Mercury PrizeEpisodes Episode guide

Mercury Prize 2026: Album of the Year
Lauren Laverne presents the Mercury Prize Album of the Year from the Newcastle Arena.
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Next Thursday21:30
BBC Four
2026 Mercury Prize - Live from Newcastle
Deb Grant and Nathan Shepherd are live from Newcastle at the Mercury Prize 2026 Award Show
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Next Thursday19:00
BBC Radio 6 Music
Episode Three:
Matt Everitt profiles each of the 12 shortlisted albums.
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Next Wednesday23:00
BBC Radio 6 Music
Episode Two:
Matt Everitt profiles each of the 12 shortlisted albums.
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Tuesday23:00
BBC Radio 6 Music
Episode One:
Matt Everitt profiles each of the 12 shortlisted albums.
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Monday23:00
BBC Radio 6 Music
2025 Performances
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Unique live performances of the most prestigious prize in music - Album of the Year.
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2025
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.
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2024
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.
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2023
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.
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2022
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.
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2022
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize, celebrating the 12 Albums of the Year.
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2021
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize, celebrating the 12 Albums of the Year
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2020
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize, celebrating the 12 Albums of the Year
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2019
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize, celebrating the 12 'Albums of the Year'.
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2018
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize
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2018
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize, celebrating the 12 'Albums of the Year'.
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2017
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize, celebrating the twelve 'Albums of the Year'.
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2016
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize, celebrating the twelve 'Albums of the Year'.
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2015
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The Mercury Prize returns to the BBC, celebrating the twelve 'Albums of the Year'.
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2011
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize awards for the best UK album of the year
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2010
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize awards for the best UK album of the year
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2021
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize, celebrating the 12 Albums of the Year
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2009
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize awards for the best UK album of the year
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2008
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize awards for the best UK album of the year
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2007
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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize awards for the best UK album of the year
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