Proceedings at the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court were briefly interrupted this week when a history podcast began playing from a judge’s mobile phone during a live hearing, prompting a moment of surprise and amusement in the courtroom.

The interruption occurred mid-session as justices were hearing legal arguments, before the sound was quickly identified and switched off.

According to those present, the audio appeared to originate from a mobile device belonging to one of the judges seated on the bench.

The sound, described as a history-themed podcast, played audibly for several seconds before the presiding justice paused the hearing.

The judge responsible acknowledged the interruption, apologised to the court and participants, and proceedings resumed shortly afterwards without further disruption.

The Supreme Court later confirmed that the interruption was accidental and posed no impact on the conduct or integrity of the hearing.

Court officials emphasised that such incidents are rare and that the hearing continued in accordance with established judicial procedure once the issue was resolved.

Legal representatives and observers noted that the brief pause was handled with professionalism and good humour.

The episode has drawn public attention online as a reminder of the human moments that can arise even within the most formal legal settings.

Despite the unexpected interruption, the court proceeded to hear submissions in full, and no delay to the case schedule was reported.