Alison Hammond Expands Television Empire with Netflix’s Bridgerton Podcast

11 January 2026 Television Production

Popular Presenter Takes on New Challenge

Netflix has announced that Great British Bake-Off co-host Alison Hammond will helm the fourth installment of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast from Shondaland Audio, marking another significant milestone in the beloved television presenter’s flourishing career. The news comes as Hammond continues to solidify her position as one of Britain’s most popular television personalities.

Bridgerton Podcast Details

Bridgerton: The Official Podcast will return for its fifth installment when Season 4, Part 1, drops on Thursday, January 29, with episodes hosted by The Great British Baking Show cohost — and Bridgerton superfan — Alison Hammond. Alison will host various cast members from Bridgerton Season 4, including the new romantic leads this season, Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha. The companion podcast marks the first that will be available to watch on Netflix in the United States and YouTube globally.

Career Background and Recent Developments

Hammond rose to fame as a contestant on the U.K. version of Big Brother and has been a reporter and presenter for the U.K. morning show This Morning since 2003. She notably took over for former cohost Matt Lucas in 2023 on The Great British Bake Off. However, not all ventures have been successful. Alison Hammond’s first headline show for the BBC has been cancelled after just one season, with Big Weekender seeing the TV host staying with celebrities over several days.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Looking ahead to 2026, Hammond says she prefers to set intentions rather than strict resolutions, focusing on work that feels meaningful and energising, stating ‘I don’t make strict resolutions, but I do set intentions’. One of her upcoming projects is Channel 4’s Your Song, a new singing competition due to air in the spring, with Sam Ryder and Paloma Faith appearing as mentors. With multiple projects in development and her infectious personality continuing to win over audiences, Alison Hammond remains a commanding presence in British television, demonstrating remarkable versatility across various formats and platforms.