The Bookseller

LOGIN

The Bookseller

At the heart of the book trade since 1858

SUBSCRIBE

Home | The British Audio Awards

The British Audio Awards Press Coverage

Check out the latest press coverage for The British Audio Awards

Introducing The 2025 British Audio Awards

Nov 24, 2025Audible

The British Audio Awards—a.k.a. The Speakies—is the first dedicated award for audiobooks and drama in the UK.

more

Ncuti Gatwa leads star winners at first Speakies awards for audio storytelling

Nov 24, 2025The Guardian

The actor won best performance for BBC drama Gatsby in Harlem at the inaugural British Audio awards, while Nicola Coughlan’s narration of Juno Dawson’s Queen B clinched best sci-fi audiobook

more

The British Audio Awards Release a First Shortlist: Winners in November

Sep 22, 2025Publishing Perspectives

With its awards ceremony set for November 24, the new British Audio Awards ‘Speakies’ program releases a 16-category shortlist.

more

2025 British Audio Awards Shortlists

Sep 19, 2025Locus Magazine

The Bookseller has announced the shortlists for the inaugural British Audio Awards

more

British Audio Awards launch to celebrate those bringing stories to life through sound

Jun 16, 2025The Mirror

The British Audio Awards - aka The Speakies - are the first dedicated awards for audio storytelling in the UK, recognising the craft of narrators, producers and writers in the audio space

more