@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Headline Full’;
src: url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Light.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Light.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Light.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 300;
font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Headline Full’;
src: url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-LightItalic.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-LightItalic.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-LightItalic.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 300;
font-style: italic;
}
@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Headline Full’;
src: url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Regular.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Regular.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Regular.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 400;
font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Headline Full’;
src: url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-RegularItalic.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-RegularItalic.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-RegularItalic.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 400;
font-style: italic;
}
@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Headline Full’;
src: url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Medium.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Medium.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Medium.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 500;
font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Headline Full’;
src: url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-MediumItalic.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-MediumItalic.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-MediumItalic.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 500;
font-style: italic;
}
@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Headline Full’;
src: url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Semibold.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Semibold.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Semibold.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 600;
font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Headline Full’;
src: url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-SemiboldItalic.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-SemiboldItalic.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-SemiboldItalic.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 600;
font-style: italic;
}Here’s the rewritten text in fluent, natural English:
“`css
@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Headline Full’;
src: url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Bold.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Bold.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Bold.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 700;
font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Headline Full’;
src: url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-BoldItalic.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-BoldItalic.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-BoldItalic.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 700;
font-style: italic;
}
@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Headline Full’;
src: url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Black.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Black.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-Black.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 900;
font-style: normal;
}
@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Headline Full’;
src: url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-BlackItalic.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-BlackItalic.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://assets.guim.co.uk/static/frontend/fonts/guardian-headline/full-not-hinted/GHGuardianHeadline-BlackItalic.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 900;
font-style: italic;
}
@font-face {
font-family: ‘Guardian Titlepiece’;
src: url(‘https://interactive.guim.co.uk/fonts/garnett/GTGuardianTitlepiece-Bold.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),
url(‘https://interactive.guim.co.uk/fonts/garnett/GTGuardianTitlepiece-Bold.woff’) format(‘woff’),
url(‘https://interactive.guim.co.uk/fonts/garnett/GTGuardianTitlepiece-Bold.ttf’) format(‘truetype’);
font-weight: 700;
font-style: normal;
}
@media (scripting: enabled) {
:root article.content–interactive > div,
:root .article {
opacity: 0;
}
:root.interactive-loaded article.content–interactive > div,
:root.interactive-loaded .article {
opacity: 1;
transition: opacity 0.25s ease 0.25s;
}
}
@media (scripting: enabled) and (prefers-reduced-motion) {
:root.interactive-loaded article.content–interactive > div,
:root.interactive-loaded .article {
transition: opacity 0.25s ease 0.1s;
}
}
@media (min-width: 71.25em) {
.content__main-column–interactive {
margin-left: 160px;
}
}
@media (min-width: 81.25em) {
.content__main-column–interactive {
margin-left: 240px;
}
}
.content__main-column–interactive .element-atom {
max-width: 620px;
}
@media (max-width: 46.24em) {
.content__main-column–interactive .element-atom {
max-width: 100%;
}
}
.content__main-column–interactive .element-showcase {
margin-left: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 46.25em) {
.content__main-column–interactive .element-showcase {
max-width: 620px;
}
}
@media (min-width: 71.25em) {
.content__main-column–interactive .element-showcase {
max-width: 860px;
}
}
.content__main-column–interactive .element-immersive {
max-width: 1100px;
}
@media (max-width: 46.24em) {
.content__main-column–interactive .element-immersive {
width: calc(100vw – var(–scrollbar-width, 0px));
position: relative;
left: 50%;
right: 50%;
margin-left: calc(-50vw + var(–half-scrollbar-width, 0px)) !important;
margin-right: calc(-50vw + var(–half-scrollbar-width, 0px)) !important;
}
}
@media (min-width: 46.25em) {
.content__main-column–interactive .element-immersive {
transform: translate(-20px);
width: calc(100% + 60px);
}
}
@media (max-width: 71.24em) {
.content__main-column–interactive .element-immersive {
margin-left: 0;
margin-right: 0;
}
}
@media (min-width: 71.25em) {
.content__main-column–interactive .element-immersive {
transform: translate(0);
width: auto;
}
}
@media (min-width: 81.25em) {
.content__main-column–interactive .element-immersive {
max-width: 1260px;
}
}
.content__main-column-
“`Here’s the rewritten version in fluent, natural English:
– For interactive content, the main column uses a maximum width of 620 pixels for lists. A vertical line appears on the left side of the main column, starting from the top and extending slightly beyond the content. On wider screens (over 71.25em), this line is visible and positioned 10 pixels to the left. On even wider screens (over 81.25em), it shifts slightly to 11 pixels left.
