5 has announced it will launch two new vodcast series – Catching Up with the Royals and A Night In with Sally Lindsay (w/t) – marking a first for the channel in this space. Produced by Spirit Studios, the series will be available on all podcast outlets, YouTube and on 5 streaming and linear TV as the broadcaster continues to diversify the way it enables audiences to consume its content.

Catching Up with the Royals (60’ x 20 episodes) is hosted by the Reverend Richard Coles and Royal Correspondent Emily Andrews, delves beyond the pomp and pageantry of Royal life, revealing what’s going on behind the headlines of the world’s most famous family – the Windsors. They pair will also take a deep dive into the defining moments of the royal family’s history. Whether it’s legendary scandals that shocked the world, or lesser-known royal protocols – Coles and Andrews will discuss how the Royals’ past is still impactful today.

The series launches on January 29th and can be viewed on 5 from January 31st at 1.55pm.

A Night In with Sally Lindsay is a nostalgic chat show vodcast.  Host Sally Lindsay is joined by a celebrity guest in each episode, as they take a look at the TV moments that have shaped their lives – from childhood favourites and genre obsessions to the shows that inspired their careers. A launch date will be confirmed in due course.

Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content Officer and Head of Scripted, Paramount UK said: “We’re excited to step into the world of vodcasts, which offers a huge opportunity for 5. It’s a natural next step as we continue to give audiences greater choice in how and when they engage with our content. Our viewers have a real appetite for factual storytelling, and these new podcast series’ open up fresh ways to experience the stories we tell best. We’ve focused on two subjects we know resonate strongly with our audience and matched them with the perfect hosts – Reverend Richard Coles, Emily Andrews and Sally Lindsay. Spirit Studios are ideal partners for this project, bringing outstanding expertise, creativity and ideas.”

Matt Campion, Creative Director of Spirit Studios, added: “We’re thrilled to be producing two new weekly shows for 5 designed to live seamlessly across podcasting, YouTube, streaming and television. It feels like a real shift in 2026 towards truly 360-degree content, and it’s exciting for Spirit to be at the forefront of creating shows audiences can listen to, watch on their phones, or enjoy in their living rooms. Working with talent like Sally Lindsay on a joyful celebration of TV nostalgia, and with Richard Coles and Emily Andrews on Catching Up with the Royals, is incredibly special – these are warm, witty, brilliantly entertaining shows, and we can’t wait for audiences to discover them.”

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