What Gary Lineker’s early BBC departure means for his podcast empire May 19, 2025 Gary Lineker’s early departure from the BBC will also have an impact on his growing podcast empire, it is understood. It was confirmed this morning that the TV presenter is to leave the corporation after this weekend’s Match Of The Day. Gary Lineker is to depart the broadcaster earlier than planned and will not front [...]
Revealed: The private equity billionaire’s empire behind your favourite podcasts April 10, 2025 Conni Jonsson might not be a household name in the UK but this Swedish private equity billionaire is behind some of the most popular podcasts in the country. Jonsson is the founder of EQT AB, a Swedish global investment organisation set up in 1994. He also owns investment firm Qarlbo, which in turns holds 80 [...]
Gary Lineker’s podcast empire surges in value as popular shows dominate charts February 27, 2025 The value of Gary Lineker’s podcast company Goalhanger, which is behind some of the most popular shows in the UK, has surged during its latest financial year. The business, which produces the likes of The Rest is History, The Rest is Politics and The Rest is Entertainment, has seen its assets jump over its last [...]
Gary Lineker’s TV production company enters liquidation November 14, 2024 A TV production company co-owned by Gary Lineker has entered liquidation, it has been revealed. Goalhanger Films is owned by Gary Lineker and former ITV controller Tony Pastor and has produced access documentaries featuring major sports stars. Its previous projects have included Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health; Hand of God; Mo Salah: A [...]