– Interactive elements like atoms have no top or bottom margin, but include 12 pixels of padding above and below. When a paragraph is followed by an atom, the padding is removed and replaced with a 12-pixel margin on both sides. Inline elements are also limited to 620 pixels wide.
– For media sections containing looping videos, the caption sits above other elements with a z-index of 6. The loop button is 32 pixels wide, aligned to the bottom right, with 40 pixels of bottom margin and 3 pixels of right margin. The caption button has a z-index of 100.
– On screens wider than 46.25em, cinemagraphs in media sections can have unlimited height.
– Self-hosted videos in the body section are full width up to 620 pixels, displayed as blocks with 12-pixel margins. Looping videos and their figures are also full width, centered, and auto-height. If a looping video is set to immersive mode, it expands to full width with no margins. On very wide screens (over 71.25em), immersive videos stretch to 1140 pixels wide and shift 180 pixels to the left. On even wider screens (over 81.25em), they reach 1300 pixels and shift 260 pixels left.
– The design uses specific colors: dateline text is a medium gray, header borders are light gray, caption text is a lighter gray, and caption backgrounds are nearly black with some transparency. The feature color is a deep red, and a new pillar color defaults to the feature color.
– Subheadings, pullquote text, and pullquote icons use the secondary pillar color. Block quotes also use the secondary pillar color for their fill. In dark mode (unless set to light), these elements switch to a darkmode pillar color.
– Interactive elements and atoms have no padding. The first atom or horizontal rule in an article body is followed by a paragraph without extra spacing. This applies to various sections like the article body, comment body, and interactive content.Here’s the rewritten version in fluent, natural English:
The first paragraph after certain elements—like an atom, a sign-in gate, or a horizontal rule—gets a 14-pixel top padding. This applies in several areas, including the article body, feature body, and comment body.
The first letter of that same paragraph is styled as a drop cap. It uses the Guardian Headline font, is bold, 111 pixels tall, and 92 pixels in line height. It floats to the left, is uppercase, has an 8-pixel right margin, and is vertically aligned to the top. Its color comes from a custom property called `–drop-cap`, or falls back to the pillar color.
If a paragraph comes right after a horizontal rule, it has no top padding.
Pull quotes are limited to a maximum width of 620 pixels.
For showcase images, their captions are normally static and full width (up to 620 pixels). On wider screens (71.25em and above), the captions become absolutely positioned and narrower—up to 140 pixels. On even wider screens (81.25em and above), they can be up to 220 pixels wide.
Immersive elements take up the full viewport width, minus the scrollbar. On smaller screens (below 71.24em), they are capped at 978 pixels wide, and their captions have 10 pixels of padding on each side.@media (max-width: 71.24em) and (min-width: 30em) {
.element.element–immersive.element-immersive figcaption {
padding-inline: 20px;
}
}
@media (min-width: 46.25em) and (max-width: 61.24em) {
.element.element–immersive.element-immersive {
max-width: 738px;
}
}
@media (max-width: 46.24em) {
.element.element–immersive.element-immersive {
margin-left: -10px !important;
margin-right: 0 !important;
left: 0;
}
}
@media (max-width: 46.24em) and (min-width: 30em) {
.element.element–immersive.element-immersive {
margin-left: -20px !important;
}
.element.element–immersive.element-immersive figcaption {
padding-inline: 20px;
}
}
@media (min-width: 71.25em) {
[data-gu-name=”body”] figure.element.element–showcase.element-showcase,
[data-gu-name=”body”] .content__main-column–interactive figure.element.element–showcase.element-showcase {
margin-left: -160px !important;
}
}
@media (min-width: 81.25em) {
[data-gu-name=”body”] figure.element.element–showcase.element-showcase,
[data-gu-name=”body”] .content__main-column–interactive figure.element.element–showcase.element-showcase {
