India Rakusen is an award-winning presenter, journalist and one of the UK’s leading narrative audio producers, renowned for creating compelling podcasts that explore intimate stories across science, history and human experience. Known for crafting intimate, emotionally intelligent storytelling that blends rigorous research with deeply human narratives, her work delves into personal themes, from the mysteries of human biology to the cultural legacies shaping modern life.

India’s landmark BBC Radio 4 series Child (2024 & 2025) follows the extraordinary journey from fertilisation to a baby’s first birthday, which won Gold at the 2024 British Podcast Awards for Best Parenting Podcast. Her acclaimed 2023 series Witch explored the historical and symbolic power of witches as figures of resistance and fear, winning Bronze for Best History Podcast, while her earlier podcast 28ish Days Later was named among Amazon’s Best Podcasts of 2023 and won a British Podcast Award for Best New Podcast.

A versatile broadcaster and interviewer, India has been a regular presenter on BBC World Service’s flagship global programme Outlook since 2024, conducting thoughtful, in-depth conversations about extraordinary lives around the globe. Her sensitive interviewing style reflects a longstanding fascination with what makes people tick in a rapidly evolving world. Her wider broadcasting work includes acclaimed documentaries for BBC Three and BBC News, tackling complex subjects including mental health and social issues.

Before focusing primarily on her podcast and radio work, India was part of the founding team behind the Guardian’s daily news podcast Today in Focus, and produced Audible’s award-winning narrative series The Hijack, which won Bronze for Best Factual Series at the ARIAs. Her influential video work on mental health was nominated for Journalist of the Year at the Mind Media Awards, as well as the Georgina Henry Award for Digital Innovation at the Press Awards.

India is also a sought-after guest across leading podcasts, known for her engaging presence and thoughtful perspective. Recent appearances include Brown Don’t Frown (2024), where she discussed motherhood, feminism and childbirth, and Perfect Day with Jessica Knappett, where she explored topics ranging from witches to hormones with warmth and humour. In recognition of her standout year, she was shortlisted for Audio Presenter of the Year at the 50th Broadcasting Press Guild Awards in 2024.

Alongside her on-air work, India advises teams developing and launching narrative podcasts, offering creative expertise in storytelling and audience engagement.

Through her work across audio, journalism and broadcasting, India continues to craft stories that resonate deeply, reflect the complexity of contemporary life and foster genuine human connection.