Mercury Prize: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

Celebrating the best of British music. Unique live performances and the announcement of the most prestigious prize in music - Album of the Year.

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Episodes Album of the Year

Mercury Prize 2025: Album of the Year

Lauren Laverne hosts the Mercury Prize 2025 from Newcastle's Utilita Arena, celebrating each of the 12 shortlisted Albums of the Year before announcing the overall winner.
Duration: 1h 31m First broadcast: 9:30pm 16 Oct 2025
Availability: Available until Fri 11:02pm (until 16 Oct 2026)
Episodes Sam Fender - Winners' Speech

Sam Fender - Winners' Speech

A stunned Sam Fender wins the Mercury Prize 2025 in front of a home crowd.
Duration: 4 mins First broadcast: 16 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year

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