Founder, Unedited

Bernard P Achampong

Overview and Experience

Bernard P Achampong, a consummate media professional and eight-time Radio Academy Award winner and Rose D’Or nominee, was the driving force behind the sold-out presentation of “7 Secrets of Immersive Storytelling” at the London Podcast Show in 2022. He has served as a board member of Creative UK and is currently vice-chair of Audio UK. He is an advocate for diversity and representation in the creative industry. His production company, Unedited, continues to produce ground-breaking programming including Spotify’s Sounds of Black Britain and BBC’s 1Xtra Talks. The documentary “HRH The Prince of Wales: Building Bridges” and delivering Spotify’s Sound Up programme for the UK and Ireland are two career highlights. His first children’s television programme, Skin Deep for CBBC, which explores identity for boys between the ages of 7 and 11, was produced in 2021.

Nominated by Ngunan Adamu, Producer & Presenter

Bernard P Achampong, a creative leader, media professional, eight-time Radio Academy Award winner, and Rose D’Or nominee, was the driving force behind the sold-out presentation of “7 Secrets of Immersive Storytelling” at the London Podcast Show in 2022 and the Birmingham Podcast Festival in 2023. 

He has served as a board member of Creative UK and is currently vice-chair of Audio UK. He advocates for creator ownership, intellectual property, diversity, and representation in the creative industry. His production company, Unedited, continues to produce ground-breaking programming, including Sounds of Black Britain (Spotify) and 1Xtra’s Throwback Party (BBC Sounds).

Bernard’s personal career highlights are the documentary “HRH The Prince of Wales: Building Bridges” and delivering Spotify’s Sound Up programme for the UK and Ireland for three years. In addition, his first children’s television programme, Skin Deep (CBBC), exploring the identity of boys between the ages of 7 and 11, is his magnum opus.

2022 results

78% said being a BT Leader has raised their profile

87% said being a BT Leader has progressed their career

100% of Leader said the programme had improved
their sense of self

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