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LONDON PODCASTS STUDIO SPACES: ROOMS, RATES AND WHAT YOU GET

In brief

  • London Podcasts, a Fitzrovia Post company, has 14 purpose-built recording studios at Academic House, 24–28 Oval Road, London NW1 7DJ.
  • Four studios are permanently configured for video podcasts; camera systems can move into other rooms when needed. An engineer is included in every podcast studio booking.
  • Audio-only starts at £200/hour + VAT; video podcast from £230/hour + VAT. Half-day and full-day rates, plus production packages and extras, are published on the pricing page.
  • Book online anytime with payment in full at londonpodcasts.co.uk/book, or call 020 7209 3474 for same-day bookings during standard hours (Mon–Fri 08:30–18:00).

Fourteen studios in London

London Podcasts sits at Academic House in London, a short walk from Mornington Crescent and Camden Town. The facility is part of the Fitzrovia Post group and is built for broadcast-quality audio and multi-camera video podcasts.

There are 14 purpose-built recording studios. Four are permanently set up for video; cameras can be moved into other rooms when a shoot needs them. Sets range from fixed and adaptable layouts to fully bespoke builds. 4K recording is available as a separately priced upgrade.

Each studio booking includes a separate control room, access to a makeup and dressing area, meeting rooms and breakout spaces, plus support from the on-site production team. An engineer is included in every podcast studio booking.

Rooms and setups

Named rooms and setups listed across the home and booking pages include:

  • Members Lounge — listed with three seats on the home page; the book page notes an engineer included, four room views, and both video podcast and audio-only options.
  • Primrose — engineer included, three room views on the book page. On the Fitzrovia Post studios page for the same London facility, Primrose is described as a warm, luxurious intimate suite.
  • Newsroom — listed with four seats on the home page.
  • Living Room — listed among the studio setups.
  • Production Atrium — listed among the setups on the home page; also available as a hireable production room (see extras below).

Sister-site descriptions of the same London Podcasts suites also mention Coffee Corner (also styled Coffer Corner on some pages) — deep navy acoustic panelling, warm backlighting, up to four people, with a separate control room — and The Snug, a lounge-style space whose control room fits up to 14. Use those names when you want a particular look; confirm availability when you book.

Proof of capability: Curious Cases and shows made here

BBC’s Curious Cases, with Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain, was filmed as a video podcast with a bespoke set at London Podcasts — a useful marker of what the facility can deliver for high-profile video work.

The homepage’s Made in London section also lists shows recorded at the studios, including Amicus Wealth Management, Manopause: Wynne Evans, The Ezra Klein Show and Insiders: The TV Podcast.

Published rates (exclude VAT)

All prices below exclude VAT. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–18:00. Evening sessions after 18:00 and weekends carry a 50% surcharge. There is a one-hour minimum.

Audio-only

  • £200 per hour
  • £750 half day (up to 4 hours)
  • £1,400 full day (up to 8 hours)

Video podcast

  • £230 per hour
  • £875 half day (up to 4 hours)
  • £1,650 full day (up to 8 hours)

A video podcast booking includes multi-camera filming, lighting, microphones, an engineer, a separate control room, a rough live vision mix, separate camera recordings and audio. Prep and file transfer sit inside the booked time. Finished edits, clips and 4K are extra.

Production packages

  • Complete production from £1,250 + VAT per episode
  • Production & Social from £1,400 + VAT per episode

Extras

  • Individual 4K source files: £100 half day / £175 full day
  • Audio QC: £75 per recorded hour
  • Managed remote guest: £75 per session
  • Live streaming: from £250 per session
  • Teleprompter: £50 per session
  • Additional camera: £175 per day
  • Private meeting room: £50 per hour / £185 half day / £250 full day
  • Atrium production room: £150 per hour / £400 half day / £700 full day

Full detail lives on the pricing page at londonpodcasts.co.uk/pricing.

What happens after you book

Book online anytime with payment in full at londonpodcasts.co.uk/book. For same-day bookings, call 020 7209 3474 Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 18:00. Email bookings@londonpodcasts.co.uk for enquiries.

Cancellation: you can move or cancel free of charge more than seven days before the session. Inside seven days the booking is non-refundable, though one reschedule may be permitted at the studio’s discretion.

Files: raw files are typically available within 24 hours. Files are held for 14 days and then deleted. Audio QC within 48 hours is available as an option (priced above).

On the day: guests may arrive up to 15 minutes early. Complimentary tea, coffee, water and light refreshments are available in the hospitality areas. Parking may be booked in advance at £50 per vehicle per visit; availability is not guaranteed without confirmation.

How to choose audio or video

If your show is audio-first and you mainly need clean recordings and an engineer, the audio-only rates keep the session focused and cost-efficient. If you want multi-camera coverage, lighting and a rough live vision mix in the room, book video — or ask about moving cameras into a room that is not one of the four permanent video studios.

For a finished episode or social clips as well as the record, look at the Complete production and Production & Social packages rather than DIY editing after the session.

To book or ask about a specific room, go to londonpodcasts.co.uk/book, email bookings@londonpodcasts.co.uk or call 020 7209 3474.

FAQ

Where are the London Podcasts studios?
Academic House, 24–28 Oval Road, London NW1 7DJ (London). London Podcasts is a Fitzrovia Post company. Tel 020 7209 3474; email bookings@londonpodcasts.co.uk.

How many studios are there, and is an engineer included?
There are 14 purpose-built recording studios. Four are permanently configured for video podcasts. An engineer is included in every podcast studio booking.

How much does a video podcast studio cost?
From £230 per hour + VAT, £875 for a half day (up to 4 hours) or £1,650 for a full day (up to 8 hours), excluding VAT. Audio-only starts at £200 per hour + VAT. Evening after 18:00 and weekends carry a 50% surcharge.

How do I book, and what is the cancellation policy?
Book online anytime with payment in full at londonpodcasts.co.uk/book. Same-day bookings: call 020 7209 3474 Mon–Fri 08:30–18:00. Move or cancel free more than seven days before; inside seven days the booking is non-refundable (one reschedule may be permitted at discretion).

What is included in a video podcast booking?
Multi-camera filming, lighting, microphones, an engineer, a separate control room, a rough live vision mix, separate camera recordings and audio. Prep and file transfer are within the booked time. Finished edits, clips and 4K are extra. Raw files are typically available within 24 hours and held for 14 days.

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