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Mercury Prize (2007–present) — music on BBC Four
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About Mercury Prize
The Mercury Prize is currently between seasons on BBC Four. The most recent episode aired on October 16, 2025, and no return date has been announced. As of May 8, 2026, the show is not scheduled to air new episodes soon.
The Mercury Prize is an annual music award ceremony that has been broadcast since 2007. It celebrates the best album from the UK and Ireland, showcasing a wide range of musical styles. The show features performances, interviews, and the announcement of the winner, providing a platform for artists to gain recognition.
The program is hosted by Lauren Laverne, Jo Whiley, and Jools Holland. It is a music genre show with a runtime of approximately 70 minutes. The show has been a staple of BBC Four's programming, with its latest season premiering in September 2025.
Mercury Prize episode schedule
12 aired
Aired · 12
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Mercury Prize 2025: Album of the Year |
| September 5, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Mercury Prize 2024: Album of the Year |
| September 7, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Mercury Prize 2023 with Free Now: Album of the Year |
| October 18, 2022 | S2022·E1 | Mercury Prize 2022 with Free Now: Album of the Year |
| September 9, 2021 | S2021·E1 | Mercury Prize 2021 Live: Album of the Year |
| September 23, 2020 | S2020·E1 | Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020: Album of the Year |
| September 19, 2019 | S2019·E1 | Hyundai Mercury Prize 2019: Album of the Year Live |
| September 20, 2018 | S2018·E1 | Hyundai Mercury Prize 2018: Album of the Year Live |
| September 14, 2017 | S2017·E1 | Best Album of the Year 2017: Mercury Prize Live |
| September 15, 2016 | S2016·E1 | Best Album of the Year 2016 - Mercury Prize Live |
| September 7, 2007 | S2007·E2 | 07/09/2007 |
| September 4, 2007 | S2007·E1 | 04/09/2007 |