margin-left: -240px !important;
}
}
.furniture-wrapper {
position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 61.25em) {
.furniture-wrapper {
display: grid;
grid-column-gap: 20px;
grid-row-gap: 0px;
grid-template-columns: [title-start headline-start meta-start standfirst-start] repeat(5, 1fr) [title-end headline-end meta-end standfirst-end portrait-start] repeat(5, 1fr) [portrait-end];
grid-template-rows: [title-start portrait-start] 0.25fr [title-end headline-start] 1fr [headline-end standfirst-start] 0.75fr [standfirst-end meta-start] auto [meta-end portrait-end];
}
.furniture-wrapper #headline > div:first-child,
.furniture-wrapper [data-gu-name=”headline”] > div:first-child,
.furniture-wrapper .headline > div:first-child {
border-top: 1px solid var(–headerBorder);
}
.furniture-wrapper #meta,
.furniture-wrapper [data-gu-name=”meta”] {
position: relative;
padding-top: 2px;
margin-right: 0;
}
.furniture-wrapper .standfirst .content__standfirst,
.furniture-wrapper #standfirst .content__standfirst,
.furniture-wrapper [data-gu-name=”standfirst”] .content__standfirst {
margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.furniture-wrapper .standfirst ul li,
.furniture-wrapper #standfirst ul li,
.furniture-wrapper [data-gu-name=”standfirst”] ul li {
font-size: 20px;
}
.furniture-wrapper .standfirst li a,
.furniture-wrapper .standfirst a,
.furniture-wrapper #standfirst li a,
.furniture-wrapper #standfirst a,
.furniture-wrapper [data-gu-name=”standfirst”] li a,
.furniture-wrapper [data-gu-name=”standfirst”] a {
border-bottom: none;
background-image: none !important;
text-decoration: underline;
text-underline-offset: 6px;
text-decoration-color: var(–headerBorder, #dcdcdc);
}
.furniture-wrapper .standfirst li a:hover,
.furniture-wrapper .standfirst a:hover,
.furniture-wrapper #standfirst li a:hover,
.furniture-wrapper #standfirst a:hover,
.furniture-wrapper [data-gu-name=”standfirst”] li a:hover,
.furniture-wrapper [data-gu-name=”standfirst”] a:hover {
text-decoration-color: var(–new-pillar-colour);
}
.furniture-wrapper .standfirst p:first-of-type,
.furniture-wrapper #standfirst p:first-of-type,
.furniture-wrapper [data-gu-name=”standfirst”] p:first-of-type {
border-top: 1px solid var(–headerBorder);
padding-bottom: 0;
}
}
@media (min-width: 61.25em) and (min-width: 71.25em) {
.furniture-wrapper .standfirst p:first-of-type,
.furniture-wrapper #standfirst p:first-of-type,
.furniture-wrapper [data-gu-name=”standfirst”] p:first-of-type {
border-top: unset;
}
}
@media (min-width: 61.25em) {
.furniture-wrapper figure {
margin: 0 0 0 -10px;
}
.furniture-wrapper figure[data-spacefinder-role=”inline”].element {
max-width: 630px;
}
}
@media (min-width: 71.25em) {
.furniture-wrapper {
grid-template-columns: [title-start headline-start meta-start] repeat(2, 1fr) [meta-end standfirst-start] repeat(5, 1fr) [title-end headline-end standfirst-end portrait-start] repeat(7, 1fr) [portrait-end];
grid-template-rows: [title-start portrait-start] 80px [title-end headline-start] auto [headline-end standfirst-start meta-start] auto [standfirst-end meta-end portrait-end];
}
.furniture-wrapper #meta:before,
.furniture-wrapper [data-gu-name=”meta”]:before {
content: “”;
width: 540px;
position: absolute;
top: 0;
background-color: var(–headerBorder);
height: 1px;
}
}Here’s the rewritten version in fluent, natural English:
The standfirst section has no top border. The vertical line before the standfirst is removed, and a thin line appears on the left side instead.
On larger screens (over 81.25em), the layout uses a grid with multiple columns. The meta section has a width of 620px, and the standfirst line is positioned slightly to the left.
In the article header, the labels have a small amount of padding at the top. The headline uses a bold font, with a maximum width of 620px and a font size of 32px. On screens wider than 71.25em, the headline width is reduced to 540px and the font size increases to 50px.
On medium screens (over 46.25em), the keyline and lines section have no right margin. On larger screens (over 61.25em), this section is hidden. The lines use a stroke color that matches the header border.
