Gary Lineker's Goalhanger Named UK's Fastest-Growing Business

Gary Lineker's podcast company, Goalhanger, has been recognized as the UK's fastest-growing business. The success highlights the profitability of his venture into podcasting.

5 Jun, 06:00 — 5 Jun, 06:01

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This story highlights the growing influence and commercial success of podcasting and digital media ventures, particularly those fronted by well-known public figures. It demonstrates a significant shift in media consumption and production, offering a model for content creators outside traditional broadcasting.

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What sources agree on

Goalhanger, co-founded by Gary Lineker, has been named the UK's fastest-growing private business
The company produces 'The Rest Is…' series of podcasts
Its growth is attributed to increased subscriptions and live events

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Goalhanger is the UK's fastest-growing private business

agreed·The GuardianThe Independent

Goalhanger reported sales of £37.9m

unverified·The Guardian

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The growth was boosted by a rise in subscriptions and live events

agreed·The GuardianThe Independent

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Specific sales figure of £37.9m reported by Goalhanger

ReportedThe Guardian

MissingThe Independent

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The GuardianMostly Factual90d ago

Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger named UK’s fastest-growing business

Producer of The Rest is … podcasts reports sales of £37.9m, boosted by rise in subscriptions and live events The media production company co-founded by the former England footballer Gary Lineker and behind The Rest is … podcasts is now the fastest-growing business in Britain in a new ranking. Goalhanger made £37.9m in sales in 2025, growing at an average annual rate of 321% over the past three years, according to the latest Sunday Times list of the 100 quickest-growing private companies. Con...

By Lauren Almeida

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The IndependentMostly Factual90d ago

Gary Lineker’s punt on podcasts pays off as firm tops list of fastest-growing

Goalhanger, which produces the popular ‘The Rest Is…’ series of podcasts, has been named Britain’s fastest-growing private business.

By Anna Wise

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First report: The Independent · 5 Jun, 06:00|Full coverage: 2 · 1m|Window: 1m

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The Independent5 Jun, 06:00First to report

Gary Lineker’s punt on podcasts pays off as firm tops list of fastest-growing

The Guardian5 Jun, 06:01Latest update

Gary Lineker's Goalhanger Named UK's Fastest-Growing Business

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Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger named UK’s fastest-growing business

Gary Lineker’s punt on podcasts pays off as firm tops list of fastest-growing

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Gary Lineker’s punt on podcasts pays off as firm tops list of fastest-growing

Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger named UK’s fastest-growing business

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