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Audio Academy (formerly The Radio Academy) is the UK's leading charity for the audio industry.

Since 1983, we've championed excellence in broadcasting, podcasting, and audio storytelling – bringing together creators, producers, and innovators to connect, develop, and celebrate the power of sound.

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Goalhanger Audio Drama with Joel Emery

11 November 2026

Joel Emery, Executive Producer at Goalhanger and one of the leads and writer on Bear Hunt and Sherlock & Co, has co-created the new Goalhanger Drama podcast department with friend Adam Jarrell. He chats about why Goalhanger have moved into this genre, if audio drama is having a renaissance and…

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We are extremely grateful to all of our Patron Member organisations, who support our work by buying membership for their entire teams. Thank you - we couldn't do our work without you.

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Our Affiliate Patrons are other charitable or grassroots organisations, that we recognise as providing a valuable service to the UK audio and radio sector.

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