our journalists who appear on the BelTel, their journalism, their commitment, and by the editorial and legal staff who facilitate that,' he added. 'We live and work in a place with a tragic history but it's one which the international audience clearly finds interesting. 'Our production team is tiny compared to some of those we were competing with, so this makes this Silver Award all the sweeter.' The Editor in Chief of the Belfast Telegraph, Eoin Brannigan said: "In just over three years, the BelTel has established itself as an authoritative voice on Northern Ireland. 'Being recognised with silver in the News category is further evidence of the great audio journalism produced at the Belfast Telegraph by Ciaran, Graham Davidson and Olivia Peden. "It also rewards the entire newsroom without whose contribution the BelTel would not be made. Thanks also to Group Head of Audio for Mediahuis Ireland Mary Carroll and her team in Dublin who help us get the BelTel out every couple of days, and congratulations to them and our colleagues at the Indo Daily on their own award." The award follows the two-part special of The BelTel 'Killing Edgar: The IRA murder of lawyer Edgar Graham', hosted by Sam McBride, being runner-up in the 'News Report: Investigation' category last year.
Belfast Telegraph
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
The BelTel podcast wins major prize for second year in a row at prestigious New York radio awards
The NYF awards are considered among the most prestigious in the news genre. 'The BelTel' won a Silver Tower prize in 'News Podcast' category, competing against podcasts from Al Jazeera, the Economist and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The BelTel's sister podcast, The Indo Daily, won a Bronze Award in the same category. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation also won a Silver award. Speaking as part of the New York Festivals Radio Awards Ceremony on Thursday, presenter and producer Ciarán Dunbar said: 'This is a huge honour, for a small team, and from a small place. 'This award isn't just for us, the production team – it's a prize shared by all our journalists who appear on the BelTel, their journalism, their commitment, and by the editorial and legal staff who facilitate that,' he added. 'We live and work in a place with a tragic history but it's one which the international audience clearly finds interesting. 'Our production team is tiny compared to some of those we were competing with, so this makes this Silver Award all the sweeter.' The Editor in Chief of the Belfast Telegraph, Eoin Brannigan said: "In just over three years, the BelTel has established itself as an authoritative voice on Northern Ireland. 'Being recognised with silver in the News category is further evidence of the great audio journalism produced at the Belfast Telegraph by Ciaran, Graham Davidson and Olivia Peden. "It also rewards the entire newsroom without whose contribution the BelTel would not be made. Thanks also to Head of Audio for Mediahuis Ireland Mary Carroll and her team in Dublin who help us get the BelTel out every couple of days, and congratulations to them and our colleagues at the Indo Daily on their own award." The award follows the two-part special of The BelTel 'Killing Edgar: The IRA murder of lawyer Edgar Graham', hosted by Sam McBride, being runner-up in the 'News Report: Investigation' category last year.