The meta section also has no right margin on medium screens. The social and comment elements within meta use the same border color as the header. Some content inside the meta container is hidden.
The standfirst is positioned with a small left margin and padding, and a relative position. On medium screens, it gets a bit of top padding. The standfirst text uses a regular weight, 20px font size, with some bottom padding.
The main media section is placed in the portrait area of the grid. It has no top margin and a small bottom margin. On larger screens, the bottom margin is removed. On smaller screens (under 46.24em), the media section stretches across the full screen width, with a slight left offset.
The caption sits at the bottom of the media, with padding and a background color that matches the caption style. The caption text color is set, and it spans the full width. Some caption elements are hidden, while others are shown with a maximum width. On screens over 30em, the caption padding increases.Here’s the rewritten text in fluent, natural English:
The `.furniture-wrapper figcaption.hidden` class sets opacity to 0. The `#caption-button` inside `.furniture-wrapper` is displayed as a block, positioned absolutely at the bottom right (10px from bottom, 8px from right), with a z-index of 30. It has a background color set by `–captionBackground`, no border, rounded corners (50%), and padding of 6px top/bottom and 5px left/right. The SVG inside it is scaled down to 85%.
On screens wider than 30em, the `#caption-button` moves 10px from the right. On screens wider than 71.25em, the `:before` pseudo-element of `.content__main-column–interactive` is positioned 12px higher and its height is increased by 24px. The `h2` inside `.content__main-column–interactive` has a max width of 620px, and its `:before` has a z-index of 1.
The first letter of the first paragraph inside `.content__main-column–interactive` inherits font family, size, weight, line height, and color from its parent, with no margin, float, or vertical alignment. In `#maincontent`, the `.figure-caption–desktop` is hidden by default with no top padding. On screens wider than 71.25em, it becomes a positioned block with a max width of 140px, and on screens wider than 81.25em, the max width increases to 220px.
The `.furniture-wrapper:before` pseudo-element is an empty content block, positioned absolutely at the top left (offset by -10px), spanning the full viewport width and a height defined by `–furniture-bg-height` (default 100%). Its background is `#fbf6ef` and z-index is -1. On screens wider than 30em, the left offset is -20px. On screens wider than 46.25em, it’s calculated as `(100vw – 720px) / -2 – 10px`. On screens wider than 61.25em, it’s `(100vw – 980px) / -2 – 20px` with full height. On screens wider than 71.25em, it’s `(100vw – 1140px) / -2 – 20px`, and on screens wider than 81.25em, it’s `(100vw – 1300px) / -2 – 20px`.
On screens narrower than 46.24em, figures inside `.furniture-wrapper` have a max width of 100vw and a left margin of 10px. On screens narrower than 61.24em, the `.meta__social` element has 10px bottom padding. On screens narrower than 46.24em, figures inside `[data-gu-name=media]` have no left margin. On screens between 61.25em and 71.24em, `[data-gu-name=standfirst]` uses flexbox with column direction and space-between alignment.
List items inside `[data-gu-name=standfirst]` have no left padding. Their `:before` pseudo-elements are 4px wide and tall, with a left margin of 10px, bottom margin of 3px, and a background color of `#866d50`. Paragraphs, links, and spans inside these list items also use `#866d50` for text color. Links have a left margin of -3px, and on hover, they get a 1px bottom border in the same color. Spans with `[data-dcr-style=bullet]` have a left margin of 10px and background color `#866d50`. The first link or span in a paragraph has a top margin of 18px.
The `.figure-caption–mobile` inside `[data-gu-name=standfirst]` is displayed as a block, positioned relatively, with a transparent background, no left padding, and a text color of `#707070`. Its spans also have `#707070` color and are displayed inline-block. The SVG inside these spans has a fill of `#707070`. When the caption has two lines (`.figure-caption–two-lines`), its minimum height is unset and height is set to fit-content. The span inside it has full width with no max width, and its SVG is 15px wide, 14px tall, positioned relatively, with a 3px right margin. On screens wider than 71.25em, the mobile caption is hidden.
In dark mode (when `prefers-color-scheme: dark`), for apps not in an end-of-year context, the background of `.furniture-wrapper:before` changes to `#121212`.Here’s the rewritten version in fluent, natural English:
For elements that are not part of the end-of-year layout, the standfirst text and links in the furniture wrapper use a gold color (#a1845c). The standfirst paragraph text is light gray (#dcdcdc), and any bullet points within it are also gold. Mobile figure captions and their text and icons are a medium gray (#999).
