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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize award for the best album of the year.

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All the excitement of the build-up and performance clips of all 12 shortlisted artists.

The winner's announcement is brought to you live by Lauren Laverne and Jools Holland. All the excitement of the build-up and performance clips of all 12 shortlisted artists.

The winner's announcement and reaction is brought to you live by Lauren Laverne and Jools Holland from the awards show at the Grosvenor House Hotel. All the excitement of the build-up, with clips of the performances by all 12 shortlisted artists. 

In 2010 The xx scooped the album of the year gong; who will be successful this year, from a strong list including PJ Harvey, Adele, Metronomy, Elbow and Tinie Tempah?

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Coverage of the prestigious Mercury Prize awards for the best UK album of the year

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