30 Best British Literature Podcasts

1. All About Agatha Christie

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All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course: the Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire, and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. For five years, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan revisited these novels in publication order, ranking them according to pre-set criteria (plot, character, etc.). Tragically, Catherine Brobeck passed away at the end of 2021...more Host Kemper Donovan
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.2K Avg Length 86 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Unlimited

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Home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. Advancing knowledge and the arts. Discover it all at www.folger.edu. Shakespeare turns up in the most interesting places—not just literature and the stage, but science and social history as well. Our 'Shakespeare Unlimited' podcast explores the fascinating and varied connections between Shakespeare, his works, and the world around us.more Host Barbara Bogaev
Producer/Network Folger Shakespeare Library
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Lauren Gunderson
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 129.8KTwitter 29.2KInstagram 58.8K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. The Thing About Austen

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The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come for the historical context and stay for the literary shenanigans. Think of us as your somewhat cheeky tour guides to the life and times of Jane Austen.more Hosts Diane Neu, Zan Cammack
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 805Twitter 1.5KInstagram 6K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast

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Discussing his works chapter-by-chapter and interviewing Lewis experts.
Hosts David Bate, Matt Bush, Andrew Lazo
Producer/Network David Bates, Matt Bush, and Andrew Lazo
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Dr. Louis Markos, Dr. Carolyn Weber +1 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 740Facebook 2.2KTwitter 2.7KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. The Play's the Thing

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The Play's the Thing is the ultimate podcast resource for lovers of Shakespeare. Dedicating six episodes to each play (one per act, plus a Q&A episode), this podcast explores the themes, scenes, characters, and lines that make Shakespeare so memorable. In the end, we will cover every play The Bard wrote, thus permitting an ongoing contemplation and celebration of the most important writer of all time. Join us.The Play's the Thing is presented by The CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Tim McIntosh, Heidi White
Producer/Network CiRCE Podcast Network
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 329Facebook 18.9KTwitter 5.1KInstagram 12.9K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Classic English Literature Podcast

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Where rhyme gets its reason! In a historical survey of English literature, I take a personal and philosophical approach to the major texts of the tradition in order to not only situate the poems, prose, and plays in their own contexts, but also to show their relevance to our own. This show is for the general listener: as a teacher of high school literature and philosophy, I am less than a scholar but more than a buff. I hope to edify and entertain!more Host Matthew.G.Mcdonough
Producer/Network M. G. McDonough
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 86Instagram 157 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Everyday Shakespeare

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Hosts Caroline Bicks and Michelle Ephraim are Shakespeare professors and close friends who love to bond over the ways Shakespeare's plays help them through their everyday dramas. In each episode, they go back to Shakespeare's day to bring you some funny, fresh insights into a pressing modern problem. They'll explore popular Renaissance writings from parenting books to cosmetics manuals and, of course, plays and talk about their uncanny connections to our everyday struggles...more Producer/Network Caroline Bicks & Michelle Ephraim
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
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8. Brit Lit Book Club

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Welcome to The Brit Lit Book Club , where we explore the stories behind the stories. Host Vanessa, founder of The Book Club Tour, takes you on literary adventures through Britain's greatest works—from Shakespeare and Austen to Dickens and the Brontës. What to Expect: Each episode dives deep into a classic British author or work, going far beyond the plot summaries you learned in school...more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Cambridge History of English Literature, Vol. 1

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In this insightful exploration of English literature, the editors present a comprehensive narrative that chronicles the evolution of literary movements from their origins to the intricate cycles of romance. Far from merely spotlighting a handful of celebrated authors, this work delves into the contributions of secondary writers, ensuring that their voices and impact are given the attention they deserve. This volume offers readers a rich tapestry of literary history, providing a deeper understanding of the diverse influences that have shaped English literature over the centuries...more Email ****@podcastlibrary.org
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10. Six lectures on literature

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Step into the world of English literature with C. H. Herford, a distinguished Professor at the Victoria University of Manchester during a pivotal time in history. In these six insightful lectures, Herford draws upon his extensive knowledge and passion for literature, exploring various eras and influential writers. Delivered during the dynamic early twentieth century, these talks provide a rich historical context, uncovering the roots and evolution of English literature...more Email ****@podcastlibrary.org
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11. English Literature

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This book serves as an engaging introduction to English literature for those who might perceive it as a dull, horrid thing to endure in school. It is designed not as a comprehensive history, but rather as an accessible guide for newcomers and skeptics alike. My hope is that this book becomes cherished rather than discarded once the exploration of literature concludes. Ive made a conscious effort to avoid a stuffy tone, making the journey through English literature enjoyable and enlightening. Summary by Beth Thomas and the Introduction.more Email ****@podcastlibrary.org
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12. English Literature: The Deep Talks with Dr Alok Mishra

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Welcome to the Spotify show: English Literature: The Deep Talks with Dr Alok Mishra!This podcast is for English literature students, teachers, professors, and enthusiasts who want to delve deeper into the concepts, ideas, isms, beliefs, and popular thoughts related to English literature from England and literature in English around the world. Dr Alok intends to discuss ages in the history of English literature, including prominent figures such as poets, novelists, dramatists, prose writers, literary critics, landmark publications, and the teaching of the subject in colleges and universities.more Email ****@gmail.com
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13. Great Writers Inspire at Home