The list wrapper has a negative left margin of -10px and a width that extends 20px beyond its container. Section headings inside it are dark brown (#574835) and bold. The main heading is 34px, with padding and a small bottom margin. Each list item starts with 10px padding on the sides and 3rem at the bottom. They begin hidden and shifted down by 100px, then fade and slide into place over half a second. If the user prefers reduced motion, the items appear immediately without animation.
The number paragraph in each list item uses a serif font, is 80px, light weight, and dark brown. List item headings that contain an emphasized word are black and normal size, with the emphasis rendered as normal text. Images marked as immersive are positioned relatively. Figure captions have a line height of 130%.
Every other list item (even-numbered) has a full-width background strip that spans the viewport. On smaller screens, it starts 10px to the left. As the screen gets wider, the strip grows and shifts further left, up to 250px on very large screens.
In the app rendering target, the number paragraph keeps the same styling but with an important flag. Ad placeholders inside list items have extra bottom padding to make room for the ad, and the ad’s last child is pulled up by 100px. If the user prefers reduced motion, this extra spacing is removed.
In dark mode, the list wrapper headings turn gold, the alternating background becomes dark brown, the number paragraphs become gold, and headings with emphasis become light gray.
For the end-of-year layout, the header border is a muted blue (#4f6280) and the comment count fill is a pale gold (#eacca0). Interactive articles have no border around their main content. The title area has a vertical line on the left, positioned absolutely, with a height matching the furniture background and a color based on the header border variable.Here is the rewritten text in fluent, natural English:
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The Harry Hill Show
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“What’s going on?” Adam Hills is just one confused guest who, despite having no idea what’s happening, is still having a great time in comedy legend Harry Hill’s silly new series. Who else would bring out a puppet with a giant tongue that licks guests? Or a viral star named Simon from Morley’s department store in Bexleyheath? Not to mention Sarah the AI bot, who likes to give celebrity profiles and hand out chocolate bars. The show is so surreal that it’s even better in video format – and it’s rare we say that about a podcast.
Off Duty
This true-crime Guardian series drops one bombshell after another as it tells the story of murdered police officer Clifton Lewis and the man who was convicted. In 2011, Lewis was working a second job as a mini-mart security guard when two men walked in and shot him. The trial that followed led to a man named Alex Villa being sent to prison – even though he always denied his guilt. Investigative journalist Melissa Segura hasn’t been able to stop thinking about the case since. In this seven-part series, she looks at the sweeping 12-year legal journey that follows, as Villa fights to clear his name, exposing major cracks in the criminal justice system. It’s a compelling listen, diving into allegations of misconduct, confessions that were made and then taken back, and what she calls “a system determined to keep [Villa] there at all costs.”
Sisters of Defiance
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From Radio 4 Woman’s Hour host Anita Rani, this is a lively and fascinating new interview series. Rani loves a rebellious woman – just look at last year’s wonderfulIn her Sky documentary Sisters of Disruption, she celebrated the Brontë sisters for being punks. In each episode, she has deep conversations with people who have broken boundaries and expectations, including Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh, comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri, and feminist icon Gisèle Pelicot. Her first episode with Meera Syal sets the bar high, with a flowing chat that covers empty-nest homes, divorce in South Asian communities, and of course, the success of Syal’s groundbreaking sitcom Goodness Gracious Me.
A History of the United States in 100 Objects
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This winning North American spin-off of A History of the World in 100 Objects, from BBC Studios and SiriusXM, features Roman Mars of the acclaimed design podcast 99% Invisible as he explores the small details of the modern world. Everything from coins to long-forgotten Civil War documents gets its rich backstory uncovered, telling the story of America’s triumphs and shames. Historians like Jill Lepore (also a Pulitzer-winning writer) give the series historical weight, while an Avengers-like lineup of podcasters—including Missing Richard Simmons‘ Dan Taberski and Radiolab‘s Latif Nasser—makes it one of the year’s most star-packed podcasts.
The Book Club
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What happens when an unlikely pair from different generations team up to make a book club podcast? This lovely, open-minded series from The Rest is History co-host Dominic Sandbrook and his producer Tabitha Syrett welcomes brand new novels just as much as the classics. So far, they’ve had enlightening chats about everything from Wuthering Heights to A Court of Thorns and Roses, Mrs Dalloway, and Normal People. It’s the kind of club bookworms dream of joining.
Love and Radio: Blood Memory
This intimate 10-episode series introduces us to Michael Thompson—a convicted murderer and former leader of the Aryan Brotherhood who turned his back on the white supremacist gang—and it’s deeply gripping. Is Thompson a misunderstood soul who only turned to violence out of necessity and is now fully reformed? Or is he a pathological liar and manipulator? Built on years of interviews, it often feels like sitting on a psychiatrist’s couch with a man full of contradictions, but it also works as a fascinating look at a lifetime spent in prison.
Foundling
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Reporter Lucy Greenwell has never been able to shake a childhood memory of a newborn baby found on a country lane near where she grew up in Suffolk. Decades later, she tracks down that baby—now an adopted adult named Jess—and in doing so, uncovers an emotionally charged world of secrets, lies, and abandonments. This series is full of twists, turns, and jaw-dropping reveals, but its real strength is the care it takes in exploring such tricky, sensitive, and sometimes traumatic subject matter.
Serial: The Idiot
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New York Times columnist M Gessen always suspected their boastful, flashy cousin Allen was something of a fool—or, in their words, “a pompous ass.” But when Allen is charged with ordering a hit on his ex-wife, Gessen digs deeper into his story and uncovers a dark world of abduction and deceit. While technically a true-crime series, it avoids the usual clichés. Instead, it takes a more subtle and introspective approach to investigating this troubling history—and the complicated dynamics of being connected to it as a family.
Get Birding With Sean Bean
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You wouldn’t think the most adorable thing about a birdwatching podcast would be the guy who had his head chopped off in Game of Thrones. But Sean Bean is an absolute delight as the host here, sweetly enthusing about the wildlife garden he’s created at home and offering lyrical descriptions of nature’s beauty. It’s full of expert insight and celebration.Some of the interviews feel almost comical—Johnny Vaughan reminisces about birdwatching as a kid, and Will Young talks about birdsong—but Bean’s warmth makes them completely endearing. It’s a genuinely soothing pleasure.
MF Doom: Long Island to Leeds
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When the hugely influential hip-hop artist MF Doom—often called “your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper”—died in 2020, many were shocked to learn he passed away in a Leeds hospital. Hip-hop enthusiast Adam Batty, alongside DJ and broadcaster Afrodeutsche, explores how the famously masked New York artist, who transformed the world of hip-hop, ended up spending his final years in West Yorkshire. Featuring a range of guests, including super-fan Romesh Ranganathan, this is both a heartfelt tribute to a groundbreaking artist and his legacy, and a curious journey to uncover the unique path his life took.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about the best podcasts of 2026 so far written in a natural tone with clear answers
General Beginner Questions
1 What are the best podcasts of 2026 based on
These lists usually combine critic reviews listener ratings download numbers and cultural buzz Best often means shows that are innovative highly produced or have sparked major conversations this year
2 Im new to podcasts Which one from the 2026 lists should I start with
A great entry point is The Daily Debrief a short news show that explains one big story in simple terms For storytelling try The Memory Palace which has beautiful short episodes
3 Are these all new shows that started in 2026
Not necessarily The list includes both brandnew series and returning favorites that released exceptional seasons or episodes this year It highlights the best content released during 2026
4 Where can I listen to these podcasts
You can find almost all of them for free on major podcast apps like Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast and Pocket Casts
Specific Advanced Questions
5 Whats the mustlisten fiction podcast of 2026
The Last Broadcast from Station 9 is widely praised Its a scifi thriller about a remote research station that loses contact with Earth with incredible sound design that makes you feel like youre there
6 Are there any podcasts that changed the way people think about a topic this year
Yes The Algorithm Inside did this for AI Instead of tech jargon it told personal stories of people whose lives were changed by algorithms making the topic deeply human and understandable
7 I love true crime Are there any new nonexploitative options
Absolutely The Unsolved Object is a standout It focuses on a single strange piece of evidence and explores the science and history behind it rather than graphic details of the crime itself
8 Whats the most innovative or experimental podcast of 2026
