Bill Nighy Wins Best Host at 10th British Podcast Awards as Hold or Fold Takes Top Prize

At the 10th annual British Podcast Awards on Thursday, Bill Nighy was honored with the best host award for his series Ill-Advised from Eyepod Studios, which organizers labeled as an "irresistibly endearing series." The 76-year-old, celebrated for his roles in Love Actually, Living, and the Underworld franchise, triumphed over competitors including Louis Theroux, Katherine Ryan, and Lily Allen. Ill-Advised, aimed at those who prefer staying in, showcases Nighy’s humorous insights on life, music, and literature. The best podcast and best factual podcast awards went to Hold or Fold by the Prison Radio Association, while Pete Wicks' Man Made won for best interview and best health & wellbeing podcast. Sean Bean's Get Birding earned accolades for best lifestyle podcast and best video innovation. Hard Launch with Dan & Phil secured the Listeners' Choice award. Other notable winners included Alan Carr and Lee Peart for Bottoms Up!, Peter Crouch for That Peter Crouch Podcast, and Georgie Styles, who was recognized as a rising star. The BBC World Service was awarded best network/publisher, and Legend: The Bruce Springsteen Story took home the best arts & culture podcast award. Nighy also received the podcast of the year title at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards in March.