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PLEASE NOTE: This project has its own website 'Writers Make Worlds' which features much more extensive, diverse and updated content. Please visit https://writersmakeworlds.comContemporary Black and Asian British writing is changing how we see and read literature in English around Britain today. This series brings some of the best writers working in and beyond the UK into conversation with readers to discuss reading, writing, and how literature shapes our perceptions of the world and our identities within it...more Producer/Network Oxford University
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14. English 264 Online

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Lectures for a Survey of British Literature from the Romantics to the Moderns. ENG 264 is an online course offered during Mercer University's summer sessions.
Producer/Network Jonathan Glance
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15. Scot Lit 101 Podcast

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ScotLit101 podcasts will cover various subjects pertaining to Scottish Literature, as well as lectures I have given at Sofia University. Too often, particularly in academics, Scottish literature is buried and obscured under the larger category of British Literature. This happens not just around the world, but in Scotland as well! While major authors from Scotland are often taught, it is usually without a proper context. This podcast, and the accompanying website, seek to correct this wrong...more Producer/Network Brian Hall
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16. English Literature: Its History and Its Significance for the Life of the English Speaking World by W

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This book, which presents the whole splendid history of English literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the close of the Victorian Era, has three specific aims. The first is to create or to encourage in every student the desire to read the best books, and to know literature itself rather than what has been written about literature. The second is to interpret literature both personally and historically, that is, to show how a great book generally reflects not only the author's life and thought but also the spirit of the age and the ideals of the nation's history...more Producer/Network LibriVox
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 29Twitter 12.3K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. An Overview of English Literature

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Short episodes on the fascinating history of English literature by a literary scholar and lecturer, and longer guided reading sessions of classics of literature ?Join one of my online literature courses: https://booksandculture.club/more Host Fernanda K Moura
Producer/Network Fernanda Moura
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

18. Literary Lane

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Welcome to Literary Lane, the  Podcast that takes you on a journey through the world of English literature History , from its earliest beginnings to the modern day. We explore the fascinating realm of books, poetry & literary terms & delve into the profound impact they have had on our society & culture.I provide in-depth analyses of some of the most significant works in English literature, examining their themes, characters, and historical context...more Producer/Network Shaghayegh Alizadeh
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

19. English Literature by Ruchi

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My podcasts include Book Review, Summary, Character analysis of various works by English Authors
Producer/Network English Literature by Ruchi
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20. Get *British* Lit

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A podcast created by Mrs. Scarce and Mrs. Wood (two high school English teachers). We will discuss many topics, but mainly British Literature.
Producer/Network Victoria Scarce
Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

21. Literary Monologue

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The greatest works in English literature explained with an outline of the author and the period.
Producer/Network Dr Jeena Shaji
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22. Awkward Shakespeare

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Want to understand more about Shakespeare's plays but not into boring lectures on how to pass a GCSE in English literature? Awkward Shakespeare is a scene by scene guide to some of Shakespeare's greatest works, an in-depth but lighthearted exploration of the stories and language behind the plays. Every episode deals with a single scene, so it's really easy to navigate, and we'll be looking at key characters and key concepts along the way.more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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23. On Satire

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Clare Bucknell and Colin Burrow attempt, over twelve episodes, to chart a stable course through some of the most unruly, vulgar, incoherent, savage and outright hilarious works in all of English literature. What is satire, what is it for, and why do we seem to like it so much?Clare Bucknell and Colin Burrow are both fellows of All Souls College, Oxford.Episodes will appear once a month throughout 2024, on the 4th of each month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network London Review of Books
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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24. Pursued By Bear

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Discussions on English Literature, to assist both students and practitioners.Comment with requests for topics to cover.
Producer/Network Pursuedbybear Inc.
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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25. Literary Club

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In this podcast people will find History of English Literature and acquitance with this help them to develop new understanding about English Language and English Literature.
Producer/Network Jitender Kumar
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26. Students and Scholars

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A pre-lecture podcast for the course English 2620-British Literature after 1800 at Utah Valley University, Spring 2021.
Producer/Network Zan Cammack
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27. On Air

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Presented by Ahana Shom and Sohini Datta, in this podcast we discuss the various aspects of classic English literature.
Producer/Network Sohini Datta
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28. Perceptions of English literature - for iPod/iPhone

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To what extent has the definition of English literature changed over the last 50 years? What criteria do we use when classifying a novel as English? And is this definition organic enough to assimilate new works and different interpretations? Professor Terry Eagleton leads the discussion by explaining how perceptions of Englishness changed during the 20th century and we discover that as a result of authors such as Chinua Achebe, Andrea Levy and Marina Levitska, notions of what was an English novel have adapted to accommodate new experiences and expand beyond traditional assumptions.This mater..more Producer/Network The Open University
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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29. UCD Scholarcast - Series 4: Reconceiving the British Isles: The Literature of the Archipelago

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In his book, On the Shores of Politics, Jacques Ranciere argues that the Western Platonic project of utopian politics has been based upon 'an anti-maritime polemic'. The treacherous boundaries of the political are imagined as island shores, riverbanks, and abysses. Its enemies are the mutinous waves and the drunken sailor. 'In order to save politics', writes Ranciere, 'it must be pulled aground among the shepherds'...more Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. British Literature Lessons

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Learn literature on the go :)Instagram: @travelaniacWebsite: www.nutrilogist.com
Producer/Network British Literature Lessons
Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact