The studio will support History Hit’s transition to full video podcast production, with the network on track to deliver more than 1,000 episodes annually by the end of 2026

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Little Dot Studios has opened an in-house podcast and video recording studio at its London headquarters.

The facility will centralise production for History Hit, the podcast, SVOD and content platform network founded by Dan Snow (pictured), as it scales its visualised podcast output and multi-platform distribution strategy. It will also provide a dedicated space for future formats and original productions.

As podcast consumption increasingly shifts towards video and multi-platform distribution, Little Dot’s podcast space has been designed to support both video-first productions and the adaptation of audio podcasts into visual formats.

The studio features a multi-camera setup, interchangeable backdrops and adaptable lighting to support a range of formats and creative approaches.

It also incorporates integrated monitor systems to enable collaboration between in-person guests and remote contributors. 

The studio is fully networked with on-site edit suites and the wider Little Dot Studios production infrastructure, supporting efficient delivery across FAST, SVOD and social channels, says Little Dot Studios.

History Hit currently produces eight podcast brands with a combined output of 16 episodes per week. In 2025, the network delivered more than 800 episodes across its slate, primarily in audio format.

By the end of 2026, History Hit is on track to surpass 1,000 episodes annually, all produced in full video, significantly expanding premium cross-platform inventory opportunities for advertising partners.

Existing flagship shows including After Dark, Dan Snow’s History Hit and The Ancients are already produced in video and will transition into the new studio.

Steve Lanham, head of podcasts at History Hit, said: “As podcasts expand across video and new platforms, we’re able to reach new audiences while continuing to serve our core listeners. This new studio allows us to bring our teams and talent together in one space, giving us greater creative control while maintaining the quality our audience expects.”

Alex Hryniewicz, managing director, Network Social Platforms at Little Dot Studios, added: “This investment reflects the continued growth of History Hit and the wider shift towards video-led content. By building this capability in-house, we’re not only supporting high-volume podcast production, but also creating a flexible, scalable space to develop more video-led content across Little Dot Studios and its subsidiaries, History Hit and WING.”