Politics Weekly UK
Politics Weekly UK, published by The Guardian, has John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analysing the week's UK politics news. The show has 292 episodes in its feed and publishes about every two to three days, with a median episode length of roughly 27 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate range of about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll.
Guardian political analysis reaching an engaged UK news audience every few days
- Weekly-plus cadence of UK politics analysis from Guardian political editors and columnists
- Median episode of about 27 minutes gives room for a host-read integration
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.2 from 202 ratings signals an established listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel discussion, analysis, bonus interview
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 20 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Guardian
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover party politics, Israel and Gaza, and Brexit; the feed is explicit=0 but the political content is strongly partisan in places.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theguardian.com/politics/series/politicsweek… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id136697472 |
| RSS feed | www.theguardian.com/politics/series/politicsweek… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Austerity is inevitably painful’: How Michael Gove justifies his poli | 2026-10-17 | 58 min |
| Is Andy Burnham in hot water over Manchester City? | 2026-10-15 | 19 min |
| Was Burnham right to talk about Russian interference in Brexit? | 2026-10-12 | 24 min |
| ‘Gaza is a moral tear in the universe’: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor | | 2026-10-10 | 50 min |
| Did the Zionism row lose it for Zack Polanski? | 2026-10-09 | 17 min |
| M&S Kemi: can the Tory leader win over core vote? | 2026-10-07 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and policy editor Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news
About Politics Weekly UK
Politics Weekly UK is a Guardian podcast in which John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the week's UK politics news. The feed lists 292 episodes, published roughly every two and a half days, with a median episode length of about 27 minutes. The Guardian's website describes the series as a weekly analysis of Westminster and party politics, and the feed names no other sponsors.
The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.2 from 202 ratings, and it has been listed there since 2006. Listeners are likely UK adults with an interest in politics; these audience figures are estimates, not published data. The show shows no visible sponsors in its feed.
Estimated downloads run from 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, which implies about $90 to $630 for a host-read mid-roll. Brands in public affairs, financial services or education who want a serious UK news audience are the best fit. Source: the show's RSS feed, theguardian.com and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Politics Weekly UK can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Politics Weekly UK
How much does Politics Weekly UK charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates, and the final price depends on the booking terms.
What is Politics Weekly UK about?
Politics Weekly UK is a Guardian podcast in which John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the week's UK politics news. Episodes publish about every two to three days and run around 27 minutes.
How do I contact Politics Weekly UK about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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